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21/04/21
« on: Wednesday, 21 April, 2021 @ 03:24:36 »
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Bat Out Of Hell composer Jim Steinman dies

Jim Steinman, the colourful composer behind hits like Bat Out Of Hell and Total Eclipse Of The Heart, has died at the age of 73.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56825060



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Re: 21/04/21
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday, 21 April, 2021 @ 03:27:29 »
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British Town Crier Championships to be held in silence due to Covid
Criers to be judged on quality of a written cry and whether it stays on theme and within a 140-word limit

For the first time in its history, this year the British Town Crier Championships are to be held in perfect silence, with the country’s traditional news-bearers to be judged on the quality of their written cries alone.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/apr/20/british-town-crier-championships-to-be-held-in-silence-due-to-covid

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« Reply #2 on: Wednesday, 21 April, 2021 @ 13:09:45 »
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Greece aims to reopen restaurants next month, state minister says

Greece aims to reopen restaurants early next month, state minister George Gerapetritis said on Wednesday, as the country is desperate for more economic sectors to resume operations ahead of its vital summer tourist season.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1159776/greece-aims-to-reopen-restaurants-next-month-state-minister-says/

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« Reply #3 on: Wednesday, 21 April, 2021 @ 13:11:28 »
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Vaccination platform opens for people aged 55-59

People aged 55 to 59 can as of Wednesday schedule their appointment for vaccination against Covid-19, on the emvolio.gov.gr platform. Members of the 50-54 age group will be able to do the same as of Saturday.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1159726/vaccination-platform-opens-for-people-aged-55-59/

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« Reply #4 on: Wednesday, 21 April, 2021 @ 13:13:22 »
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Health expert warns of ‘fourth wave’ of coronavirus if rules relaxed

A health expert has warned that a fourth wave of coronavirus is possible in Greece in the summer if restrictions are relaxed too far.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1159767/health-expert-warns-of-fourth-wave-of-coronavirus-if-rules-relaxed/

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« Reply #5 on: Wednesday, 21 April, 2021 @ 13:15:35 »
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Greece Releases Protocols For Ferry Travel

“Τhe green digital certificate, the rapid tests and self tests will be used for voyages with ferries,” Greece’s Shipping and Island Policy minister Yiannis Plakiotakis announced on Tuesday.

He said that ferries with cabins will start with 55% occupancy and 50% for ferries without cabins.

Health protocols will be reviewed and updated according to the course of the epidemiological data.
https://greekcitytimes.com/2021/04/21/greece-protocols-ferry-travel/

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« Reply #6 on: Wednesday, 21 April, 2021 @ 16:37:48 »
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Italian ‘king of absentees’ allegedly skipped work for 15 years
Hospital employee in Calabrian city of Catanzaro continued to be paid monthly salary to total of around £464,000

A public sector worker described as the “king of absentees” by the Italian press is said to have broken the national record by allegedly skipping work for 15 years.

Police say the hospital employee continued to be paid a monthly salary amounting to a total of €538,000 (£464,000) despite not turning up to work at Pugliese Ciaccio hospital in the Calabrian city of Catanzaro since 2005.

Now aged 67, he faces charges of abuse of office, forgery and aggravated extortion. Six managers are also being investigated on suspicion of having played a role in enabling his alleged absenteeism, which is rife in Italy’s public sector.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/21/italian-king-of-absentees-allegedly-skipped-work-for-15-years

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« Reply #7 on: Wednesday, 21 April, 2021 @ 16:40:27 »
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Lyrid Meteor shower 2021: When can you see it in the UK tonight? Everything you need to know
https://www.independent.co.uk/space/lyrid-meteor-shower-2021-tonight-b1835168.html