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To Kafeneion => Grapevine / News Briefs => Topic started by: Maik on Thursday, 03 August, 2017 @ 10:55:49
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Hm, news of an Englishman/Russian staying at a hotel in Lassi/Argostoli who, having mislaid his key, attempted to reach his room from a neighbouring balcony, slipped, fell and expired.
Also news of a Greek woman who fell to her death from a balcony at Argostoli hospital.
Could all be true... :hmm:
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Is it April Falls Day? Heard a variation on the theme: a Russian tourist fell and died on rocks outside Argostoli.
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Cash inflows for property buys soar
http://www.ekathimerini.com/220620/article/ekathimerini/business/cash-inflows-for-property-buys-soar
Looks like foreign nationals, especially those wanting a 'golden visa', are buying properties in Greece, either for own use or for Airbnb -type lets.
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Eurobarometer: The Greeks don’t trust their government
They are also not optimistic about their future
http://en.protothema.gr/eurobarometer-the-greeks-dont-trust-their-government-infographs/
According to the Eurobarometer, "...in 15 Member States, a majority of respondents trust the EU (up from 11 in autumn 2016)... Conversely, majority of respondents tend not to trust the EU in 12 countries, most strikingly in Greece (76 percent)...
"... As in autumn 2016, respondents in Greece are the only ones to have a predominantly negative image of the EU (47 percent)."
http://www.naftemporiki.gr/story/1264174/eurobarometer-greeks-most-pessimistic-in-eu
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'Gay September in Greece' Campaign Highlights Country’s Best for LGBT Tourists
Greece’s best destinations for gay vacations will be highlighted in a new campaign by Travel by Interest | A Destsetters Project that aims to attract LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) holidaymakers to the country during September.
http://news.gtp.gr/2017/08/02/gay-september-greece-campaign-highlights-best-lgbt-tourists
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Hm, news of an Englishman/Russian staying at a hotel in Lassi/Argostoli who, having mislaid his key, attempted to reach his room from a neighbouring balcony, slipped, fell and expired.
Also news of a Greek woman who fell to her death from a balcony at Argostoli hospital.
Could all be true... :hmm:
InKefalonia (http://www.inkefalonia.gr/koinonia/54757-touristas-epese-sto-keno-apo-balkoni-ksenodoxeiou-tis-lassis) reporting a 58 year old English male fell to his death at 0100 yesterday. Alcohol test being carried out.
:oki:
Tony
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Saint-Tropez gets sinking feeling as luxury yacht owners ditch the 'billionaires' harbour'
The high costs on the Riviera are blamed partly on France’s strict enforcement of EU regulations on the sales price of marine diesel and a new requirement for high French taxes and social contributions to paid for crew members.
As concern mounts for local businesses and jobs, the Riviera’s three most prominent politicians... Complaining that the EU is allowing Italy and Spain to undercut the Côte d’Azur, they called for the “urgent harmonisation of tax and social regulations at the European level”.
They added: “Refuelling a 42-metre yacht in Italy (instead of France) gives a saving of nearly €21,000 (£18,800) a week because of the difference in tax…
The complaints by marinas and boatyards echo the grievances of winegrowers in the south of France who complain that they cannot compete with cheaper wines from Spain, where wages and payroll taxes are lower.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/08/02/saint-tropez-gets-sinking-feeling-number-yachts-marina-plunges/
Some people just have too much money!
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British registered yacht Giulia G (http://www.viewyacht.com/giuliag/) confined to port in Ithaka due to operating as an illegal charter out of Corfu at a cost of 8,000€ for the period 30/07/17 - 06/08/17.
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Millions of eggs removed from European shelves over toxicity fears
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/03/eggs-removed-from-european-shelves-over-toxicity-fears-fipronil
UK not affected (as yet).
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A man working at a tax office in Hania, Crete, had to be taken to hospital on Thursday after suffering an eye injury when an angry taxpayer started smashing computers.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/220633/article/ekathimerini/news/employee-injured-when-furious-taxpayer-starts-smashing-computers
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Robert Hardy: Actor best known for All Creatures Great and Small and the Harry Potter films dies at 91
Veteran British actor Robert Hardy, best known for his lead role in All Creatures Great and Small and as the Minister of Magic in the Harry Potter films, has died.
Hardy played Siegfried Farnon in the celebrated TV veterinary series All Creatures Great and Small. But it was his role as Cornelius Fudge in the hit Potter film series that made him a familiar face to a younger audience.
http://www.itv.com/news/2017-08-03/robert-hardy-actor-best-known-for-all-creatures-great-and-small-and-harry-potter-films-dies-at-91/
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EU fishing boats can still operate in UK waters after Brexit, says Gove
Environment secretary’s remarks to Danish industry leaders contradict his insistence that Britain ‘take back control’ after quitting EU common fisheries policy
Michael Gove has told the Danish fishing industry that boats from EU countries will still be able to operate in UK waters after Brexit, as the UK does not have enough capacity to catch and process all its fish alone.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/aug/03/eu-fishing-boats-can-still-operate-in-uk-waters-after-brexit-says-gove
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From 02/07/17:
UK to 'take back control' of waters after exiting fishing convention
Michael Gove announces withdrawal from London fisheries convention and claims leaving EU fisheries policy will be good for environment
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/jul/02/uk-take-back-control-london-fisheries-convention-michael-gove
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Anti-tourism protesters in Barcelona slash tyres on sightseeing buses and rental bikes
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/bus-attack-in-barcelona-adds-to-fears-as-tourism-protests-grow/
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As touting for punt trips becomes a crime, is tourism overwhelming Britain’s cities?
More visitors than ever are flocking to Cambridge. But the council has said enough is enough
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/jul/29/cambridge-tourist-boom-ruins-city
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Escaped Harris Hawks are attacking runners and walkers, prompting fears they are now breeding in Britain
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/08/03/escaped-harris-hawks-attacking-runners-walkers-prompting-fears/
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Escaped Harris Hawks are attacking runners and walkers, prompting fears they are now breeding in Britain
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/08/03/escaped-harris-hawks-attacking-runners-walkers-prompting-fears/
I Thought Runners and Walkers have been breeding for many years :lol:
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Now we know why - it's them 'awks 'arrising 'em.