17/09/19

[Maik]

Biker hurt after man's fatal fall from bridge

Greek police say a motorcyclist is being treated with non-life-threatening injuries after a man who suffered a fatal fall off a highway flyover hit his passing motorcycle, causing him to lose balance and crash.

http://www.ekathimerini.com/244603/article/ekathimerini/news/biker-hurt-after-mans-fatal-fall-from-bridge

 

[Maik]

Energy suppliers get more time to install smart meters

There are sighs of relief in the beleaguered smart meter offices of the big energy suppliers - they now have until 2024 to put them in our homes.

Previously, suppliers were trying to get them fitted by the end of 2020.

But the extra time could lead to more years of frustration for customers, many of whom are fed up with the new meters they have been given.

It also means the cost of installing the new equipment is likely to rise further, to more than £13bn in total.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49721436

[Maik]

Drinking tea may improve brain health, study finds
Individuals who drank tea four times a week for about 25 years had more efficient brain function

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/tea-brain-health-boost-ageing-green-black-oolong-a9107546.html

 

[Maik]

Aid workers warn of catastrophe in Greek refugee camps
At least 24,000 people are trapped in vastly overcrowded Aegean island camps in squalid conditions

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/17/aid-workers-warn-of-catastrophe-in-greek-refugee-camps