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Maik:

--- Quote ---New plan for fighting fires presented

An increase in the means for fighting forest fires, the permanent installation of European firefighters in Greece during the summer months, the creation of forest commando units, more forest patrols and the systematic implementation of aerial surveillance measures are included in the new operation plan for the fire service that was presented on Tuesday at a press conference held by Civil Protection Minister Christos Stylianides.
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https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1184623/new-plan-for-fighting-fires-presented/

Details in link

Maik:

--- Quote ---Grim roadcrash data

Motorcycles and speeding are the most aggravating factors in terms of road safety in Greece, with data showing the average death rate of 36% from motorcycle accidents is double the EU’s 18%.

Greece also has one of the highest percentages (54%) of deaths in road accidents in residential areas – a fact mainly attributed to the number of motorcycle accidents.
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https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1184618/grim-roadcrash-data/

Maik:
Strong winds in the bay of Argostoli have brought down the pedestrian shelter at the docking point for the Lixouri ferry. Minor injuries to bystander reported.

TonyD:

--- Quote from: Maik on Thursday, 19 May, 2022 @ 09:22:07 ---
--- Quote ---Grim roadcrash data

"...with data showing the average death rate of 36% from motorcycle accidents is double the EU’s 18%..."
Without any accompanying figures showing how many motorcycles per capita in Greece compared to the EU reference, it's meaningless.

"...one of the highest percentages (54%) of deaths in road accidents in residential areas – a fact mainly attributed to the number of motorcycle accidents..."
Ditto

"...41% of deaths of drivers and passengers in road accidents are the result of a collision with another vehicle..."
Is the resultant conclusion the other 59% simply drove off cliffs, or into trees?

Here's another stat;
The number of cats in and around tavernas in Katelios is 2310% higher than any seaside town in the UK

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Maik:
Have fun with this one:


--- Quote ---Cat owners are more attractive, healthier, have more sex: Study

If you own a cat, you are better looking, slimmer, healthier and have more sex than those that don’t, according to a study out of Finland.
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https://torontosun.com/news/weird/cat-owners-are-more-attractive-healthier-have-more-sex-study

More info at sciencealert.com

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