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Amendment offers Greek vehicle owners chance to pay registration fees per monthVehicle owners will have the ability to pay their registration fees on a monthly basis in 2019 after a relevant amendment was tabled in the Greek parliament.
Certain Aegean Sea Fish on the Brink of Extinction, Experts WarnExperts from Aegean University warned on Monday that many of the species which live in the waters of the Aegean Sea are in danger of extinction, mainly due to human activity.
Notre-Dame cathedral: Firefighters tackle blaze in ParisA major fire has engulfed the medieval Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, one of France's most famous landmarks.The 850-year-old Gothic building's spire and roof have collapsed but the main structure, including the two bell towers, has been saved, officials say.Firefighters are still working to contain the blaze as teams are trying to salvage the artwork stored inside.President Emmanuel Macron called it a "terrible tragedy". The cause of the fire is not yet clear.
Amazon 'flooded by fake five-star reviews' - Which? reportOnline retail giant Amazon's website is flooded with fake five-star reviews for products from brands it has never heard of, consumer group Which? has claimed.Top-rated reviews on popular items such as headphones, smart watches and fitness trackers were dominated by unknown brands, its probe concluded.
Dog rescued 220km from Thai coast by rig workersA dog discovered some 220km (135 miles) off the coast of Thailand has been rescued by a team of oil rig workers after the exhausted pooch was spotted paddling near a drilling platform.The brown aspin swam towards the workers when they called out to him last Friday afternoon. He was then pulled to safety.It is not clear how the dog became stranded so far out at sea.
'Road Runner' emu filmed sprinting along A82An emu has been caught on camera sprinting along a road in the Scottish Highlands.The bird can be seen running away from traffic on the A82 outside Fort Augustus.It has reportedly been returned safely to its home.
Energy firm encouraged its staff to leave five-star reviews on Trustpilot ratings site Independent review site Trustpilot sent a “cease and desist” letter to TOTO Energy after being shown WhatsApp messages appearing to show a member of staff telling others to post positive reviews on the site.
Thousands of free ATMs to start charging as Britain's cash crisis deepens Britain's access to free cash has been dealt a huge blow as one of the largest ATM operators prepares to charge for withdrawals on thousands of currently free machines for the first time.Notemachine is preparing to charge around £1 to take cash from up to half of its 10,000 networks of ATMs, Telegraph Money understands.
Outlook and Hotmail users left exposed in Microsoft email breachOutlook and Hotmail account holders were left vulnerable for almost three months after cyber criminals targeted Microsoft’s suite of email services boasting hundreds of millions of users.A number of people had their accounts compromised in a breach that took place between January 1 and March 28, according to Microsoft.
Britain’s oldest pets: from a fortysomething goldfish to a centenarian tortoiseA goldfish named George, thought to be the most senior in the UK, has died. We consider other furry – or shelled – veterans of British living rooms
Greek president demands UK return Parthenon marbles from ‘murky prison’ of British Museum
64 cats found dead in woman's houseInvestigators find dead animals kept in freezers and refrigerators on propertyA woman who was found to have 64 dead cats and dozens of live animals on her property has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty.
Greece to hold national elections in October
Bill protecting unlicensed buildings on coastline revisedThe bill that was presented to lawmakers by Deputy Finance Minister Katerina Papanatsiou on Monday contains a number of changes, most significant of which is the cancellation of a clause giving the owners of illegal buildings on beaches the right to protection from demolition.
Police struggling to catch one-legged drug dealer on the run
Greece aims to double human organ donation rate for transplants within 2 years Greece currently holds the last place across Europe as far as transplants are concerned, according to official statistics, with the rate of organ donations standing at about 5-6 per one million people, while the European average is 12-16, Karabinis said during a social awareness event hosted in Athens."The reasons are mainly organizational. People do not trust the healthcare system. There is lack of knowledge regarding brain death and there is lack of knowledge and trust concerning Intensive Care Units. We have a lot of work to do."
Second man arrested on modern slavery offences in Carlisle A second man has been arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences after a man was found living in a shed for 40 years in Carlisle.The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA), supported by Cumbria Police, arrested the 53-year-old man in the north of the city this morning.He is currently in custody being questioned.Investigators previously released a 79-year-old British man under investigation after rescuing the worker from a six-foot shed he was believed to have been living in all his adult life.The potential victim, who is a 58-year-old British man, has been receiving specialist support over the last six months.
The last known female Yangtze giant softshell turtle has died in ChinaThe last ever known female Yangtze giant soft-shelled turtle has died, meaning the last hope for the species may have now gone. Chinese state media has reported that the 90-year-old turtle, Xiangxiang, is believed to have passed away after researchers attempted to artificially inseminate her. The female turtle had lived at the Suzhou Zoo with one of the last remaining male turtles, her partner. They were introduced to each other in 2009, and her arrival at the zoo was hailed with much joy and hope for a new litter. However, the couple remained childless after the male's damaged penis rendered him unable to mate with her. A brutal fight with another male meant the turtle lost the use of his penis; the other turtle lost his life. The giant soft-shell turtles can live as many as 160 years, and can have up to three litters a year.
Foie gras producer uses engine oil to grease pipes forced down geese throatsA leading producer of foie gras has been using engine oil to grease the pipes it uses to force down birds’ throats.Secret footage taken by an undercover investigator shows oil intended for vehicles being applied to the rods before they are shoved into the geese to force-feed them.The clips, taken on a farm in Ukraine, also show birds being thrown violently into cages, leaving them injured and in pain.Injured and dead birds were left to suffer or rot in piles, the witness reported.Foie gras is the fatty livers of geese force-fed to make them unnaturally overweight. Its production is considered so cruel that it is banned in the UK but imports are legal. Campaigners have been lobbying for an import ban after Brexit.
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