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Cornwall shaken by 2.7 magnitude earthquakeAn earthquake has shaken parts of Cornwall, with people saying it felt like an explosion or avalanche.Seismologists at the British Geological Survey recorded the 2.7 magnitude quake at 00:50 GMT.Its epicentre was in the Mounts Bay area in south Cornwall, with people woken up by a loud bang from St Just in north Cornwall to Redruth.Experts said the tremor was within what is expected for the area and is among hundreds in the UK every year.
Greek countryside faces desolation amidst intense demographic changesThe Greek countryside is experiencing a depopulation trend, marked by pronounced economic disparities and significant demographic shifts.The overall population of Greece is decreasing and aging, but the impact on the countryside is more pronounced, and mainland municipalities are grappling with the challenging realities of this phenomenon. Greeks, particularly the older generations, may see nothing new, recalling their experiences in post-war Greece and for decades. Many abandoned their villages to pursue a better future in major Greek cities or through migration.The Greek countryside’s depopulation, with a few exceptions, persists and may have reached what seems like an irreparable state. Simultaneously with internal (mainly urbanisation) and external migration, aging and population decline pose a more significant threat than ever. Additionally, there are notable spatial differentiations and inequalities.Based on recent census data (2021), the researchers note that 50 per cent of GReece’s population occupies just 4.3 per cent of its territory.Furthermore, 80 per cent of the population resides in 25.2 per cent of the territory. This indicates a significant concentration of people in specific areas, a trend notably different from the situation in the early post-war decade.
How voting intention varies by supermarketData from the British Election Study via Will Jennings shows that Labour support is highest among those who shop at ALDI, while Conservative support is highest (and exceeds Labour) amongst those who shop at M&S. Lib Dem support peaks with Waitrose shoppers and Green support peaks among those who shop at the Co-op:Plus here is the data for rejoin the EU versus stay out of the EU:
Does Suella Braverman Speak for Britain? “Like it or not, Suella speaks for the silent majority.” So said Annabel Denham, Director of Communications for the Institute of Economic Affairs, in the Telegraph last week. Of course, not everyone agrees with this appraisal of Suella Braverman, whose outspokenness resulted in her sacking from cabinet this week. Writing in the Guardian only a few days later, Owen Jones described her views as “Britain’s most extreme political sentiments”. So, which is it: does Braverman speak for Britain’s silent majority, or only its most extreme fringe? As opinion pollsters, we do not much approve of rhetorical appeals to the so-called “silent majority”. When we want to know what the majority thinks, we ask.
Exclusive: British couples desperate to have kids fly to Greece for cheaper IVF treatmentBritish couples who have gone to Greece for IVF treatment say it is not only far cheaper but better than their experiences of going private in the UK Couples desperate to have children are travelling abroad for cheaper treatment as private prices soar – with Greece hailed as Europe’s new fertility hotspot.World-class IVF costs there are a fraction of those in Britain as clinics can charge just £2,000 for one cycle compared with up to £15,000 here. Figures show 63% of couples struggling with infertility have to go private and 95% suffer financial worries. And the NHS is accused of running a “postcode lottery” for IVF by insisting women conform to different criteria from area to area. Those who have gone to Greece for treatment say it is not only far cheaper but better than their experiences of going private in the UK.
71% of Greek citizens involved in criminal groups are Roma, police report findsIn the report, data confirms those who believe that the Roma make up the vast majority of Greeks involved in criminal groups (71%). This percentage becomes even higher (84%) in thefts and burglaries.Another very interesting element is the composition of the criminal groups of foreigners, which are also confirmed here by those who write that they come mainly from Albania, former USSR countries (especially Georgia), Algeria and Pakistan.
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