Greece: Public sector workers to strike nationwide and protest in Athens May 21

The Civil Servants' Confederation (ADEDY) has called for a 24-hour strike in Greece on May 21. The strike has been organized over pay and workers' rights. Striking workers could stage further pickets in major urban centers near institutional buildings and in central squares.

ADEDY has not yet indicated the full extent of the strike's impact, but precedent suggests the industrial action will affect all public sector services, including transport, health, and public administration, prompting transport and business disruptions nationwide for the duration of the action.

EU: Over 500 firefighters prepared this year to help countries like Greece, France, and Spain

The 556 firefighters will come from 12 countries of the Commission – A special fleet of 28 planes and 4 helicopters to be stationed in 10 member states

More than 500 firefighters from 12 countries will be on the front lines in key locations in Europe for instance, Greece, France, and Spain, to help tackle wildfires this summer. Specifically, as stated by the European Commission in its announcement, 556 firefighters from 12 countries will be deployed to key locations in Europe ready to assist local firefighting forces. This preventive measure enhances Europe’s readiness to combat forest fires and mitigate their devastating effects, highlighting the EU’s solidarity in addressing such crises.

Additionally, the EU has assembled a special fleet of firefighting aircraft from rescEU for this summer, consisting of 28 planes and 4 helicopters stationed in 10 member states.

Specifically, the fleet will include:

– Four medium amphibious airplanes, two light airplanes, and one helicopter from Greece
– Two medium amphibious aircraft from Croatia
– Two medium amphibious aircraft and two light aircraft from Italy
– Two medium amphibious aircraft from Spain
– Four medium amphibious aircraft and one helicopter from France
– Four light aircraft from Sweden
– Two light aircraft from Portugal

Karditsa: Animal Welfare Organisation Calls On Volunteers To Help Search For 60 Missing Horses

The disappearance of more than 60 horses from the mountains around Petrilo Karditsa has caused concern.

With their social media post, the Association for the Protection of Abused Animals of Larissa "Eleftheros" calls on all animal lovers to help in the search, suggesting that the horses could have been captured.

Gran, 63, delighted as she confirms she is having a baby with 26-year-old husband

Cheryl, 63, and her 26 year old husband Quran, have announced they're expecting a baby together, with the couple sharing their happy news in a TikTok video