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REVITALISING THE ROYAL CHAPEL

By admin / July 29, 2019

An essential restoration for a 300-year-old building The Royal Chapel has withstood the passage of time with just minor renovations,...

THE VALUE OF THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS

By admin / July 29, 2019

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) is a supranational or international court established by the European Convention on Human...

Defense

RPAS MARITIME SURVEILLANCE SERVICES NOW UNDERWAY IN ICELAND

By admin / July 29, 2019

A medium altitude long endurance RPAS drone is being used by the Icelandic maritime authorities to enhance the maritime picture...

ALBANIA AND FRONTEX LAUNCH THE FIRST EVER JOINT OPERATION OUTSIDE EU

By admin / July 29, 2019

The European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex in cooperation with the Albanian authorities, launched the first ever joint operation...

Business

MARC ZENATI A driving force

By admin / July 29, 2019

Marc Zenati is the first to admit that he’s not your typical car nut. “I don’t really like to drive...

Crime

History, Nuclear, Others May 28, 2019

CHERNOBYL, APRIL 26, 1986 A date and place that history will never forget

On April 26, 1986, a sudden surge of power during a reactor systems test destroyed Unit 4 of the nuclear power station at Chernobyl, Ukraine, in the former Soviet Union. The accident and the fire…

US issues warrant for seizure of Iranian oil tanker
on August 17, 2019 at 10:25 am
Grace 1, an Iranian oil tanker seized by Royal Marines over accusations it was supplying oil to Syria, had been held in Gibraltar since July 4 but left British territory yesterday. […]
First-time home buyers who put down five per cent deposit are losing out as house prices plummet
on August 17, 2019 at 10:25 am
First-time buyers who bought properties with a 5 per cent deposit just two years ago could now be in negative equity as house prices have fallen in more than 50 regions across England since 2017. […]
Nearly 400 passengers are evacuated after ferry runs aground in Costa Blanca port
on August 17, 2019 at 10:25 am
Spanish coastguards and Civil Guards helped get passengers to safety after a vessel scraped the harbour wall (pictured) in Denia near Benidorm just before midnight on Friday. […]
Shop in Edinburgh charges Fringe visitors £10 for imported American crisps
on August 17, 2019 at 10:24 am
Kingdom of Sweets in Edinburgh, which imports American snacks, prices a 226g pack of Cheetos Flamin' Hot Crunchy at £9.99 and a 198g pack of Herr's Jalapeno Flavoured Cheese Curls at £6.99. […]
Our £595k family home won't sell for love nor money
on August 17, 2019 at 10:24 am
We have dropped the price to £595,000 and are working our way through every agent in the county. Viewings remain plentiful; offers do not. […]
Elderly man refused a shot of Conor McGregor's whisky before he was punched in the face
on August 17, 2019 at 10:24 am
The elderly man who Conor McGregor allegedly punched in a Dublin pub, back in April (incident pictured), provoked the ex-UFC champion by refusing to drink a shot of his brand of whisky. […]
Police rely on Nextdoor app to tell officers where to patrol
on August 17, 2019 at 10:23 am
The Nextdoor app has become an unofficial crime sharing resource. Met Police, Essex police, part of the Police Service of Northern Ireland and Norfolk Constabulary are using it. […]
Bali officials warn tourists who disrespect sacred sites will be sent home
on August 17, 2019 at 10:22 am
Zdenek Slouka and his girlfriend Sabina Dolesalova visited the Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud, Bali. Mr Slouka was caught splashing holy water on his girlfriend's bottom. […]
Elderly couple injured by a crazed goanna as they desperately tried to save their dog Lily
on August 17, 2019 at 10:22 am
Reg Eggers, 72, and his wife Julie Eggers, 64, are both recovering in hospital after trying to rescue their pet dog near their Flametree home in the Whitsunday region. […]

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REVITALISING THE ROYAL CHAPEL

THE VALUE OF THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS

RPAS MARITIME SURVEILLANCE SERVICES NOW UNDERWAY IN ICELAND

ALBANIA AND FRONTEX LAUNCH THE FIRST EVER JOINT OPERATION OUTSIDE EU

MARC ZENATI A driving force

OPERATION POSTBOX

OVER 1.8 MILLION PEOPLE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF PROBATION AGENCIES IN EUROPE, ACCORDING TO COUNCIL OF EUROPE SURVEY

Young people are key to preventing violent extremism, says new UNDP report

MOSCOW ‘MOST TRAFFIC CONGESTED CITY’ IN EUROPE

WEAKNESS IN EU STEEL SAFEGUARD AND POOR MARKET CONDITIONS THREATEN SECTOR

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CHERNOBYL, APRIL 26, 1986 A date and place that history will never forget