The European Council president Charles Michel said he is working on mobilisation of the EU support to Greece in the aftermath of the Moria migrant camp fire. «Full solidarity with the people of Lesbos providing shelter, the migrants and staff. We are in touch with the Greek authorities and ready to mobilize support», Michel wrote…
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Krefeld Zoo apes cremated alive
The monkeys at Krefeld Zoo in Germany were burnt live in the fire in their shelter on the Saint-Sylvestre night December 31- January 1, zoo management announced. (Image: illustration) “Our worst fears have come true,” wrote the zoo on its Facebook page. According to local police, more than 30 monkeys have died. 'No surviving animals'…
Siberia fires: illegal timber trade with China
Among major causes of devastating Sibera fires Duma Ecology committee chair Vladimir Bourmatov points at the activities of illegal lumberjacks, or “black loggers”. At present upon the request of the State Duma, the government and the Investigative committee of the Russian Federation, have launched the investigation into the occurrence of 500 epicenters of forest blaze as cause of illegal human…
EU for aid to reconstruct Notre-Dame
The president of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani expressed his grief, and his support to France in dramatic moments of aftermath of fire, consuming greatest Paris monument. He called Notre-Dame “first Cathedral” of his life, and added that his heart is broken. The emotional address of the president came during the morning Plenary session in…
Pakistani migrant accused of arson in Greece
A Pakistani migrant was arrested for trying to set fire near the military camp of Perama. The arrest has been confirmed by the local police. Authorities say there are "serious indications" a wildfire in #Greece which has killed more than 80 people was arson https://t.co/vWSeoYBeE3 — Sky News (@SkyNews) July 26, 2018 Perama is an area with…
#Portugal fire: EU sent a liason officer
All our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected by the deadly forest fires that have struck several parts of Portugal. BREAKING: Portugal declares 3 days of national mourning as forest fire death toll rises to 62. — The Associated Press (@AP) June 18, 2017 We express our condolences to those that…
#Portugal blaze: EU promises assistance
Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said in a message in Portuguese, published on Twitter, that his thoughts were with the victims and praised firefighters for their bravery. Meus pensamentos com as vítimas em #Portugal. Elogio coragem dos bombeiros. Mecanismo europeu de protecção civil activado e vai ajudar. pic.twitter.com/oiL9N5wJeM — Jean-Claude Juncker (@JunckerEU) June 18, 2017 The…
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