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EPO chief aims to bring elite refs to Greek soccer
The president of the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO), Takis Baltakos, said on Monday that he will ask for UEFA's assistance in bringing in elite and first-class referees for the remaining playoff matches of the Greek Superleague.
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More Than Half of Polish Female Journalists Report Suffering Sexual Harassment
Women march to protest against sexual harassment in Geneva, Switzerland, 07 May 2022. EPA-EFE/SALVATORE DI NOLFI
Türkiye seeks to extend grain deal for 120 days: Defense minister
Türkiye is making efforts to bring Ukraine and Russia to an agreement for the extension of the grain deal to 120 days instead of the current plan of two months, Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on March 15.
Russia agrees to 60-day Ukraine grain deal extension
Russia agreed on March 13 to extend the Ukraine grain export deal, but only for a further 60 days, in a proposal criticised by Kiev.
Following talks with the United Nations in Geneva, Moscow said it would not oppose prolonging the so-called Black Sea Grain Initiative aimed at easing the global food crisis, as had been feared.
Türkiye believes grain deal will be extended: Defense minister
Russia and Ukraine both are positive for extending the grain deal once more, and Ankara believes that the process will continue with the second extension, the Turkish defense minister has said.
For the First Time in History, there are Women in all Parliaments around the World
For the first time in history, women have a presence in all parliaments around the world, according to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
The Geneva-based organization's latest report - based on data from 47 countries that held elections last year - shows that compared to 2020, the world continues to reduce the dominant role of men in representative bodies, reports Euronews.
Flybe ceases trading, cancels all flights
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British airline Flybe said on Jan. 28 it had ceased trading and all flights had been canceled.
"We are sad to announce that Flybe has been placed into administration," the airline tweeted.
"Flybe has now ceased trading. All Flybe flights from & to the U.K. are canceled & will not be rescheduled," it said.
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Sales of second-hand luxury watches booming
Swiss watches are in high demand these days, but sales of second-hand timepieces are also booming, driven by Generation Z buyers who want luxury goods but are also sustainability-minded.
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UN calls for charges against aid workers in Lesvos to be dropped
The UN human rights office on Friday called for charges against the humanitarian workers on trial in Lesvos to be dropped and said the case had had a chilling effect on humanitarian organisations in the region.
Day 245 of the Invasion of Ukraine: Russia informed the US about Exercises of its Nuclear Forces
Here are the highlights of events related to the war in Ukraine over the past 24 hours:
Russia claims to the UN that prohibited biological activities are taking place in Ukraine