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The Dead after the Explosions in Romania are now 3, Strict Control of Gas Stations in effect already

The investigation into the serious incident at a gas station in Romania continues. The two explosions on Saturday killed three people and injured nearly 60, many of them seriously.

The Romanian Prime Minister ordered immediate checks after reports that the gas station was unlicensed. According to preliminary information, the cause of the accident was a lit cigarette.

Greece overall inflation low but food prices are soaring

Greece's Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices was confirmed to have risen 3.5% year-on-year in July, up from 2.8% in June, by the European Union's statistics agency Eurostat. 

Despite the spike, Greek inflation is the sixth lowest among EU members: countries with lower inflation are Belgium (1.7%), Luxembourg (2%), Spain (2.1%), Cyprus (2.4%) and Denmark (3.2%). 

For the Winter: Bulgaria filled 90% of its Gas Storage Facility in Chiren Ahead of Schedule

The Bulgarian gas storage in Chiren is 90% filled with gas more than two months earlier than the deadline set by the EU to secure stocks for the winter.

Data published on the platform of the non-governmental organization Gas Infrastructure Europe on Friday showed that the target was reached on August 16, at the same time as the EU average of 90% occupancy was reached.

The mystery of runaway prices

Outrageous discounts are the first "mystery" in the Greek market, with supermarket chains successively advertising 50% off specific products. Are they selling below cost to drum up new custom? Probably, but then we see those same products going for half-price at every other supermarket. 

Seven arrested as authorities fear Greece may be targeted by violent soccer supporters’ gangs

Police in northern Greece on Thursday detained seven Romanian men carrying knives and protective gear, amid concerns that a deadly soccer-related attack this week could attract more groups of violent supporters from around Europe.

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