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[1/2] Rescuers operate at the site of a crash, where two trains collided, near the city of Larissa, Greece, March 2, 2023. REUTERS/Kostas MantziarisATHENS, March 4 (Reuters) - Rescuers continued digging through debris on Saturday at the site of Greece's worst train crash but were expected to wrap up their search operation later on the day. Tuesday's crash killed at least 57 people and injured dozens when a passenger train with more than 350 people on board careered into a freight train on the same track. The disaster in central Greece has triggered an outpouring of anger and protests across the country, as well as a sharp focus on safety standards across its railway system. The train, traveling from Athens to the northern city of Thessaloniki, was packed with students returning after a long holiday weekend.

[1/5] Destroyed carriages are seen on the site of a crash, where two trains collided, near the city of Larissa, Greece, March 3, 2023. Police said 31 bodies have now been identified - almost all from DNA tests as the crash was so violent. Not long before the crash, his son had told him he would be late and would call. In school yards in Athens, students used their bags to write the words "Call me when you get there," a phrase that has become one of the protest slogans. Work continued at the crash site, where rescue staff used cranes to lift some carriages thrown off the tracks.

Summary At least 46 killed in Greece's worst train disasterGovernment promises to fix ailing rail systemRailway workers walk off job in safety standards protestLARISSA, Greece, March 2 (Reuters) - The death toll from Greece's deadliest train crash was set to rise even higher, with 46 confirmed dead but ten people still missing, authorities said on Thursday. As many in Greece demanded answers, rescuers continued to comb through charred and buckled rail carriages to try and find more victims. [1/5] Rescuers operate on the site of a crash, where two trains collided, near the city of Larissa, Greece, March 2, 2023. INVESTIGATIONThe station master of Larissa train station was arrested on Wednesday and appeared before a local magistrate on Thursday. The Italian operation has responsibility for passenger and freight, and the Greek state-controlled OSE for infrastructure.

☆ Greek rescuers comb through train crash wreckage as hopes fade
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( Lefteris Papadimas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/5] Rescuers operate on the site of a crash, where two trains collided, near the city of Larissa, Greece, March 2, 2023. The high-speed passenger train with more than 350 people on board crashed head-on with a freight train near the city of Larissa late on Tuesday, and hopes of finding anyone still alive in the wreckage more than 34 hours later appeared slim. The station master of Larissa train station was arrested on Wednesday as authorities probed the circumstances that led to the passenger train, en route to the northern city of Thessaloniki, colliding with another train carrying shipping containers coming in the opposite direction on the same track. Nikos Tsouridis, a retired train driver trainer, said drivers involved in the crash had died "because there were no safety measures. The Italian operation has responsibility for passenger and freight, and the Greek state-controlled OSE for infrastructure.

☆ Greece Train Crash Leaves at Least 36 Dead
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( Eric Sylvers | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Firefighters and rescuers on the scene after the rail accident near Larissa, Greece. A train carrying several hundred people crashed late Tuesday night into a freight train in Greece, killing at least 36 and injuring more than 80. As of late Wednesday morning, 150 firefighters and 30 ambulances were at the scene as the search for survivors and victims continued, according to the Greek fire service. The crash occurred near the city of Larissa on the main line that runs between the Greek capital of Athens and Thessaloniki, the country’s second-largest city.

The collision occurred as the passenger train, heading to the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki from the capital Athens, emerged from a tunnel near the central town of Larissa. Our thoughts today are with the relatives of the victims," Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said at the site of the crash, looking shattered. [1/15] The site of a crash, where two trains collided, is seen near the city of Larissa, Greece, March 1, 2023. REUTERS/Giannis Floulis 1 2 3 4 5'MUM, I'M HURT'The passenger train was carrying 342 travellers and 10 crew, while two crew were on the cargo train, according to Hellenic Train data. Greece's ageing railway system is in need of modernising, with many trains travelling on single tracks and signalling and automatic control systems still to be installed in many areas.

☆ At least 16 dead, scores injured after trains collide in Greece
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] The site of a crash, where two trains collided, is seen near the city of Larissa, Greece, March 1, 2023. REUTERS/Yiannis Floulis/File PhotoATHENS, March 1 (Reuters) - Sixteen people were killed and least 85 were injured after two trains collided head-on in Greece late on Tuesday, the fire brigade said, while the circumstances of the crash remained unclear. A passenger train travelling from Athens to the northern city of Thessaloniki, and a cargo train from Thessaloniki to Larissa, collided outside the city of Larissa in central Greece, said the governor of the Thessaly region. "There was panic in the carriage, people were screaming," a young man who was evacuated to a nearby bridge told SKAI TV. "It was like an earthquake," Angelos Tsiamouras, another passenger, told ERT.

☆ Fiery train collision kills 26, injures at least 85 in Greece
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A cargo train and a passenger train collided in the Evangelismos area of Larissa, Greece on March 1, 2023. A passenger train and an oncoming freight train collided in a fiery wreck in northern Greece early Wednesday, killing 26 people and injuring at least 85, Fire Service officials said. Rescuers wearing head lamps worked in thick smoke, pulling pieces of mangled metal from the rail cars to search for trapped people. ... We're getting cranes to come in and special lifting equipment clear the debris and lift the rail cars. Rail operator Hellenic Train said the northbound passenger train from Athens to Thessaloniki had about 350 passengers on board when the collision occurred.

☆ Greece arrests station manager over deadly train collision - sources
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

ATHENS, March 1 (Reuters) - Greek authorities have arrested a 59-year-old man over the collision of a passenger and a freight train in central Greece that killed at least 36 people and injured dozens, government and police sources said on Wednesday. The station master of a train station in the city of Larissa testified before a prosecutor and was arrested, a government official said. He has been charged with mass deaths through negligence and causing grievous bodily harm through negligence, the official added. The man has denied any wrongdoing and has attributed the accident to a possible technical failure, the police official said. Reporting by Renee Maltezou Editing by Christina FincherOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ 'A bang, then chaos' - Greece train crash survivors tell of ordeal
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/3] Rescuers operate at the site of a crash, where two trains collided, near the city of Larissa, Greece, March 1, 2023. Tuesday's crash 220 miles north of Athens killed at least 36 people when a high-speed passenger train heading to the northern city of Thessaloniki careered into a freight train from the opposite direction, flying off the track and bursting into flames. There were about 350 people on the train, which passengers described as being two-thirds full with many young people. "My child is not picking up the phone," one woman said as she waited at a train station in Thessaloniki. As morning broke, rescue crews trawled through a smouldering mangled mass of steel while cranes slowly removed pieces of the train.

☆ Hours after deadly train crash, Greece agonises over what went wrong
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( Angeliki Koutantou | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/7] A general view of the site of a crash, where two trains collided, near the city of Larissa, Greece, March 1, 2023. There have been widespread media reports electronic signal software was not working, meaning signalling was done manually. OSE, the country's state-owned operator for rail infrastructure, did not respond to calls requesting comment nor did it issue a statement. Within hours, Greek police had arrested the station master at a provincial train station, accusing him of death through negligence. Hellenic Train, a unit of Italy's Ferrovie dello Stato which acquired passenger and freight operations, said it was working with authorities on the investigation.

☆ Gwendoline Christie says the 'Wednesday' costume designer made her feel like her body was 'beautiful'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-28 | by ( Kim Renfro | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ex-"Game of Thrones" star Gwendoline Christie was excited to play something opposite of Brienne. Christie told Vogue in an interview that costume designer Colleen Atwood made her feel "celebrated." While breaking down 10 of her fashion looks for Vogue, Christie praised the hit show's costume designer for making her feel incredible. "I was overwhelmed to have the opportunity to work with Colleen Atwood," Christie said. hbo.com"That character was having to overcome a lot of shame regarding the way society treated the character," Christie said.

☆ As fighting rages in Ukraine, the US is sending drones to keep an eye on another tense corner of Europe
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Constantine Atlamazoglou | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drones deployed to Greece during the final weeks of 2022. Operating from Larissa air base, the drones will keep an eye NATO's borders in southeastern Europe. The deployment comes as NATO grapples with the war in Ukraine and with tensions between Turkey and Greece. Predator in the skiesUS Air Force airmen do pre-flight checks on an MQ-9 at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam in May. A US Air Force F-15C at Larissa Air Base in May 2021.

☆ Rolling back laws that set minimum wages for construction workers meant pay shrunk, jobs got more dangerous, and workers had to rely more on public assistance
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-16 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A new study looks at the impact of rolling back prevailing wage laws on wages and workers. Prevailing wage laws set pay standards for government contract workers, particularly construction workers. Researchers Frank Manzo, Robert Bruno, and Larissa Petrucci examine the impact of repealing prevailing wage laws — laws that essentially set minimum wages for construction workers on government contracts. Historically, prevailing wage laws have helped plug labor shortages, and contractors could have trouble competing with higher-paying competitors across the country. Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, Wisconsin, and Michigan all repealed their prevailing wage laws between 2015 and 2018.

☆ How to start and grow a business in 2023, according to founders who booked 6 figures in revenue last year
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Understanding the inevitable ebbs and flows in business will be the key to success in 2023. Many realized that utilizing new technologies, creating positive workplace cultures, and understanding the inevitable ebbs and flows of business are key factors for success. Founders who hit six figures in revenue last year shared the most important lessons for starting and growing a business amid fluctuating economies and changes in consumer behavior. Tap into new technologies to stay relevantA post shared by Seth Fowler (@realsethfowler)Utilizing new technologies as they emerge has helped Seth Fowler grow his small business. "Every business has peaks and valleys, business is cyclical and everybody needs to understand that," she said.

☆ Gen Z founders are changing the way many employers address their workers' mental health
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Many Gen Z founders are creating better workplaces for themselves and their staff. They're placing a large emphasis on supporting their employees' mental health and wellness. The generation is "leading the way to so many dramatic transformations around how we as a society are addressing mental health," she said. Samantha SyboWhile the young generation has made waves in mental health, Gen Z founders aren't immune to the emotional damage that comes with promoting a business online. Gen Z employees expect this progress in the workplaceYan and his two cofounders launched Simplify in 2020 to help job seekers land roles.

☆ Chick-fil-A is selling merchandise for the first time ever
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN Business —If your holiday wish list includes a Chick-fil-A sauce-themed blanket or a chicken nugget pillow, look no further. The chicken chain has launched its first-ever online store, and it’s filled with quirky merchandise that pays homage to cult-favorite items. Chick-fil-A said it expects the products, which range from $15 to $75, to “sell out quickly” — and the chain is already planning for more merchandise next year. Chick-fil-A is selling merchandise for the first-time ever. “Our studies show that one-third of consumers in the 18-44 age range are likely to buy products from collaborations,” Jensen told CNN Business earlier this year.

☆ Australia's Scarborough project: Race and power collide in a fight over sacred rock art in remote Australia
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Hannah Ritchie | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +21 min

More than a million drawings are etched onto rocks on Murujuga peninsula on the Western Australia coast. Resources extracted from the region have powered Australia’s economy and helped create some of the world’s largest mining and energy multinationals. Today, the fight for Murujuga’s rock art reflects long-standing and unresolved issues of race and power. Woodside Petroleum's Pluto development on Murujuga, Western Australia, June 2008. Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation chief executive Peter Jeffries.

☆ NASA's James Webb Space Telescope just snapped the clearest image of Neptune's rings in 33 years
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Paola Rosa-Aquino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

New infrared images from the James Webb Space Telescope show detailed views Neptune's rings. Neptune's rings taken in infrared by the James Webb Space Telescope, right. On the left is a composite of two images of Neptune's rings taken by Voyager 2. Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator of NASA's Science Mission Directorate, wrote about Webb's Neptune images on Twitter Wednesday. The James Webb Space Telescope's Near-Infrared Camera image of Neptune and its rings.

It raised a pre-seed round of 2.4 million euros, which VR Ventures and Redstone led. Insider has a copy of the pitch deck that it used to raise the funds. The company raised a pre-seed round of 2.4 million euros in July 2022, with funding coming from VR Ventures, Redstone VC, Basinghall Partners, and angel investors. She said that they felt this made their pitch deck inconsistent, so Mutius started trying to present without it. Insider has a copy of the pitch deck that was behind Empion's 2.4 million euro pre-seed round.

☆ Avertizare de călătorie pentru Grecia. Zonele cu risc crescut de incendii
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-30 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Mai multe zone din Grecia riscă să fie afectate de incendii de vegetație din cauza temperaturilor ridicate din ultima perioadă. În acest context, Ministerul Afacerilor Externe din România a emis o atenționare de călătorie pentru această țară, citează digi24.ro. Zonele cele mai expuse sunt: Attica, Evia (cu excepţia Skyros), Kythera, Fokida, Fthiotida, Magnisia, Larissa (Sterea şi Tesalia), Achaia, Corint, Argolida, Arkadia şi Lakonia în Peloponez, precum şi pe insula Rodos, arată un comunicat MAE citat de Agerpres. Autorităţile elene recomandă tuturor persoanelor să evite aprinderea focului în aer liber, iar în cazul în care observă un incendiu sau semnele premergătoare producerii unui astfel de dezastru, să apeleze de urgenţă serviciul de pompieri la numărul de telefon 199 şi să transmită detalii în legătură cu locaţia şi punctul exact în care se află apelantul, locaţia incendiului şi direcţia de manifestare/răspândire a acestuia, cât şi tipul de vegetaţie care arde.

Organizations: Externe, MAE, Agerpres Locations: Grecia, România, Attica, Evia, Kythera, Fokida, Fthiotida, Magnisia, Larissa, Sterea, Tesalia, Corint, Argolida, Peloponez, Rodos

☆ The sales pitch a high-tech coffee startup used to raise $1.6 million and increase sales
▼ + stars: | 2021-02-08 | by ( Larissa Zimberoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Voga Coffee has raised $1.6 million to fund its mission to get into coffee shops around the world. Unfortunately, the industry has taken quite a hit, with one research firm reporting the pandemic wiped out a quarter of coffee shop's sales in 2020. For the first time in nine years, the total number of coffee shops in the US is on the decline, according to Bloomberg. Its invention, called Ground Control, is a high-tech batch brewer that aims to produce a more consistently delicious cup of coffee. Adopting the technology, the company argues, would allow cafés to brew coffee at a faster clip and charge a higher price for a top-notch brew.

☆ Picasso, Larissa sau Hokey Pokey. 400+ idei cum poți să îți numești ariciul drăguț
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-16 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +3 min

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☆ Zeci de medici din Grecia renunţă la statutul de parlamentari pentru a lucra în spitale pe durata pandemiei
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-25 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Cel puţin 20 de medici care sunt membri în Parlamentul Greciei au anunţat până miercuri că vor reveni să lucreze în spitalele elene pentru a uşura astfel povara cu care se confruntă sistemul medical din această ţară pe durata pandemiei de coronavirus, informează DPA.Luni, el a cerut să fie exonerat temporar de îndatoririle sale de parlamentar pentru a putea să lucreze într-o clinică medicală din oraşul său natal, Larissa. Giorgios Lamproulis i-a îndemnat pe ceilalţi medici din Parlamentul Greciei să îi urmeze exemplul, scrie agerpres.ro. "După părerea mea, locul meu este în acest moment alături de colegii mei, alături de medici şi de infirmiere", a declarat el.Parlamentul Greciei are 300 de membri

Persons: Giorgios Locations: Greciei, elene, Larissa

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