Paris turns into ‘open dump’ as furious locals share pictures of graffiti and overflowing bins
Irate Parisians have accused the mayor of negligence – with some sharing images showing areas of their city dirty and rundown.
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HEALTH 
April 7, 2021 Oxford/AstraZeneca jab trial in children paused
The trial of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine in children has been paused while regulators investigate reports of a rare form of blood clot among adults.
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GREEKS ABROAD
April 7, 2021 San Francisco Greek Film Festival to Be Held April 16-25 with Free Screenings
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco Greek Film Festival (SFGFF) announced their 2021 event, which will take place April 16-25. The Festival will be held online with one in person drive-in event, with all virtual screenings available free of charge as a gift to the community.
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CYPRUS
April 7, 2021 Cyprus parliament website under attack by Turkish hacker
Cyprus House of Representatives website is under attack by a Turkish hacker, the legislative body said in a press release on Monday.
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OPINION
April 7, 2021 The EU should get serious about Georgia’s political crisis
By Vakshuti Menabde and Teona Lavrelashvili The lack of visionaries in Georgian politics increases the European Union’s responsibility to make sure that the country gets out of its current crisis, write Vakshuti Menabde and Teona Lavrelashvili.
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HISTORY
April 7, 2021 7 April 2021: This day in history
30: Scholars’ estimate for Jesus’ crucifixion by Roman troops in Jerusalem [or April 3] 529: First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (fundamental work in jurisprudence) issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I 1948: World Health Organization formed by the United Nations 1954: US President Dwight D. Eisenhower in news conference is first to voice fear of a “domino-effect” of communism in Indo-China […]
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SPORTS
April 6, 2021 Liverpool team news: Expected XI vs Real Madrid as Jurgen Klopp faces Diogo Jota dilemma
Jurgen Klopp could bench Diogo Jota in favour of his go-to front three against Real Madrid on Tuesday night as Liverpool look to take advantage in their Champions League quarter-final against the Spanish giants.
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WORLD
April 6, 2021 Chinese jets enter Taiwan defence zone in latest incursion amid rising tensions
Taiwan’s Defence Ministry reported a number of aircraft breached the country’s air defence identification zone on April 5, one of which flew through the strategic Bashi Channel, south of the country. Eight fighter jets, an early warning plane and an anti-submarine aircraft were identified in Taiwan’s report.
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HEALTH
April 6, 2021 UK regulator ‘may restrict use of Oxford Covid vaccine in younger people’ amid blood clot fears
Rare cases of blood clots in people who have been given the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine could raise questions over whether young people should receive it, a leading epidemiologist has said, amid reports the UK’s watchdog was considering new restrictions on the jab.
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GREEKS ABROAD
April 6, 2021 EMBCA’s Effects of the Hellenic Revolution on Medicine, Health & Wellness
NEW YORK – The East Mediterranean Business Culture Alliance (EMBCA) presents The Effects of the Hellenic Revolution on Medicine, Health & Wellness in Greece, America, and Europe Panel Discussion on Sunday, April 11, 2 PM EDT/ 11 AM PDT/ 9 PM Athens. The panel for the event will be introduced and moderated by Lou Katsos, […]
