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Humanitarian Aid on Trial in Greece

  File photo: Migrants from Afghanistan is towed by rescuers of the Refugee Rescue NGO, on the island of Lesbos, Greece. Twenty-four humanitarian aid workers have gone on trial in Greece, facing felony charges of migrant smuggling, money laundering, and membership in a criminal organization . The case, unfolding on the island of Lesbos, targets former volunteers of the now-defunct NGO Emergency Response Centre International (ERCI) , which operated search-and-rescue missions between 2016 and 2018. Among the defendants are Sarah Mardini , a Syrian refugee and professional swimmer whose story inspired the Netflix film The Swimmers , and Seán Binder , a German-Irish rescue diver. Both were arrested in 2018 for their involvement in helping migrants and refugees arriving by sea from Turkey. If convicted, the defendants face up to 20 years in prison . Greek prosecutors allege that the group facilitated illegal entry into the country by monitoring coastguard communications and relaying ...
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Here are some tips for cutting expenses:

  1. Start a budget: A budget is a written list of your monthly income and expenses. By creating a budget, you can categorize your expenses as either things you need to pay (housing, transportation, and groceries) or discretionary, non-essential spending (like entertainment or meals at restaurants). Ideally, your monthly income will exceed your monthly expenses, with room left over for savings or investments. If not, you might want to cut back on your discretionary expenses until your budget is balanced. You can use free budget templates available online to get started .

  2. Always use coupon apps when buying food: There are many apps that offer discounts on food costs. 

  3. Always use a shopping list: Before going grocery shopping, make a list of the items you need. This will help you avoid buying unnecessary items and save money .

  4. Meal plan: Plan your meals for the week ahead of time. This will help you avoid eating out and save money .

  5. Take lunch to work: Instead of eating out for lunch, pack your own lunch. This will help you save money in the long run .

  6. Buy non-perishable items in bulk: Buying non-perishable items in bulk can help you save money in the long run .

  7. Buy generic brands: Generic brands are often cheaper than name-brand products and can help you save money .

  8. Stop eating out: Eating out can be expensive. Try to limit eating out to special occasions and save money by cooking at home .

Hopefully these tips help you save money and reach your financial goals!

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