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Canadian Airports Resume Operations After Bomb Threats Spark Temporary Ground Stops

Air travel across Canada is gradually returning to normal after a wave of bomb threats forced temporary ground stops at several major airports earlier today, according to Nav Canada, the country’s air navigation service provider. The threats, which affected facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver , prompted swift evacuations and security assessments. Authorities have confirmed that all employees are safe , and no suspicious items were found during searches. By mid-morning, Nav Canada announced that services were resuming  at the impacted sites. However, travelers should expect delays  as operations stabilize. “We thank airlines and passengers for their patience as we work towards normal operations,” the agency stated. Local police and airport authorities are continuing investigations. Due to security protocols, the specific nature of the threats has not been disclosed . Despite the disruption, most airports reported* minimal impact on flight ...
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Fireworks from Yacht Spark Forest Fire in Greece: 13 Arrested

 

Thirteen crew members and passengers have been arrested in Greece after fireworks launched from a yacht allegedly sparked a forest fire on the island of Hydra. The blaze, which occurred on Saturday, burned through the island’s only pine forest in the remote area of Bisti.

Despite the challenging conditions, firefighters managed to bring the flames under control. Accessing the beach by sea and using helicopters to drop water from the air, they successfully contained the fire. However, the incident has caused outrage in Greece, especially given the ongoing wildfires and the country’s first heatwave of the year.

Hydra’s mayor, Giorgos Koukoudakis, expressed indignation, stating, “We are indignant that some people so irresponsibly throw fireworks into a pine forest.” Social media users have also criticized the yacht’s passengers, with one person describing them as “rich people with more money than brains.”

Greece remains on high alert for wildfires, and authorities are preparing for a challenging summer due to dry conditions, strong winds, and high temperatures. Last Friday, a volunteer firefighter tragically lost his life while battling a fire in the southern region of Ilia on the Peloponnese peninsula. Scientists attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, including heatwaves, to climate change. Additionally, Greece has grappled with arsonists, with stricter laws now in place to combat such behavior.


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