Skip to main content

Featured

Farmers’ Fury Erupts in Greece Over EU Subsidy Delays

                                         Protesting farmers push against riot police in Nikaia, near Larissa, Greece    Greek farmers clashed with police on Sunday in central and northern regions of the country as anger mounted over the delayed payment of European Union agricultural subsidies. The protests, centered around Nikaia near Larissa, saw hundreds of farmers blocking highways with tractors and demanding immediate government action. The unrest stems from an estimated €600 million shortfall in EU aid following a corruption scandal that has triggered investigations by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities allege that some farmers falsified land and livestock ownership records to secure subsidies, leading to a freeze in payments while the probe continues. Police responded with tear gas and barricades as demonstrators attempted to...
Post a Comment
Read more

article

Labels

Tragic Toll: 274 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Raid to Rescue Hostages

 

In a devastating operation, at least 274 Palestinians, including dozens of children, lost their lives during an Israeli raid that successfully rescued four hostages held by Hamas. The complex daytime operation unfolded deep in central Gaza, where Israeli forces faced heavy fire. The toll of this rescue mission underscores the immense cost of conflict in the region, adding to the already soaring casualties from the 8-month-old war ignited by Hamas’ earlier attack. The situation remains fraught, with scores of hostages believed to be held in densely populated areas or within Hamas’ intricate tunnel network, making rescues perilous and complex.

The tragic scenes at Gaza hospitals reveal the chaos and carnage. Overwhelmed medical facilities were already grappling with treating the wounded from days of intense Israeli strikes. Children, burnt and in shock, screamed for their parents. Amidst this horror, a special forces officer was killed during the operation, emphasizing the risks faced by those involved.

This grim incident serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of conflict and the urgent need for peace in the region. Our hearts go out to the families affected by this tragedy, and we hope for a future where such devastating operations are no longer necessary.

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment