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Survivors Challenge Greek Coastguard Over Deadly Shipwreck

Protesters hold a banner against EU and Greek government policies towards migrants during a protest, following a deadly collision between a migrant boat and a coast guard vessel off the island of Chios, in Athens, Greece, February 5, 2026.  Survivors of a fatal shipwreck near the Greek island of Chios are disputing the Greek coastguard’s official account of the incident that left 15 Afghan migrants dead. Authorities claim the migrants’ dinghy was traveling without lights, ignored repeated warnings, and suddenly veered into a patrol vessel, causing the collision. Multiple survivors, however, insist that no warnings were issued and that the dinghy never changed course. They say the coastguard vessel only revealed itself moments before impact, leaving them no time to react. Their testimonies have intensified calls from human rights groups for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The incident has renewed scrutiny of Greece’s border enforcement...
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GST Holiday Fails to Deliver Economic Lift, Data Shows Minimal Impact

                                               

New figures reveal that Canada's GST/HST holiday yielded little boost in consumer spending, falling short of expectations. Payment processor Moneris reported a 4% decline in overall spending during the tax break period compared to the previous year, with both the number and size of transactions dropping slightly. Similarly, a survey conducted by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) found that only about 5% of small businesses experienced a noticeable sales increase, while the majority reported no significant change in business activity.

Despite the intended relief, many retailers found the initiative more burdensome than beneficial, citing last-minute adjustments to point-of-sale systems and increased administrative challenges. Although certain sectors, like children's apparel, saw minor gains, these were not enough to offset the overall downturn in consumer spending. The data suggests that the tax holiday may have merely shifted the timing of purchases rather than stimulating additional economic activity.


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