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Greek Tanker Struck by Missile in Black Sea, Crew Emerges Unharmed

  A Greek‑flagged tanker sailing near the Russian port of Novorossiysk was struck by a missile but remained operational, and all 24 crew members were confirmed safe.   A Greek‑owned and Greek‑flagged tanker sustained material damage after being hit by a missile while sailing approximately 14 nautical miles off the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. According to authorities, the vessel—operated by Maran Gas Maritime—was not carrying cargo at the time of the strike and continued to navigate safely following the incident.  All 24 crew members on board, including ten Greek nationals, thirteen Filipinos, and one Romanian, were reported to be in good health. The impact caused damage to the starboard side of the ship, but no assistance or towing was required. The tanker remained fully operational, and no environmental pollution was reported.  Greek officials have condemned the attack as dangerous and unacceptable, noting that the incident occurred amid height...
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Doctors in Revolt: Quebec Faces Healthcare Exodus Over Controversial Pay Reform

 

Dr. Mark Roper, director of the Queen Elizabeth Family Medicine Group, predicts the government's new pay law for doctors will lead to an exodus of physicians from Quebec.


A growing number of Quebec physicians are threatening to resign or relocate following the provincial government's adoption of Bill 2, a controversial law that ties doctors’ compensation to performance metrics and imposes penalties for collective action against the legislation.

At the Queen Elizabeth Family Medicine Group in Montreal, 20% of the clinic’s doctors have already applied to practice outside Quebec, citing significant pay cuts and punitive measures as key motivators. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has openly invited disaffected Quebec doctors to cross provincial lines, offering a warmer reception and better compensation packages.

The backlash has been swift and widespread. Three chief physicians in western Quebec have already resigned, and medical student federations have launched legal challenges, arguing the law violates their rights to protest and organize. The Collège des médecins du Québec has also called for an immediate suspension of the law, warning that it could worsen patient care and deepen the healthcare crisis.

In response to mounting pressure, Premier François Legault’s government has suspended parts of the law in a bid to reopen negotiations with medical federations. However, many doctors remain skeptical, viewing the move as too little, too late.

As the province grapples with a shortage of family doctors—1.5 million Quebecers currently lack one—the potential exodus of medical professionals threatens to destabilize an already strained healthcare system. The coming weeks will be critical as both sides weigh compromise against confrontation.


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