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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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Ottawa Doctors Warn of Rising Flu Cases, Urge Vaccination



Ottawa hospitals are reporting a sharp increase in flu-related admissions, prompting doctors to stress the importance of vaccination as winter approaches. Health officials say the surge is straining emergency departments, with more patients presenting severe symptoms that could have been prevented.

Medical experts emphasize that the flu shot remains the most effective tool to reduce the risk of serious illness, especially for vulnerable groups such as seniors, young children, and those with chronic conditions. They caution that the flu season is expected to intensify in the coming weeks, making timely vaccination critical.

Public health authorities are encouraging residents to book appointments at pharmacies, clinics, or through family doctors. By increasing vaccination rates, they hope to ease pressure on hospitals and protect the wider community from further outbreaks.


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