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Rising Tensions Leave Ships Stranded in Key Oil Passage

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz ⁠was closed for a fourth day on Tuesday, choking off a key artery accounting for about 20% of global oil and gas supply. Greece’s Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, has raised urgent concerns over an increasingly alarming situation in the Strait of Hormuz, where dozens of vessels remain stranded amid escalating conflict involving Iran. He emphasized the need to safeguard global shipping and protect seafarers as the strategic waterway—responsible for roughly 20% of global oil and gas flows—remains closed for a fourth consecutive day.  The closure has disrupted international trade routes and heightened anxiety across the maritime sector. Greek authorities have urged shipowners to exercise maximum caution and avoid high‑risk zones in the wider Persian Gulf region as tensions continue to rise. The prolonged shutdown underscores the vulnerability of global supply chains to geopolitical instability and highlights th...
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Union Warns of Looming Public Sector Job Cuts

 

                            Government office buildings are seen, Friday, July 29, 2022 in Gatineau, Quebec. 

Hundreds of public sector workers have been warned that their jobs could be at risk, according to union representatives. The union says government cost-cutting measures and restructuring plans could lead to widespread layoffs across multiple departments.

Union leaders argue that the cuts would not only affect workers but also reduce the quality of services provided to the public. They are calling on officials to reconsider the proposals and engage in meaningful dialogue to protect jobs and maintain service standards.

Workers have expressed growing anxiety over the uncertainty, with many fearing the impact on their families and communities. The union has pledged to continue fighting for its members and is urging the government to explore alternatives to job losses.


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