Devastating Floods Rock Brazil: President and Nation Mourn Loss of 83 Lives
The Devastating Impact of Flooding in Rio Grande do Sul
The current situation in Rio Grande do Sul is dire: The airport is closed, numerous highways are impassable, and a significant portion of the state capital is facing water shortages. The death toll has already reached 83, with the grim prospect of it rising even further.
Unprecedented Flooding: Despite Brazil’s familiarity with natural disasters exacerbated by climate change, the recent floods in Rio Grande do Sul have left the nation reeling. Over half of the cities in the state are grappling with inundation, leaving 20,000 individuals displaced and homeless. The impact of this catastroph
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Devastating Floods Rock Brazil: President and Nation Mourn Loss of 83 Lives
CCR will inform FGR if there is misuse of funds in mayor’s offices
After several of the new 44 municipal councils for the 2024-2027 period made the decision to increase salaries, allowances and representation expenses – a situation that has caused outrage among the population – the Court of Accounts of the Republic (CCR) He warned yesterday that he will audit the use of public funds in the mayor’s offices, and any irregularity in the management of resources in this type of case will be reported to the Attorney General’s Office (FGR).
In that sense, the controlling body demanded that the new municipal councils – which began operations on May 1 – comply with the guidelines of the Municipal Code regarding the good use of public resources, so as not to incur legal repercussions.
«Each mayor and his municipal council must obey and co
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Bratislava will get a unique intersection, which may solve the problem with crossings
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The cycling coalition did not fully implement its plan.
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Traffic at the intersection of Podlesna and Studenohorská streets in Bratislava reminiscent of the chaotic traffic in India. Pedestrians suffer the most, having to squeeze between cars, putting themselves and drivers at risk.
The solution should be a Dutch-type intersection. The Cyclic Coalition has been promoting it for six years, because it will improve the situation of pedestrians and cyclists with dividing islands that direct traffic and slow it down at the same time.
The civic association paid for the project and donated it to the municipality. In 2018, it was still led by the mayor Ivo Nesrovnalaccording to the head of the Cycling Coalition, Dan Kollár, he was more busy at the time with the election campaign and asphalting of roads.
The newly asphalted intersection on Podhájska slowed down the project.
The current city management divided it into two stages. Not long ago, the traffic markings on the entire Podháj Street indicated that the work should end this week. It cost the city 95,000 euros.
The second stage will start only when the signage for the PAAS parking system is introduced. The city estimates that it will last until the end of the year.
The result will not be quite a Dutch crossover, but rather a hybrid. Even so, it will be unique in Slovakia.
The city is trying to save money
The city took only some elements from the Cyclokoalície project. Protected cycle lanes and Dutch intersections are not among them.
Bicycle lanes will lead cars parked in front of the sidewalk, where,
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Bratislava will get a unique intersection, which may solve the problem with crossings
Ukraine – Russia war, last minute | Russian airstrike with missiles and drones seriously damages a power plant in Dnipro
As the war in Ukraine marks 720 days, the Kremlin has accused the Russians of hostility towards Russia. baltic leaders about which it has been issued search and arrest warrants for his vision of history.
Russia has declared the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas, one of the strongest voices within the European Union (EU) an
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Flood in Rio Grande do Sul, 46 thousand people rescued
(ANSA) – RIO DE JANEIRO, 06 MAY – The Brazilian armed forces have rescued over 46 thousand people who were stuck in their homes or in makeshift shelters following the floods that hit the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The government reports this, highlighting that the Ministry of Defense has deployed 15 thousand soldiers in the state who operate 24 hours a day with the help of 42 aircraft, 243 boats and 2,500 cars.
There was a race against time to try to save the over 3,500 people who made an official request to the Civil Protection to be recovered. Starting from Wednesday, new intense rains and a sharp drop in temperatures are expected in the flooded areas, which threaten the survival of the thousands of families still isolated or stuck on the roofs of their houses.
According to the latest official Civil Protection bulletin, almost 200 thousand people have had to leave their homes, of which 45,237 are hosted in emergency facilities. The death toll is 85. At least 310 injured and 134 missing. An army field hospital has been set up in the municipality of
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Deadly Devastation: Unusual Heavy Rain in Southern Brazil Leaves 178 Dead or Missing
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Damage due to water shortages caused by abnormal weather continues to occur around the world.
In particular, in southern Brazil, the number of casualties continues to rise due to the record-breaking heavy rains that have continued for a week.
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The buildings of the city were half submerged in muddy water.
In low buildings, the roofs can barely be seen.
Record-breaking rainfall has been pouring down across the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul for a week now.
In some areas, water levels reached their highest level for 150 years.
At least
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Deadly Devastation: Unusual Heavy Rain in Southern Brazil Leaves 178 Dead or Missing
Iggy Pop and Siouxsie recover “The Passenger” for a spot
After nine years missing from the media spotlight Siouxsie Sioux returns with the re-recording of the song, belonging to “Lust For Life“(77), along with her own creator, Iggy Pop. The artist already knew the topic well since, ten years after its premier
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Faure Gnassingbé promulgates the controversial revision of the Constitution, a democratic turning point in question 🇹🇬🗳️📜
– 2024-05-07 00:41:00
It is a day that will remain engraved in the political history of Togo. On May 6, 2024, the President of the Republic, Faure Gnassingbé, officially promulgated Law No. 2024-005 revising the Togolese Constitution. An act full of meaning and consequences, which arouses as much hope as concern about the future of democracy in this small West African country.
An express process which questions the sincerity of the democratic debate
According to the Presidency press release relayed by 237online.com, this constitutional revision is presented as “the fruit of a parliamentary initiative carried out in accordance with legal provisions, enriched by the contributions of the living forces of the nation”. A narrative that, however, struggles to convince many observers, as the process leading to this change in fundamental law was rapid and opaque.
Voted in the second deliberation on April 19, barely three weeks before its promulgation, this revision was preceded by lightning consultations of the « forces vives », from April 8 to 12. A duration considered far too short by many actors in civil society to allow a real
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Venizelos: There is a Rule of Law but with shadows and violations
– 2024-05-07 00:09:07
The former president of PaSoK, Evangelos Venizelos, commented on the quality of the Rule of Law in Greece, while he also referred to the Mati trial.
The professor of Constitutional Law and former deputy prime minister, speaking to ERTNews, was asked to comment, among other things, on the decision in the trial of the national tragedy in Mati, which did not lead to prison for any of the accused.
“To express an opinion about a trial without having watched it, and in fact about a criminal trial based on orality, i.e. the hearing process, I would say that it is inappropriate, scientifically impermissible”, Mr. Venizelos initially said, adding that when seen the text of the decision, together with the minutes, could be expressed.
“We do not judge with the common sense of justice, but…”
However, he characteristically noted that “there is the infamous common feeling about la
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What happened to Bernard Hill, actor of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Titanic’ who died at the age of 79? – The financial
The actor Bernard Hill, who died at the age of 79, was recognized for his participation in various series and films, such as Titanic (1997) and The Lord of the Rings (2001).
This May 5, through a statement shared with the BBC, Bernard Hill’s agent, Lou Coulson, confirmed the actor’s death.
“A great loss and also a great surprise… You always had the feeling that Bernard would live forever. “He had great strength, physically and personality,” can be read in the statement that Lou Coulson wrote.
Bernard Hill participated in two films that won 11 Oscars: ‘Titanic’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’. (Photos: IMDb).
Despite having confirmed the death of Bernard Hill, Lou Coulson did not reveal the reasons behind the actor’s death. He took advantage of the message he sent to the BBC to talk about the professional career of his client:
“I was desperate to work with him. Everything he did, the way he worked, the way he did it and his perf
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