“International rail travel has been steadily increasing for years. New cross-border connections and growing demand show that travelling by train in Europe is becoming increasingly attractive. Yet today, it is still often easier to fly between two European cities than to book a…
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The Doctor Shortage Is Getting Worse. Your Pharmacist Can Help.
Pinback button for the American Red Cross, 1945. (Photo via Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images).
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In 1937, the first blood bank in the United States opened at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. In its first year, it facilitated 1,354 blood transfusions — an achievement given that…
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Perm oil refinery shuts down after drone attack — Reuters
The Perm oil refinery in Russia has completely shut down following a May 7 attack by Ukrainian drones, which caused a fire and damaged equipment.
According to Ukrinform, two industry sources told Reuters.
According to their information, three primary oil…
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One Continent, One Ticket – EU Reporter
The European Commission presented its long-awaited package on cross-border rail transport. The Green/EFA Group have long called on the Commission to finally lay the groundwork for a truly European rail ticketing system.
Kai Tegethoff, Volt MEP and member of the Transport…
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Europe set for easier train journeys as EU unveils single-ticket plan – Reuters
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King’s Speech Comes at an Awkward Time for Starmer – The New York Times
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Commission pushes to simplify EU cross-border rail travel with single-ticket plan – POLITICO
A second proposal would significantly strengthen passenger rights for multi-operator rail journeys by introducing a new category of “single ticket,” covering journeys booked in one transaction even when they involve multiple operators and separate transport contracts.
Passengers who…
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Hamas ‘systematically’ used sexual violence in 7 October attacks, report finds
By Chaima Chihi & EuronewsPublished on
Hamas and other Palestinian militant factions systematically used sexual violence during the 7…
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Drone strike on minibus in Kherson: Injury toll climbs to nine
The casualty toll after a drone attack on a minibus in Kherson has increased to nine.
According to Ukrinform, the Kherson City Military Administration reported this on Telegram.
“We already know of nine people injured in an enemy drone attack on a minibus in the city center…
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URCS assistance point operates in Poltava for victims of Russia’s UAV attack
Photo: Red Cross Ukraine
The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) has deployed an assistance point for those affected by Russia’s drone…
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