Greek sailors continue strike

Greek sailors demanded to cancel the new bill which, in their opinion, will lead to higher unemployment in the maritime industry and maritime strike on foundations of medical and pension insurance.

On Thursday, Greece began a 48-hour strike of marine areas, aimed against the bill, which changes the Labor Code of seafarers and port workers, as well as against the overall economic situation in the maritime industry in Greece.

Swedes actively insure their pets

In countries such as Norway, Finland and the United Kingdom are insured two dogs out of ten.
Lena Byurstrom veterinarian: "One of the reasons for such action - advanced, but expensive veterinary services in the country"

In Holland subjected nationalize one of the largest banks in the country

which is required by the national system of mutual insurance of retail deposits in the local banking sector


The Dutch government has implemented the nationalization of the fourth-largest banking institutions in the country SNS Reaal. The purpose of this was to prevent its uncontrolled bankruptcy, according to the Associated Press.

Polish parliament rejected a bill on same-sex unions

the protection of liability clauses relating to pension, notary service and health insurance
The deputies of the Polish parliament rejected a package of bills proposed by the party "Civic Platform" provides for the legalization of same-sex unions.

Residents of Latvia are increasingly going to give birth in Estonia

In order to receive emergency medical treatment in another EU country, patients are required to present the European Health Insurance Card (EKMS)


The trend that people are increasingly shaky border to seek treatment at the hospital Valga, was spotted a couple of years ago. And recently in Valga rushed and Latvian mothers, the newspaper Diena. Thus, if in 2008, was born in Valga only two citizens of Latvia, in 2012 - the 146.

Americans massively withdraw money from banks

Outflow of funds, experts publications associated with the completion of December 31, 2012 deposit insurance scheme (TAG)

 Clients of the largest U.S. banks this week (from 2 to 9 January) withdrew from their accounts 114.1 billion. This was reported by Bloomberg, citing data from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Pentagon allow women to fight on the front lines

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has decided to lift the ban on women in combat, U.S. media reported, citing an unnamed senior officials at the Pentagon.

Julian Assange criticized the film's script dedicated to him

Assange has called the screenplay lies and propaganda
Wikileaks creator Julian Assange has subjected scenario dedicated to him fifth film criticism power, reports Agence France-Presse.

PACE: Urgent debate on the situation in Mali and Algeria

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe to hold urgent debate on the situation in Mali and Algeria.

China rescued truck with more than a thousand cats being carried on a snack in restaurants and cafes

Pet Insurance


Truck animals are supplied to the local Chinese restaurants, had an accident that has saved hundreds of cats from certain death, according to SUN.

The U.S. Congress is asking Russia to complete the adoption process started

U.S. Congressmen asked the Russian authorities to carry through the initiated process of adoption of Russian children by U.S. families.

Chinese navy ships entered Japanese territorial waters near the disputed islands

Japan asks China's military to leave its territorial waters

Japanese territorial waters near the disputed Senkaku Islands were three Chinese navy patrol ship.

In Mexico, arrested 150 the police

More than 150 police officers have been arrested in the state of Durango in northern Mexico on suspicion of links to organized crime.

Australian found a gold nugget weighing 5.5 pounds worth 300,000 dollars

Australia - Near the city of Ballarat amateur sleuth with a simple metal detector found a gold nugget weighing 5.5 pounds, the approximate value of which is over 300 thousand dollars

The Kremlin said on "Magnitsky Act" own "list Guantanamo"

Russia, a list of Americans who are guilty of violating the rights of Russians.

Moscow responded to the claims Washington

Moscow confirms the information on implementation of the action and the possible expansion of "the list of Guantanamo" as a response to the adoption in America, "Magnitsky Act". The new initiative will complement the first anti-American "law Dima Yakovlev," said Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.

Migraines are fraught with myocardial

using data from the register of medical insurance for the period between 2001 and 2012

Women who have migraines accompanied by aura, have a higher risk of heart attack. This risk increases even more if a woman takes oral contraceptives.

Post to Twitter Benedict XVI will write and Latin

The first message the Pope in Latin will be published on Sunday

The eight languages ​​of the world, in which the pontiff communicates with the vast congregation through Twitter, added one more - Latin - the ancient language of the Roman Catholic Church

Cyber Insurance: China threatens U.S. security technology

Authoritative American experts have come to the conclusion that the activities of China for the development of extraterrestrial spaces can be a direct threat to the security and stability of the United States of America.
Cyber Insurance

The Somali terrorists declare execution of the French hostage

The Somali terrorists who have stolen the agent of French special services Denni of Alex, have declared in microblog Twitter that the hostage is executed.

In the USA the woman has strangled the man the big breast

51-year-old Donna Lanzh and its fine breast became a cause of death of the 51-year-old beloved of the woman.