The EU health agency ECDC warns of an increased risk of diseases transmitted by gnats, mosquitoes and midges due to changing climatic conditions.The Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), for example, a known vector of chikungunya and dengue viruses, among others, is spreading further north and west in Europe, the Stockholm-based agency said. According to the report, the yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti) was established in Cyprus last year and could spread to other European countries. It transmits dengue, yellow fever and Zika viruses, among others. Added value through salary conversion:…
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2,724 arrested in a raid against human traffickers in Manila
Authorities in the Philippine capital Manila have arrested more than 2,700 people in a raid on suspected human trafficking. According to police, a building was stormed on Monday (local time) containing people from China, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Pakistan, Cameroon, Sudan and Malaysia, among others. These were allegedly trafficked to the country to work for an online casino.According to Cybercrime Division spokeswoman Michelle Sabino, police are trying to figure out who among the 2,724 arrested are the victims and who are suspects. More than 1,500 of those arrested were from the…
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Waiting for your luggage at the airport can sometimes take forever. Here are a few tips on how to get your luggage at the airport faster in the future. Time at the airport could be much shorter if it weren’t for the long wait at the baggage carousel. We give you tips on how to get your luggage faster in the future. Check-in suitcases late: At some airports, baggage carts are loaded by hand from front to back. This is done to stabilize the weight while moving. If you check…
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