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Station master arrested over the deadliest train crash to rock Greece

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1 year ago

March 2, 2023

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Station master denies any wrongdoing as investigations into the collision continue

A local train station master has been arrested over the deadliest train crash to hit Greece in living memory.

The man is denying any wrongdoing, attributing the accident to a possible technical failure, according to government and police sources.

The passenger train and a cargo train collided head-on on Tuesday night (February 28) outside the city of Larissa, killing dozens and wounding more.

Many of the victims are thought to be university students on their way back from a long holiday weekend.

Fire officials say the death toll is expected to rise further.

The passenger train was carrying over 350 people and heading to the city of Thessaloniki, on the Aegean coast, according to Hellenic Train data.

The government has declared three days of national mourning, with flags at half-mast.

Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the crash site on Wednesday (March 1).

He’s describing it as “an unspeakable tragedy” and the government will do everything in its power to make sure it never happens again.

Greece’s ageing railway system is in need of modernizing and many trains travel on single tracks.

Rail signals and automatic control systems still need to be installed in many areas. #trending #featured

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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1 day ago

May 17, 2024

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Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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