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Health ratings for Aug. 18-22, 2025
The News Courier - Alabama
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August 29, 2025
Published 9:31 am Friday, August 29, 2025 Limestone County weekly food/lodging establishment ratings from the Limestone County Health Department for the week Aug. 18-22. The report includes critical items history. Jack’s #248, 15412 Greenfield...
The Diet That Can Slash Your Risk of Alzheimer's
Oprah Daily
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August 28, 2025
The Mediterranean diet—which emphasizes plant-based foods, healthy fats, and lean proteins—is beloved amongst nutrition experts. Why? Aside from being delicious (who doesn’t love olive oil?!), the eating plan is linked to a long list of health...
British tourist Alan Kirby trapped in Greece due to travel insurance error dies in hospital, family confirms
Derry Journal
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August 28, 2025
A man has died after being trapped in Greece during a family holiday due to a travel insurance error which left his family with a massive medical bill. The devastated family of a British tourist trapped in Greece due to a travel insurance error...
Rangers target ‘passes medical as transfer timeline and contract details revealed’ ahead of Celtic showdown
The Scottish Sun
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August 29, 2025
RANGERS have reportedly completed the signing of former Aberdeen striker Bojan Miovski from Girona. The striker has put pen to paper on a four-year deal after completing his medical in Paris on Friday, according to reports. 2 Bojan Miovski closes...
School board approves behavior health services agreement, tax rate
Henry County Local - Kentucky
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The Henry County Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a behavioral health services agreement with Seven Counties Services at their recent meeting as well as their new tax rates and out-of-state field trip requests. The agreement...
Jefferson man killed in two-vehicle crash on Athens Highway
Access WDUN - Georgia
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August 29, 2025
A Jefferson man was killed and a Gainesville man was injured in a two-vehicle collision southeast of Gainesville Thursday afternoon. The Hall County Sheriff's Office said investigators determined J. Jesus Linares, 56, of Jefferson, was driving a...
Dental Healthcare Unattainable for Greeks: Eurostat
To Vima
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August 29, 2025
At least one in four Greeks is unable to afford dental healthcare, according to Eurostat data, a proportion much higher than the EU average. The figures revealed that in 2024, Greek citizens were significantly worse off than those of other EU...
UNIC Athens to open in upcoming academic year
Cyprus Mail
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August 29, 2025
The university of Nicosia (UNIC) will start operating a branch in Athens with courses starting in the upcoming academic year 2025-2026. The Athens branch of UNIC will offer study programs in several fields including business administration,...
Man killed in Greece hit-and-run crash identified
Democrat & Chronicle - New York
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Greece police have identified the man killed last week in a deadly hit-and-run crash on English Road. Robert Capponi, 63, was struck by a vehicle on English Road, near Fetzner Road, around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, according to Greece police....
Happy birthday, Princess Tatiana of Greece! How the royal found herself after a personal
Tatler
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August 28, 2025
This new stage of her life was turning out to be ‘an adventure – full of change, growth, and exciting new opportunities’, she wrote. Case in point? A new abode, with the Princess sharing photos of her packing up and moving house: could there be...
Insights Into Electronic-Cigarette Perspectives: Smokers’ Knowledge Attitudes and Practices at Hamad Medical Corporation, 2020
Dove Medical Press
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August 29, 2025
Introduction Tobacco consumption accounts for 7 million global deaths annually due to direct use (6 million) and (1.2 million) due to passive smoking.1 Furthermore, the economic burden of tobacco use has overwhelmed nations and healthcare systems....
Greece Approves Four Non-State Universities, Opening Doors in 2025
Greek Reporter
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August 29, 2025
Credit: GreekReporter Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports announced the official licensing of four private universities that will begin operating in Greece from the academic year 2025-2026. This decision, described by...
Rising Prices Leave Greeks Struggling for Basic Meals and Medical Care
Novinite
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A Eurostat survey reveals that a significant portion of the Greek population struggles to afford a basic nutritious diet. Nearly 12% of Greeks cannot purchase meat, fish, or vegetables at least every other day, highlighting the financial pressure...
Victim sent to hospital where mom worked
CBS News
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Father Timothy Sas of St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church said several of his parishioners have children at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, where the deadly shooting happened earlier this week. That includes Sophia Forchas, 12, who was...
Liverpool's Kostas Tsimikas given permission to undergo Roma medical ahead of loan move
The New York Times
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August 29, 2025
Liverpool left-back Kostas Tsimikas has been given permission to undergo a medical with Roma ahead of a season-long loan move. The deal is a straight loan with no option to buy. The Athletic reported on Monday that Roma had made an approach to...
Health inspections: See why this Asian restaurant in Athens scored a 78
Athens Banner Herald - Georgia
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Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties conducted Aug. 13-27. Scores in each category are listed in order of most recent inspection date. The Georgia Department of Public...
Israeli cruise ship passengers 'run for their lives after being attacked by pro-Palestine protesters' while disembarking on Greek island
Daily Mail
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August 29, 2025
Israeli cruise ship passengers were left 'running for their lives' as crowds of furious pro-Palestine activists reportedly attacked them when they tried to disembark their cruise ship in Greece. The protesters, waving Palestine flags and igniting...
School supplies donated to Greek Cypriot, Maronite children in north
Cyprus Mail
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August 29, 2025
School supplies have been donated to Greek Cypriot and Maronite children who attend schools in the north, the Pancyprian volunteerism coordinating council said on Friday. It said the supplies had been donated as part of its “All children with...
These Are the First Four Private Universities to Operate in Greece
To Vima
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August 29, 2025
The Greek government has approved the permits for the establishment and operation of four private universities for the academic year 2024-25. The Ministry of Education granted the licenses to the four tertiary education institutions, two of which...
8 surprising health benefits of eating yoghurt at night
The Times of India
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Yoghurt isn’t just a breakfast staple; it can also be one of the healthiest snacks to enjoy before bed. Rich in protein, probiotics, calcium, and other essential nutrients, this creamy food works with your body’s natural processes during sleep to...