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A big national Greek flag was hung on the facade of the municipal theater of Mytilene on the island of Lesbos, with a banner reading "We want our islands back, we want our lives back".. (Photo: AFP/Aris Messinis) The islands of Lesbos, Samos and Chios staged a general strike, shutting down shops and public services and rallying in central squares, many protesters waving Greek flags. … [Read more...] about Thousands on Greek islands protest against migrant camps

For his part, Woo Bong Woo said cooperation in labor between Vietnam and the RoK has contributed to the development of the two nations’ relationship, and acknowledged the contribution Vietnamese laborers have made to the nation’s economic development. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese laborers in RoK receive legal consultation

Hanoi (VNA) - Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has approved a national plan to respond to oil spills. The move aims to help promptly deal with oil spills, minimise the number of oil spills and reduce the damage by oil spills on the environment, economy and society. The plan tackles several oil spill possibilities, such as spills from oil tankers, spills due to broken pipelines and spills at oil refinery factory, among others. To handle oil spills, the plan pointed out major solutions, such as strengthening human resources, perfecting policies and mechanisms, enhancing international co-operation and ensuring enough facilities to deal with oil spills, he added. The Deputy PM assigned the National Committee for Natural Disaster Response and Search and Rescue to receive and verify information related to oil spills then issue an action plan and work with relevant units to fix the situation. The committee was told to set up a special team with participants from ministries, sectors … [Read more...] about National plan to respond to oil spills approved

Dũng assigned the National Committee for Natural Disaster Response and Search and Rescue to receive and verify information related to oil spills then issue an action plan and work with relevant units to fix the situation. … [Read more...] about Deputy PM okays national plan to respond to oil spills

Jakarta (VNA) – The third Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo 2018 (MNEK 2018) began on Lombok island in Indonesia’s West Nusa Tenggara on May 5. The biennial event aims to strengthen friendship, build trust, and enhance coordination capacity among naval forces in humanitarian assistance and settlement of maritime security matters. Themed “Readiness and Cooperation for Responding to Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Contingencies,” the Komodo drill 2018 is expected to promote collaboration among countries in the field, especially in giving early warnings to prevent disasters, mitigate damages, and increase emergency rescue. Participating naval officers witnessed traditional performances such as parachuting, aircraft demonstration, and international fleet review with the participation of 50 ships of all kinds from countries, including Hospital Ship 561 of the Vietnam People’s Navy. The Komodo exercise was initiated in 2014. This year’s event … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Third Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo begins