Loads were affected as a ‘Medicane’ hit several countries causing disruption and chaos. In late September, there were several reports of a hurricane (also known in this situation as a medicane), set to hit several countries, such as Greece and Italy. This ‘medicane’ brought heavy rainfall and strong winds through these countries from the Mediterranean Sea. The weather centre gave several severe weather warnings to all those
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EU Scrapping Daylight Saving
The European commission is in favour of ending the annual tradition of setting the clocks forward and back an hour.
Are Decreasing Vaccination Rates To Blame For The Recent Measles Outbreaks?
As Europe sees cases of measles reach a record high, the discussion around vaccination rates has risen anew. Some believe that a decrease in vaccination rates has lead to this surge in cases of a disease previously thought to be under control, but is once again claiming lives.
France Introduces Cat-Calling Fines
Jessica O’Donnell | Reporter In France, new laws are being introduced under President Emmanuel Macron’s tactics to effectively deal with men who harass women in public. The President has been interviewed regarding the announcement of the new law, and in his first television interview, according to the BBC, he said: “his government would take steps to better define acts of sexual violence under the law.” Marlène
From a Caledonian to Catalonia – Who’s Got the Power?
Faith Sindick | Reporter Jack Mitchell-Divers | Editor-In-Chief On Tuesday evening the President of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont signed a document that declared Catalonia’s independence from Spain but then said it would not activated for several weeks. On Fiesta Nacional de España Pro-Spain protestors threw chairs to the Pro-Catalonia protestors on the streets of Barcelona before being split up by the police.
European Day of Languages
Katie Hunter | Deputy Editor In Chief St Andrew’s and St Brides had a (late) celebration of the European Day of Languages on Thursday of last week. This event helped pupils to recognise the importance of learning a second language which can also be fun and enjoyable along the way. This is something I can certainly endorse as a student of both French and Spanish.
Barcelona Attacks – Latest
Stay tuned for our report on this tragic story. 13 confirmed dead and at least 50 injured A van driven by attackers ploughed into tourist crowds along La Ramblas pedestrian zone So called Islamic State claiming responsibility Two arrests have been made so far in relation to the attack The centre of Barcelona remains in a state of lockdown as…
What Will Brexit Bring for Britain?
Eleanor Service | Theresa May has warned that Britain may be facing “difficult times” as a result of the recent decision to leave the European Union.
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