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Healthy seas: Commission leads common efforts to improve state of Baltic Sea

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:24 GMT

On 29 September, Commissioner Sinkevičius hosted the second edition of the ‘Our Baltic' Conference to address pressing environmental challenges in the Baltic Sea. The high-level conference gathers ministers and high-level officials in charge of fisheries, agriculture, and environment from eight EU Baltic countries (Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Sweden).Given the severe ecosystem problems of the Baltic Sea, the conference aims to help strengthening and complementing short to medium-term actions that member states can take to improve the Baltic Sea's ecosystem health,as well asthe state of fish stocks.Commissioner Sinkevičius and the ministers committed today to safeguarding the delicate marine ecosystem of the Baltic Sea, with a special focus on the removal of submerged munitions that lie in its seabed since World Wars I and II.In the afternoon, the ministers are expected to agree on joint commitments to safely clean and manage submerged munitions...

Uzbekistan-UN: Cooperation for Universal Sustainable Development

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:24 GMT

Uzbekistan joined the UN as a new sovereign, independent state on March 2, 1992. Since joining this universal international organization, our country has been productively cooperating with it and its specialized institutions in various areas.The main priorities of multilateral cooperation are the fight against modern threats and security challenges, the stabilization and restoration of Afghanistan, the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, solving environmental problems, in particular mitigating the consequences of the Aral Sea crisis, socio-economic development, protection and promotion of human rights, tourism development, and others.According to experts, in recent years, Uzbekistan has become more involved in the activities of the General Assembly and specialized agencies of the UN. In particular, the head of Uzbekistan made speeches at the 72nd, 75th, and 76th sessions of the UN General Assembly, as well as at the High-Level Segment of the 46th session of the UN Huma...

Sale closed in San Jose: $2.3 million for a five-bedroom home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:24 GMT

516 North Baywood Avenue – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 500 block of North Baywood Avenue in San Jose was sold on Aug. 28, 2023 for $2,320,000, or $1,106 per square foot. The house, built in 1950, has an interior space of 2,097 square feet. This two-story home offers a capacious living environment with its five bedrooms and two baths. Inside, there is a fireplace. Additionally, the house comes with a one-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:On North Redwood Avenue, San Jose, in August 2023, a 1,903-square-foot home was sold for $2,200,000, a price per square foot of $1,156. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In June 2023, a 1,960-square-foot home on North Redwood Avenue in San Jose sold for $1,650,000, a price per square foot of $842. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,406-square-foot home on the 600 block of North Clover Avenue in San Jose sold in February 2023, for $1,651,0...

Horoscopes Oct. 2, 2023: Kelly Ripa, focus on doing and being your best

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:24 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kelly Ripa, 53; Sting, 72; Annie Leibovitz, 74; Donna Karan, 75.Happy Birthday: Check due dates, investments and health conditions. It’s up to you to ensure everything is updated and working correctly. If you think outside the box, you’ll come up with brilliant ideas that will save you money and time. Don’t let what others do slow you down. Use your time wisely and focus on doing and being your best; you will make a difference. Your numbers are 8, 19, 24, 28, 33, 36, 45.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Expand your interests to include activities or reunions that can open doors to new adventures. Use your skills to make things happen, and you’ll leave a lasting impression and make worthwhile connections. Personal growth, love and romance are on the rise. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put more thought into updating and using your skills uniquely to get ahead. It’s time to reinvent and position yourself for success. Don’t l...

Word Game: Oct. 2, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:24 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — OCCLUDED (OCCLUDED: uh-KLOOD-ed: Closed up or blocked off.)Average mark 13 wordsTime limit 30 minutesCan you find 17 or more words in OCCLUDED? The list will be published tomorrow.SATURDAY’S WORD — DEPARTS dare dart date dater dear depart drape drat east pare parse part past paste pate pear peat pert pest prate adept aped aper aster rapt rasp rate read reap repast rest tape taper taps tare tarp tear trade trap tread tsar sate sear seat spade spar spare spate spear sped sprat star stare stead step strap strepTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Prope...

Man killed by officer during struggle at apartment complex

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A man was shot and killed by a Westminster police officer at an apartment complex Sunday night.According to the Westminster Police Department, officers were called to the 1400 block of 116th Avenue about a man who was being held down by residents. When officers arrived at the apartment complex, they found an adult man on the ground wrestling with several other people. WPD said an officer deployed his Taser, but it was not effective. 1 killed in Lakewood shooting, suspect in custody The police department said the man displayed a handgun during the struggle with one of the residents, and an officer fired his weapon and hit the man.Officers initiated life-saving measures and the man was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The officer who fired their gun was placed on administrative leave, per protocol. An independent investigation will be conducted by the 17th Judicial Critical Incident Response Team.

Denver weather: Breezy start to workweek with scattered showers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Early sunshine allows for mild highs in the 80s on Monday before spotty showers and storms move in by the afternoon in the Denver weather forecast.Weather today: Scattered showersMostly sunny skies are over the Front Range on Monday, helping highs climb into the upper 70s and lower 80s. Aspiring pilot creates replica of Denver International Airport Winds will be breezy through the afternoon at 15-25 mph. The high country will see scattered showers all day, and the Front Range and Eastern Plains could see an afternoon or evening shower and storm.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Oct. 2. Weather tonight: Slow clearingClouds stick around through Monday night with partial clearing early Tuesday morning. Winds will slow a bit as lows stay in the upper 40s.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Oct. 2. Looking ahead: Much cooler and drierTuesday keeps some extra clouds in the area with the small chance for some scattered showers. Highs are cooler on Tuesday in the lo...

2 weeks left for prime leaf-peeping

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:24 GMT

GENESEE, Colo. (KDVR) — Summer storms this year created prime conditions for fall colors in the high country. Monday marks the beginning of the final two weeks of prime leaf peeping, which draws thousands of drivers to mountain areas along Interstate 70.“We left Connecticut for this,” new resident John told FOX31. More than yellow aspens: Which trees turn which colors in Colorado? The Colorado Department of Transportation is working on keeping the roads in good condition before winter rolls in, which means highway work zones are possible even on weekends. “We check CDOT because we know the construction that’s happening on I-70 all the time,” said Shawn, who travels to the high country to view the beauty of the Aspen trees.CDOT says getting off the highway can provide an enhanced experience when it comes to leaf peeping.The state has 26 scenic and historic byways that provide closer access to fall colors. You can find them on the cotrip.org website along with safety information, dr...

Body of missing person recovered in Chatfield Reservoir

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Crews were searching for a person who went missing in the Chatfield Reservoir Sunday afternoon.South Metro Fire Rescue told FOX31 that an adult paddleboarder was missing in the water. Multiple divers were on the scene and other crew members used drones to help search the area.A couple of hours into the search, SMFR said the command was shifting to Colorado Parks and Wildlife for continued recovery operations."He'd fallen off his board and was unable to get back to it," Kris Wahlers, park manager at Chatfield State Park, said.Officials said there were several other paddleboarders nearby on the water."A couple of passing by good Samaritans tried to help but they weren't able to," Wahlers said. Photos show Iron Fire narrowly missing homes in Moffat County Throughout the afternoon, crews with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and South Metro Fire Rescue searched around the area where the man went under. The process helped officials eliminate areas where they had already sear...

South Florida to host World Cup Cricket Games in 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:24 GMT

Exciting news for cricket fans in South Florida! The International Cricket Committee (ICC) has chosen Broward County Stadium as one of the prestigious venues to host World Cup games in 2024. This announcement is set to be formally unveiled at the Lauderhill stadium, Monday morning. The Broward County Stadium will be one of three U.S. venues where the ICC will host its men’s World Cup games. This would mark the first time the World Cup will be held in the U.S. The other two sites will be Eisenhower Park in New York and Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas.