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Yahoo
08-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Doner delight: German kebab workers savour historic pay deal
Doner kebab meat workers in Germany were Friday savouring the industry's first ever union-backed pay deal that ended a long dispute at a major supplier of the hugely popular snack. Workers at the factory run by the Birtat company -- one of Germany's biggest in the sector, supplying some 13 million businesses a month -- had been pushing for improved salaries and had staged several walkouts. They complained that they were not paid enough for the hard work, which involves marinating veal, chicken and turkey and putting it on skewers in cold temperatures, according to a report in financial weekly WirftschaftsWoche. The long-running dispute at the plant in Murr, southwest Germany, was finally settled Friday when a deal was agreed with management, according to the NGG food, beverages and catering union. The union hailed the pay deal as the "first collective bargaining agreement in the kebab meat industry," adding that it "marks the beginning of an important chapter in labour relations". "We are convinced that this collective agreement sends an important signal to our employees, expressing our appreciation for their hard work and dedication," added Cihan Karaman, a spokesman for Meat World SE, the parent company of Birtat. The agreement sets the starting monthly salary at 2,600 euros ($3,300), with increases to be implemented by the end of 2026, the NGG said. It covers about 120 workers, according to news outlet Der Spiegel. The humble doner, made with thinly sliced meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, has its origins in Turkey but is beloved in Germany after being introduced there by Turkish migrants. sr/jsk/gv
Irish Times
09-07-2025
- Climate
- Irish Times
Heat wave advice: How to look after your pet, garden and family in the hot weather
Ireland's summer is finally expected to kick into gear this weekend, with temperatures forecast by Met Éireann to reach highs of 21 to 28 degrees between Thursday and Sunday. Uisce Éireann has also announced that national water supplies are in drought status, with warnings in place for three areas of the country. 'Irish people get really excited when the weather gets good, but this means we are prone to overdo it,' says Dr Suzanne Kelly, deputy medical director of the Irish College of General Practitioners . Rather than leave the hosepipe running all weekend, follow these recommendations to take care of your pets, children and garden through the mini heatwave. READ MORE For pet owners: Walk your dog in the morning Peter Bishton, deputy chief executive of Veterinary Ireland, says pet owners should ensure their animals have enough fresh water, adequate ventilation and cool shade at all times. Exercising your pet under the hot sun or leaving them in a hot car could be very uncomfortable for them and even fatal. Dogs that are short nosed, naturally very active, have a thick coat and are older or younger are particularly at risk of overheating. Animal welfare experts recommend walking your dog in the early morning or evenings, when temperatures are cooler, and to watch out for signs of heatstroke. Dogs cool off in the river in Murr, southwestern Germany, in June as temperatures exceeded 32 degrees. Photograph: Thomas Kienzle/Getty Dogs and cats can get sunburned too. Pet sunblock – not human creams which can contain some chemicals toxic to animals – might be a good idea for white-haired pets that enjoy sunbathing. When cooling off in rivers, lakes and ponds, dogs are at risk of algae poisoning and secondary drowning from taking in water through the mouth. Bishton says that while it is rare 'the risk of drowning increases during the summer months, through a higher rate of exhaustion, or from cooling down too rapidly'. For the garden: Water plants twice a day – if allowed Luckily, the sunny spell this weekend is unlikely to harm most Irish household plants, says James Fennell, owner and manager of the kitchen gardens of Burtown House in Co Kildare. But to keep plants hydrated, Fennell advises gardeners to water plants twice a day in the morning and evening, and never in the middle of the day. However, gardeners should avoid using hosepipes over the weekend and stick to watering cans instead, says Uisce Éireann, as the water network is experiencing increased pressure on supplies. Residents in Mullingar, Milford, and Kells-Oldcastle are asked to pay special attention to water-conservation. For those with larger gardens with glasshouses or polytunnels, 'open them in the morning and leave them open all night because they become super hot,' Fennell says. Watering cans, rather than hoses, are best way to conserve supplies while giving plants a drink. File image. Photograph: Strelciuc Dumitru/Getty He and his team will be harvesting their produce more regularly as the warm weather encourages fast-paced growing. And now is the time to do large-scale weeding: 'The warm weather is a great time to hoe small weeds because they will die very quickly in the sunshine, meaning you can do it very quickly.' Fennell says his team will start planting root vegetables also: 'The soil will be so warm after the weekend that we will be germinating seeds straight into the soil – planting beetroots, carrots and root vegetables, but we'll need to keep a sprinkler on it constantly to make sure they get enough water.' If your plants do look particularly weary or dehydrated, place shallow trays filled with fresh water beneath the containers, group pots together for shelter and to slow down water loss. There is no need to water lawns that have turned brown in the sunshine as they will rebound quickly when more rain comes. For the family: Keep sipping water, but don't skimp on sunscreen Sunburn is the number-one risk facing Irish people this weekend, Dr Kelly says. 'We see Irish adults sunburned after good weather all the time. When there's a breeze, we won't be aware of the damage being done to our skin. 'Good suncreams are available at a reasonable price in most supermarkets – but we don't use enough of it or apply it frequently enough.' Dr Kelly advises for young children in particular to have a good layer of suncream in the morning before they go outside, wear full-body swim suits and have hats to cover ears and neck. Overheating is likely in young children and elderly who don't have good thermal regulation. Dr Kelly says they see more heart attacks in hot weather. Older people with risk factors and a medical history need to stay indoors during the hottest part of the day, keep hydrated and cover up. A woman drinks water to cool down as temperatures reach 40 degrees in Rome on July 1. Photograph: Antonio Masiello/Getty Those who head to the beach or parks and drink alcohol at the weekend also need to be careful as it doubles your risk of dehydration and sunburn from forgetting to reapply cream and falling asleep in the sun. To get the recommended 1.8 to two litres of water per day, Dr Kelly recommends having a large reusable bottle of water on you at all times and to keep sipping away at it. While pollen can spike when the sun is not shining, those with hay fever might experience more symptoms due to farmers cutting silage. Dr Kelly recommends over-the counter antihistamines or steroids for those more severely affected. For the farm: Schedule rest times to avoid fatigue Farmers face particular challenges during prolonged periods of hot weather, with crops and livestock potentially affected. However, 'on any farm, the person farming is the most important asset', Niall Madigan, head of communications at the Irish Farmers Association , says. 'The tillage harvest is under way and the motivation is to get through as much work as possible when the weather is so good. Our advice would be to schedule rest times and avoid fatigue setting in. 'The risks associated with working on a farm can increase if those on the farm are suffering from fatigue. We would ask farmers to keep farm safety to the forefront during their working day. 'Higher temperatures reinforce the importance of being sun smart. By the nature of their work, farmers are more exposed than most workers. Have a supply of sunblock with you and keep yourself covered.'
L'Orient-Le Jour
10-05-2025
- Politics
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Union of Municipalities, the mother of battles
After the municipal elections in Mount Lebanon, political attention is turning to the next contest: control over the Union of Municipalities. This post-election phase marks a new front in the struggle among the country's main political players — particularly Christian parties such as the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM), the Lebanese Forces (LF) and the Kataeb Party, along with the Marada Movement and the Independence Movement in influential local figures are also entering the fray, including the Murr family in Metn, among others. Some actors launched their campaigns for union leadership just hours after the first round of voting in Mount Lebanon on Sunday. Others had already set their strategies in motion ahead of election with good reason. These upcoming battles are expected to be fierce, given what is at stake:...
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Miami Valley native selected as new Blue Angels flight surgeon
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A Miami Valley native is now serving with the Blue Angels as their latest flight surgeon. Jen Murr has just been announced as the new U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight surgeon, according to our partners at the Sidney Daily News. Murr graduated from Jackson Center High School in Shelby County and attended Xavier University near Cincinnati. She served for six and a half years active duty in the Navy before working in Emergency Medicine while in Reserves. GALLERY: Dayton Air Show 2024 Murr will now travel with the Blue Angels as they perform in air shows across the country. As flight surgeon, Murr will serve as the fully licensed physician for the Blue Angels, which specialized training regarding pilot health. The flight surgeon is also one of the safety observers during flights, listening to communications and grading maneuvers to ensure everything is safely done. Murr starts her new position in March. The Blue Angels will arrive in the Miami Valley for the Dayton Air Show on June 21-22. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
