Today in slovakia

“These are actually the cement bellies of livestock,” said Martin Pribola, owner of the MP agricultural company situated near Jelšava in eastern Slovakia, when describing the purpose of the wide green cement cylinders above which dark sheets swell and wave. These fermentation tanks are filled with a mixture of manure and silage maize, producing biogas. It is either used to produce electricity and heat or is further processed into biomethane. This gas, whose parameters are almost identical with that of natural gas, is a promising commodity as it can reduce Slovakia’s dependence on Russian natural gas . Skryť Remove ad Article continues after video advertisement Skryť Remove ad Article continues after video advertisement The MP company runs the first bio methane plant in Slovakia. Pribola has resolved to buy technology to produce biomethane with the approaching end of the state support scheme for biogas plants. “We don't … [Read more...] about Cement bellies of livestock in eastern Slovakia produce biomethane

Bec Ansley Emma the duck is back with her owners after she managed to end up 40km from her home in Rangiora. We live in unusual times. It all gets a bit much some days. So each weekday we're bringing you a much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness out there too. Duck found 40km from home A plucky pet named Emma Stone has been reunited with her owners after a three-day adventure across Canterbury . The 6-month-old Muscovy duck had been hand-reared by her human mum Milly Ansley, 16, alongside Emma’s bigger brother, Andrew (Andy) Garfield – before things went a bit odd. READ MORE: The Antidote: Five happy things to read about today, July 5 The Antidote: Five happy things to read about today, July 4 The Antidote: Five happy things to read about today, July 1 The duck that loves to perch on roofs and peer into backyards crossed paths with a concerned neighbour whose actions saw her taken to an animal … [Read more...] about The Antidote: Five happy things to read about today, July 6

Boris Johnson briefs cabinet on National Insurance cuts Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In total, about 30 million people are expected to benefit from the threshold increase, which was introduced to help with rising costs. But the savings will be offset by the National Insurance contribution increase in April, which went up by 1.25 percentage points to tackle the NHS and social care backlog. Related articles State pension warning: Britons could 'lose out' with NI rule change National Insurance tax cut worth £330 secured as threshold rises How much money will you save? The National Insurance threshold increase will benefit … [Read more...] about National insurance: How much will you save from today?

One star sign needs to chat about a tension-causing issue (Image: Getty) Sign up and receive our free daily stars from Russell Grant SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Aries Give someone a chance to find out more before going ahead with a long-term financial or family arrangement. It is highly likely they suspect something is going on that could have an impact on these arrangements in the future and in hesitating before reaching a decision, they are protecting your interests. Taurus In business and finance, your aim should be to steer as steady a course as you are able. Avoid taking risks and stick to what you are most familiar with. If someone tries to talk you out of your plans, look at the possible long-term consequences and stick with … [Read more...] about Horoscopes today – Russell Grant’s star sign forecast for Wednesday, July 6

Published 22 June Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A pregnant woman has recounted the "horrendous" conditions she endured as a modern slavery victim. Maros Tancos tricked the victim and numerous other vulnerable Slovaks into coming to the UK with the promise of a better life. But instead Tancos and co-conspirator Joanna Gomulska, of Bristol, used them as slaves. The pair were jailed on Wednesday after being found guilty of modern slavery and human trafficking offences. The woman, who gave birth while working for the couple, said: "I knew I could not leave, there was nothing I could do." She spoke as Tancos was jailed for 16 years and Gomulska nine years at Bristol Crown Court. The trial heard how they kept vulnerable Slovakians as slaves - forcing them to work at their car wash during the day and other jobs at night - and spent their earnings on gambling, … [Read more...] about Bristol slavery victims recount ‘horrendous’ abuse

When Corrine Rojas comes into work, Mars is waiting for her. She drives to the office, grabs a cup of coffee, and then pulls up the latest dispatches from Perseverance, a car-size NASA rover situated inside a crater in Mars’s northern hemisphere. Rojas, an operations engineer at Arizona State University, checks that the rover’s main cameras are working well, and that they took the shots scientists back home had asked for. Then, she basks in the wondrous sights of our celestial neighbor. “I am often the first person to lay eyes on photos from Mars taken by the rover,” Rojas told me. And Mars has been looking particularly good lately. That’s not to say that the planet has been working on its appearance; aside from the winds blowing around some dust, it has remained mostly unchanged for a few billion years . The difference is us, and particularly the Perseverance mission, which has captured some of the sharpest views of the Martian surface to date. The rover’s job is to search for … [Read more...] about We’ve Never Seen Mars Quite Like This

Beleaguered Boris Johnson has vowed to stay on as the UK's prime minister after a flood of resignations left him clinging on to power. He was rocked by the resignation of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak and health minister Sajid Javid within minutes of each on Tuesday. Facing MPs today, Johnson said “the job of a prime minister in difficult circumstances, when you’ve been handed a colossal mandate, is to keep going". What happened during PMQs? The debate was quickly switched to the events that had sparked the resignations: Chris Pincher. Johnson appointed him as deputy chief whip earlier this year, despite being aware of misconduct allegations against him. But some MPs have said they are more frustrated by the changing line from 10 Downing Street over what Johnson did and didn't know about Johnson. On Wednesday, Johnson said he acted swiftly after hearing the allegations against Pincher. Opposition leader Keir Starmer called his response pathetic and … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson vows to fight on despite a flood of resignations

Spain's San Fermin Running of the Bulls festival gets under way today for the first time in three years after COVID-related disruption. The event in Pamplona will begin with the traditional “chupinazo” firework blast at 12:00 CEST. It comes after dozens of animal rights activists dressed as dinosaurs and were chased by fellow activists through the streets of the city on Tuesday. Carrying signs reading "Bullfighting is Prehistoric", the protests were an attempt to highlight what they see as the animal cruelty involved in the event. "Bullfighting is the long ritualized execution of bulls and many tourists who come and do the bull-running don't actually realize that the same bulls they're running down a couple of streets with are later killed in the bull ring that day," said Chelsea Monroe, PETA senior digital campaign officer. But the demonstrations do little to dampen enthusiasm for San Fermín, which normally sees Pamplona's population of some 200,000 swell to around … [Read more...] about Spain set for Pamplona bull run after pandemic hiatus

Shameless Boris Johnson has told friends he will "smash on" despite a string of resignations. The Prime Minister is said to have declared "I'm not going anywhere” despite Rishi Sunak , Sajid Javid and his Solicitor General all resigning last night. But MPs have other ideas - with a string of Tories from across the spectrum reading him the “last rites”. While the Cabinet are now mostly firm, the PM is being rocked by a string of junior resignations from government. Between 6pm on Tuesday and 2pm on Wednesday 21 MPs resigned from the government - nine ministers, nine parliamentary private secretaries, two trade envoys and one Tory vice chair. Back bench MPs across the spectrum, from moderate ex-ministers Chris Skidmore and Nick Gibb to culture war Red Wallers Jonathan Gullis, Tom Hunt and Lee Anderson, have charged over the top. For so many MPs, the revelation the PM knew about claims against MP Chris Pincher, then promoted him repeatedly, then “forgot” he’d been told, is … [Read more...] about All the Tories brutally turning against Boris Johnson’s leadership as MPs ‘read last rites’

UK inflation has climbed to 9.1% as the cost of living crisis continues to squeeze household finances. The consumer prices index (CPI) measure of inflation rose in the 12 months to May to its highest level sinceMarch 1982. CPI had already hit a 40-year high when it reached 9% the previous month , according to latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data. The latest figures mean inflation is almost five times higher than the Bank of England (BoE) target of 2%. BoE economists are expecting UK inflation to hit 11% by the end of this year. It had previously estimated that the rate of CPI would hit 10%. Are you worried about rising prices? Let us know: [email protected] How inflation has changed over the years The ONS said food and drink prices were the biggest contributor of inflation creeping higher in the 12 months to May. Households are also being hit by sky-high energy costs, after the Ofgem price cap was raised by 54% in April, … [Read more...] about UK inflation hits 9.1% in new 40-year high as cost of living crisis deepens