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Government allocates 70 million euros to sectors hit by fuel price surge
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The French government announced a 70 million euro support plan on Friday evening for road transporters, fishermen, and farmers hit by energy price hikes from the Middle East conflict. Valid for April and renewable monthly, it provides targeted sectoral aid without worsening the public deficit. Sector reactions are mixed.
The Union des Armateurs à la Pêche Française (UAPF) and the Association nationale des Organisations de Producteurs (ANOP) warn of challenges from soaring diesel prices since the Middle East conflict. Some vessels operate at a loss while others may stay docked. They await suitable government aid.
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In Coronel Guarantee Court, Biobío prosecutors formalized Roberto Mansilla, Luis Macaya, and Jaime Sandoval, crew of the Cobra ship, for culpable homicide in the collision that sank the Bruma boat and killed seven fishermen on March 30, 2025. Blumar S.A. was also charged for failures in its crime prevention model. The hearing continues on Thursday.
Ang dating NBA All-Star na si Ben Simmons ay gumagampan na ng bagong tungkulin bilang controlling operator ng South Florida Sails, isang koponan sa professional Sport Fishing Championship league. Habang patuloy siyang sumasailalim sa mahigpit na rehabilitation workouts, ipinahayag ni Simmons ang kanyang pag-asa na makabalik sa NBA sa paligid ng All-Star break o sa susunod na season. Iginiit ng three-time All-Star ang kanyang pangako na bumalik nang buong lakas nang hindi sayangin ang roster spot.
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EU fishing ministers have agreed that Mediterranean boats can fish 143 days in 2026, the same as this year, in exchange for maintaining sustainability measures. Spanish Minister Luis Planas highlighted the difficulty of the negotiation, which started from an initial proposal of just 9.7 days. The agreement also sets quotas for the Atlantic with mixed results.