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In Spain, the number of victims of the storm has increased

The storm has weakened a little, but still manifests itself in the form of heavy rainfall in Catalonia

As a result of the Gloria storm in Spain , at least eight people were killed, four more are reported missing. It is reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to EFE .

It is reported that the storm has weakened a little, but still manifests itself in the form of heavy rainfall in Catalonia.

“At least eight people died and four remain missing due to the winter storm Gloria, which hit the Lebanese coast, and which, although weakened on Wednesday, still shows up as heavy rainfall in Catalonia.” , - the message says.

Eight people died as a result of heavy snowstorm, rain, wind and waves. Material damage caused by destruction, falling trees, floods and avalanches is also reported.

Recall, a strong storm “Gloria” hit Spain . Authorities in five provinces announced a high level of emergency preparedness. On the east coast of the country, gusts of wind reached 130 kilometers per hour. At sea, waves rose up to 7 meters high. The storm is especially severe in Valencia, Alicante, Ibiza and Formentera.

RBC-Ukraine also wrote that the Spanish government declared a state of emergency due to the climate situation , taking the first official step towards taking measures to combat climate change. The government will send its climate bill to parliament within 100 days. 

Zelensky on the forum in Davos: the main thing

Speech by Vladimir Zelensky is scheduled in the Davos forum program on January 22. The President will take part in the session of the second day of the WEF 2020. All details are in the material of RBC-Ukraine.

Romanian court unconstitutional election of Senate speaker

Theodor Meleskanu stated that he would not resign until the official publication of the motivational part of the court decision

The Romanian Constitutional Court declared unlawful the election of Theodor Melescanu as speaker of the Senate. It is reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to Digi24.ro .

Reportedly, Meleshkan was elected to the post in September 2019. At that time he was a member of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (ALDE), but he was proposed and supported by the Social Democratic Party (PSD).

These two political forces formed the ruling coalition, but at the time of election of Meleshkan to the post of speaker of the Senate, it had already broken up.

After the election, Meleshkanu was expelled from ALDE and party representatives appealed to the Constitutional Court.

The court concluded that the election of a speaker with the support of another party is contrary to Senate regulation because it "violates the configuration principle of parliamentary factions."

The Senate speaker is the second most important post in Romania after the president.

Theodor Meleskanu stated that he would not resign until the official publication of the motivational part of the court decision.

Neo-Nazis arrested in the United States for preparing a terrorist attack

Men planned an attack during a rally in Virginia

In the United States, an ex-reservist of the Canadian Forces and two other men who were linked to the Baz racist group were arrested while they were preparing a terrorist attack during a rally against weapons in Virginia. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the Associated Press .

Reportedly, 27-year-old Canadian citizen Patrick Jordan Matthews and 33-year-old Brian Mark Lemley were accused of transporting firearms and ammunition with the intent to commit a criminal offense. Also with them was 19-year-old William Garfield Bilbro from Denton, Maryland, who could be canceled charges of "transport and stay of foreigners."

All were members of the Baz extremist racist group.

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Baza is a group of neo-Nazis who act as a paramilitary organization that declared war on minorities in the United States and abroad.

Unlike other extremist groups, Baza does not focus on propaganda - instead, the group seeks to bring together highly qualified members to prepare them for acts of violence.

London airport will introduce special zones for passengers due to the Chinese virus

Special measures will be taken for flights from Wuhan, China.

London Heathrow Airport will introduce separate zones for passengers traveling from regions affected by the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China . This was stated by British Minister of Transport Grant Shapps, reports Reuters .

According to him, the new measures will be applied only to flights from the Chinese city of Wuhan to Heathrow.

"This is necessary so that when flights arrive directly to Heathrow, people can get into a separate area," said Shapps.

Heathrow is Europe's busiest airport. Every day he receives more than 200 thousand passengers. On Wednesday, January 22, 17 flights arrive from China to Heathrow.

Shapps also noted that the UK health authority plans to increase the risk for the British population from very low to low.

The first president of Greece became a woman

Catherine Sakellaropoulou elected President of Greece

For the first time in history, a woman was elected president of Greece. It is reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the Greek media.

It is reported that today the Greek Parliament elected Catherine Sakellaropoulou, the head of the Supreme Administrative Court of Greece - the Council of State - as president. More than 200 out of 300 deputies have voted for it at the moment. This number is enough for election, although voting continues.

It should be noted that after the reform of 1986, the President of Greece is a ceremonial figure, and the fullness of political power was transferred to the Prime Minister of the country. The President of Greece is elected by Parliament (and not through a popular vote) for a term of 5 years. The term of office may be extended in case of war or if the election of a new president is not completed by the appointed time.