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Strong explosion at Constanța port in Romania caused by sea drone; Authorities investigating possible additional devices

Romanian authorities have cordoned off the area and are conducting an investigation to establish the exact cause of the explosion - No reports of casualties

Blue Origin rocket explodes at Cape Canaveral, watch video of the fireball engulfing it (video)

“It was a very difficult day, but we will rebuild whatever needs to be rebuilt,” said Jeff Bezos. All personnel are safe, investigation into the cause of the incident is ongoing

Islamist group claimed responsibility for the attack on a Jewish school in Amsterdam

Ashab Al Yamim published a video allegedly showing the detonation of the explosive device

Explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam

Police and firefighters managed to respond immediately, and the damage to the school was limited

Incorrect installation of propane pipe at Violanda lacked anti-corrosion protection, according to NTUA report

The National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) has completed its report and is expected to send the file to judicial authorities. The report highlights the incorrect installation of the pipe, noting that it was buried without sand, without pitch, and without the necessary anti-corrosion protection

At least 38 killed in mine explosion in Nigeria

At least 27 were hospitalised

Testimonies about Violanta: Since early December, the owner had been searching for the leak with a plumber without a license – Read shocking employee accounts

Everyone knew, those responsible discussed it, management did nothing – This is the conclusion drawn from the testimonies of employees at the Violanta factory presented by protothema.gr

Searches at “Violanta” factory temporarily halted due to risk of new explosion

Propane had penetrated up to 25 meters into the ground – Continuous water spraying and inspections of permits and safety measures

Violanta employees’ testimonies on the smell — Owner admits he noticed an odor but thought it was the sewer

Workers say they smelled gas before the deadly explosion and informed their supervisors – Months-long propane leak identified as the cause

The owner of the Violanta factory and two more executives were arrested following the tragedy in Trikala

The owner is charged with manslaughter by negligence, causing an explosion, arson by negligence and bodily harm

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