If the electrification of the quays of Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône) to accommodate cruise ships is often highlighted, that of the tip of Florida in Le Havre (Seine-Maritime) is not left out. It accompanies a complete overhaul of the cruise terminal and its three quays which must be completed in 2026. “The demolition of the old hangars must begin this month of February 2024 and the actual start of the construction site, with Terminal 1, must intervene in July”, specified this Thursday Sébastien Delmer, the person responsible for planning the works of the GIP (which associates Haropa port and the urban community of Le Havre) in charge of the management of equipment which, for example, must accommodate around 160 stopovers for the year 2024.
Today, the connection to the public distribution network by Enedis is completed. It required the creation of 3 km of underground network for an investment of 5.6 million euros. This week, the second phase began with the launch of work to create a distribution station from which a network of buried cables will be installed to vehicles equipped with an articulated arm making it possible to bring five power sockets, weighing 15 kg each, up to ships. In total, 32 million euros will be invested to achieve this.
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“By the end of 2025, liners docking on the Pierre-Caillet quay will be able to cut off their engines by plugging into these sockets to power themselves,” continues Sébastien Delmer. Ultimately, three liners will be able to benefit simultaneously from these “zero smoke” stopovers thanks to a total power of 30 MW – the equivalent of the electricity consumption of 5,000 homes – which should thus make it possible to avoid the emission of 15,000 to 20,000 tonnes of CO₂ each year.
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King Charles is sick, what now? ‘Harry and Meghan are missed’ | Royal family
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We will not see British King Charles in public for the time being due to illness. Who will take over his work now? And what about in the Netherlands, if Willem-Alexander cannot work for a longer period of time for whatever reason?
“King Charles is optimistic about his treatments and looks forward to returning to all his duties as soon as possible.” The information surrounding the unexpected news from the British king remains brief. It is still unclear how serious the cancer diagnosed in the monarch is. The course of the disease often cannot be predicted.
It is clear that the king is leaving his public duties to others for the time being. He will continue what he can do behind his desk. His administrative tasks and the weekly conversation with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak continue.
More work falls on the shoulders of Charles’ wife Camilla. She now attends public events more often, such as openings and working visits.
The 41-year-old William already has a lot of experience with royal duties. Photo: Getty Images
‘Harry and Meghan will be missed’
“Charles’ public duties are divided among those who are active in the royal family. And there are still very few of them,” reporter Lia van Bekhoven, who works for various titles in London, told NU.nl. “Harry and Meghan are now missed.”
Because Harry and Meghan moved to the United States a while ago. Princess Catherine is currently recovering from abdominal surgery and we won’t see much of William, even though he is heir to the throne. “He wants to focus mainly on his wife and family in the coming months,” says Van Bekhoven.
So the burden rests mainly on Camilla’s shoulders. But Princess Anne (Charles’ sister), Prince Edward (brother) and Princess Beatrice (niece, daughter of Prince Andrew) are also involved. They belong to the Counselors of State: the permanent ‘helpers’ of King Charles. Princes Harry and Andrew are no longer ‘working royals’ and cannot fulfill any duties.
If the situation is serious and/or long-lasting, a regent is appointed: a temporary king. In this case it is Prince William. It is carefully examined whether the king is really unable to do his job.
Camilla and the House of Commons, among others, make this decision. They must have medical evidence and at least three members of this group must agree.
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Amalia gets a lot of help when she becomes regent
When King Willem-Alexander is ill for a short period, his family helps out. This happened, for example, in September 2022, when he was suffering from pneumonia. For example, Queen Máxima traveled to the US for a working visit. The Netherlands deals with such a situation in much the same way as the United Kingdom.
It has been a long time, but we have also had a regent in the Netherlands. This last happened in 1947 and 1948. “Then Wilhelmina temporarily resigned from the kingship due to health problems and her daughter Juliana was regent twice,” explains constitutional law expert Peter Rehwinkel.
In the event of illness, the States General can determine that the king is unable to exercise his office. “He will probably decide to temporarily resign from his duties,” says Rehwinkel. In both cases, the heir to the throne has to go to work. “Amalia must then swear allegiance to the constitution during a meeting of the States General.”
Suppose this scenario takes place in the coming years, then the now twenty-year-old Amalia is still young and inexperienced. “It goes without saying that she is supported, for example by the king’s cabinet and from the court,” Rehwinkel explains. “All the support for the king is also there for Amalia. Prince Constantijn or the princesses Alexia and Ariane, for example, can also help her with public tasks.”
If that happens, Willem-Alexander is confident that his daughter will be a good (temporary) replacement. “She is a born queen,” he said in the podcast Through the eyes of the King. “I can see that in her way of acting towards people.”
King Charles is sick, what now? ‘Harry and Meghan are missed’ | Royal family
Invitation: VGT protest in front of the Graz Farmers’ Association Ball
– 2024-02-10 15:24:16
While the ball guests stream into the Graz trade fair, VGT activists remind the ÖVP of the pig suffering on fully slatted floors
Vienna (OTS) – According to reports, the ÖVP is not seeking a real ban on fully slatted floors. The NEW fully slatted floor (a third of the floor has fewer slats) is to be established as the new minimum standard in Austrian pig farming. That would not only be a slap in the face of the leaders – the pigs, but also an ice-cold ignoring of the Austrian population’s opinion. According to the current Eurobaromter survey, 92% of Austrians want pigs to have straw.
Photos of the VGT demo will be available at this download link from 7 p.m. (Copyright: VGT.at)
VGT protest in front of the Graz Farmers’ Union Ball
VGT activists draw attention to the suffering of pigs on fully slatted floors with banners, signs, pictures and a film screening.
Datum: February 9, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
Ort: Conrad-von-Hötzendorfstrasse corner Fröhlichgasse, 8010 Graz, Austria
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Invitation: VGT protest in front of the Graz Farmers’ Association Ball – 2024-02-10 15:24:16