The representative of the “National News Agency” in Zahle reported that seven people were admitted to the Bekaa Hospital as a result of eating liver from the “Al-Dayaa” butchery in Hosh Al-Huraimi in the western Bekaa. The medical source confirmed the death of the father as a result of poisoning, while 6 members of his family are in the aforementioned hospital, receiving appropriate treatment, and their condition is stable. A team from the Ministry of Health, headed by the judiciary doctor, will head to examine the aforementioned butchery, at the direction and follow-up of the Bekaa Governor, Judge Kamal Abu Joudeh, and under the supervision of the head of the Health Authority in the Bekaa, Dr. Lara Barak.
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PS5 sales dominate and grow 180% in the UK; Xbox and Nintendo continue to fall
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
PlayStation 5 sales are climbing higher and higher. A report released today by GfK and GSD shows that Sony’s console sold 180% more in the UK in March 2023 compared to the previous year, a market that is normally dominated by Xbox, which sold 18% fewer consoles even with two models ; the Xbox Series S and X.
Overall, video game sales in the region increased by 24% over the same period. Considering the statistics presented, the PS5 alone was responsible for 50% of console sales, which is very impressive if we consider that the PlayStation 5 does not have a large price difference between its main version and the Digital Edition.
For the first quarter of the year in the UK, game console sales are up over 24%. This is entirely down to PS5 (which was in short supply last year). Sony’s new console accounted for over 50% of all game consoles sold during Q1 this year in the UK (GfK data)
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Speaking now of another console, the Nintendo Switch also saw its sales reduce by 25% in the period, but this was already expected, as it has already sold around 122 million units and is approaching the end of its life cycle, although it is still considered a strong competitor as the second best seller in the UK.
It is worth remembering that the Xbox should still receive weight titles next year such as Starfield, Forza Motorsport and Redfall, but will they be enough to turn the game in favor of Microsoft? We’ll have to wait and see, but so far the PS5 has sold nearly twice as much as the Xbox Series S and X combined, so Xbox will need to work hard to regain lost territory.
Transavia has few planes: mostly flights changed or canceled at 50,000 passengers
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Due to the shortage of aircraft, Transavia will have to cancel or modify the trip to 50,000 passengers, says NOS. The airline will not be able to deploy six aircraft from its fleet in April and May, says De Volkskrant.
Four planes have to be grounded due to bureaucratic problems because there is no safety certification for the aircraft which Transavia leases from the Romanian airline Blue Air. Two aircraft are undergoing major maintenance and mechanics are awaiting parts from aircraft manufacturer Boeing. Because of this, the flight was rebooked for 42,000 of the affected travelers and travel was canceled for 8,000 people, notified on April 4.
According to European rules, travelers the whose flight is changed or canceled within two weeks before departure are entitled to compensation.
A fresh image of King Philippe is unveiled by The Royal Palace in celebration of his birthday.
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
On Saturday, the King of the Belgians will be celebrating his 63rd birthday. The Royal Palace has released an unpublished photo featuring the King Philippe smiling during his state visit to Africa in March last year. The photo was taken by the photographer of the Palais Royal, Frédéric Andrieu. In another news, Princess Eléonore will be turning 15 on Sunday.
Lhe King of the Belgians celebrates his 63rd birthday this Saturday. As with every birthday of a member of the royal family, the Royal Palace has shared an unpublished photo. The new snap shows King Philippe, smiling, during the state visit to Africa last March. These photos were taken by the photographer of the Palais Royal, Frédéric Andrieu.
This Sunday, Princess Eléonore will celebrate her fifteenth birthday
As King Philippe celebrates his 63rd birthday, we wish him a joyful day filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with his loved ones. The new photo released by the Royal Palace serves as a reminder of the King’s dedication to his role, including his commitment to fostering strong relationships with countries abroad. We also extend our warmest wishes to Princess Eléonore as she celebrates a milestone birthday. May she continue to shine and make a positive impact in her own unique way. Happy birthday to both members of the Belgian royal family!