Shows the process of the restoration of the world map of the XVII century Specialists of the National library of Scotland was able to restore the ancient world map of the seventeenth century, whose author is Dutch engraver Gerard Valk. The restoration process maps were published on YouTube. The discovery drew attention during home renovation in Aberdeen. The relic was placed in the chimney and protects the house from drafts. As noted by the conservative books and papers Claire Thomson, the map was in a terrible state. Most of the paper was lost, and the rest strongly deformed. To rebuild the maps from the library staff took about six months and she is now in excellent condition.
Day: December 1, 2016
In Erdogan’s administration, please do not to understand his words about Assad literally
In Erdogan’s administration, please do not to understand his words about Assad literally Earlier, Erdogan, speaking at a Symposium in Istanbul, said the Turkish army launched a military operation in Syria to put an end to the rule of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. ANKARA, 30 Nov — RIA Novosti, Fedor Smirnov. The statement of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s intention to remove from power of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad should not be taken literally, told RIA Novosti source in the administration of the Turkish leader. “I hope that arising from that misunderstanding (with Russia) will be quickly overcome,” — said the Agency interlocutor. He added that the official comments on Erdogan’s statement can only give the top leaders of Turkey. Earlier, Erdogan, speaking at a Symposium in Istanbul, said the Turkish army launched a military operation in Syria to put an end to the rule of Assad. Later in the Kremlin
The Deputy head of the Ministry of Finance Maxim Oreshkin appointed Minister of economic development
Vladimir Putin and Maxim … © Mikhail Klimentyev/press service of the Russian President/TASS MOSCOW, November 30. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed to the post of Minister of economic development of Russia Maxim Oreshkin, who previously held the post of Deputy Minister of Finance. “Mr Liksutov, you work not so long ago, but in General it’s a lot, and work successfully. I want to offer you the post of Minister of economic development,” he said, referring to Oreshkin.
In France there is a new level of danger
The warning system on terrorist threat in France entered a new level. It is reported by Le Figaro. New, the third and highest level is called “attack”. It will be declared in that case that the authorities know about the inevitability of a terrorist attack, immediately after its Commission or in the case that committed a massive cyber attack. When it is activated, law enforcement must immediately take a number of measures. We are talking about overlapping roads or streets, the closure of metro stations or railway stations, evacuation of homes or schools depending on the place of the attack. “It is extremely important to quickly adapt to new types of threats and rapidly respond to them,” — said in this regard, the General Director of the National centre for defense and security, Louis Gauthier. Representatives of law enforcement agencies also did not deny that the innovation is confined to
Putin thanked the Russian troops for their professionalism and courage
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Erdogan explained to Putin’s plans to overthrow Assad
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a telephone conversation explained to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin’s statement on the intention to overthrow the Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. This was stated by the Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, reports “Russian newspaper“. “I can only say that yesterday had a telephone conversation with our President and Erdogan, and this issue was raised. Yes, he gave an explanation,” – said Ushakov. He did not specify what was the explanation and accepted it in the Kremlin. Earlier, Erdogan said that Turkish forces entered Syriato overthrow the ruling elite and to “end the reign of a cruel tyrant”. After that in Moscow, said that waiting for clarification from Ankara. Photo: Boracan / ZUMAPRESS / Globallookpress
In Colombia, the plane crashed with the members of the Brazilian football team
In Colombia, the plane crashed with the members of the Brazilian football team In Colombia, the plane crashed, on Board of which was 81 people, including members of the Brazilian football club “Epicoene”. In Colombia, crashed the plane onboard which there were 72 passengers and 9 crew members. This was reported in the official Twitter account of the International airport Jose Maria Cordova. The authorities have already arrived at the scene of the accident. The mayor of Medellin Federico Gutierrez reported that, according to preliminary data, the accident survivors, reports AP. “This is a tragedy of immense proportions”, he said in a broadcast local radio station Blu Radioo. Twitter airport reported that on Board were members of the football club “Epicoene”. 1 December in Medellin was to be held the match of the America’s Cup between “Epicoene” and the Colombian club “Atletico Nacional”. The @AeropuertoMDE Bolivia confirms LAMIA RJ85, registration
Smoking is eight times increases the chances of dying from a heart attack
Smoking is eight times increases the chances of dying from a heart attack MOSCOW, 30 Nov — RIA Novosti. Smoking at a young age increases the risk of heart attack or other serious problems with health of the heart and blood vessels eight times for people aged 50 years and under, making them the most vulnerable group of tobacco lovers, say scientists in an article published in the journal Heart. Lloyd and her colleagues came to this conclusion watching the health of and subsequent fate of nearly two thousand patients of a hospital in Sheffield, which was in intensive care as a result of development they have a common form of myocardial infarction, in which there is blockage of the coronary artery. Among them were the elderly, young people that led scientists to analyze the causes that led to the development of the disease they have. For this, doctors turned
OPEC for the first time since 2008, has agreed on volumes of reduction of oil production
OPEC for the first time since 2008, has agreed on volumes of reduction of oil production Representatives of the countries-members of OPEC talks in Vienna have agreed to reduce oil production by 1.2 million barrels per day — up to 32.5 million barrels. About the agreement, which was reached at the Ministerial meeting of OPEC, according to Bloomberg and Reuters, citing informed sources. As of 16:33 MSK price of Brent crude oil was $50.02 per bbl, WTI crude oil — $48,50. OPEC countries failed to agree on reducing oil production for the first time since 2008. A preliminary agreement on production cuts was achieved at the end of September in Algeria — then it was to reduce production to 32.5−33 million barrels. a day.
Police returned the stolen Church bells in the Kostroma region
In Kostroma region police have returned the stolen goods from a temple in the city of Nerekhta bells, according to the website of the Ministry of interior. “The bells were buried in a wooded area 10 kilometres from the city. The Shrine is returned to the Church,” — said the official representative of Department Irina Wolf. Detained on suspicion of theft was also caught stealing utensils from the house of the rector of another Church and numerous attacks on grocery stores. The statement about the disappearance of bells came to the police in may. The suspects from local residents, calculated a few months. On 4 September reported the arrest of 25-year-old Muscovite suspected of stealing 29 icons of the temple in the suburbs. Icons returned to the Church of St. Elijah the Prophet city Vereya, Naro-Fominsk district.