Rice fields in Thuy Khue village (Sai ​​Son commune, Quoc Oai district, Hanoi) are ripe for harvest Wing Paddy field Thuy Khue village (Sai ​​Son commune, Quoc Oai district, Hanoi city) has matured. Coming here in the afternoon, people can admire the bright yellow sunshine on the stretching rice fields, fragrant with the aroma of ripe rice. The rice fields stretch as far as the eye can see, the limestone mountains undulating on the horizon create an impressive scene. On two rows of trees along the path through the fields, in the afternoon the golden rays of sunlight crept through the foliage. Here, some rice fields have been harvested earlier, the farmers are bringing back straw The afternoon smoke blends with the surrounding scenery, making many people come here to be surprised by the idyllic beauty The golden rice fields mixed with the afternoon sun create a beautiful picture Take straw after harvesting rice, can feed buffaloes, cows or burn… Some people here don’t take the straw back and burn it in the field When all the straw is burned, the farmers will let the land rest until the next season mùa Despite the hard work, the bright smiles of the farmers in the suburbs of Hanoi during the ripe rice season are peaceful. Many people in the countryside take advantage of cycling to exercise and look at the ripe and golden rice fields in the afternoon sun Currently, the rice fields are gradually shrinking, instead of industrial zones, high-rise buildings or other crops “The buffalo is the head of the business” – a familiar image of a Vietnamese village People return home after a hard day’s work

A herd of elephants roams a distance of 500km. (Photo: THX) Already famous at home, a herd of wandering elephants in China suddenly became international stars when being recorded by major media around the world on a journey that lasted more than a year, with a distance 500km, from conservation area wildlife from the mountainous southwest of Yunnan province to the outskirts of Kunming province. After being published by the press, Twitter and YouTube were flooded with interesting clips of the elephants’ actions, especially the scene where two baby elephants slipped into a ditch and were picked up by older members of the herd. help. “We should live like elephants, always family-oriented, spend time resting with family and help, take care and protect each other,” an account named MrDeterministicchaos commented on YouTube. Pictures about herd of elephants has become a trend of interest in recent days on the Chinese social networking site Weibo. For example, photos of sleeping elephants have attracted 25,000 posts and 200 million views, as of the evening of June 7. This herd of 15 roaming elephants was spotted by security cameras. They go to many farms in search of food and water. They broke into a car shop and even broke into many other houses along the way. Although no human or animal damage has been reported, reports show that the elephant herd causes crop damage of more than 1 million USD. Initially when leaving the sanctuary, the elephant herd had 16 children. However, authorities said the two cubs returned to the forest and one mother gave birth to a baby elephant in the process. Therefore, the current elephant herd consists of 6 females and 3 adult males, 3 baby elephants and 3 newborns. There is still no answer as to the reason why the elephants made the trip Journeys so far away. They seem to be particularly attracted to corn, fruit, and tropical crops. There are some opinions that this herd may have been lost from the leader of the herd. According to Nilanga Jayasinghe, an Asian animal conservation expert at the World Wildlife Fund, Asian elephants are often loyal to Living area of them. They only leave when there is disturbance, loss of resources or a sharp increase in the number of individuals. “We really don’t know why they left the range. But we do know that the elephant herd’s habitat has been significantly damaged by agricultural practices and the conversion of forests into farmland over the past few decades. One possible case is that in the process of searching for a new habitat, this herd got lost and kept going,” Jayasinghe wrote in an email. Elephants are one of the priority protected species in China. This has helped the elephant population in China to steadily increase, even as their natural habitat is shrinking. The Chinese government also requires owners and people to exercise maximum restraint when encountering elephants. Specifically, when seeing elephants, people must stay indoors, do not stare at them and do not use firecrackers and other methods to scare them away, causing them to run away in fear. Interesting image of a herd of sleeping elephants. (Photo: THX) To date, many measures are being taken to prevent elephants from entering urban areas such as placing trucks and construction equipment in the road or using food as a lure. As of June 8, the herd was still on the outskirts of Kunming, a city of 7 million people. The fact that one of the males had separated himself from the herd created both excitement and concern for those trying to track down the herd. China has mobilized more than 410 emergency response personnel, police, multiple motor vehicles and 14 drones to monitor the elephant herd. People in the area near where the elephants operate have been evacuated. They also prepare 2 tons of food to provide for the elephants. The Asian elephant, the continent’s largest land animal, is generally in decline overall, with fewer than 50,000 individuals remaining in the wild. Habitat loss, illegal poaching, and human-wildlife conflict are the biggest threats to elephants’ survival.

Straw was piled up and burned by people, causing smoldering smoke to spread everywhere, spreading to the highway. Photo: Le Phu/ Newspaper As part of the series of events “Air pollution and our responsibilities”, the Science and Development Newspaper of Spark Magazine in collaboration with the Center for Living and Learning for the environment, the community (Live and Learn), the Internet. The Vietnam Clean Air Network (VCAP) organized an online seminar on the topic “Straw burning: Don’t waste gold and lessons from the community”. This is an opportunity for experts and businesses to share about applying local solutions to reuse straw, the challenges faced when completely ending burning straw in the field. Master Nguyen Thi Yen, Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Center for Organic Agriculture (Vietnam Agricultural Academy) said: In the winter-spring crop of 2021, there are at least 6 suburban districts of Hanoi (Soc Son, Dan Phuong) , Thanh Oai, Chuong My, Dong Anh, Ba Vi) with more than 1,000 hectares of fields applying straw treatment solutions to replace burning. Activities such as training the core group of farmers; deploying communication through online and group channels; technical guidance, practice handling solutions; Budget support for localities, cooperatives, farmers to access probiotics or collect straw has been implemented… Since then, many models and initiatives have been encouraged to be implemented such as: Association Women in Soc Son district process rice straw into organic fertilizer, Dan Phuong District Farmers’ Union distributes bio-products, Ba Vi district farmers collect straw and mill straw to make fodder for cattle… Ms. Truong Thi Thanh Nhan, Vice Chairwoman of the Women’s Union of Soc Son district, said that the collection of recycled straw into microbial fertilizer was implemented in Duc Hoa and Xuan Thu communes. In addition to propaganda to raise awareness for farmers, the District Women’s Union also helps households collect rice straw and compost 60 mounds (2 quintals of straw/mound), process it into micro-fertilizer, contributing to reducing reduce the burning of straw. Mr. Nguyen Tuong Hung, Director of Pho Hien Machine Co., Ltd. shared that the company is currently processing rice straw by using a straw roll machine in combination with a local plow to collect straw; technical support and consumption of the output straw. The advantage of the straw rolling machine is that it has a reasonable price, only about 5-10 million / machine. Harvest time is from 1-2 days after reaping and before plowing, yield from 1.5-3 ha/shift/hour. The straw roll has a diameter of 50cm, a width of 70cm, weighs from 12-14 kg, easy to carry, transport… At the seminar, the speakers and businesses answered some questions from readers related to the reuse of straw. The experts discussed and proposed some solutions using different technologies to continue using rice straw, increasing the value of straw in agriculture; can be applied from large scale for enterprises, cooperatives to small farmers. According to statistics from the Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment, it is estimated that each year, the city generates over 1 million tons of rice straw and agricultural by-products. In which, the amount of straw burned in the field is about 352,000 tons (accounting for 33.7%). The burning of rice straw produces CO gas – a very toxic gas that can be deadly, and at the same time causes smoke and dust affecting road and air traffic safety in the area. In addition, according to experts, the nutrient content in straw ash is very low, so it has no effect on soil improvement.

The weekend resort Thanh’s husband designed for his family. The entire campus was designed and built by her husband, Khong Thanh, within 2 months. In which, the house has 6 closed bedrooms in a circular shape, with thatched roofs. In addition, the house also has a swimming pool, sauna, mini golf course, garden, fruit trees. “I want home to be a place to return to, a place to save beautiful memories of each family member,” said Khong Thanh. This house was originally built with the purpose of serving as a resort, but Ms. Thanh’s family lives here quite a lot. Therefore, she also arranged and decorated meticulously like a house in the street. “With such a spacious area, husband and wife can design many types of modern villas. However, we like the rustic life a bit, live in townhouses a lot, so we want to be in harmony with nature. In addition, building in this form is quite fast, not as difficult and sophisticated as building a villa, “said Thanh. The gate is made of wood and the stone fence runs around the garden. The house is built in a circular shape, with thatched roofs against heat. In front is the swimming pool. Swimming pool has a separate area for children. Around the homeowner planted many trees and planned a separate place to plant fruit trees. Air conditioning water tank. The hut is also covered with leaves, surrounded by flowers and ornamental plants. The path in the house is paved with bricks. The garden is installed with an automatic watering system. Modern bedroom design. The master bedroom of the couple, slightly classically designed. In the room there is a dressing table and a shelf for bags. Inside the house at night. The lobby leads to the bedrooms. The house is made in a circle, this is the center in the middle, surrounded by a bedroom, a kitchen, a living room. The golf course serves the sports needs of Thanh’s husband. During the holidays, her family mostly lives here. Lawn and swing for “little princess”. The kitchen and dining room can accommodate about 12 people. Due to the large family here, Ms. Thanh invests in many modern equipment, including a toaster.

By page 163 , a group of 6 friends with 4 dogs, rented a land of 1,000 m2 for 20 years and renovated it into a dream farm where they lived together and developed business projects. The farm is located in the middle of the village, there are not many houses around. A group of 6 friends quit their high-paying jobs in the city to move to the suburbs to settle down. The house that had been built for many years was also rented by them. The main building is made up of thick slabs. The space is accentuated by the arches and the swimming pool in front. From a distance, the building looks like a mysterious mansion. The group of friends redesigned the interior, divided the space to accommodate many people, have a common place and an entertainment area. There is a fireplace in the house, perfect for evenings with wine and conversation. Outside is a large lawn, can set up a camping tent. The group of friends also planted a garden with fruits, flowers and vegetables. They cook with their own grown foods. The rest of the waste is returned to the land to make organic, environmentally friendly fertilizers. The interior of the house was conceived and implemented by a group of 6 people. In the garden are all kinds of fruits and vegetables grown according to organic methods, most are apples. In the harvest season, they will post to sell online and quickly sell out. Liu Lurui is the one who comes up with ideas and “draws” friends who “leave the city to go to the countryside”. This is not a temporary intention, but a dream she has cherished for many years. Previously, Liu studied environmental arts at Tianjin University. In the final year, she studied at Politecnico di Torino (Italy) as an exchange student. A group of friends hoeing the ground, planting trees, enjoying a different life. Once, she and her friends happened to be driving to Southern Italy, she was attracted by a very unspoiled farm, with a house built of volcanic stone, in front of the yard with olive and lemon trees. She feels their life is simple but also very lyrical. At that time, because of lack of funds, she and her friends decided to stay on the farm and ask to prune branches to earn money. In the middle of the farm there is a swimming pool, when tired, some people often jump into it to bathe. Liu said that in the first half of his life, it was the happiest period of his life. After returning home, Liu joined the China Institute of Architectural Design and Research. At the busiest time, she was only at home for 2-3 days a month. She had some health problems and had a mental breakdown. Outside of work, she has no time to enjoy life. Liu was happy when he left the city and returned to his hometown. By 2019, Liu had asked 5 of his friends to start a business in the suburbs of Beijing. In April 2020, their HOBO farm was completed. Liu is married and has a small child. Her husband is a technician, because of his busy work in Beijing, he only visits his wife on weekends. During the day they often set up tents, spread carpets, drink red wine and listen to music together. Now, people get to experience the lifestyle they once dreamed of. Before that, 6 people had different jobs. Some are single, some are in the midst of a career crisis. When they returned to the farm together, they found new happiness in life. Currently, the group of friends has many different sources of income such as working online, selling agricultural products from the farm and renting rooms. Sun Dong, a team member, is a graphic designer. She made a great contribution to the design and construction of many items of the farm. Sun loves to interact with the locals. Now, every time she drives into the village, the villagers will greet her with a smile.

Recently, a “micro” house in Wales, England, was for sale for 150,000 pounds (4.9 billion VND) attracting the attention of many people. This property is 7ft (2.1m) wide, sandwiched between two massive houses and hidden behind a garden so it’s almost invisible from the outside. This “micro” house has a lounge, kitchen, 1 bedroom and bathroom. Although everything in the house is cramped, the house has a parking space outside the front door. The ground floor of the house has been extended for more living space, while the kitchen and dining room are in a small area. There is a staircase leading to the first floor, where the bedroom and bathroom are located. Despite its micro size, this property has quite a lot of potential as it is located in the luxurious Mumbles area on the outskirts of Swansea, south Wales. The average price of a property in this golden tourist area was £307,457 (VND 10 billion) in June (according to data from real estate site sarnn Zoopla). Before this “micro” house, Britain’s “thinnest” house with a width of only 1.6m was sold for 950,000 pounds (31 billion dong) in February this year. Meanwhile, a two-bed house just 7ft 9in (2.13 m) has been sold for £1.9m (£62bn) in London in 2020. A two-bed house is narrower than a bus in London was sold on the market for £430,000 last week.

Burning rice straw often does not burn into flames, so there are many harmful gases in the smoke such as CO, CO2, SO2, NO2. Exhaust all toxic gas In 2020, the Hanoi People’s Committee issued Directive No. 15/CT-UBND on strengthening state management measures for the illegal burning of straw, crop by-products and other wastes in order to minimize the negative impact on the city environment. Prof. Dr. Hoang Xuan Co, Hanoi National University, said that now there are many researches and solutions to treat rice straw and limit post-harvest burning. However, the solutions need to be thoroughly researched, scientific and feasible. To solve the problem that needs to be studied to the end, we have had many studies such as converting tablets to burn, making mushrooms, and making manure. But the most basic is how to organize, where is the funding? Accordingly, from January 1, 2021, 100% of rice straw and crop by-products generated will be collected, reused or treated to meet environmental technical requirements; No more burning of straw, crop by-products and domestic solid waste in contravention of regulations in the city. However, at the beginning of June is the spring rice harvest of 2021, in many fields of the city, farmers continue to repeat the situation of burning straw. Typically in Soc Son district, people in communes: Phu Lo, Mai Dinh, Phu Cuong, Thanh Xuan, Tien Duoc… burn rice straw near Noi Bai International Airport, affecting the visibility of aircraft when taking off. , landing. Every year, the Northern Airport Authority must send an official dispatch to Soc Son district to take measures to prevent this situation. The Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment said that the rate of burning straw in the spring crop is about 20%, higher than that of the crop. However, the actual number in districts is much larger such as: Thuong Tin, Thanh Oai accounted for 50%, Thach That 45%, Chuong My 37%, Thanh Tri 33%, Me Linh 30%, Soc Son 25. %… This situation not only causes traffic insecurity but also creates dust, smoke, greenhouse gas emissions, heat causing serious environmental pollution… Environmental experts analyze, burning rice straw often does not burn. As a result, the smoke contains many small dust particles and produces many harmful gases such as CO, CO2, SO2, NO2, affecting people’s health and increasing air pollution in the burning area as well as in the burning area. surrounding areas. Let straw not be a burden to the environment Prof. Dr. Pham Van Toan, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Sciences (VAAS), shared that in the past, rice straw was considered a multi-purpose by-product for Vietnamese farmers (using for cooking, roofing, animal feed, etc.). But when the farming industry thrives, rice production is increasing, the annual source of rice straw generated in Vietnam is very large (estimated at about 50 million tons/year), then the straw is redundant and becomes waste to be treated. According to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Vietnam currently burns more than 20 million tons of rice straw each year. Many localities have promoted the application of mechanization (straw roll machine) in the collection and transportation of straw. It is recommended that the application of biological products to treat rice straw after harvest into organic fertilizer for agriculture, contributing to minimizing environmental pollution. Facing the uncontrolled burning of straw in suburban districts, in the two years 2017 – 2018, Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment introduced to 19 districts in the city a model of using bio-products. Learn to process rice straw into organic fertilizer, and at the same time support 50% of the cost of probiotics for farmers. Dan Phuong district (Hanoi) has an area of ​​​​about 2,500 hectares of rice cultivation. Every year, it has to process 37.5 thousand tons of rice straw and agricultural by-products. After 3 years of implementing the model “Field without burning straw”, using biological products to compost straw into organic fertilizer in 9 communes for growing crops, until now, the situation of burning straw The field is almost nonexistent. According to Mr. Thieu Van Son – Chairman of Dan Phuong District Farmers’ Association, this solution brings “dual” benefits of both improving crop productivity and protecting people’s health. But unfortunately, after a short pilot period and narrow scope, the project ended, the localities were not interested in communicating about the long-term benefits to farmers, so the straw returned to the reluctant treatment. is dried, burned. Strictly handle the act of burning straw in violation of regulations The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has just sent a written request to the People’s Committees of the provinces and cities to direct the Departments of Natural Resources and Environment, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Department of Information and Communications, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism; People’s Committees of districts, towns and cities organize propaganda and mobilization to prevent people from spontaneously burning waste, burning rice straw and agricultural by-products after harvesting crops; assigned Farmers and Women’s Unions, Youth Union to organize for members, union members and farmer households to sign a commitment not to burn rice straw in the field. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment also suggested that provinces and cities need to develop projects and tasks to guide farmers to implement measures to maximize collection, treatment and thorough processing of by-products, post-harvested rice straw into useful products. At the same time, direct the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, the Environmental Police, and local authorities at district, ward, and commune levels to strengthen inspection and strictly handle the improper burning of waste and agricultural by-products after harvest; direct Traffic Inspectors and Traffic Police to inspect and strictly handle vehicles carrying soil, stones, construction materials, and daily-life solid waste that are not covered, causing environmental pollution.

The house in Long Khanh City (Dong Nai) was born with such a purpose. The person who made the drawing is architect Nguyen Do Anh Quy. The width is narrow, but the architect makes the most of the space, adding a side garden corner. Mr. Quy chose warm brown tones for the house. However, the house is not too dark but still gets natural light from the skylight and stairs. Besides, the living room is arranged as an open space, with domes, high ceilings and large windows to keep the room airy. With the garden next to it, the architect can arrange many glass doors in the kitchen and living room. Particularly, the large glass door in the kitchen also helps to effectively deodorize. The indoor Taiwanese eagle tree (this tree rarely sheds leaves) and combined with the green space, both create accents for the living room and help the homeowner feel comfortable every time they step in. The stairs look like they are suspended. The stairs use wooden borders and transparent glass, synchronizing the overall color of the house and making the space more spacious and spacious. Under the stairs, the architect made a small corner, helping the family have a special corner to “chill”. With this design, looking at us, we feel that the stairs are “floating” in the air, but in fact the entire staircase is supported by a large pillar below. Under the stairs arranged into a place to sit and drink tea. Mr. Quy said that the owner wants the interior to be simple, with few distracting details but to ensure the comfort of a 5-star hotel. The architect used a few more lamps with the colors of the Vietnamese countryside. A small garden, where the family watches the stars, drinks tea or eats BBQ. This area is installed with a heat-resistant roof system and an iron frame for growing climbing plants. The dome has the effect of helping the ceiling to be higher and more airy. Modern living room with skylight. Plants that can be grown indoors, bring fresh air and ensure freshness. The bathroom is large, with a large window for sunlight. When finished using, the owner opens the door for air circulation. Thus, the toilet area is always clean and dry. The bedroom is cozy and light. The sofa set in the bedroom is made of rattan and wood, bringing a lot of the breath of the Vietnamese countryside. L shaped wardrobe. This is also a dressing room, separated from the bedroom by wooden columns. The TV cabinet separates the sofa set from the bed.

Illustration. The Lakhta II Center Building will have a height of 703m, while the Burj Khalifa – the world’s tallest building currently in Dubai is 828m high. However, the planned skyscraper will have the tallest used floor and gallery in the world at 590m. The current second tallest building is the Shanghai Tower at 632m and followed by the Shard in London at 310m. The Lakhta II Center will be located on the outskirts of St.Petersburg next to the old Lakhta Center – the tallest building in Europe with a height of 462m, and also the headquarters of the energy company Gazprom. The project’s design team leader is Tony Kettle – who designed the Lakhta Center. Lakhta II Center will have office space, accommodation and relaxation space on 150 floors. “The design is both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional as it will significantly reduce wind forces acting on the structure, thereby reducing the size of the structural elements required in the building,” says Kettle. .” The old Lakhta Center was St.Petersburg’s first “super-tall” (greater than or equal to 300m) building. The 87-story tower rotates 90 degrees from foundation to top, like a winding needle. This makes it one of the finest examples of “twisted” skyscraper design.

On May 22, the temperature in Hanoi was at 36-38 degrees Celsius, children, young people, women … Sai Son commune (Quoc Oai district) went swimming at Long Tri Lake in the relic of Thay Pagoda. The lake has a history of more than 1,000 years, famous as a place to relax and enjoy the people around the commune every summer. In the summer and afternoon, the large yard with a cool lake is the place where countless activities such as soccer, swimming… This year, due to the complicated situation of the Covid-19 epidemic, the temple management set up barricades. two aisles, not accepting guests. However, some people climbed over the fence to get inside. Recently, when the ponds and lakes in Sai Son commune were gradually filled, the number of people flocking to Long Tri lake increased. In addition, the wastewater system of surrounding houses is redirected, not discharged into the lake, keeping the water clean, so people can swim with peace of mind. The temperature of the day at its peak reached 38 degrees Celsius, many young children could not sit still at home to suffer the sweltering heat. The cool water attracts enough from children, young people… to women in the village. Do Do (2nd grade) lives next to the lake, every afternoon I ask my parents’ permission to come out here to swim and play with my friends. “It’s so much fun watching you guys take a bath, so I want to join in too,” Do smiled and plunged into the cool water. Quynh Nga has had several years of swimming experience at Long Tri Lake, but before leaving the house, her parents always equip her with life jackets for safety. Many children enjoy doing somersaults from above and then splashing water. People living around Long Tri Lake, who do not go swimming, also take advantage of their chairs to sit and enjoy the wind along the shore. However, unlike every year, due to the recommendation to avoid large gatherings to limit the spread of the disease, the number of people coming here has also decreased significantly.

Tourists sunbathe along Glyfada beach, on the southern outskirts of Athens, Greece, on May 20 (Photo: THX). These days, a drone flies around Glyfada beach, a southern suburb of Athens, to monitor the distance between sunbeds and umbrellas, while hand sanitizer is placed right away. next to the shower and the lifeguard’s watchtower. Drawing lessons from last year’s Covid-19 outbreak, Greek authorities have reopened the country’s beaches since the beginning of the month using tried-and-tested safety procedures, new initiatives. and the newly obtained prestigious international certification for sea water cleanliness and top quality operational management. “We are pinning our hopes on tourism,” said Nikos Venieris, who runs a beach on the seaside suburb of Alimos, just outside Athens. Beach workers check the distance and sanitizer at the beach on the outskirts of Athens (Image: Reuters) Under current measures, beach managers like Venieris will have to keep a distance of at least 4 meters between two sun umbrellas, perform regular disinfection and Covid-19 testing for staff working at the beach. . According to an announcement by the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (Greece’s oldest environmental NGO) this week, a total of 545 beaches, 16 marinas and six cruise ships in the The country has won the prestigious Blue Flag award for 2021, placing Greece in second place out of 49 candidates for the award. The Green Flag Award is presented annually by Copenhagen-based Environmental Education (Denmark) to sites that meet more than 30 stringent environmental, educational, safety and accessibility criteria. close. The prestigious Blue Flag certification gives Greece more confidence to welcome international tourists back (Photo: THX) Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theohiris said proudly: “Every Blue Flag that flies over our shores, marinas and cruise ships is a testament to our integrated and high-quality services, while also contributes to the desire to bring tourism back to normal in every way. This year, once again, Greece has emerged as a destination for clean, healthy and safe beaches in the midst of this pandemic.” According to Angela Gerekou, President of the National Tourism Organization of Greece, the country is entering a new era of sustainable tourism, a new period of tourism development that adopts global principles of sustainable development. do the focus. Greece reopened to international tourism on May 14, with the expectation that the number of tourists and revenue will double from last year. Tourists began to return to Greece (Image: DW) The tourism industry has been a solid pillar of the Greek economy for decades, accounting for about a fifth of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and employing a fifth of the country’s workforce. The Greek tourism industry has gone through a dark period. The pandemic leaves Greece with just over six million visitors in 2020, generating modest revenue of more than four billion euros ($4.9 billion). While a year ago, according to the Central Bank of Greece, the Mediterranean country welcomed more than 33 million visitors, generating revenue of 18.2 billion euros. In an effort to reassure visitors that Greece is indeed a safe destination, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis recently launched Operation Green Freedom, a campaign to vaccinate all people against the Covid-19 vaccine. residents in the country’s islands – including the popular resorts of Crete, Rhode, Corfu and Santorini – from the beginning of June. “I want to send a clear message: Greece is open again,” Prime Minister Greek general said. The widespread vaccination in Europe, the new ways of the Greek tourism industry have yielded some positive early signs. Judging Greece will be the top destination for Germans this summer, German travel agency TUI, says there will be at least 120 flights to Greek destinations in May. TUI, Mr. Marek Andryszak, said: “Once the border opens, the popular hotels will quickly fill up with bookings.”

The entrance to the young girl’s beautiful little house is covered with wild flowers with a rustic beauty. “If you fail, go home” Early in the morning, Tran Phuong (25 years old, Hai Phong) woke up when the morning light spread the brilliant sunlight on the daffodils with sparkling dew. Making a cup of coffee, she came to sit at the corner of the house designed by herself to watch the sunrise before rolling up her sleeves to water the flowers. After the small path full of wild flowers, the young girl’s garden also has many kinds of precious, beautiful and unique flowers. More than 2 years ago, Phuong left the city to the suburbs to find peace for her soul after her failures in life. The girl has turned her old place into a beautiful little house in the “forest” of colorful flowers. Phuong said: “At the age of 23, I failed in everything, including love. People say that they fail to go home. When we are under pressure from work and life, we all want to go home or run far away from the city to find our own silence, and I did that. Phuong’s small house was designed by his own hands to design and renovate in the “forest” of flowers and plants. “My house is in the suburbs so there is a vacant land. I have renovated it to my liking. I renovated the old house into a nice little house, making a list of plants suitable for the garden and climate. After about 1 year, I have a garden with many kinds of flowers and fruits, ”added the girl. The girl turned the land with only wild flowers into a “forest” of flowers with many green trees interwoven with flowers such as hydrangeas, my tea, chrysanthemum … Phuong said that she loves wild flowers because they have a rustic beauty and are associated with her childhood. When she was a child, Phuong still picked wild flowers for her mother. Therefore, when designing the garden, she always leaves the wild flowers and takes care of them like the flower stump that she collected and planted. Because her mother likes roses, the girl decided to plant many of these flowers in the garden. The entrance to Phuong’s beautiful little house is covered with purple sea lilies, white wild chrysanthemums and brilliant yellow flower vines that even she does not know the name of. Inside that small path is the blooming place of many types of hydrangeas, narcissus, myrtle tea, chrysanthemum, rich precious, wisteria, wisteria … Phuong said roses make up 60% of her flower area. Her mother is the one who instructs Phuong to take care of her flower garden. Phuong loves flowers so much that, whenever she sees any beautiful plants, she immediately buys them and asks for seeds to plant. She even collects unnamed flowers from the forest to plant and take care of in the garden. The girl said, in the past, more than 200 square meters of her family’s land contained only the old house and confetti bushes. Wisteria bloomed in Phuong’s flower garden. However, after nearly 2 years, Phuong has turned them into a garden filled with flowers with lovely sunrise and sunset views. “During that time, I received joy rather than fatigue. Because, when I make things more beautiful by myself, I feel happier than tired, ”said the girl. Where to find peace for the soul Daffodils bloom white in the morning mist in the early morning. Phuong said that from the day she returned to her hometown, immersed in the plants, she felt love for life, love nature and cherished life more than ever. Now, Phuong can settle herself in order to find peace. She forgot the hustle and bustle in the city to watch the dawn, enjoy the flowers, and reflect on the sunset in the afternoon. Phuong said, she loves to watch the sunset because it is the softest light and color of a long day. In Phuong’s garden, there are also fruit trees that are bearing fruit. Everywhere in the garden makes the viewer feel at peace. Phuong himself supported wood and closed a small corner at home so that he could sit and watch the sunset at the end of the afternoon. In addition to the garden with hundreds of types of flowers, Phuong’s kitchen is also cared for with classical beauty and romance. The small kitchen with a chimney and a wood-walled fireplace is a place for Phuong to create delicious dishes for her mother. This is also a place for family members to gather together. So, she came up with an idea and bought wood herself to design and decorate her style for 4 months. Phuong said that from the day she returned to her hometown, immersed in plants, she felt love for life, love nature and cherished life. Phuong shared: “This is the place to create delicious food for kids who like to cook like me. In addition, on rainy days, I often go to this wood fireplace to watch the rain, read books, listen to the radio … It is a very interesting and peaceful experience ”. The kitchen is built of wood with a chimney, a classical fireplace designed by the girl’s hand. Phuong often comes to sit by the fireplace watching the rain, listen to the radio, read books and make delicious food for her mother. After 2 years of returning to her hometown and being immersed in nature, the young girl said she had found a “smile”. That is the smile of his family members and even Phuong himself. She quickly healed the wound of her heart after her first failures. “Now, I have found a smile. Safe smile, “the young girl shared. Now, Phuong’s joy in the day is taking care of the flower garden and watching the sunset, which help her clear her soul and find a peaceful smile. Posts: Nguyen Son Image: Phương Caryl

Stilt house is a typical type of house in the southwest river region. The old house was formed in 1968, so it has revealed many traces of time. In addition, the flood season in Hong Ngu does not rise to the residential area as before, so the stilt house becomes no longer suitable for the current life rhythm. Tien’s house is located in Hong Ngu City, Dong Thap province, adjacent to a river. Tien’s house has an area of ​​119 m². The problem posed for the Ha workshop design team is to create a close, open, cozy space. At the same time, to overcome the problems of the old house, especially bringing a new color in the model of the house in the suburban area. The Ha design workshop team designed an open space that is both open and cozy The gate of the house is unique because of the steep sloping roof lines. Viewed from above, it can be seen that the sloping roof system turns down to make the main space of the house. In it, the worship area is placed in the center of the house. The altar space connects with the living room and other spaces. All the spaces in the house seem to touch the garden space, which was also the design team’s purpose. The objects in the house bring intimacy. Separating the worship room, living room from the kitchen is a separating wall. Ha workshop design team shared: “This house marks the maturity of a child and is a place to once again demonstrate the family love after the days of building together.” Although the design of the house has antiquity, there are a number of highlights that bring fresh colors different from those in this suburban area. The house mainly uses wooden materials. The glass doors and the slope roof are built firmly to bring the building elegance and ventilation. In addition, the washing corner is arranged neatly with many surrounding trees. The design team also takes advantage of light sheet to create enough light for this space.

Located in a suburban residential area of ​​Hanoi, B House is the home owned by a concrete factory owner. The owner wants a cool space and garden view bedrooms but still ensures privacy and security. With this requirement, the group of architects used a simple yet powerful form of architectural design for the front garden. The nature of the house is open space, the boundary between the inside and the outside is gradually blurring to create the connection between people and nature. Light from outside is sucked from the roof through the glass windows into the green space inside. Around this void are long, wide staircases and corridors that connect functional spaces together. The front of the house is a system of pressed bamboo doors, which can be flexibly opened and closed. The bamboo door reduces direct sunlight from the east, and ensures privacy and security. With the homeowners’ love for concrete, the design team chooses the house finishing material, mainly concrete with a rough surface, chestnut-colored wood to make the space more cozy. Through the project, the design team wants to provide the optimal solution to improve living space, create a comfortable living environment, and focus on the quality of life. Photo source: Hoang Le Video: House 25m2- the opportunity to have a house for many people? Source: VTV24

Over the past 25 years, Mr. John Massey (UK) has devoted all his love, time and effort to care for a special garden. The garden is like “jewel” located near the town of Kingswinford, suburban Dudley, county West Midlands. In the early days, the beautiful garden was now just an empty, dotted field near the industrial suburbs of Dudley. But Mr. John saw the potential of the site and cherished his intention to build the current garden. Since he was a boy, John was involved in the gardening work with his grandfather. Since then, the passion for gardening has also been rekindled and grown, making the 71-man always wish to have a beautiful garden with flowers blooming every day and green trees every year. To get the “oasis” blooming as it is now, John Massey spent most of the day, from 6:30 a.m. to late at night, working to fill the soil, pile piles, plow, plant flowers and ornamental plants with everything. his love, passion and excitement. See the lively and eye-catching garden to see how valuable his efforts back then were. The lovely garden is about 1.2ha wide, including many native British trees, shrubs, conifers and many rare plants he collected from Japan and South Africa. Not only trees, John Massey’s garden is also decorated with many kinds of precious flowers, bringing sparkling and wonderful beauty to the exterior space. “I quit my job 5 days a week to do the job 7 days a week. I feel excited and always ready to work, night or day, winter or summer,” he said. John Massey’s garden not only impresses with the smooth green grass, ornamental plants with many different shapes and colors, but also fruit trees and lakes. Mr. John’s garden has also won dozens of awards, large and small, including the gold at the Chelsea Flower Show and the Victorian Medal of Honor from the Royal Gardening Association. The awards have contributed more motivation for him to continue to cultivate his dream. Mr. John shared, his garden has many rare species of trees, including Prunus rufa tree or Himalayan cherry blossoms awarded by the late Norwegian Princess Greta Sturdza. Currently, his garden is always open to welcome many tourists from all over the world to visit, admire the natural beauty through the skillful hands and creative mind of John Massey.

Amazon will soon introduce the cashier-free payment technology at its grocery chain Fresh Features of technology automatic payment Amazon’s, called “Just Walk Out”, appears in the planning document for a store under construction in a suburban mall in Brookfield, Connecticut. This technology allows customers to bypass checkout items by tracking any items they pick up and bill when they leave. Shoppers simply swipe their smartphone at the store entrance, where shoppers are likely to scan application or credit card when they arrive. Inside, cargo is monitored by cameras, software algorithms and shelf sensors. Ceiling-mounted cameras are capable of tracking items that buyers pick up in the store. Amazon seems to have tackled a significant technical challenge, creating a take-and-go system that can handle shoppers’ scores at the same time and cover large supermarkets without spending too much to build. build and operate. However, the application is widespread automatic payment feature Amazon faces charges of trying to eliminate cashiers, one of the most popular jobs in the United States. Amazon says its goal is to facilitate shoppers, not cut labor costs. Amazon says it has created thousands of groceries jobs since it opened its first fresh food store last year. Supermarket Under construction in Connecticut covers approximately 3,000 square meters, including warehouse, office space and a temporary storage area for online ordering. The shopping mall should be covered with cameras that are about 2,000 square meters in size. This space is 3 times bigger than supermarkets using Just Walk Out technology today, so automatic payment solution can solve Amazon’s human resource problem. Since the launch of the Fresh chain in southern California, Amazon has opened 12 stores, with 37 more under development across the US. But beyond testing at a Fresh suburban Chicago store, the new chain doesn’t feature Go-style automated payments, surprising industry followers with a less traditional approach. Instead, Amazon developed the Dash smart cart, which has sensors and cameras that help replenish purchases as shoppers move through the aisles. The shopping cart stops in a seamless shopping experience. They only hold a few bags of food and shoppers are unable to take them out, forcing them to move the bags into a low-tech trolley or transport their food to the parking lot. Last year, Amazon launched an identity system that allows shoppers to “wave” to pay. The system is called Amazon One and is deployed in convenience stores, bookstores … in the Seattle area and is planning to continue to expand elsewhere.

The house is built by Icon Company with 3D printing technology, in the suburbs of Austin, Texas (USA). Photo: Icon To build, Icon uses a large 3D printer on the surface of nearly 40m2. The house for Mr. Shea has full amenities, including bedroom, bathroom and living room connected to the kitchen. In September 2020, Mr. Shea officially moved to his 3D printing house, ending years of temporary living. Earlier this year, this house protected him from a historic blizzard in Texas, so good he had to say, “I didn’t even know there was a blizzard until I pulled the curtains up!” Compared with traditional building materials such as brick, wood or steel, the 3D printer uses a special type of “flexible concrete” with high durability. CNBC quoted Jason Ballard, CEO of Icon, said that this method saves 10-30% of construction cost and several months of construction compared to traditional houses with the same area of ​​use. So far, the success of this new technology-built model has helped Icon raise $ 59 million. This company has provided more than 20 homes for homeless people in the US and Mexico.