In addition, MEPs get a flat-rate allowance of 304 euros for each day of attendance at official parliament meetings, to cover accommodation and meals.
BBC: Euro MP allowances boosted again
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The operation to right the Concordia is the biggest maritime salvage exercise ever undertaken with 111 divers working in shifts 24 hours a day from a floating accommodation support vessel tethered next to the wreck.
CNN: Costa Concordia reveals its darkest secrets
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The Department of Health has already made a commitment to remove mixed-sex accommodation in 95% of NHS Trusts by 2002 and for women-only community day services to be available in every health authority by 2004.