Joint investments between Greece and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have surpassed €4 billion, while bilateral non-oil trade has grown by 80% over the past five years. UAE Minister of Investment Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi tells Kathimerini where he sees the greatest potential for further cooperation, from digital infrastructure and shipping to renewable energy. He also […]
By Martin Banks Three consumer giants have reportedly agreed to change recycling claims advertised on their plastic bottles. The three are Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Danone, among the world’s largest food and beverage companies. The EU says that the move means “consumers can rely on fair and clear information about the recycling characteristics of the bottles.” […]
By Martin Banks The two biggest groups in the EU parliament have re-elected their long standing leaders for another term.
1517: Martin Luther sends his Ninety-five Theses to Albert of Brandenburg, Archbishop of Mainz, precipitating the Protestant Reformation 1541: Michelangelo finishes painting “The Last Judgment” on the altar wall of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City [1] 1876: Great Backerganj Cyclone of 1876 ravages British India (modern-day Bangladesh), killing an estimated 200,000 people 1917: British […]
Legendary actor Patrick Stewart has died aged 86 after a “brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body Dementia.
Between Greece and Japan, the Hellenic Community of Japan serves as a distinctive bridge of culture, friendship, and tradition. Among its active members is Christos Makiyama, Vice President of the Hellenic Chamber of Commerce in Japan and President of Silicon Planet, working with innovative technology organizations to identify market opportunities, develop sustainable business models and […]
For more than 15 years, Takis Triadafillou has been a familiar voice in Greek Australian sports journalism, documenting the achievements, challenges and personal stories of athletes in Australia, Greece and internationally through the pages of The Greek Herald.
The owner of the Horiatiko bakery chain, who is accused of heading an alleged €100 million tax fraud scheme and other offenses, was ordered remanded in pre-trial custody Thursday.
1340: Battle of Rio Salado (or Tarifa): King Afonso IV of Portugal and King Alfonso XI of Castile defeat Sultan Abu al-Hasan ‘Ali of Morocco and Yusuf I of Granada in the last Marinid invasion of the Iberian Peninsula 1899: Battle of Ladysmith: Boers defeat the British, leading to the Siege of Ladysmith in Natal […]
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan voiced determination Thursday to”neutralize” those who try to prevent his country from fulfilling its targets.
