Talks between Brussels and London for a security and defence partnership are ongoing with EU ambassadors scheduled to discuss a first draft put together by the Commission’s External Action Service next week.
1260: Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan, becomes ruler of the Mongol Empire 1893: Panic of 1893 causes a large crash on the NY Stock Exchange 1941: Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie returns triumphantly to Addis Ababa 1955: West Germany is granted full sovereignty by its three occupying powers 1965: First large-scale US Army ground units […]
“Celebration? What celebration? It feels more like a funeral” – the damning words of a former senior Nato figure to describe this week’s ceremonies marking Victory in Europe Day. The top-level diplomat who spent years at the transatlantic defence alliance asked not to be named in order to speak freely, but why so nihilistic? VE […]
Coffee has a long and rich history in Cyprus, dating back centuries. The tradition of coffee drinking can be traced back to the Ottoman Empire, when coffee was introduced to the island. Since then, coffee has become an integral part of Cypriot culture, with its own unique brewing methods and rituals. The Cypriot coffee, also […]
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia’s District of Chora and specifically, the Parish of the Transfiguration of the Saviour in Thomastown, organised an ANZAC Dawn Service with the support of The Battle of Crete & Greece Commemorative Council on Sunday, April 27 at 6am at the Greek-Australian Memorial of the Northern Suburbs.
Greece and Bulgaria have agreed to a temporary five-year deal regulating irrigation along the Arda River, resolving water access issues for northern Evros after the expiration of a 1964 bilateral agreement.
A vehicle hit pedestrians at a subway stop in Stuttgart, killing one and injuring several. The driver was apprehended, but police suspect a tragic accident, not an attack.
1471: Battle of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire: Final battle between the Houses of Lancaster and York sees Prince of Wales, Edward of Westminster, killed and King Edward IV return to his throne, restoring political stability to England until his death in 1483 1493: Spanish Pope Alexander VI decrees in the papal bull “Inter caetera” that all lands […]
The Duke of Sussex has told the BBC he “would love a reconciliation” with the Royal Family, in an emotional interview in which he said he was “devastated” at losing a legal challenge over his security in the UK. Prince Harry said the King “won’t speak to me because of this security stuff”, but that […]
As of April 2025 Cyprus’ firefighting aircraft are under the umbrella of the National Guard and the firefighting period will include 11 primary aircraft, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said. He added that the Forestry Department has already received 127 new vehicles and expects an additional 29. He also added that the ‘112’ emergency number will […]
