Earthquakes prompt Santorini evacuations
A series of earthquakes that rattled the island of Santorini at the weekend and Monday have prompted evacuations and increased monitoring as authorities assess the situation.
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February 4, 2025 Romanian president rejects calls to resign
BUCHAREST – President Klaus Iohannis insisted on Monday that he would not leave office until a new president is elected, despite a dispute over his interim status at Cotroceni Palace. The issue of resignation is being raised for “populist and electoral reasons”, whereas the Constitution is the real issue, as it “clearly states” that “I […]
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HISTORY
February 4, 2025 4 February 2025: This day in history
211: Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies in Eboracum (York) in England, leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons, Caracalla and Geta 960: Coronation of Zhao Kuangyin as Emperor Taizu of the Song initiates three centuries of Song Dynasty dominance in southern China 1789: First US Electoral College chooses George Washington […]
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CULTURE
February 3, 2025 Grammy Awards 2025: Beyoncé finally wins best album
Correcting what was widely seen as an historic wrong, Beyoncé won best album at the 67th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
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CYPRUS
February 3, 2025 The Cyprus government’s silence on Israeli involvement in the country’s airports is, to say the least, suspicious.
The government’s silence regarding AKEL’s questions on Israeli involvement in the security of the country’s airports is suspicious and is increasingly creating concern among citizens. We once again call on the government to answer the following: Why did the Israelis ban flights from Paphos airport? What is going on at Larnaca airport that makes it […]
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GREEKS ABROAD
February 3, 2025 Panagia Thalassini presentation and grape festival Panigiri celebrated at Phillip Island
The Greek community, led by Father Eleftherios Tatsis (Papa Lefteris), came together on Sunday, February 2, 2025, to celebrate the Presentation of Our Panagia Thalassini at Phillip Island. The day began with a Liturgy from 8.30am to 11.00am, drawing crowds from across the region who gathered to honour this important occasion. Following the liturgy, the […]
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GREECE
February 3, 2025 Santorini on alert after seismic activity
Greek authorities have warned of an increase in seismic activity around the Aegean tourist island of Santorini, advising people to avoid four ports, empty their pools, refrain from gathering in indoor spaces and shut schools on Monday.
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EUROPE
February 3, 2025 Meloni’s migration deal with Albania fails once again
The Italy-Albania migration deal has hit yet another wall after a Rome court ordered that migrants be sent back – again.
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HISTORY
February 3, 2025 3 February 2025: This day in history
1451: Sultan Mehmed II, the Conqueror inherits the throne of the Ottoman Empire 1509: Battle of Diu: Portuguese Armada defeats a Mamluk Egyptian fleet in a naval battle at the port of Diu, India, establishing Portuguese trading control in the Indian Ocean 1870: Iowa ratifies the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution, allowing suffrage […]
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WORLD
February 2, 2025 Will Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt US consumers?
Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on goods entering the US from Canada, Mexico and China. The US president signed an executive order putting a 25% tariff – or tax on imports – on all goods coming from Canada and Mexico, to get both countries to crack down on illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Goods […]
