Paphos man admits killing brother-in-law at family gathering
A 50-year-old man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to the murder of his brother-in-law during a family gathering in Peyia last July.
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February 2, 2025 Bill Papastergiadis OAM recognised among Law Firm Leaders of the Year
Bill Papastergiadis OAM, Melbourne Managing Partner and Chair of the National Executive of Moray & Agnew, has been recognised as one of the Law Firm Leaders of the Year for Australia and New Zealand. This was announced in the 2025 publication, Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer ‘Law Firm Leaders of the Year’.
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GREECE
February 2, 2025 Major volcano blast off Santorini very unlikely, says expert
Ruins of a settlement lie on the rocky promontory of Skaros on the Greek island of Santorini, on June 15, 2022. Mild recent seismic activity seems to have activated the volcano for the second time in recent memory and the first since 2011.
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EUROPE
February 2, 2025 Belgium gets new nationalist-led government
Five Belgian parties reached a coalition deal on Friday to form a new government led by Flemish conservative Bart De Wever (ECR), after more than seven months of tortuous negotiations, AFP reports.
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HISTORY
February 2, 2025 2 February 2025: This day in history
1653: New Amsterdam becomes a city, later renamed New York City 1848: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the Mexican–American War. Mexico loses 55 percent of its territory to the US, including California, Nevada and Utah in exchange for $15 million 1901: Queen Victoria’s funeral takes place in St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, England 1922: James […]
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UK NEWS
February 1, 2025 New book pays tribute to late Queen – and local citizens
By Martin Banks Queen Elizabeth II was Britain’s longest-serving monarch and much loved throughout her Kingdom. Now, a newly-launched book aims to chronicle the late Monarch’s links to one particular part of her realm: the town of Walsall in the West Midlands.
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EUROPE
February 1, 2025 NUJU photo exhibition dedicated to work of journalists in the war zone opens in German Fulda
By Martin Banks A photo exhibition of the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine (NUJU), called “Ukraine: Journalists in War Zones”, has opened.
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GREEKS ABROAD
February 1, 2025 Estudiantina of Melbourne brings Rebetika to life at Brunswick Ballroom
Melbourne’s vibrant Greek music scene is about to experience an unforgettable event as Estudiantina of Melbourne launches their debut album at Brunswick Ballroom on Sunday, March 9. As part of this year’s Brunswick Music Festival, this event, Journey to Rebetika, will celebrate the timeless and evocative sounds of Rebetika and Smyrneika, two musical traditions deeply rooted in Greek history and […]
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GREECE
February 1, 2025 Scientist reassuring on Santorini quakes as tremors continue
A Greek seismologist reassured the public on Saturday that a series of earthquakes recorded mostly over the past week in the area of the Santorini caldera are likely the result of tectonic movements and not volcanic activity.
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EUROPE
February 1, 2025 New study doubles EU wind power potential
Bigger turbines and relaxed minimum distance rules from buildings have doubled Europe’s potential for commercially viable wind power since a similar assessment just seven years ago.
