Ukraine’s decision to turn off the taps keeping Russian gas flowing via its territory to Europe has already sown trouble in the continent’s east, with Moldova declaring a state of emergency and Slovakia threatening Kyiv with retaliation.
45 BC: Julian calendar takes effect for the first time by edict of Roman dictator Julius Caesar 630: Prophet Muhammad sets out with an army 10,000 strong to conquer Mecca 1758: International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature establishes the “starting point” for standardized species names across the animal kingdom based on the binomial nomenclature in the […]
Taiwan has attained record recognition and support in 2024 on the strength of the government’s steadfast, integrated and values-based diplomacy and the hard work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and associated overseas offices to defend the nation’s dignity, interests and sovereignty, as well as the rights of its people. According to the MOFA, the […]
Υear 2025 is likely to be slightly better than 2024 for the hotel industry, Cyprus Hotels Association (PASYXE) chair, Thanos Michaelides, told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Monday, noting that when there is instability in the region, the number of flights could be reduced and this situation can, from time to time, raise concerns […]
In a heartwarming display of love and giving, students of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) Schools visited Fronditha’s Care’s residential aged care facility in Clayton on Monday, December 23. Accompanied by parents and teachers, the students shared unique moments with the elderly residents and staff, singing traditional Christmas carols and embodying the true spirit […]
Members of Greece’s Special Olympics team visited the Prime Minister’s office, the Maximos Mansion, on Tuesday morning to sing New Year’s carols.
The Czech government has approved a new National Cardiovascular Plan designed to reduce the incidence of the country’s leading cause of death – heart and vascular diseases – through better prevention and care.
406: “The Great Invasion” sees a vast horde of Vandals, Alans, and Suebians cross the Rhine at Mainz, beginning the invasion of Gallia 1703: Genroku earthquake off the coast of Japan, near Edo (modern-day Tokyo), kills thousands and triggers a large tsunami, killing thousands more 1744: English astronomer James Bradley announces the discovery of Earth’s […]
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Fourth Test, day five, Melbourne Australia 474 (Smith 140; Bumrah 4-99) & 234 (Labuschagne 70; Bumrah 5-57) India 369 (Reddy 114; Boland 3-57) & 155 (Jaiswal 84; Cummins 3-28) Australia won by 184 runs and lead series 2-1 Scorecard
The continuation of Cyprus’ growth path and the steady improvement of the economy in order to create conditions for full employment and prosperity are, among other things, the objectives of the government of President Nikos Christodoulides, who stresses that his top priority remains the effort for the resumption of negotiations for the solution of the Cyprus […]
