755: An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion during Chinese Tang Dynasty 1598: Battle of Noryang Point: In the final battle of the Seven Year War, the Korean navy decisively defeats the Japanese 1653: Parliamentarian General Oliver Cromwell appointed as Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland 1773: […]
By Martin Banks ‘Tis the season of goodwill so you might be feeling like spreading some goodwill.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Constantinos Kombos will participate next week in the EU Foreign Affairs Council, where the situation in the Middle East will be discussed, followed by a trip to the UK where he will hold a meeting with his British counterpart.
Oakleigh Grammar has announced the outstanding success of its Year 12 cohort in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) exams for 2024, marking another year of academic excellence and student resilience. The remarkable achievements of this year’s graduates reflect their hard work, determination, and the steadfast support of the school community.
Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Staikouras presented the projects and initiatives of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport in the Region of Crete at an event held in Rethymno on Thursday.
The United States will in the coming days introduce financial sanctions against Serbia’s oil giant NIS, which is majority owned by Russia’s Gazprom Neft and Gazprom, President Aleksandar Vučić said on Friday (13 December).
533: Byzantine General Belisarius defeats the Vandals, under King Gelimer, at the Battle of Ticameron 1256: Hulagu Khan captures and destroys Hashshashin stronghold at Alamut, in present-day Iran, part of the Mongol offensive on Islamic southwest Asia 1488: Bartolomeu Dias returns to Portugal after becoming 1st known European to sail round the Cape of Good […]
By Theodosis Pipis, Analyst KEDISA Having an operating Delegation since 1981, EU-Israel Relations, which are based on shared values, have been reinforced in 2000 after the entry into force of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. The framework sets provisions on regular political dialogue, freedom of establishment and liberalisation of services, the free movement of capital and competition […]
By Martin Banks A major new poll of public attitudes towards UK-EU relations since 2016 has just been published.
For the seventh year, Youth In Action, the youth group of The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Burwood and District St Nectarios, has prepared 120 Christmas hampers for refugee families, to be delivered through Metro Assist next week.
