New book calls for “rebranding” of European Union
By Martin Banks Europe must learn to “sell itself” more effectively to safeguard its long-term future, according to a new book.
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HISTORY 
December 4, 2024 4 December 2024: This day in history
1534: Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent occupies Baghdad 1563: Council of Trent holds its last session after 18 years, the last ecumenical council for more than 300 years Famous and historically inaccurate painting of the English Pilgrims and Native American Wampanoag gathering and sharing a mealThe First Thanksgiving 1619: Thirty-eight colonists from Berkeley Parish, England, […]
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CYPRUS
December 3, 2024 US Cypriots convention
On November 9, 2024, the Federation of Cypriot American Organizations (FCAO) held its annual National Convention at Terrace on the Park. The event was attended by dignitaries, community leaders and more than 100 delegates representing the FCAO chapter members. During the afternoon session, the delegates elected a new Board of Directors for the 2024-2026 term. […]
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SPORTS
December 3, 2024 A night with Greek football legends at Sydney’s hottest new taverna
Sydney’s culinary scene is about to welcome a vibrant new addition with the opening of Olympus, a Greek-inspired garden taverna in Surry Hills by acclaimed chef Jonathan Barthelmess, known for The Apollo. To mark the occasion, Football Brilliance Academy and Liberty IT are hosting a special dinner on Thursday, December 12 from 6.30pm, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Greece’s historic European […]
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POLITICS
December 3, 2024 Mitsotakis arrives at No 10 for meeting with Starmer
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived at Downing Street on Tuesday for a meeting with British counterpart Keir Starmer, their first since the latter was elected earlier this year.
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EUROPE
December 3, 2024 Technology sovereignty is an existential matter for Europe
In an increasingly tumultuous world, strengthening Europe’s digital economy is not merely a nice ambition for European policymakers: it is a core determinant of the prosperity and security of the continent.
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HISTORY
December 3, 2024 3 December 2024: This day in history
1586: Sir Thomas Herriot introduces potatoes to England from Colombia 1854: Eureka Stockade: In what is claimed by many to be the birth of Australian democracy, more than 20 goldminers at Ballarat, Victoria, are killed by state troopers in an uprising over mining licences 1967: First human heart transplant performed in South Africa by Dr. […]
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OPINION
December 3, 2024 Strengthening EU Intelligence and Preparedness: INTCEN’s Strategic Role in a New Security Era
By Efthimios Moutseras, Analyst KEDISA The European Union Intelligence and Situation Centre (INTCEN) is pivotal in shaping the EU’s security strategy amid evolving global threats. This research, conducted in response to the comprehensive Niinistö report on Strengthening Europe’s Civilian and Military Preparedness and Readiness, explores how INTCEN contributes to EU intelligence, crisis management, and strategic foresight.
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EUROPE
December 2, 2024 A “Top 10” of things to do and see this Christmas in Belgium
By Martin Banks Christmas is coming so what better time of the year to get out and enjoy some festive fun in Brussels (and Belgium).
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EUROPE
December 2, 2024 Pressure mounts on Georgia after EU accuses its government of “backsliding”
By Martin Banks The European Union says it “regrets” the Georgian Dream’s decision not to pursue the opening of EU accession negotiations and rejecting EU financial support until 2028.
