Parliament leaders greenlight Commissioner hearings in November
During a meeting on Wednesday afternoon (2 October), parliamentary group leaders approved a plan to begin hearings of Commissioners-designate on 4 November.
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October 2, 2024 2 October 2024: This day in history
1187: Sultan of Egypt Saladin captures Jerusalem from the Crusaders 1492: King Henry VII of England invades France 1789: George Washington transmits the proposed constitutional amendments (United States Bill of Rights) to the states for ratification 1928: “Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God”, known as Opus Dei, founded by Catholic priest […]
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EUROPE
October 1, 2024 Thousands of people gave the Pope a rapturous send off to his historic 4-day trip to Belgium on Sunday.
By Martin Banks Under unclouded blue skies, some 40,000 packed into the country’s national stadium on theoutskirts of Brussels to attend a Mass by Pope Francis.
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CYPRUS
October 1, 2024 Happy birthday Cyprus as it celebrates its Independence Day
Today, October 1, is officially celebrated as the day of the proclamation of Cyprus’s Independence.
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GREEKS ABROAD
October 1, 2024 Greek community gathers to enjoy Kogarah Family Fair in Sydney’s south
In honour of Panagia Myrtidiotissa, the Greek community flocked to the Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah in Sydney’s south on Sunday, September 29.
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WORLD
October 1, 2024 Fidan indirectly confirms S-400 talks
The appeal by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan for the lifting of US CAATSA sanctions in a recent TV interview highlighted the difficulties of US-Turkish relations and the implicit but clear admission that Washington and Ankara are looking for a formula that would under certain conditions allow even the return of Turkey to the F-35 […]
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EUROPE
October 1, 2024 EU Parliament committee chiefs vie for Commission hearings control
Chairs of the European Parliament’s committees grappled for control of hearings for the next crop of EU commissioners on Tuesday (1 October) while agreeing to propose two alternative timetables for the scrutiny hearings.
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HISTORY
October 1, 2024 1 October 2024: This day in history
331 BC: Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela 1688: Prince William of Orange accepts invitation to take up the British crown 1814: Opening of the Congress of Vienna, redraws Europe’s political map after the defeat of Napoléon Bonaparte 1867: Karl Marx publishes “Das Kapital” in Berlin, a description […]
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WORLD
June 11, 2024 Taiwan congratulates India on successful parliamentary election
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs congratulated India on the successful conclusion of its 18th parliamentary election June 5. According to India’s Election Commission, the National Democratic Alliance won a majority in the Lok Sabha (House of the People), securing a third term for incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Upon the announcement of Modi’s victory, President […]
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CYPRUS
June 11, 2024 Cyprus’ occupied Municipalities elect their new Mayors
Simos Ioannou, Iosif Violaris and Viktoras Hatziavraam prevailed over their opponents in the occupied municipalities of Famagusta, Kyrenia and Morphou, respectively, with their election, however, being overshadowed by the low turnout in all three occupied municipalities, 40.74% for Famagusta, 44.33% for Kyrenia and just 37.79% for Morphou.
