Turkey halts trade with Israel
Turkey has suspended all exports and imports with Israel as of Tursday, according to two Turkish officials briefed on the matter, as reported by Bloomberg. Official statements from Turkey are pending.
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May 2, 2024 European Commission extends state aid emergency rules for farmers
The EU executive announced on Thursday (2 May) a six-month extension of the extraordinary framework allowing member states to grant support to farms and fishermen, set to expire in June, due to “persisting” market disruptions.
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HISTORY
May 2, 2024 2 May 2024: This day in history
1945: Battle of Berlin ends as the Soviet army storms the capital, forcing German commander of the city general Helmuth Weidling to surrender 1945: More than 1,000,000 German soldiers officially surrender to the Western Allies in Italy and Austria 1949: Arthur Miller wins a Pulitzer Prize for his play “Death of a Salesman” 1982: Falklands […]
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EUROPE
May 1, 2024 Press release: new chief diplomatic adviser of the President of the European Council
By Martin Banks All change at the top in EU
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CYPRUS
May 1, 2024 Things to do in Larnaca this Spring
Spring is blooming in the Larnaka region, where holiday makers can enjoy warm temperatures ideal for walking, exploring and visiting unique festivals. Highlights include:
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GREECE
May 1, 2024 KYSEA discusses Middle East, migration, fire season
The National Security Governmental Council (KYSEA), Greece’s top decision-making body on foreign affairs and defense matters, discussed the conflict in the Middle East, migration and this year’s fire fighting plan at an emergency meeting on Wednesday.
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EUROPE
May 1, 2024 Poland triples ‘return on investment’ on EU membership
Poland has invested €86 billion in the European Union project and gained €261 billion in the 20 years since it joined, according to data presented by Funds and Regional Policy Minister Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęczit at a press conference on Tuesday.
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HISTORY
May 1, 2024 1 May 2024: This day in history
1707: Acts of Union comes into force, uniting England and Scotland to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain 1753: Publication of “Species Plantarum” by Carl Linnaeus – the formal start date of plant taxonomy adopted by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature 1840: “Penny Black”, the world’s first adhesive postage stamp issued by Great […]
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EUROPE
April 30, 2024 Activists warn of “class divide” over abortion rights
By Martin Banks Activists have launched the “My Voice, My choice for safe and accessible abortion” initiative.
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CYPRUS
April 30, 2024 Things to do in Larnaca this Spring
Spring is blooming in the Larnaka region, where holiday makers can enjoy warm temperatures ideal for walking, exploring and visiting unique festivals. Highlights include:
