Top diplomat condemns alleged attempt to interfere in Taiwan election
By Martin Banks Taiwan’s Representative to the EU has told MEPs “the only loser” of the country’s recent elections “was China.”
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TOURISM 
February 1, 2024 Taiwan takes pride of place at annual travel show
By Martin Banks The annual holiday trade fair in Brussels has opened – with Taiwan proving to be one of the most popular attractions. The four-day show (Salon des Vacances/Vakantiesalon), at Brussels Expo, opened on Thursday and runs until Sunday (3 February) and aims to showcase travel destinations both in Europe and further afield, including […]
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GREEKS ABROAD
February 1, 2024 Cultural programs for diaspora Cypriots in Australia now accepting applications
NEPOMAK is the Organisation for Young Overseas Cypriots, supported by the Youth Board of Cyprus and the Presidential Commissioners Office and volunteers from all around the world.
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GREECE
February 1, 2024 Violence breaks out at student demo in downtown Athens
A student rally in central Athens erupted into violence on Thursday, with protesters clashing with police.
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EUROPE
February 1, 2024 Germany’s Lindner wants to topple EU corporate due diligence law
German liberals have confirmed the Berlin government would abstain in voting on the EU’s proposal for a corporate due diligence law that would see companies becoming liable for human rights breaches in their supply chains, with the majority now likely hinging on Italy.
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HISTORY
February 1, 2024 1 February 2024: This day in history
1587: Queen Elizabeth I of England signs death warrant for her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots 1843: Oldest continuous writer of insurance in America – The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York (MONY) opens 1884: 1st volume of the Oxford English Dictionary, A-Ant, published 1908: King Carlos I of Portugal and his heir, Prince […]
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ENVIRONMENT
January 31, 2024 Aerosol-Cloud Interaction
By Martin Banks A new research project funded by the EU to the tune of €10m will explore how “aerosol-cloud interactions” impact climate and extreme weather events. The initiative will also investigate the Paris Agreement’s success in limiting global warming. The project, called CleanCloud and funded under the Horizon Europe programme, is coordinated by Ulas Im, […]
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ENVIRONMENT
January 31, 2024 Make the Green Deal “deliver” for SMEs – EU told
By Martin Banks Fresh concern has been raised about the possible impact of the EU’s Green Deal.
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GEOPOLITICS
January 31, 2024 Greece and Bulgaria discuss expanding bilateral collaboration
Greek State Minister Stavros Papastavrou met with Bulgarian Finance Minister Asen Vasilev in Sofia on Monday, following an invitation by the latter, and discussed expanding collaboration in interconnectivity and networks between the two countries.
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GREEKS ABROAD
January 31, 2024 EU adopts first cybersecurity scheme to certify ICT products
The European Commission adopted the European cybersecurity certification scheme on Wednesday (31 January), the EU’s first cyber scheme to certify ICT products, in line with the aims of the EU’s Cybersecurity Act.
