A powerful earthquake struck central Japan on Monday (1 January), triggering warnings for residents to evacuate some coastal areas, knocking out power to thousands of homes and disrupting flights and rail services to the affected region.
45 BC: The Julian calendar takes effect for the first time, by edict of Roman consul Julius Caesar 630: Prophet Muhammad sets out with an army 10,000 strong to conquer Mecca 1758: The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature establish the “starting point” for standardized species names across the animal kingdom, based on the binomial nomenclature […]
After a robust recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and increasing favor with several credit rating agencies, the Greek economy is expected to see a continued trend in positive growth in the new year.
Cyprus has been in the list of states with preferential tax status of the Hellenic Republic since 2014, the Ministry of Finance noted on Thursday in a written statement, adding that this does not affect commercial and economic relations between the two states.
Israel is prepared to let ships deliver aid to the war-ravaged Gaza Strip “immediately” as part of a proposed sea corridor from Cyprus, the Israeli foreign minister said on Sunday, naming four European countries, including Greece, as potential participants.
The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU succeeded late on Saturday 30 December 2023, one day before it passes the baton to Belgium, to move on with the Schengen enlargement with Bulgaria and Romania, after 12 years of negotiations.
406: 80,000 Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine at Mainz, beginning invasion of Gallia 1703: Genroku earthquake off the coast of Japan, near Edo (modern-day Tokyo), kills thousands and triggers a large tsunami killing thousands more 1744: English astronomer James Bradley announces discovery of Earth’s nutation motion or wobble 1775: Battle of Quebec: American […]
The Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income between Taiwan and the Republic of Korea will start from Jan. 1, 2024. The agreement prevents double taxation and reduces tax rates to enhance the investment climate, advance tax equality and deepen substantive bilateral bonds, according to the […]
30-12-2023 14:46 Photograph: Κ.ΠΕΡΙΚΛΕΟΥΣ-ΚΥΠΕ Cyprus Police said on Saturday that they have intensified measures for the safety of the public ahead of the New Year festivities, prioritising the safe movement of drivers on the road network, the protection of citizens’ property from burglary and theft, the prevention of offences such as theft of bags and purses […]
Prosecuting authorities from 17 countries, coordinated by their Greek counterparts, dismantled an international hacking ring, which “unlocked” online stores and stole account details of their customers, which they then sold on the dark web.
