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Imerys Bauxites’ operations will merge with Mytilineos’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Delphi Distomon, as part of the Metallurgy Sector’s ongoing vertical integration. This move establishes the largest bauxite producer in Europe, significantly increasing the production capacity to 1.2 million tons annually – a European record and one of the largest globally. This strategic merger ensures a stable, […]
EU institutions have reached a political agreement on five laws that, for the first time, will lay down a harmonised approach to migration management for Europe, though NGOs have criticised the deal as going against basic human rights.
1522: Suleiman the Magnificent accepts surrender of the surviving Knights of Rhodes, who are allowed to evacuate. They eventually settle in Malta and become known as the Knights of Malta. 1803: French flag lowered in New Orleans to mark the formal transfer of the Louisiana Purchase from France to USA, purchased for $15M 1812: “Grimm’s […]
A treasure stolen from the ruins of ancient Pompeii, Italy, has been discovered in a family home in the quiet village of Herzele, East Flanders, Belgium.
The European Commission announced that it has received Cyprus’s second payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility. The second payment is worth 152 million euro in grants (net of pre-financing) and would cover reforms and investments in multiple sectors, focusing especially on the green and digital transitions.
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias will pay an official visit to Egypt on Tuesday to discuss bilateral ties.
France could soon build several nuclear reactors in Sweden, according to a letter of intent signed by the two countries’ energy ministers on the sidelines of the EU’s Energy Council on Tuesday (19 December).
1776: Thomas Paine publishes his first “American Crisis” essay beginning “These are the times that try men’s souls” (date disputed) 1783: William Pitt the Younger becomes the youngest ever British Prime Minister at age 24 1932: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) begins transmitting overseas 1958: First radio broadcast from space, US President Dwight D. Eisenhower sends […]
Taiwan welcomed its 6 millionth visitor this year Dec. 15 at Taoyuan International Airport with two weeks to spare on the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Tourism Administration’s goal for 2023. The lucky arrival was Tan Chong Lim from Singapore, who has been to Taiwan three times before. On this trip, he intends to make […]
