EU strategic autonomy: A fine line between geopolitics and protectionism
Increasing calls for Europe to boost its autonomy and decrease its dependence on others in strategic fields amid rising global competition have divided EU stakeholders.
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HISTORY 
December 14, 2023 14 December 2023: This day in history
644: Uthman ibn Affan, companion of Muhammad, appointed 3rd Caliph of Islam 1287: During St. Lucia’s Flood in Northwest Netherlands the Zuiderzee seawall collapses with loss of over 50,000 lives. Fifth largest recorded flood in history 1542: Princess Mary Stuart succeeds her father James V and becomes Queen Mary I of Scotland at 6 days […]
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POLITICS
December 14, 2023 UK and EU researches to close ranks to tackle multi issues
By Martin Banks The EU and UK are set to “deepen” their links – at least in the research field.
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UK NEWS
December 14, 2023 Campaign launched to raise awareness of “rare” cancer
By Martin Banks Paralympian Erin Kennedy has given her backing to a campaign which aims to “inspire real change” for cancer patients.
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CYPRUS
December 13, 2023 Inauguration of the “Resistance and Democracy” Park in Larnaka, Cyprus
The inauguration of the “Resistance and Democracy” Park took place on Saturday 9 December. The ceremony took place following a proposal submitted by AKEL to the Municipality of the city of Larnaka. AKEL Larnaka held a tree planting initiative in this particular park in July 2020. The Mayor of Larnaka Andreas Vyra and the Vice-president […]
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POLITICS
December 13, 2023 Dendias says issue of German war reparations remains open
Greece’s claims for World War II reparations from Germany remains “absolutely open” for the Greek government, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said on Wednesday.
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EUROPE
December 13, 2023 EU lawmakers nail down rules for platform workers
The representatives of the main EU institutions reached a provisional agreement over the Platform Workers Directive in the early hours of Wednesday (13 December) after almost two years of strenuous negotiations.
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HISTORY
December 13, 2023 13 December 2023: This day in history
1577: Francis Drake sets sail from England on an epic three year circumnavigation of the world aboard the ‘Pelican’ (later renamed the ‘Golden Hind’) 1636: The Massachusetts Bay Colony organizes three militia regiments to defend the colony against the Pequot Indians. Recognized today as the founding of the United States National Guard. 1642: Dutch explorer […]
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WORLD
December 12, 2023 Buried Roman Town Discovered in Italy
An entire Roman town has been unearthed by archaeologists in central Italy, challenging assumptions about the Empire’s decline.
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CYPRUS
December 12, 2023 Cyprus and France sign Convention for the avoidance of double taxation
Cyprus and France on Monday signed a Convention for the Elimination of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance.
