Some European Union member statesare pressing the European Commission to adopt a complete ban on toxic PFAS chemicals amid warnings of potential trade-offs with green technologies that could slow down the energy transition.
1534: Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent occupies Baghdad 1563: Council of Trent holds its last session, after 18 years. Last ecumenical council for more than 300 years. 1619: 38 colonists from Berkeley Parish, England disembark in Virginia and give thanks to God. Considered by many The First Thanksgiving in the Americas. 1791: Britain’s “The Observer” is […]
By Martin Banks Former UK Europe Minister Denis MacShane has led warm tributes to former MEP Glenys Kinnock, who has died at the age of 79.
President Tsai Ing-wen answered a series of questions via a video interview Nov. 29 for DealBook Summit, an annual event hosted by The New York Times, focusing on the relationship between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan-U.S. ties and the country’s semiconductor prowess. According to Tsai, Taiwan is strengthening its defense capabilities and […]
In celebration of St Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors, and the 1912-1913 battles of Elli and Limnos, the Greek navy is opening three of its warships to the public for organized visits, starting Monday.
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis, said on Thursday that tourist arrivals from Poland are expected to surpass 300,000 in 2024. Koumis had significant meetings with tourism stakeholders in the country during his visit there on Thursday and Friday.
The EU must take concrete actions to address the public health effects and health systems threats of the climate crisis, EU health ministers urged on Thursday (30 November).
1586: Sir Thomas Herriot introduces potatoes to England from Colombia 1854: Eureka Stockade: In what is claimed by many to be the birth of Australian democracy, more than 20 goldminers at Ballarat, Victoria, are killed by state troopers in an uprising over mining licences 1967: First human heart transplant performed in South Africa by Dr. […]
The Bronze Age in ancient Greece was a pivotal era that laid the foundation for the rich tapestry of Hellenic (Greek) civilization. A period marked by technological advancements, cultural achievements, and intricate social structures, the Bronze Age witnessed the emergence of influential city-states that shaped the course of history.
The 6th Radisson Blu Larnaka International Marathon welcomed 11,000 runners on Sunday 19 November including Cypriot superstar Anna Vissi! Starting at Finikoudes beach, athletes from 85 countries took part in the biggest sports celebration on the island, participating in one of its 7 routes. A ceremony was held at Europe Square during the event, where […]
