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GEOPOLITICS 
April 13, 2023 Greece and Egypt’s deepening strategic relationship
Egypt’s foreign minister was just in Athens, meeting with both Prime Minister Mitsotakis and Foreign Minister Dendias.
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EUROPE
April 13, 2023 EU carbon market: Gas, petrol prices could spike from 2027, experts say
The price surcharge on fossil fuels such as heating gas, petrol and diesel under the EU’s new carbon market as of 2027 could be well above the €45 limit EU institutions aim for, experts say, blaming lawmakers for creating false expectations.
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HISTORY
April 13, 2023 13 April 2023: This day in history
1250: The Seventh Crusade is defeated in Egypt, Louis IX of France captured 1598: Edict of Nantes grants political rights to French Huguenots 1860: 1st Pony Express rider reaches Sacramento, California 1868: Abyssinian War ends as British and Indian troops capture Magdala and Ethiopian Emperor Tewodros II commits suicide Source: Onthisday.com
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GREECE
April 12, 2023 Shipwreck of “Chrysi Avgi” has been located off Cavo D’ Oro, Evia
The ship sunk dragging 28 people to a watery grave.
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WORLD
April 12, 2023 China Tech Giant Alibaba to Roll Out ChatGPT Rival
Alibaba, a leading tech company in China, has declared that it will soon launch its own type of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot named Tongyi Qianwen. This chatbot will be similar to ChatGPT, a well-known AI product.
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TOURISM
April 12, 2023 Greek Tourism Organization reopening Australia branch
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will reopen in Australia, it was announced on Tuesday by Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and Australian Ambassador to Greece Arthur Spyrou.
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EUROPE
April 12, 2023 Youth want louder voice in EU legislative process
This article is part of our special report A look at democratic experiments across Europe. Youth activists are pushing for better recognition of youth’s voices and needs in European policy-making while also making sure young people feel safe to participate, a key concern as next year’s European elections draw closer.
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HISTORY
April 12, 2023 12 April 2023: This day in history
1204: 4th Crusade occupies and plunders Constantinople 1811: 1st US colonists on Pacific coast arrive at Cape Disappointment, Washington 1861: Fort Sumter in South Carolina is attacked by the Confederacy, beginning the American Civil War 1872: Jesse James’ gang robs a bank of $1,500 in Columbia, Kentucky, 1 dead 1927: Kuomintang leader Chiang Kai-shek begins counter revolution in Shanghai 1961: Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes the […]
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GEOPOLITICS
April 11, 2023 Israel confirms deal to sell Spike missile system to Greece
The Spike is billed as a guided anti-tank and anti-personnel missile produced by Israeli state-owned defense contractor Rafael.
