Ukraine war shadow hangs over Cyprus Church
When the Greek-Orthodox Church of Cyprus enthroned its new leader this month, one bishop stayed away in silent protest over a dispute sparked by the Ukraine war.
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ECONOMY 
January 19, 2023 The geoeconomics of Europe’s answer to the US inflation act
Welcome to EURACTIV’s weekly Economy Brief. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. As the EU discusses its reaction to the US Inflation Reduction Act, it has to keep in mind its position in the struggle between the US and China.
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HISTORY
January 19, 2023 19 January 2023: This day in history
379: Theodosius installed as co-emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire by Emperor Gratian 1812: Peninsular War: After a ten day siege, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, orders British soldiers of the Light and third divisions to storm Ciudad Rodrigo 1883: The first electric lighting system employing overhead wires, built by Thomas Edison, begins service at Roselle, New Jersey 1966: Indira Gandhi elected […]
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WORLD
January 18, 2023 ‘Historic moment for shipbuilding’ will create 900 jobs in Belfast
The city’s Harland and Wolff shipyard – which built the Titanic – is part of the Team Resolute consortium which is to deliver three fleet solid support ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
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GREEKS ABROAD
January 18, 2023 Professor Alfred Poulos on how to reduce microplastic consumption
Greek Australian, Professor Alfred Poulos, former consultant scientist at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide and researcher in microplastics and chemicals, says there are ways to reduce microplastic consumption.
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CYPRUS
January 18, 2023 President Anastasiades and King Charles discuss Cyprus problem, bilateral ties and Commonwealth matters in Scotland
The Cyprus problem, bilateral ties and matters to do with the Commonwealth agenda were discussed among others at a meeting Cyprus President Nicos Anasasiades had on Monday with King Charles III, in Scotland.
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EUROPE
January 18, 2023 Germany’s position on the Data Act
Berlin wants more clarity on how the new data law will interact with data protection rules, differentiating between B2B and B2C data sharing, rethinking the gatekeepers’ exclusion, and making egress fees subject to contractual arrangements.
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HISTORY
January 18, 2023 18 January 2023: This day in history
532: Nika uprising against Emperor Justinian I in Constantinople fails, 30,000 killed by troops loyal to the Emperor in the Hippodrome 1591: King Naresuan of Siam kills Crown Prince Minchit Sra of Burma in single combat, date is now observed as Royal Thai Armed Forces day 1788: First elements of the First Fleet carrying 736 convicts from England to Australia […]
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UK NEWS
January 17, 2023 More rail strikes announced for next month
Negotiations between train companies and unions over a long-running pay dispute have failed.
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GREEKS ABROAD
January 17, 2023 Greek women’s rugby league to play first international tournament in Sydney
The Greek Women’s rugby league team will play their first international tournament at Lidcombe Ovalin in Sydney, Australia this month.
