Ayatollah Khamenei’s iron grip on power in Iran comes to an end
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on Iran, US President Donald Trump has announced.
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CYPRUS 
March 1, 2026 Cyprus plans mass livestock vaccination to halt spread of foot-and-mouth disease
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) – Cyprus said Wednesday it plans to vaccinate thousands of goats, sheep, hogs and cows in an effort to contain an outbreak of a foot-and-mouth disease that threatens exports of halloumi cheese and will result in the culling of at least 13,000 animals.
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GREEKS ABROAD
March 1, 2026 Souda Bay base on heightened alert, restricted access
The Souda Bay base has been placed on heightened alert and access to non-authorized personnel has been suspended following Iran’s threat to strike US installations in retaliation for attacks on its territory.
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HISTORY
March 1, 2026 1 March 2025: This day in history
1565: Portuguese soldier Estácio de Sá founds the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1642: Georgeana (York) in Maine becomes the first incorporated American city 1780: Pennsylvania becomes first US state to abolish slavery (for newborns only) 1847: Michigan becomes the first English-speaking jurisdiction to abolish the death penalty (except for treason against the state) […]
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EUROPE
February 28, 2026 Next EU budget is a “defining moment for Europe’s future”
By Martin Banks The proposed EU budget for 2028-2034 risks “weakening” Europe’s territories and undermining the Union’s cohesion, resilience and competitiveness, it has been claimed.
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EUROPE
February 28, 2026 Von der Leyen to implement contentious Mercosur trade deal despite MEPs’ legal challenge
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen moved Friday to provisionally implement the contentious Mercosur trade deal, defying a judicial review launched by MEPs that had halted the ratification process.
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GEOPOLITICS
February 28, 2026 Greeks advised to avoid travel to Iran, Israel, Palestinian territories
The Foreign Ministry on Friday issued a travel advisory for Greek travelers to avoid all but absolutely necessary visits to Iran, Israel and the Palestinian territories.
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HISTORY
February 28, 2026 28 February 2026: This day in history
202 BC: Coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place, initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty’s rule over China 1710: In the Battle of Helsingborg, 14,000 Danish invaders under Jørgen Rantzau are decisively defeated by an equally sized Swedish force under Magnus Stenbock 1915: French forces attempt to drive the […]
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EUROPE
February 27, 2026 EU ruling on abortion hailed as “ground breaking”
By Martin Banks The S&D group says it welcomes the European Commission’s recognition of the right to abortion.
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ENVIRONMENT
February 27, 2026 Taiwanese Minister says EU is “leading the way” on tackling climate change
By Martin Banks Taiwan’s environment minister has hailed the EU as a “world leader” in tackling climate change.
