Travellers frustrated at ‘chaotic’ government U-turn over France quarantine rules
Holidaymakers and industry groups have hit out at the late decision to make Britons quarantine for 10 days when they return from France.
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GREEKS ABROAD 
July 17, 2021 Gianaris Launches Summer Reading Program for Western Queens Students
ASTORIA – Senator Michael Gianaris launched his annual summer reading program, aiming to bring more children to libraries and encourage reading between school years. Senator Gianaris hosts this program annually. “Students benefit from continuing to read while school is out during the summer,” said Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris. “My summer reading challenge aims to ignite […]
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HISTORY
July 17, 2021 17 July 2021: This day in history
180: 6 inhabitants of Carthage, North Africa executed for being Christians. Earliest record of Christianity in this part of the world. 1203: Siege of Constantinople begins during the fourth Crusade, Crusaders aboad a Venetian fleet attack the city 1762: Catherine II becomes tsarina of Russia following the murder of Peter III 1918: The Romanov royal family and several of their retainers are […]
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CYPRUS
July 17, 2021 Cyprus Foreign Ministry makes representations to UNFICYP over incident with Turkish coastguard vessel
Cyprus Foreign Ministry has made representations to the UN peace-keeping force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) about the incident with the Turkish coastguard vessel which opened fire against a Port police coastguard in Kato Pyrgos Tylliria coast around 03:30 am local time on Friday, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Demetris Samuel has told the Cyprus News Agency.
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EUROPE
July 17, 2021 EU energy tax plan seeks to end ‘hidden advantage’ for fossil fuels
A proposed new EU-wide fuel taxation system based on energy content rather than volume seeks to end incentives for petrol and diesel, aiming instead to support the uptake of green biofuels, renewable hydrogen and synthetic fuels.
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GREECE
July 17, 2021 Greece withdraws pension bill after fiscal impact warning
The Greek government has decided to postpone a draft pension bill after the European Commission warned about its impact on the country’s public debt, EURACTIV has learned.
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UK NEWS
July 16, 2021 GB News viewers plummet to zero after presenter takes the knee
GB News has seen its viewers plummet to zero for some shows after a boycott over one presenter taking the knee in solidarity with the England national team.
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AUTO MOTO
July 16, 2021 Lewis Hamilton hits back at Bernie Ecclestone’s criticism ahead of British Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton has hit back at Bernie Ecclestone’s claim that he has lost his fighting spirit by telling Formula One’s former supremo: “I am not the driver I was, I am better.”
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WORLD
July 16, 2021 Putin’s claim to disputed UK territory shut down as fears surge over Russian land grab
Experts have increasingly warned that the likes of Russia and China are turning their attention to the scientific haven of Antarctica. The region has been protected by the Antarctic Treaty System for more than 60 years, which bans military activity on the continent and suspends eight territorial claims – including Britain’s – to the region. But Moscow and Beijing […]
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ECONOMY
July 16, 2021 Savings fears as second Bank of England official warns of 4% inflation rise
Savings could well be impacted by an inflation rise, with interest rates likely to be affected. This will create concern for Britons who are determined to grow their money while keeping it safe. Yesterday, it was announced inflation rose to 2.5 percent in the 12 months to June, however, this may not be the end […]
