By Martin Banks A senior MEP has welcomed the prospect of closer cooperation between the EU and Japan. Reinhard Bütikofer, the European Parliament’s Rapporteur on EU-Japan relations, was speaking after the “Hydrogen High-Level Business Forum” in the Japanese capital, Tokyo. Japan is the EU’s second-biggest trading partner in Asia after China. At the same time, […]
By Martin Banks The National Union of Journalists of Ukraine has strongly condemned the killing of a British journalist working for the Reuters news agency. It also said the events of the last few days has been “unprecedented” for the media organisation and its representatives in war-torn Ukraine. This was a reference to a Russian […]
By Martin Banks The EU says it has released an additional €122 million for humanitarian assistance in the Greater Horn of Africa.# This comes as the region continues to face the impact of conflicts and climate-related disasters such as drought and floods. The funding will, says the commission, help address the most urgent needs of […]
Interview by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis) Harita Mandoles is a prominent figure in the history of Cyprus, particularly known for her resilience and activism following the 1974 Turkish invasion. During the invasion, she witnessed the tragic murder of her husband. This event marked her deeply and spurred her lifelong commitment to seeking justice […]
On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, a highly successful meeting was held between the Minister of Health, Mr. Adonis Georgiadis, and a distinguished group of academics and researchers. Also, the Deputy Minister of Development, Ms. Zoe Rapti, who is responsible for research and innovation, was present at the meeting. The General Secretary of Strategic Planning […]
By Martin Banks The North Atlantic Council has decided to appoint Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as NATO’s next Secretary General. He takes over at a critical point in the future of the alliance and with the bitter war in Ukraine still rumbling on. Rutte, long time PM in the Netherlands, succeeds Jens Stoltenberg. Rutte […]
The restoration of the press must be included in the programmes of economic and social restoration of Ukraine. That is a demand made by the organisation representing media in the war torn country. The National Union of Journalists of Ukraine amd the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) recently held a joint round table at the […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs congratulated India on the successful conclusion of its 18th parliamentary election June 5. According to India’s Election Commission, the National Democratic Alliance won a majority in the Lok Sabha (House of the People), securing a third term for incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Upon the announcement of Modi’s victory, President […]
The body of British TV doctor Michael Mosley, missing for four days, was discovered on the Greek island of Symi, near a cave complex close to Agia Marina. The body showed no signs of injury and was found approximately 10 meters from the sea, according to Symi’s mayor, Lefteris Papakalodoukas. The body appeared to have […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanked U.S. President Joe Biden June 5 for reaffirming the U.S.’ commitment to both Taiwan’s security and the peaceful and stable status quo in the region. The MOFA’s statement came in response to the president’s recent interview with U.S. publication Time Magazine for the article “‘We Are the World Power.’ How Joe Biden […]
