The US says its military has carried out a “massive strike” against the Islamic State group (IS) in Syria, in response to a deadly attack on American forces in the country. The US Central Command (Centcom) said fighter jets, attack helicopters and artillery “struck more than 70 targets at multiple locations across central Syria”. Aircraft […]
By Martin Banks EU council leader Antonio Costa has told Russia: “You have not achieved your objectives in Ukraine.”
By Martin Banks Open Society Foundations has welcomed what it hails as a “landmark judgment” from the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
1522: Suleiman the Magnificent accepts the surrender of the surviving Knights of Rhodes, who are allowed to evacuate. They eventually settle in Malta and become known as the Knights of Malta. 1803: French flag lowered in New Orleans to signify the formal transfer of the Louisiana Purchase from France to the United States, purchased for $15 […]
TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance has signed binding agreements with US and global investors for the majority of its business in America, TikTok’s boss told employees on Thursday. Half of the joint venture will be owned by a group of investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake and the Emirati investment firm MGX, according to a memo sent by […]
Recent developments in the farm subsidy scandal of Greece, involving illegal agricultural payments from OPEKEPE, the Organization for the Payment and Control of Community Aid, have fueled political tensions, as allegations emerge over personal and political ties between the leaders of Greece’s two largest parties and individuals arrested in the investigation.
Greece is approaching a major milestone in its naval modernization program as it prepares to commission the FDI-class (Frigate Defense and Intervention) belharra frigate Kimon, the first digitally integrated warship to enter service with the Hellenic Navy. The formal flag-raising ceremony will take place in Lorient, France, officially marking the frigate’s transition into active Greek naval […]
1776: Thomas Paine publishes his first “American Crisis” essay beginning “These are the times that try men’s souls” (date disputed) 1783: William Pitt the Younger becomes the youngest ever British Prime Minister at age 24 1932: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) begins transmitting overseas 1958: First radio broadcast from space, US President Dwight D. Eisenhower sends […]
By Martin Banks The EPP Group in the EU Parliament is among those who have warmly welcomed the agreement between the European Commission and the United Kingdom on the UK’s association with the Erasmus+ programme from 2027 onwards.
Pythagoras Greek School’s End-of-Year Christmas Concert was a joyful celebration of Greek culture, tradition, and creativity, bringing together families and the wider community.
