The European Commission appears to have been unaware of the Greek Agriculture Ministry’s decision to pull the plug on the 2024 subsidy program for organic farming. Sources in Brussels, in fact, told Kathimerini that officials learned about it from the Greek press, saying they should have been officially informed.
1138: Earthquake in Aleppo, Syria, kills an estimated 230,000 people 1634: Burchardi flood, known as the second “Grote Mandrenke,” kills about 15,000 in North Friesland, Denmark, and Germany 1737: An earthquake is reported to have killed 300,000 and destroyed half of Calcutta in India, now thought to have been an exaggerated account of a hurricane […]
By Martin Banks I welcome the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, based on the proposal put forward by President Trump. I commend the diplomatic efforts of the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye in achieving this breakthrough. I am also encouraged by the support of […]
Cyprus is experiencing a surge in tourism, but not all visitors are equally generous with their wallets. Recent data sheds light on which travelers contribute most to the island’s economy.
Greece has ranked second worldwide among the preferred holiday destinations in this year’s 38th annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Japan came in first, and Greece was followed by Portugal, Italy, Spain and Turkey.
1780: The Great Hurricane of 1780 hits Barbados and goes on to kill 20,000 to 30,000 people in the Caribbean, making it the deadliest recorded hurricane in the Atlantic 1871: The Great Chicago Fire is finally extinguished after three days, leaving approximately 300 dead, 100,000 homeless, and causing $222 million in damage 1911: Chinese revolutionaries […]
US President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza peace deal. It comes two years and two days after Israel launched a military campaign in Gaza in response to the 7 October 2023 attack, in which Hamas-led gunmen killed about 1,200 people and took 251 others hostage. […]
The opening night of the 2025 Odyssey Greek Festival was a vibrant celebration of culture, memory, and community — a testament to the enduring legacy of Greek heritage in South Australia. Attendees gathered in pride, united by the traditions that continue to define generations of Hellenes in Adelaide.
Greece’s trade deficit recorded a decrease of 18.8% in August this year, as the decline in the value of imports far exceeded that of exports, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Wednesday.
768: Charlemagne and his brother Carloman I are both crowned King of the Franks 1000: Leif Erikson reaches “Vinland” (possibly L’Anse aux Meadows, Canada), reputedly becoming the first European to reach North America 1446: Korean Hangul alphabet is first published by King Sejong the Great 1831: Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first Head of State of modern […]
