Republic of Cyprus donates €380,000 to CMP
The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) announced on Monday it has received a financial contribution of €380,000 from the Republic of Cyprus.
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CYPRUS
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GREEKS ABROAD 
July 28, 2025 Estudiantina of Melbourne deliver sold-out tribute to rebetiko legends
It was a full house at Bird’s Basement on Friday, July 25, as local Greek ensemble Estudiantina of Melbourne returned to the iconic Melbourne venue with Songs of the Soul – a stirring tribute to rebetiko pioneers Rita Abadzi and Kostas Roukounas.
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EUROPE
July 28, 2025 ‘Best we could get’: Brussels defends EU-US trade deal amid mounting criticism
“This is clearly the best deal we could get under very difficult circumstances,” said Maroš Šefčovič, the European Commissioner for Trade.
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GEOPOLITICS
July 28, 2025 Greece eyes Israeli defense systems under EU SAFE funding
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced that Greece will submit a proposal for inclusion in the EU’s SAFE program, aiming to secure €1.2 billion in loans for defense modernization.
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HISTORY
July 28, 2025 28 July 2025: This day in history
1794: French Revolutionary figure Maximilien Robespierre and 22 other leaders of “the Terror” are guillotined to thunderous cheers in Paris 1914: Austria-Hungary decides against mediation and declares war on Serbia, the first declaration of war of World War I 1917: Silent Parade organized by James Weldon Johnson, 10,000 African Americans march on Fifth Avenue in […]
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EUROPE
July 24, 2025 The EPP Group in the EU parliament says it “firmly rejects any approach that undermines global trade rules or threatens Europe’s key industries.”
By Martin Banks The EPP Group in the EU parliament says it “firmly rejects any approach that undermines global trade rules or threatens Europe’s key industries.” This comes in llight of the recent announcements by US President Trump on tariffs. The Group is now urging the European Commission to “stand firm and defend the integrity […]
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EUROPE
July 24, 2025 The S&D Group in the EU parliament has urged China to lift what it calls “its unjustified export restrictions on rare earth elements.”
By Martin Banks The S&D Group in the EU parliament has urged China to lift what it calls “its unjustified export restrictions on rare earth elements.” These critical raw materials are essential for the green and digital transitions. In light of this summer’s EU-China summit, the S&Ds said it wanted to call on the Commission […]
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INTERVIEWS
July 21, 2025 Rafael Brunhosa Creates Memorable Culinary Experiences
Interview by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis) Chef Rafael Brunhosa is a passionate Brazilian culinary enthusiast from Rio de Janeiro, whose gastronomic journey began as a therapeutic hobby during the pandemic. Although he pursued a career in a multinational company, Rafael always knew that his true passion was cooking. Inspired by his father’s experience as […]
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EUROPE
July 20, 2025 Danish EU presidency will work “for a strong Europe”
By Martin Banks The EU must take responsibility for its own security and strengthen its competitiveness.
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WORLD
July 20, 2025 At least 14 dead in South Korea floods and landslides
At least 14 people have died in floods and landslides caused by days of torrential rain in South Korea, the country’s disaster management office has said. There are fears the death toll could rise as rescue efforts continue, with 12 people reported missing. Footage showed people wading through thick mud in the landslide-hit resort town […]
