64: Great Fire of Rome begins under the Emperor Nero 1334: Bishop of Florence blesses the first foundation stone for the new campanile (bell tower) of the Florence Cathedral, designed by artist Giotto di Bondone 1925: Adolf Hitler publishes Mein Kampf, original title was the catchy “Four and a Half Years (of Struggle) Against Lies, […]
By Martin Banks The European Conservatives and Reformists Group says it has “reservations” about several key elements of the European Commission’s proposal for the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). While acknowledging the need for a more responsive and strategic EU budget, the group is cautioning against a shift “that could increase uncertainty and weaken institutional […]
As Donald Trump continues to be dogged by questions about his administration’s handling of possible files related to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, he is relying on a tried and true strategy. The problem for the president, however, is that his plan of attack may inadvertently pit him against some of his most loyal supporters. […]
Nominations for the 2025 Cyprus Research Awards are now open, a press release by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) says, noting that for the 18th consecutive year, it honors and highlights the work of young and distinguished scientists in the country, promoting excellence and encouraging the expansion of research and innovative activity in Cyprus.
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias will arrive in Lebanon on Thursday for an official visit, where he will meet President Michel Aoun and key officials to discuss bilateral cooperation, particularly military support and the restructuring of the Lebanese Armed Forces.
180: Six residents of Carthage, North Africa, are executed for being Christian, the earliest recorded instance of Christianity in the region 1203: The Siege of Constantinople begins during the Fourth Crusade, as Roman Catholic Crusaders, aboard a Venetian fleet, attack the city 1762: Empress Catherine II becomes Tsarina of Russia following the murder of Tsar […]
By Martin Banks The poster for this new edition has been designed by Alix Garin, the award-winning Belgian writer and illustrator of the graphic novel Impénétrable.
The Trump administration says it has launched an investigation into Brazil’s “unfair” trading practices. It will include the Brazilian government’s policies “related to digital trade and electronic payment services; unfair, preferential tariffs; anti-corruption interference”, a statement from the US trade representative said. The investigation seeks to determine whether they are “unreasonable or discriminatory and burden or restrict […]
The EU long-term budget reform marks a turning point for EU agricultural policy, granting member states greater control in a partial renationalisation of the bloc’s farm subsidies.
In a move that underscores growing congressional interest in Greece, a bipartisan bill supporting the US-Greece relationship and reinforcing its strategic partnership, was introduced in the House of Representatives on Monday.
