Poland assumes EU presidency at time of “great uncertainty”
By Matin Banks Poland has taken over the rotating six-month Council Presidency, the first since the appointment of the new Commission.
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EUROPE
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CYPRUS 
January 24, 2025 Ancient Cyprus dessert gets new twist
It’s green and crunchy and most people either love it or hate it. There are dozens of recipes cooking Brussels sprouts – which come into their own during the festive season – in the oven, with cheese flakes or a honey glaze but what if they could satisfy your sweet tooth? One woman in Cyprus […]
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GREEKS ABROAD
January 24, 2025 Thrills and victories at the Greek Community Cup
The Greek Community Cup delivered another round of astonishing football, with Malvern edging out East Kew in a 3–2 thriller and Oakleigh Cannons securing a commanding 2–0 win over South Springvale to claim their spot in the Semi-Finals.
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SPORTS
January 24, 2025 Greek soccer legend Mimis Domazos, ‘the General,’ passes away at 83
Greek soccer legend Mimis Domazos, nicknamed “the General,” passed away on Friday at the age of 83.
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EUROPE
January 24, 2025 Czechia backs deeper EU ties for Ukraine and Moldova
A Czech working document outlining proposals to deepen the EU integration of Ukraine and Moldova is gaining support among other member states.
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HISTORY
January 24, 2025 24 January 2025: This day in history
41: Claudius succeeds his nephew Caligula as Roman Emperor after the latter’s assassination by officers of the Praetorian Guard 1848: James Marshall finds gold in Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California 1857: University of Calcutta is founded as the first full-fledged university in South Asia 1899: Rubber heel for boots or shoes is patented by American […]
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WORLD
January 23, 2025 Trump tells Putin to end ‘ridiculous war’ in Ukraine or face new sanctions
Donald Trump has warned he will impose high tariffs and further sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin fails to end the war in Ukraine. Writing on his social media platform Truth Social, he said that by pushing to settle the war he was doing Russia and its president a “very big favour”. Trump had previously […]
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CYPRUS
January 23, 2025 Greek Cypriot Brotherhood welcomes 2025 with Vasilopitta blessing
On Sunday 12 January, the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood welcomed the new year 2025 with traditional hymns sung by the Byzantine Choir at its annual Vasilopitta cutting officiated by His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas. The warm and vibrant event was attended by 140 members of the Brotherhood, representatives of community associations, 3 Parliamentarians and many Local Councillors […]
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GREEKS ABROAD
January 23, 2025 Evangelia Stivactas inspires young women to get fit with free group tennis sessions
Are you a young woman in Sydney who’s looking to make new friends, stay fit and get healthy mentally and physically?
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GREECE
January 23, 2025 Ministry announces Messinia archaeological site upgrade
The Culture Ministry has announced a €500,000 project to restore and enhance the Peristeria Archaeological Site in Messinia, southern Greece.
