EU to weigh up possibility of adopting IPI measures against China
BY Martin Banks A key report published on Tuesday (14 January) highlights what it calls “continued discrimination” against EU medical devices in China’s public procurement market.
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EUROPE
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CYPRUS 
January 15, 2025 Turkish occupation of Cyprus is an anomaly for Europe, say Spanish MPs during House visit
The Turkish occupation in Cyprus is an anomaly for the country and for Europe, we cannot accept the existence of such a division, said the President of the Congress of Deputies (Lower House) of Spain, Francina Armengol Socias, on Monday, during a meeting of a Spanish parliamentary delegation, including the Vice-President of the Spanish Senate, […]
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GREEKS ABROAD
January 15, 2025 Rena Morfi to headline 2025 Antipodes Festival and the Greek Festival of Sydney
The Greek Communities of Melbourne and New South Wales have announced that their headline artist for their respective festivals this year will be the immensely talented Rena Morfi (aka Souli Anatoli) who will bring her extraordinary voice, engaging stage presence and boundless energy to the world-renowned Greek Festivals in Melbourne (Antipodes) and Sydney (Greek Fest @ Darling […]
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WORLD
January 15, 2025 NATO announces a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region
NATO is launching a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region after a string of incidents in the Baltic that have heightened concerns about possible Russian activities in the region, the alliance’s leader has said.
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EUROPE
January 15, 2025 Serbia’s Vučić offers advisory referendum on his presidency
Faced with widely supported protests and blockades in the country, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić offered the opposition what he called an advisory referendum on his presidency, adding that he would resign if the vote went against him.
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HISTORY
January 15, 2025 15 January 2025: This day in history
588 BC: Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah’s reign. The siege lasts until July 23, 586 BC. 1535: King Henry VIII declares himself head of the Church in England 1559: Elizabeth I crowned Queen of England in Westminster Abbey 1759: British Museum opens in Montague House, London 1902: Abdulaziz Ibn Saud […]
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EUROPE
January 14, 2025 New EU cash aid for war-torn Ukraine
By Martin Banks As Russia’s war of aggression continues to hit Ukraine, approximately 12.7 million people are in need of urgent assistance.
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WORLD
January 14, 2025 VP Hsiao reaffirms government commitment to AI development
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said Jan. 11 that the government is sparing no effort in developing artificial intelligence and related technological applications to ensure a more competitive future for Taiwan’s next generations. According to the vice president, the policy goal will be achieved through expanded collaboration among the academic, business and public sectors. In this […]
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CYPRUS
January 14, 2025 Cyprus a top investment destination, says Invest Cyprus
Cyprus is a top investment destination, and Invest Cyprus plays a crucial role in supporting businesses throughout their investment journey, said Marios Tannousis, CEO of Invest Cyprus.
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GREEKS ABROAD
January 14, 2025 Great Aussie Cultural BBQ to be held on Australia Day in Sydney
The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW (GOCNSW) has announced its celebration of Australia Day on Sunday, 26 January 2025, with the much-anticipated Great Aussie Cultural BBQ at the Greek Community Home for the Aged in Earlwood.
