• GEOPOLITICS
    Athens, Riyadh strengthen strategic ties

    Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis concluded a significant visit to Saudi Arabia this week, strengthening ties between the two nations. In Al-Ula, they convened for the first session of the Supreme Strategic Cooperation Council (SSCC), a groundbreaking platform aimed at deepening cooperation in energy, maritime trade, tourism, agriculture and more.

  • HISTORY
    14 January 2025: This day in history

    1526: Charles V and Francis I sign the Treaty of Madrid, forcing Francis to give up claims to Burgundy, Italy and Flanders 1641: Dutch East India Company conquers the city of Malacca, 7,000 killed 1724: Spanish King Philip V abdicates throne, in favor of his son 17 year old son Louis; returns to rule in […]

  • CULTURE
    Omar Mansoor Blends East And West In His Designs

    Interview by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis)   Omar Mansoor is a distinguished London-based fashion designer, celebrated for his exquisite couture occasion wear that seamlessly blends Eastern and Western aesthetics. Born into a textile family in Faisalabad, Pakistan, he cultivated a deep appreciation for fabrics and design from an early age. After studying at the […]

  • WORLD
    Biden and Netanyahu discuss Gaza ceasefire talks as momentum builds

    US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken by phone – in Biden’s final week in office – as momentum builds towards a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Israel and Hamas are understood to be making progress but uncertainty remains over key aspects of the potential agreement. The White House […]

  • GREEKS ABROAD
    45th Glenelg Greek Festival: A celebration of Epiphany, culture and heritage

    The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia hosted its annual festivities in South Australia, marking the 45th anniversary of the Epiphany celebrations on the picturesque foreshore of Glenelg.  Spanning three vibrant and sun filled days, from Friday, January 10 to Sunday, January 12, the festival brought together faith, culture, and community spirit. The core of the […]

  • EUROPE
    US tech moguls slam EU digital rulebook

    PARIS – X owner Elon Musk and Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg repeatedly intervened in European politics last week, overshadowing timid calls from EU politicians that US tech giants must comply with the EU’s digital rules.

  • HISTORY
    13 January 2025: This day in history

    532: Nika riots begin in Constantinople, a revolt against Byzantine Emperor Justinian I that leaves half the city burned and thousands dead. The riots were prompted by the failed execution of chariot racing supporters and only stopped after Empress Theodora refused to flee, forcing her husband to act decisively. 1888: The National Geographic Society is […]

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