Cancer organisation appoints new head
By Martin Banks The European Cancer Organisation (ECO) has announced the appointment of Elisabetta Zanon as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 3 February.
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HEALTH
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CYPRUS 
January 9, 2025 Israel’s President in Cyprus on Thursday
Israeli President, Isaac Herzog, is to visit Cyprus on Thursday, CNA has learnt.
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GREEKS ABROAD
January 9, 2025 Zoe Karatzovalis’ dream comes true as she performs with The Wiggles
Zoe Karatzovalis, 25, has realised her childhood dream of joining The Wiggles, after years of performing as a professional dancer.
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GREECE
January 9, 2025 Final Rafale fighter jet delivered to Greek Air Force
The Air Force has received a new Rafale fighter jet, completing its acquisition of 24 of the French-made aircraft.
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EUROPE
January 9, 2025 Armenia mulls talks with Brussels to launch EU bid
Amid a growing rift with former ally Russia, Armenia has passed a bill calling for the country to submit an application to begin EU membership talks with Brussels.
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HISTORY
January 9, 2025 9 January 2025: This day in history
1431: Judges’ investigations for the trial of Joan of Arc begin in Rouen, France, the seat of the English occupation government 1760: Afghans defeat the Indian Maratha Empire in the Battle of Barari Ghat 1839: Louis Daguerre demonstrates his ‘daguerreotype’ photographic process to the French Academy of Sciences 1909: Ernest Shackleton, as part of the […]
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UK NEWS
January 8, 2025 Our APPG for EU citizens in UK and Britons abroad to relaunch
By Martin Banks The UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Citizens’ Rights, which looks at issues facing EU citizens in the UK and Britons abroad, has relaunched and will meet for the first time next week.
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UK NEWS
January 8, 2025 Ambitions burn bright in a former rundown part of London – just like the Olympic flame
By Martin Banks You may remember it from the glittering opening ceremony directed by Danny Boyle, which featured British icons such as Queen Elizabeth II, James Bond and Mr Bean.
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UK NEWS
January 8, 2025 Reviving an old favourite to help lift the January blues
By Martin Banks It’s that time of year again…. oh yes it is.
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UK NEWS
January 8, 2025 Cooking up excellence – that’s this top UK chef
By Martin Banks Meet Dev Biswal – a man on a mission to tempt the taste buds of discerning diners far and wide.
