Moldova narrowly votes for EU membership amid fraud claims
By Martin Banks MEPs have greeted the outcome of elections in Moldova, saying that while the result was close they are happy its people “didn’t succumb to Moscow’s poisoned messages.”
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EUROPE
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GREEKS ABROAD 
October 22, 2024 Archbishop Makarios of Australia meets King Charles III at reception in Canberra
His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia was among 350 distinguished leaders invited to a prestigious reception at the Federal Parliament in Canberra, honouring King Charles III and Queen Camilla during their recent visit to Australia.
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CYPRUS
October 22, 2024 Cyberattacks on Cypriot websites
In the past few days Cyprus has been hit by a series of major cyberattacks, targeting both government websites and critical internet infrastructure.
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EUROPE
October 22, 2024 Spain, Portugal call for new approach to EU-Africa relations
On Monday, Spain and Portugal called for a new EU approach to relations with Africa at a ministerial meeting in Madrid, where the two countries reaffirmed their alignment on foreign policy and defence.
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HISTORY
October 22, 2024 22 October 2024: This day in history
1633: Battle of Liaoluo Bay: Dutch East India Company defeated by Chinese Ming naval forces in southern Fujian sea 1721: Tsar Peter the Great titles himself “Emperor of All Russia” 1879: Thomas Edison perfects the carbonized cotton filament light bulb 1884: International Meridian Conference in Washington, D.C. adopts Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) worldwide and creates […]
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EUROPE
October 22, 2024 European economy “lagging behind”
By Martin Banks The body representing small businesses at EU level says Europe’s economy is lagging behind.
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EUROPE
October 22, 2024 EU auditors say “control mechanisms are not sufficient”
By Martin Banks The EU’s financial watchdog has warned there is an increasing risk that EU money could be handed out twice for the same action.
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WORLD
October 21, 2024 Biden ‘deeply concerned’ about apparent leak of Israel plan to attack Iran
President Joe Biden is “deeply concerned” about a leak of classified documents that contain the US’s assessment of Israeli plans to attack Iran, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. Officials have not determined whether the documents were released due to a hack or a leak, Mr Kirby said. House of Representatives Speaker […]
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CYPRUS
October 21, 2024 The Cyprus Children’s Fund in the US Celebrates 50 years of Charitable Work
The Cyprus Children’s Fund celebrated 50 years of charitable work on Sunday, October 20, at the Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park, NJ. During the event, the family of Michael, Charles, and Elena Anastasiou was honored for their long-standing contributions to the organization. Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, in his written message, congratulated the organization’s board […]
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GREEKS ABROAD
October 21, 2024 Rebetiko Reimagined concert captivates sold-out Sydney audience
On a warm evening on Saturday, October 19, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music was buzzing with anticipation as the Australian Hellenic Choir Inc. (AHC) presented “Rebetiko Reimagined,” an unforgettable concert that paid tribute to the heart and soul of Greek music.
