German press lauds Greek economy
German newspaper Handelsblatt has published an article discussing the performance of the Greek economy and efforts to combat tax evasion.
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ECONOMY
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EUROPE 
October 4, 2024 European Commission sues Portugal over failure to combat industrial pollution
The European Commission is taking Portugal to the EU Court of Justice over failures to combat pollution from industrial activities, the European Commission announced in a statement published on Thursday.
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HISTORY
October 4, 2024 4 October 2024: This day in history
1537: First printing in England of the complete English-language Bible, the “Matthew’s Bible,” with translations by William Tyndale and Miles Coverdale (an update of the earlier “Coverdale Bible”) [exact month/day unclear] [1] 1582: Last Julian calendar day in Spain, Portugal, and the Papal States. To sync to the Gregorian calendar 10 days are skipped, and […]
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POLITICS
October 4, 2024 UK and EU underline “unique” relationship
By Martin Banks The UK PM and EU chief say they have “agreed” on the “importance of the unique relationship” between the European Union and Britain.
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POLITICS
October 3, 2024 EU and UK urged to review post Brexit youth mobility
By Martin Banks MEPs and an ex UK government minister have joined forces in appealing to both the EU and UK to tackle what one calls growing public “intolerance” about the fall out from Brexit.
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CYPRUS
October 3, 2024 Cyprus marinas receive vessels carrying evacuees from Lebanon
Cyprus marinas receive vessels carrying evacuees from Lebanon.
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WORLD
October 3, 2024 Speaking up for survivors of human trafficking: Victoria Nyanjura’s story
The UN Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking (UNVTF) provides humanitarian, legal and financial aid to victims of trafficking in persons through the awarding of grants to civil society organizations. Victoria Nyanjura was recently elected as Chair of the UNVTF and is the first-ever survivor of human trafficking to serve on the Board. Below, she speaks […]
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TOURISM
October 3, 2024 Skyros opts for tradition over tourism development
Skyros island’s local council has unanimously rejected a proposed urban development plan that includes expanding tourism infrastructure with marinas and cruise ship docks. The island’s residents voiced strong opposition, preferring to maintain their traditional lifestyle over large-scale tourism.
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EUROPE
October 3, 2024 Migration concerns drove Germans to vote in EU election ballots
Germany’s border restrictions have recently dominated political discussions within the country, triggering similar debates across the EU, however, a newly published Eurobarometer survey reveals that this issue has been on the public’s mind for some time.
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HISTORY
October 3, 2024 3 October 2024: This day in history
2333 BC: State of Gojoseon (modern-day Korea) is founded by Dangun Wanggeom during the reign of Chinese Emperor Yao 52 BC: Vercingetorix, leader of the Gauls, surrenders to the Romans under Julius Caesar, ending the siege and Battle of Alesia 1283: Dafydd ap Gruffydd, Prince of Gwynedd, Wales, becomes the first person executed by being […]
