331 BC: Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela 1688: Prince William of Orange accepts invitation to take up the British crown 1814: Opening of the Congress of Vienna, redraws Europe’s political map after the defeat of Napoléon Bonaparte 1867: Karl Marx publishes “Das Kapital” in Berlin, a description […]
By Martin Banks The new EU Commission will include a Commissioner dedicated to Animal Welfare. The move was “very positively” welcomed by animal protection NGOs. They say it will allow for “better prioritisation of the topic, in line with the demands of EU citizens.” Animal welfare will be included in the title of the new […]
Interview by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis) Vasia Panagopoulou is a prominent Greek actress known for her versatile performances in film and television. She has captivated audiences with her talent and charisma. Panagopoulou gained widespread recognition for her roles in popular Greek television series and films, showcasing her ability to portray a wide range […]
Pope Francis was speaking on the first full day of an official four-day visit to the country, the first by a Pope for nearly 30 years. A Pope was last in Belgium in 1995 when Pope John Paul II performed the beautification of Father Damien, who cared for the lepers of Hawaii. The Pope came […]
By Ambassador Roy Chun Lee, Representative, Taipei Representative Office in the European Union and Belgium As the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) convenes in New York, the global community has once again come together to address the many pressing issues facing the world today. This year’s General Debate, which began on […]
By Martin Banks The Commission is seeking feedback from the public on draft new rules for low carbon hydrogen. It has launched a public consultation on a draft delegated act clarifying EU rules for defining low-carbon hydrogen and derived fuels under the decarbonised gases and hydrogen package. It says this is “another important step in […]
By Martin Banks Many young, non-white and Muslim, as well as central and Eastern European citizens in the 27 EU members states feel “excluded”, “disillusioned”, or “uninterested” in the politics of the European Union, according to major new report published today by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) and European Cultural Foundation (ECF). The […]
Astoria, NY – September 24, 2024 – The Hellenic Film Society USA (HFS) will present its annual New York Greek Film Expo, a Greek film festival for all New Yorkers, October 3—11. Screenings of the latest Greek films will be presented at the Village East Cinema in Manhattan, the prestigious Museum of the Moving Image […]
By Martin Banks A large group of European NGO representatives, members of the Break Free From Plastic movement and Zero Waste Europe network, displayed a large Pinocchio figure in front of the European Commission building in Brussels. They say the action on 24 September “illustrates how big consumer brands and supermarkets, with Member states’ leniency, […]
By Martin Banks The European Union is introducing two important changes for travel to Europe in a few weeks. These are: EU Entry/Exit System (EES), which is planned to launch on 10 November in 2024 and European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), due in mid-2025. For those planning to travel later this year the […]
