By Martin Banks Campaign group hails “historic” treaty move Campaigners have applauded a decision to escape “the sinking ship of a treaty.” This comes after the Council of the EU – Member States – on Thursday adopted a “historic decision” to withdraw the European Union from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). The ECT is an […]
Police at a British military base in Cyprus said Tuesday they have successfully wrapped up a four-year campaign against illegal gambling by shutting down nine casinos that operated within their jurisdiction.
The Confédération des buralistes, which represents the interests of tobacco retailers in France, has come out against a Senate report that recommends raising the price of a pack of cigarettes to €25 by 2040.
1279 BC: Ramesses II, also known as Ramesses the Great becomes Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt (19th Dynasty) 1578: Martin Frobisher sails from Harwich, England, to Frobisher Bay, Canada. Eventually mines fools gold, famously used to pave the streets of London. 1902: Boer War Ends; Treaty of Unity signed, Britain annexes Transvaal 1910: Union of South […]
By Martin Banks The former Irish Minister for Europe Dick Roche has voiced “real” concerns over how the European Parliament has exercised its powers in the last five years.
AKEL: If the Finance Minister means what he says on the banks, he should proceed with practical measures Statement by Charis Polycarpou, Head of the Economy Policy Sector of ΑΚΕΛ 26 May 2024, AKEL C.C. Press Office, Nicosia In an interview today, the Finance Minister says that Cyprus’ inflation does not justify the high lending […]
Nature buffs have the chance to spend four days enjoying a UNESCO-listed global geopark next month, at the Helmos Mountain Festival. In its second installment, running from June 21 to 24, the event at the Kalavrita Ski Center offers ample opportunity to connect with nature.
Germany’s cabinet approved on Wednesday (29 May) two draft bills to accelerate the integration of hydrogen and carbon capture respectively, into the country’s energy and industrial systems. The government has identified both technologies as critical components of the country’s drive to become carbon neutral by 2045, while maintaining heavy industries, government sources said. Carbon capture […]
1453: Constantinople, capital of the Eastern Roman Empire falls to the Ottoman Turks under Mehmed the Conqueror, ending the Byzantine Empire after 1100 years 1592: Korean navy led by Admiral Yi Sun Shin repels a Japanese fleet in the Battle of Sacheon, the first use of a Korean Turtle ship 1660: On his 30th birthday […]
By Martin Banks The director of a keenly-awaited new play in Brussels says its “eternal truths” are “still the same today” as they were four decades ago.
