The European People’s Party and the Liberals accused of forming an “unholy alliance”
By Martin Banks The European People’s Party, and the Liberals have been accused of “openly courting the far right.”
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POLITICS
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CYPRUS 
May 28, 2024 President sends message of optimism about Cyprus problem from Athienou
President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides sent a message of optimism about the Cyprus problem from Athienou on Sunday, assuring that “despite the difficulties, problems and challenges we have to face every day due to Turkish intransigence, we will never turn away from the effort to free our country and reunite it”.
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GREECE
May 28, 2024 George Provopoulos, former central banker, dies at 74
George Provopoulos, a former Governor of the Bank of Greece, died Tuesday. He was 74.
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HISTORY
May 28, 2024 28 May 2024: This day in history
585 BC: Solar eclipse, as predicted by Greek philosopher Thales, while Lydians at war with the Medes leads to a truce. One of the cardinal dates from which other dates calculated. 1431: Joan of Arc is accused of relapsing into heresy by donning male clothing again, providing justification for her execution 1588: King Philip II […]
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GREECE
May 27, 2024 Georgia Kefala: From Frontwoman Of BLE To Greek Parliamentarian
Interview by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannnis) Georgia Kefala, renowned singer and charismatic lead vocalist of the band “BLE,” has seamlessly transitioned from the music stage to the political arena. Celebrated for her dynamic performances and powerful voice, Kefala has captivated audiences both in Greece and internationally. Recently, she embarked on a new journey, […]
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EUROPE
May 27, 2024 Major new report addresses Europe’s “housing crisis”
By Martin Banks Tackling the spiralling housing crisis and responding to rising social inequalities are growing concerns for mayors of European cities in 2024, a major new survey has revealed.
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CYPRUS
May 27, 2024 Emir of Qatar arrives in Cyprus for official visit
The Emir of Qatar arrives in Cyprus on Monday for an official visit during which he will discuss with President of the Republic bilateral relations, regional developments, the Cyprus’ initiative for humanitarian aid to Gaza (Amalthea) as well as the Cyprus issue and EU – Qatar relations.
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SPORTS
May 27, 2024 Panathinaikos wins its seventh European crown
Panathinaikos has added a seventh European crown to its glorious history as it came back from 14 points down to beat Real Madrid in Berlin’s final on Sunday.
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EUROPE
May 27, 2024 German government casts doubt on support for von der Leyen nomination
The German coalition government is not unconditionally supporting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for a second mandate, with high-ranking representatives of the ruling parties saying she would need to make concessions in return for German support.
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HISTORY
May 27, 2024 27 May 2024: This day in history
1679: Habeas Corpus Act passes in England, strengthening a person’s right to challenge unlawful arrest and imprisonment 1703: Saint Petersburg (Leningrad) founded by Russian Tsar Peter the Great 1873: Heinrich Schliemann discovers “Priam’s Treasure” a cache of gold and other objects in Hisarlik (Troy) in Anatolia 1905: Japanese fleet destroys the Russian East Sea fleet […]
