Tornado causes damage in Limassol
The heavy storm in Limassol caused a heap of problems and damages, leading to power outages, road closures, while the Yermasogeia primary school and Foley’s School are expected to remain closed today.
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CYPRUS
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GREECE 
February 14, 2024 Government sets up task force to tackle juvenile violence
The government set up a scientific committee as part of the national strategy of countering violence among minors, the Prime Minister’s office announced on Wednesday.
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EUROPE
February 14, 2024 Eastern European farmers to jointly protest against EU agricultural policy
Representatives of agricultural organisations from Central and Eastern European countries met in Poland on Tuesday to agree on the organisation of joint protests against EU agricultural policy, which is set to take place on 22 February.
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HISTORY
February 14, 2024 14 February 2024: This day in history
1014: Pope Benedict VIII crowns Henry II Holy Roman Emperor 1076: Pope Gregory VII excommunicates Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV (for the 1st time) 1797: Battle of Cape St. Vincent: British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeats larger Spanish fleet under Admiral Don José de Córdoba y Ramos near Cape St. Vincent, Portugal. Captain […]
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EUROPE
February 13, 2024 Paper and board sector impacted by lower demand
By Martin Banks Production in the paper and board industry suffered a second consecutive year of contraction, decreasing by 12.8%, a new report says.
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WORLD
February 13, 2024 Taiwan, Malaysia host CPTPP roundtable seminar
A roundtable seminar on Taiwan’s bid to participate in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership was staged Jan. 31 in Kuala Lumpur, spotlighting support from its Southeast Asian like-minded partner, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Co-hosted by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia and the local think tank, Institute […]
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CYPRUS
February 13, 2024 Nicosia faced with energy project crisis
The firm spearheading one of the Republic of Cyprus’ most ambitious energy ventures, the LNG terminal at Vassiliko, finds itself grappling with challenges that pose a threat to its completion.
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EUROPE
February 13, 2024 EU-Mercosur unlikely to be finalised before the EU elections
It is highly unlikely that the hotly-contested EU-Mercosur free trade agreement will be concluded before the EU elections in June, French and German MPs familiar with the matter told Euractiv France.
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HISTORY
February 13, 2024 13 February 2024: This day in history
1258: Baghdad, then a city of 1 million, falls to the Mongols as the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed, tens of thousands slaughtered, ending the Islamic Golden Age 1601: Fleet of five British East India Company vessels departs on their 1st voyage from London, led by Sir James John Lancaster commanding the “Red Dragon”; journey takes […]
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EUROPE
February 12, 2024 Busy week ahead for EU Parliament
By Martin Banks MEPs face a busy week with a wide range fo issues on their agenda in the coming five days.
