Economic sentiment in Cyprus deteriorated in December 2023 says CypERC
The economic sentiment in Cyprus deteriorated in December 2023, as the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI-CypERC) decreased by 4.6 points compared with November 2023.
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CYPRUS
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GREECE 
January 4, 2024 Passenger traffic in Athens airport set record in 2023
Passenger traffic in the Athens International Airport set a new all-time record in 2023, totaling 28.2 million passengers, breaking the 28 million passengers barrier.
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EUROPE
January 4, 2024 2024 lookahead: Climate target for 2040 will be EU Commission’s ‘legacy’, activists say
The European Commission is expected to table its proposed climate target for 2040 on 6 February, in what many see as the current administration’s legacy for the new team that will be appointed to lead the Brussels-based executive after the June EU elections.
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HISTORY
January 4, 2024 4 January 2023: This day in history
1847: Samuel Colt sells his first revolver pistol to the United States government 1865: New York Stock Exchange opens its first permanent headquarters at 10-12 Broad St, near Wall Street in New York City 1959: USSR’s Luna 1 (Mechta) becomes the 1st spacecraft to leave Earth’s gravity 1961: Longest recorded strike ends as the Danish […]
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INTERVIEWS
January 4, 2024 Despina Tsolaki Showcases Art
Interview by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis) Despina Tsolaki, a multifaceted talent in the world of entertainment, has carved her niche as a distinguished actress and singer in the vibrant realm of Greek arts. Born with a passion for the performing arts, Tsolaki embarked on her illustrious career with a determination that would soon […]
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WORLD
January 3, 2024 President Tsai gives 2024 New Year’s Day speech
President Tsai Ing-wen said Jan. 1 that the government has upheld its commitment to maintaining the cross-strait status quo and safeguarding democracy and peace while reducing economic challenges for the public and expanding Taiwan’s reach on a global scale. Tsai made the remarks while delivering her New Year’s Day address at the Presidential Office in […]
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GREEKS ABROAD
January 3, 2024 Halloumi cheese production as PDO uncertain ahead of meeting with PoR
Halloumi cheese production as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product is uncertain, since cheese makers decided to cease operations from January 10 thus reacting to a decree to increase the goat and sheep milk ratio in halloumi to 19%.
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GEOPOLITICS
January 3, 2024 PM discusses Middle East crisis with Egyptian president
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed concern over Middle East developments in a phone call with recently re-elected Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, reported governmental sources on Wednesday.
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EUROPE
January 3, 2024 German conservatives hope for boost in mini repeat election
With the German federal election of 2021 being re-run for half a million eligible voters in Berlin, conservative opposition CDU is hoping for a boost in votes, calling upon voters to send a ‘stop sign’ to the governing centre-left coalition of chancellor Olaf Scholz.
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HISTORY
January 3, 2024 3 January 2023: This day in history
1496: Leonardo da Vinci unsuccessfully tests a flying machine 1521: Martin Luther is excommunicated by Pope Leo X from the Roman Catholic Church for failing to recant parts of his Ninety-five Theses which started the Protestant Reformation 1777: General George Washington’s revolutionary army defeats British forces at Battle of Princeton, New Jersey 1925: Benito Mussolini […]
