EU defends sovereign right to regulate tech against Trump’s latest tariff threat
The European Commission has defended its sovereign right to regulate in reaction to Donald Trump’s threat of retaliation against Big Tech laws.
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CYPRUS 
August 25, 2025 Cyprus has 3rd highest share of foreign university students in EU, Eurostat data show
Cyprus is among the EU countries with the highest share of foreign students among tertiary education students, according to Eurostat. In 2023, Eurostat notes, there were 1.76 million students from abroad undertaking tertiary level studies across the EU, amounting to 8.4% of all students. Cyprus, with 22.3%, ranks third among EU countries with the highest share […]
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EUROPE
August 23, 2025 EU invests in projects to restore ocean and waters
By Martin Banks The European Union has announced a major new investment,one which promises to make waves.
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EUROPE
August 22, 2025 Trade agreement brings mixed response
By Martin Banks Publication of the EU-U.S. joint statement o trade brings “much needed clarity for businesses, but this should not be the end result.”
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EUROPE
August 14, 2025 EU launches public consultation on air travel
By Martin Banks The EU is taking steps to update air service rules.
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EUROPE
August 12, 2025 EU calls for ‘transatlantic unity’ ahead of Trump-Putin summit in Alaska
Trump will join a virtual meeting of European leaders on Wednesday.
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EUROPE
August 9, 2025 Supporting Indigenous People
By Martin Banks The EU has thrown its weight behind efforts to support marginalised people.
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GREEKS ABROAD
August 7, 2025 Green and Digital Transitions Demand EU Focus on Skills and Lifelong Learning
By Martin Banks Skills, education and lifelong learning will be vital in navigating the EU’s green and digital transitions.
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EUROPE
August 2, 2025 MEPs calls for CAP to be “strengthened”
The European Conservatives and Reformists Group, one of the mainstream parties in the EU Parliament, has called on the European Commission to safeguard and strengthen the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
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ECONOMY
August 2, 2025 Regions’ body highly critical of EU’s spending plans
By Martin Banks The European Committee of the Regions says it is highly critical of the EU’s new long term budget plans.
