The WTO's dispute settlement body gave formal authorisation Monday for the EU to increase duties on U.S. exports worth up to $4 billion, in retaliation for illegal subsidies granted to U.S. aircraft ...
The European Parliament awarded its Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought Thursday to the democratic opposition in Belarus - in a political crisis since the disputed 9 August presidential ...
EU ambassadors endorsed a reform of rail passenger rights Wednesday with a view to strengthening the rights of all rail passengers, in particular those with disabilities or reduced ...
There was strong investor interest in the EUR 17 billion inaugural 'social bonds' issued Wednesday under the EU's 'SURE' instrument, set up to help protect jobs and keep people in work over the ...
Farmers will be afforded flexibility on the way to higher environmental standards in farming in the post-2020 common agricultural policy reform package agreed provisionally by EU ministers ...
Cyber criminals have advanced their capabilities during the pandemic, adapting quickly and targeting victim groups more effectively, according to a report Tuesday from the EU cybersecurity ...
The EU agreed on 2021 fishing catch limits for the Baltic Sea Tuesday, with an acceptance of the need to continue decreasing the fishing opportunities for several fish stocks to help them ...
Intensive farming, urbanisation and unsustainable forestry are contributing to the decline of protected habitats and species in Europe, a review of vulnerable species and habitats showed ...
The EU Council adopted Monday a set of conclusions on a 'farm to fork' strategy, endorsing the goal of developing a European sustainable food system, from production to consumption.Διαβάστε ...
A more healthy and fairer Europe is promised in the EU Commission's 2021 work programme, published Monday with the aim of accelerating a long-term transformation to a greener economy, fit for the ...
With time running out for successful conclusion of an EU-UK trade deal and insufficient progress on key issues, EU leaders called on the UK at a summit Friday to make moves to make an agreement ...
With time running out for successful conclusion of an EU-UK trade deal and insufficient progress on key issues, EU leaders called on the UK at a summit Friday to make moves to make an agreement ...
The EU imposed sanctions Thursday against six Russian officials involved in the assassination attempt on Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, poisoned in Russia with a Novichok toxic nerve ...
A new strategy on chemicals, unveiled Wednesday by the EU Commission, would prohibit the use of the most harmful chemicals in consumer products such as toys, cosmetics and detergents.Διαβάστε ...
The European Court of Auditors launched a new audit Wednesday to examine whether EU funding for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) is helping to make them more competitive and ...
The EU Council adopted legislation Wednesday to ensure safe and efficient operation of the Channel Tunnel rail link between continental Europe and the United Kingdom after the end of the Brexit ...
The European Commission launched the Access2Markets online portal Tuesday, to help small and medium-sized firms trade beyond the EU’s borders and successfully navigate the world of international ...
The EU adopted Tuesday a common framework on travel measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with recommendations to help states take decisions based on the epidemiological situation region by ...
All EU Member States must become climate neutral by 2050, the European Parliament said Thursday in a vote on EU climate law, with MEPs calling for ambitious 2030 and 2040 emissions reduction ...
The EU Commission accepted commitments by Broadcom Wednesday to suspend exclusivity agreements and/or leveraging provisions for Systems-on-a-Chip used in TV set-top boxes and Internet ...
Με κουστούμια δεινοσαύρων διαμαρτυρήθηκαν τα μέλη της Peta στο Λονδίνο για την συνεχόμενη κατανάλωση κρέατος, αβγών και γάλατος, υποστηρίζοντας ότι αποτελεί πρωτόγονη διατροφική συνήθεια. Σκοπός της οργάνωσης είναι έστω για τον Ιανουάριο να καταφέρουν οι άνθρωποι να στραφούν στην χορτοφαγική διατροφή, όχι μόνο για τον περιορισμό της σφαγής των ζώων αλλά και την μείωση των εκπομπών του θερμοκηπίου αλλά και την βελτίωση της ατομικής υγείας. AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth
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1793
H Γαλλία κηρύσσει τον πόλεμο στη Βρετανία και την Ολλανδία.
1814
Η πιο καταστροφική έκρηξη του ηφαιστείου Μαγιόν στις Φιλιππίνες σκοτώνει 1200 άτομα
1924
Η Βρετανία αναγνωρίζει την ΕΣΣΔ.
1926
Εισάγεται το μέτρο αντί του πήχη ως η μόνη μονάδα μέτρησης στην Ελλάδα.
1946
Η Ουγγαρία ανακηρύσσεται Δημοκρατία.
1999
Ο Διεθνής Ναυτιλιακός Οργανισμός (IMO) καταργεί τα σήματα μορς, και εισάγει στην παγκόσμια ναυσιπλοΐα το ψηφιακό Παγκόσμιο Σύστημα Κινδύνου και Ασφάλειας (GMDSS).
