March 2004
Deadline for Decision on Cyprus Issue Has Passed - 2004-03-31
The Turkish and Greek leaders of Cyprus face a deadline to accept a UN plan for reunification or let the UN Secretary-General take over the…
Athens Olympic Preparation Costs Exceed Proposed $5.6 Billion Budget - 2004-03-30
The costs for the Athens Olympic Games have exceeded the proposed budget of $5.6 billion, leading to potential project cancellations to cut expenses. Deputy Minister…
New Plan for the Reunification and Integrity of Cyprus - 2004-03-29
A new plan for the reunification of Cyprus has been introduced by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, marking a critical moment in the long-standing dispute. If…
World Record Holder in 400m Freestyle Misses Qualification for Athens Olympics
Ian Thorpe, the Australian Olympic champion and world record holder in the 400m freestyle, has been disqualified from the Olympic qualification event in Sydney after…
New Plan for the Unity of Cyprus - 2004-03-28
A new plan for the reunification of Cyprus is set to be announced, with Kofi Annan presenting it to representatives of the Greek and Turkish…
UN Secretary-General's Efforts for Cyprus Unity - 2004-03-28
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan is in Switzerland to negotiate the unity of Greek and Turkish communities in Cyprus, presenting a comprehensive proposal over 1000 pages.…
Judicial Official Recommends Legal Action Against Ariel Sharon in Financial Corruption Case - 2004-03-28
A senior Israeli judicial official has recommended prosecuting Prime Minister Ariel Sharon for bribery linked to a long-standing real estate scandal. The allegations involve collusion…
Negotiations on the UN Plan for Cyprus Have Yet to Yield Results
Negotiations led by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan regarding the reunification of Cyprus have not yet been fruitful. The Prime Ministers of Greece and Turkey are…
Olympic Torch Begins Its Journey Around the World - 2004-03-25
The Olympic torch has begun its journey around the world in preparation for the Summer Olympics in Athens. This year's relay is significant as it…
New Record for Number of Participating Countries in the Summer Olympics
The upcoming Summer Olympics in Athens will see a record participation of 202 countries, including Iraq and Afghanistan. This marks a significant increase from the…
Frenchman Alain Giresse Nominated for Head Coach of the Georgian National Football Team - 2004-03-11
Alain Giresse, a former French football star, is in talks to become the head coach of the Georgian national football team. He has not yet…
Parliamentary Elections Held in Greece - 2004-03-07
Greece held parliamentary elections where the ruling Panhellenic Socialist Movement competes closely with the New Democracy conservative party. The elections are significant as they may…