Ukraine top of the agenda for EU parliament this week
By Martin Banks MEPs will this week commemorate the start of the war in Ukraine with a special session in Brussels.
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EUROPE
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EUROPE 
February 24, 2026 Four years into war, EU “reaffirms” its support for Ukraine
By Martin Banks NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, will participate in a ceremony at NATO HQ in Brussels this week to commemorate the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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GEOPOLITICS
February 24, 2026 Modern military training comes into force with new recruits
The new military service model in the Greek Armed Forces comes into effect on Tuesday with new conscripts reporting to their units between February 24 and 27.
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HISTORY
February 24, 2026 24 February 2026: This day in history
1525: Battle of Pavia: Holy Roman Emperor Charles V’s troops defeat the French, killing or wounding 5,000 and capturing French King Francis I 1582: Pope Gregory XIII announces the New Style calendar, commonly known as the Gregorian calendar 1739: Battle of Karnal: Army of Iranian ruler Nadir Shah defeats the forces of the Mughal emperor […]
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WORLD
February 23, 2026 Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to send out a firm message of defiance.
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GREEKS ABROAD
February 23, 2026 Pan-Laconian and Vatikioton Associations host Apokries celebration in Sydney
The Pan-Laconian Association of New South Wales “The Spartans,” in collaboration with the Vatikioton Association of Australia, hosted a vibrant fancy-dress dinner dance to mark Apokries at the Greek Community Club in Lakemba on Saturday, February 21. More than 200 guests – including families, friends and long-standing members of both associations -gathered for an evening […]
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CULTURE
February 23, 2026 Delacroix masterpiece to finally visit its inspiration
Eugene Delacroix’s iconic 1826 oil painting “Greece on the Ruins of Missolonghi” will travel to Greece in April for the first time since its creation, marking the 200th anniversary of the heroic Exodus of Messolonghi’s besieged defenders.
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HISTORY
February 23, 2026 23 February 2026: This day in history
1455: Johannes Gutenberg prints his first Bible [estimated date] [1] 1540: Francisco Vázquez de Coronado’s expedition sets off from Mexico in search of the Seven Cities of Gold (Cibola) 1836: The Alamo is besieged for 13 days until March 6 by the Mexican army under General Santa Anna; the entire garrison is eventually killed 1904: […]
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INTERVIEWS
February 22, 2026 Dimitris Strepkos: Celebrity Skin Is An Avant-Garde Fashion Brand
Interview by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis) Dimitris Strepkos reflects on his journey into the world of fashion, tracing the path from scenography and costume design to establishing his own avant-garde brand, Celebrity Skin. He discusses his creative philosophy, international recognition, inspirations and a sustainable approach to materials and planning, offering insight into a distinctive […]
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WORLD
February 22, 2026 7 DAYS REPORT 02/21/2026-02/22/2026
