1099: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of the Kingdom of Jerusalem during the First Crusade 1456: Hungarian army under John Hunyadi defeats the forces of Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II and ends the Siege of Belgrade (Nándorfehérvár), halting Ottoman expansion in Europe for 70 years 1515: First Congress of […]
Rafina stands at a critical crossroads. The proposed development of its port promises economic opportunities, but concerns are growing about the way expansion is being planned and its impact on the city. Increased traffic, congestion, pollution, noise and pressure on infrastructure already affect the daily lives of residents, while the natural environment remains vulnerable. Citizens […]
By Martin Banks The mayor of Albania’s capital city says that his continued detention is “unconstitutional.” Erion Veliaj has been held in “pretrial detention” (PTD) since February 2025 on corruption and money laundering charges, which is strongly refutes. In a recent development, the country’s constitutional court overturned a decision by Albania’s Supreme Court and ordered […]
More than 150 delegates from across the globe will converge on Chania this week for the 7th World Convention of Cretans, a four-day gathering aimed at shaping the future of Crete through dialogue, collaboration and the exchange of ideas between the homeland and its global diaspora.
Greece is “a leader in counterterrorism” and “an example for other countries to follow,” according to the US State Department, which credits Athens with demonstrating exceptional resolve in confronting far-left and anarchist terrorism.
356 BC: Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World 365: An earthquake on Crete followed by a tsunami around the Eastern Mediterranean allegedly destroys Alexandria 1861: First Battle of Bull Run [Battle of First Manassas], the first major battle of the US Civil War, […]
By Martin Banks Britain gets yet another PM on Monday when Andy Burnham will enter 10 Downing Street on the back of a wave of widespread enthusiasm behind him ….and a mountain of key challenges ahead.
Cyprus’ heroes define duty to end the Turkish occupation, President says 20-07-2026 10:39 The heroes who gave their lives during the 1974 Turkish invasion define the duty and responsibility of today’s leadership to do everything possible to end the Turkish occupation, President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, said on Monday, after attending a memorial service at […]
Greek shipping company Dynacom Tankers has confirmed that two of its managed vessels were hit by projectiles of unknown origin on Monday while sailing off the coast of Oman.
1793: Scottish explorer Alexander Mackenzie completes the first European east-to-west crossing of America north of Mexico 1921: Congresswoman Alice Mary Robertson becomes the first woman to preside over the floor of US House of Representatives 1969: NASA’s Apollo 11 lunar module, carrying Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, lands on the surface of the Moon. Seven hours […]
