Pressure grows for release of remaining Venezuelan political prisoners
Pressure is growing on the Venezuelan interim government to free the remaining political prisoners being held in the country.
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WORLD
February 16, 2026 -
CYPRUS 
February 16, 2026 Cyprus-focused startup event held in London
More than 100 founders, researchers and startup executives with strong ties to Cyprus took part in the first event organized last week in the United Kingdom by Cyprus Seeds and 33East. According to the organizers, the aim of the event was to initiate closer collaboration between the Cypriot diaspora and the Cypriot technology ecosystem. The […]
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ECONOMY
February 16, 2026 Greece signs lease deals with Chevron joint venture for offshore energy
Greece on Monday signed lease contracts for four offshore areas off Crete and the Peloponnese with the joint venture of Chevron and Helleniq Energy, which was named a preferred investor in October.
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HISTORY
February 16, 2026 16 February 2026: This day in history
1659: First known cheque written (£400), now on display at Westminster Abbey 1840: American Charles Wilkes discovers the Shackleton Ice Shelf in Antarctica 1923: Howard Carter opens the inner burial chamber of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s tomb and finds the sarcophagus 1959: Fidel Castro becomes the 16th Prime Minister of Cuba after overthrowing Fulgencio Batista 2005: […]
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WORLD
February 15, 2026 Iran ready to discuss compromises to reach nuclear deal, minister tells BBC in Tehran
Iran is ready to consider compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the US if the Americans are willing to discuss lifting sanctions, an Iranian minister has told the BBC.
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GREEKS ABROAD
February 15, 2026 Strong Greek Orthodox presence at Walk for Life in Adelaide
The Greek Orthodox Diocese of Adelaide once again took part in the city’s annual Walk for Life, joining an estimated 4,200 participants who marched on Saturday, February 7.
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TOURISM
February 15, 2026 Leonardo Hotels opens new unit in Halkidiki on May 1
Leonardo Hotels and Resorts Mediterranean announced this week it is expanding its presence in Greece with the opening of the Meravia-Leonardo Limited Edition unit in Halkidiki on May 1.
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HISTORY
February 15, 2026 15 February 2026: This day in history
399 BC: Philosopher Socrates is sentenced to death by the city of Athens for corrupting the minds of the youth of the city and for impiety 590: Khosrau II, the last great Sasanian king, is crowned King of Persia 1763: Austria, Prussia and Saxony sign the Treaty of Hubertusburg, marking the end of the French […]
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WORLD
February 14, 2026 7 DAYS REPORT 02/14/2026-02/15/2026
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TOURISM
February 14, 2026 Aviation plays its part in combating food waste
By Martin Banks A leading airline is doing its bit to help cut down on food waste.
