1792: US postal service created, postage 6-12 cents depending on distance 1872: New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art opens 1873: British Naval Officer John Moresby is the first European to discover Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, claims it for the United Kingdom 1938: UK Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden resigns, stating Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain has […]
By Martin Banks The eighth edition of Bright Festival lit up the Brussels capital region over four evenings.
Baushuan Ger (center), representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India, displays the MOU on recruiting Indian migrant workers Feb. 16 in New Delhi. (MOFA)
As a year-round destination Larnaka region kicks of the New Year by highlighting authentic experiences, along with exciting projects and upgrades that winter visitors can enjoy. Cultural heritage and rural charm The region’s commitment to preserving traditions and landmarks will continue with projects such as the restoration of the ‘Faros’ lighthouse in Pervolia, the preservation […]
Tensions are rising over the renewal of the EU’s trade liberalisation with Ukraine, with the European Commission meeting with neighbouring countries on Tuesday (20 February) and a joint protest in Eastern Europe set to take place on Thursday.
356: Roman Emperor Constantius II shuts all heathen temples 1600: Peruvian stratovolcano Huaynaputina explodes in the most violent eruption in South American recorded history 1878: Thomas Edison is granted a patent for his cylinder phonograph 1942: An estimated 150 Japanese warplanes attack the Australian city of Darwin 1945: US 5th Fleet launches invasion of Iwo […]
By Martin Banks Defence spending in Europe has reached “unprecedented” levels, according to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
The first Greek flag was made on the island of Skiathos at the Holy Monastery of Evangelistria in the year 1807.
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides stressed on Sunday the continuous efforts of the government for the resumption of talks aimed at settling the Cyprus issue. At the same time, he welcomed the announcement made by the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin, regarding the need for building trust and pointed out that despite the fact that Holguin is […]
The letter of assurances sent by the US State Department to Congress foresees the suspension or cancellation of all or part of the delivery of defense items provided to a NATO ally if those defense articles are used for non-legitimate military purposes.
