1389: Ottomans defeat Serbian army in the bloody Battle of Kosovo, opening the way for the Ottoman conquest of Southeastern Europe. Large losses on both sides including Sultan Murad and Serbian leader Prince Lazar. (NS date) 1519: King Carlos I elected Holy Roman Catholic Emperor Charles V 1838: Coronation of Queen Victoria in Westminster Abbey, London 1919: Treaty of Versailles, ending WWI […]
The islet of Marathonisi in Laganas Bay, known as “Turtle Island,” is included in the Marine Park of Zakynthos, and is known for its characteristic shape and because it is a vital breeding ground for sea turtles. It is one of the lesser-known of the many attractions of the Ionian Sea.
A convoy of around 80 trucks roamed the streets of Nicosia on Tuesday, starting from the Ayios Dometios checkpoint, in a protest organised by petrol station owners demonstrating over imports of cheaper fuel from the occupied north.
The members of Greece’s new government were sworn in on Tuesday in a ceremony at the Presidential Mansion in Athens that was presided over by President Katerina Sakellaropoulou.
A majority of EU countries have pushed for an EU-wide ban on fur farming alongside a ban on the sale of fur products – however, the European Commission said it is waiting on further scientific opinions to steer its work on the matter.
1542: Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo sets sail from the Mexican port of Navidad to explore the west coast of North America on behalf of the Spanish Empire 1743: War of the Austrian Succession: Battle of Dettingen: in Bavaria, King George II of Britain personally leads troops into battle. The last time a British monarch commanded troops in the field. 1950: North Korean troops […]
A rare and stunning mosaic panel depicting Greek scenes has recently been uncovered in the Homs province of Syria. Experts say it dates back to the Roman era.
The area used for organic agricultural production has increased in all member states of the EU, including Cyprus, between 2012 and 2021, according to data published by Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had a reportedly good phone conversation with Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday during which both men agreed to meet in Vilnius on the sidelines of next month’s NATO summit.
EU countries are vague in their plans to meet climate targets and, due to a significant financing gap, could risk not meeting the EU’s objective of reducing emissions 55% below 1990 levels by 2030, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) said in a new report on Monday (26 June).
