479 BC: Greco-Persian Wars: Battle of Mycale is won by Greek forces over Persian naval troops on the Ionian coast 479 BC: Greco-Persian Wars: Battle of Plataea, Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by a Greek army under Pausanias; a double victory with the success at Mycale that ends the Persian invasion 663: Battle […]
Canada has announced counter-tariffs as high as 50% on a range of US goods in retaliation to the latest wave of levies on Canadian imports imposed by President Donald Trump last weekend. The Canadian tariffs will apply to nearly C$28bn ($20bn; £15bn) worth of American products, ranging from steel to furniture, fresh tuna and cotton […]
The Pontian Association of NSW “Pontoxeniteas” has raised $22,665 for the maintenance of Pontian House at its third Winter Wonderland Gala.
Ikarian panigyria – or panaÿria, as they are known locally – are a centuries-old institution, closely associated with religious feast days dedicated to Christ, the Virgin Mary or the saints. They are held on the feast days of parish churches and chapels built in their honor. Once the church service and religious rituals have concluded, […]
1346: Battle of Crécy: Edward III’s English longbows defeat Philip VI’s army south of Calais in northern France; cannons are used for the first time in battle 1682: English astronomer Edmond Halley first observes the comet named after him 1873: The first free kindergarten in the United States is started by Susan Blow in Carondelet, […]
Andrei Fedorov, an adviser to the Kremlin, says there might be a “semi-military” response against UK drone factories by “unknown sources” over the sharing of military blueprints with Ukraine. His comments on BBC Newsnight come as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he plans to travel to the US next month with European leaders to lobby […]
Twenty-seven people have lost their lives on Cyprus’ roads since the beginning of 2026, more than half of them motorcyclists, as police step up targeted operations and road safety campaigns.
The mayor of Ithaca has rejected a proposal to market the Ionian Islands as “the Islands of Odysseus,” saying the designation cannot be accepted by the municipality because it concerns Ithaca’s history, identity and international brand.
1609: Galileo Galilei demonstrates his first telescope to Venetian lawmakers, including the Doge (ruler) of Venice, Leonardo Donato 1619: Slavery begins in mainland British colonies of North America when the first known African captives (approximately 20) land at Point Comfort, Virginia, before being sold or traded into servitude [1] 1718: Hundreds of French colonists arrive […]
By Martin Banks EU chief Antonio Costa has paid tribute to all those who he says are “standing strong in defending their homeland on the front lines and across Ukraine.”
