379: Theodosius installed as co-emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire by Emperor Gratian, charged with repelling the Goths 1812: After a ten-day siege, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, orders British soldiers of the Light and Third Divisions to storm Ciudad Rodrigo during the Peninsular War 1883: The first electric lighting system employing overhead wires, […]
Nasa’s mega rocket has been moved to the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, as the final preparations get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years. Over almost 12 hours, the 98m-tall Space Launch System was carried vertically from the Vehicle Assembly Building on the 4-mile (6.5km) journey […]
Amid Donald Trump’s threats to seize Greenland, Ursula von der Leyen says the EU will continue working with the US to reinforce Arctic security. At the same time, the European Commission has confirmed that Greenland is “in principle” covered by the bloc’s mutual assistance clause.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in his weekly Sunday morning post, described the official integration this week of the first FDI Belharra frigate into the Hellenic Navy as a “historic milestone” for the country’s defense, emphasizing that it ensures Greece’s deterrent power “is not questioned by anyone.”
532: Nika uprising against Emperor Justinian I in Constantinople fails; 30,000 are killed by troops loyal to the emperor in the Hippodrome 1591: King Naresuan of Siam kills Crown Prince Minchit Sra of Burma in single combat, date is now observed as Royal Thai Armed Forces Day 1788: First elements of the First Fleet, carrying […]
By Martin Banks Cyprus brings a “unique perspective” to its new EU presidency, says EU council chief Antonio Costa.
Cyprus is bidding farewell on Saturday to former President of the Republic George Vassiliou, who died at the age of 94, with a state funeral awarding honours to a sitting head of state. Senior officials are attending the service, including Greece’s Foreign Minister.
Chinese electric vehicle brand Chery entered the top 10 of car sales in the Greek market last month, illustrating the considerable penetration of the Chinese automotive industry in Greece.
1773: Captain James Cook becomes the first person to cross the Antarctic Circle (66°33′ S) 1873: Modoc warriors defeat the United States Army in the First Battle of the Stronghold, part of the Modoc War 1912: Captain Robert Scott’s expedition arrives at the South Pole, one month after Roald Amundsen 1920: First day of alcohol […]
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has given her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House, saying it was a recognition of his commitment to her country’s freedom. “I think today is a historic day for us Venezuelans,” she said after meeting Trump in person for the […]
