1820: Russian Antarctic expedition led by Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen and Mikhail Lazarev discover the continent of Antarctica 1825: US President James Monroe urges Congress to approve creation of Indian Territory, west of the Mississippi River, for the relocation of Eastern Indian tribes to ‘promote their welfare and happiness” 1924: Vladimir Lenin is placed in […]
Spanish rail authorities have temporarily reduced the speed limit on part of the high-speed line between Madrid and Barcelona after a fault was detected on the track. Transport Minister Óscar Puente said a crack had been found on Sunday night in the line 110km (68 miles) west of Barcelona, between Alcover and l’Espluga de Francolí, […]
The recovery of proceeds from crime, the return of illegally trafficked cultural goods and alternative approaches for young drug users will be at the centre of discussions on Friday at the Informal Council of EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers taking place in Nicosia, under the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Greek airports are in need of protection measures against drones of any type, and the state is taking measures in the direction of jamming and averting any unmanned aerial vehicles from approaching air transport facilities.
1482: “Pentateuch” the Jewish Bible is 1st printed as a book in Bologna, Italy 1531: Lisbon hit by Earthquake; about 30,000 die 1564: The Council of Trent issued its conclusions in the Tridentinum, establishing a distinction between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism 1788: Captain Arthur Phillip and British colonists hoist the Union Flag at Sydney Cove, […]
Donald Trump has praised UK soldiers who fought in Afghanistan after his claim that allied forces avoided the front lines prompted criticism from veterans and politicians. Earlier this week Trump angered US allies by downplaying the role of Nato troops in the war and doubted whether the military alliance would be there for the US […]
The Hellenic Youth Club (HYC) of Canberra has provided a dedicated space for Greek youth to connect since it was formally incorporated in 1973. Despite undergoing several name changes over the years, the essence of HYC has remained the same: a place for young people in Canberra to meet others with shared life experiences. Initially […]
Greece’s meteorological service has issued an orange warning for severe weather on Monday, forecasting heavy rain and thunderstorms across much of the country.
1554: City of São Paulo founded in Brazil 1565: Battle of Talikota: The Deccan Sultanates destroy Vijayanagar’s army and the last Hindu kingdom of Southern India 1840: American naval expedition under Charles Wilkes is first to identify Antarctica as a new continent 1949: First Israeli election won by David Ben-Gurion’s Mapai party 1971: Military coup […]
By Konstantina Nikou, Analyst KEDISA The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has long counted on the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) support to counter potential threats in the Middle East. The two allies have worked closely to push back impending democratic changes during the Arab uprisings, and both are broadly opposed to political Islam. The UAE […]
