Cyprus honours OXI Day
Cyprus marked with a parade the October 28 National Day, when in 1940, the Prime Minister of Greece, Ioannis Metaxas denied Benito Mussolini’s request to allow Italian troops to cross the border into Greece.
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CYPRUS
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ENVIRONMENT 
October 31, 2025 Greek capital faces rising oxidative pollution risk
A groundbreaking international study published in Nature warns that Athens ranks among Europe’s most polluted cities in terms of the oxidative potential of airborne particles – their ability to cause oxidative stress in the human body.
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HISTORY
October 31, 2025 31 October 2025: This day in history
1517: Martin Luther sends his Ninety-five Theses to Albert of Brandenburg, Archbishop of Mainz, precipitating the Protestant Reformation 1541: Michelangelo finishes painting “The Last Judgment” on the altar wall of the Sistine Chape in Vatican City [1] 1876: Great Backerganj Cyclone of 1876 ravages British India (modern-day Bangladesh), killing over 200,000 1917: British War Cabinet […]
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CULTURE
October 30, 2025 Petrosophy – International Cultural Centre by Petra Terzi
In the heart of Agioi Theodoroi, Corinthia, a new cultural space is born! Petrosophy is an international cultural centre dedicated to art, cinema, poetry, philosophy, and human connection. It was lovingly created by Petra Terzi—director, producer, and international festival organizer—with a vision to become a “bridge” of culture between Greece, Cyprus, and the world. 📍 […]
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MEDIA
October 30, 2025 Honour for our associate Dimitrios Kannavos
Active News proudly congratulates our associate and member of the Association of European Jouranlists, Mr. Dimitrios Kannavos, for being selected among the Top 10 Global Personalities of the Year by La Stelle Magazine (Italy). La Stelle is a distinguished international magazine that annually honors only ten outstanding individuals from around the world who excel in […]
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WORLD
October 30, 2025 Hurricane leaves trail of destruction across Caribbean
The scale of devastation left by Hurricane Melissa is becoming clear after the record-setting storm tore through Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba, leaving at least 34 people dead. Although downgraded from a category five to a category two storm, Melissa gathered speed as it swept through the Bahamas on Thursday and is expected to make landfall in […]
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GREEKS ABROAD
October 30, 2025 Oakleigh Grammar marks OXI Day with heartfelt tributes and student-led performances
With emotion, pride, and deep respect for history, Oakleigh Grammar held its annual celebration for OXI Day on Tuesday, October 28. This year’s event, presented by students from the Junior and Middle Schools, was dedicated to the timeless message of freedom, unity, and peace inspired by the heroic spirit of the Greek people in 1940. The celebration was hosted […]
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GEOPOLITICS
October 30, 2025 Turkey and Germany must focus on joint defense projects, Erdogan says
Turkey and Germany have high potential in the defense industry and must focus on joint projects, President Tayyip Erdogan has said at a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ankara.
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HISTORY
October 30, 2025 30 October 2025: This day in history
1340: Battle of Rio Salado (or Tarifa): King Afonso IV of Portugal and King Alfonso XI of Castile defeat Sultan Abu al-Hasan ‘Ali of Morocco and Yusuf I of Granada in the last Marinid invasion of the Iberian Peninsula 1899: Battle of Ladysmith: Boers defeat the British, leading to the Siege of Ladysmith in Natal […]
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EUROPE
October 29, 2025 New deal illustrates EU’s “unwavering” support for Ukraine
By Martin Banks The new EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) has entered into force.
