1265: First English Parliament summoned other than by royal command, in this instance by Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester. Meets in Westminster Hall. 1841: China cedes Hong Kong to the British during the First Opium War 1921: Republic of Turkey is declared from the remnants of the Ottoman Empire 1942: Nazi officials hold the […]
TikTok has gone offline in the US, hours before a new law banning the platform was due to come into effect. A message appearing on the app for US users said a law banning TikTok had been enacted, meaning “you can’t use TikTok for now”. “We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he […]
The Association of Asgata in America brought its members together with its annual Vasilopita Party, sharing warmth and happiness on this special day. Santa Claus brought gifts for the children 🎅
The Semaphore Greek Festival is set to kick off tomorrow, bringing vibrant Greek culture and tradition to South Australia’s beloved Semaphore Foreshore on Saturday, January 18, and Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Greece ranks very high in the preferences of the major European markets from which the country attracts travelers; however, competition with Spain and other countries such as Portugal and Croatia is intensifying.
MADRID – Former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont warned Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday that his government could face collapse if he fails to deliver on promises made to Catalan separatist forces.
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, […]
The Israeli and Hamas negotiators never came face to face – but by the end, just one floor separated them. Ceasefire talks via middlemen from Qatar, Egypt and the US had been dragging on for several months, at times without hope. Now the key players were all inside one building in Doha and the pace […]
US President Joe Biden issued a presidential determination authorizing the provision of defense articles and services to the Republic of Cyprus. According to the White House, the presidential determination states that this action will enhance US security and promote global peace.
On Saturday, January 18, at Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne, the highly anticipated second meeting of The Greek Herald Cup will take place between South Melbourne FC and Sydney Olympic FC. This historic rivalry harks back to the National Soccer League (NSL) era, bringing together two clubs with rich legacies and cultural significance.
