1610: Galileo Galilei discovers the first three moons of Jupiter: Io, Europa and Ganymede 1714: Typewriter patented by Englishman Henry Mill (built years later) 1941: New Fourth Army Incident: Chinese Kuomintang forces under orders from Chiang Kai-Shek fire on surrounded Communist New Fourth Army at Maolin, Anhui Province, killing or capturing 7,000 troops 1953: US […]
Ukraine has launched a counter-attack in Russia’s Kursk region, the Russian defence ministry says. As officials in Ukraine also suggested an operation was under way, Moscow said it had met the attack with artillery and air power. Ukrainian forces entered Kursk region in August, seizing a chunk of territory. Russian forces have pushed them back […]
The licensing of the first regional dog shelter, that of Nicosia Municipalities, is expected within the first half of 2025, the Commissioner for Environment and Animal Welfare, Antonia Theodosiou, told CNA on Thursday.
Pontians are known for their passion, strong work ethic, and joy of life. All three were on display on Saturday, January 4 when Pontians flocked to Rye Foreshore for their inaugural Akrothalassa (Seaside) Festival as a scorching heatwave gripped Melbourne, Victoria. Sweltering temperatures could not dampen the dancing, food feast, and overall enthusiasm.
Greeks have celebrated Epiphany with blessing of the waters ceremonies across the country.
Former socialist Prime Minister Costas Simitis considered a reformist in Greek politics and a driving force behind significant political moments that defined the country’s future, died on Sunday at the age of 88.
1649: The English Rump Parliament votes to put Charles I on trial for treason and other “high crimes” 1838: Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail demonstrate their telegraph machine in New Jersey 1912: Geophysicist and meteorologist Alfred Wegener presents his controversial theory of continental drift in a lecture at the Geological Association at the Senckenberg-Museum, Frankfurt […]
President Lai Ching-te said Jan. 1 that Taiwan must hold firm to its democratic ideals while continuing to bolster national strength, forge a resilient economy, foster a balanced and just society, and contribute to global democratic supply chain resilience. Lai made the remarks while delivering his New Year’s Day address at the Presidential Office in […]
Despite the absence of common ground between the two sides, the Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres notes in his Report on his mission of good offices in Cyprus for the information of the members of the Security Council, that the leaders of both sides agreed on positive steps during the October 15, 2024 dinner. The […]
By Christina Savopoulos Melbourne’s Greek music space has seen a resurgence of the rebetiko music genre. A style that emerged in the early 20th century and speaks to the love and pain of marginalised communities and the working class, rebetiko’s timeless lyrics and melodies make it easy to see why so many bands enjoy the genre.
