366: The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers, invading the Roman Empire 1492: Muhammad XII, the last Emir of Granada, surrenders his city to Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabel I of Castile, ending both the Reconquista and centuries of Muslim rule in the Iberian peninsula 1570: Tsar Ivan the Terrible’s march […]
Ivory Coast has announced that French troops will withdraw from the West African nation, further reducing the military influence of the former colonial power in the region.
Nissi Beach in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, has been recognized as the best beach in Europe for 2024, earning the top spot in the European Beach Index. This ranking, compiled by Quotezone.co.uk, highlights the appeal of beaches across the continent based on criteria such as air and sea temperatures, positive reviews, daily expenses, and wave conditions. […]
The Greek Orthodox Parish of St Sophia and Three Daughters’ ‘Feed the People’ program brought a heartwarming Christmas celebration to Martin Place on Monday, December 23, delivering more than 1,000 meals to those in need.
The Ministry of Civil Protection is set to sign a contract within the first months of 2025 for the procurement and installation of seven new meteorological radar networks across the country, sources revealed.
Ukraine’s decision to turn off the taps keeping Russian gas flowing via its territory to Europe has already sown trouble in the continent’s east, with Moldova declaring a state of emergency and Slovakia threatening Kyiv with retaliation.
45 BC: Julian calendar takes effect for the first time by edict of Roman dictator Julius Caesar 630: Prophet Muhammad sets out with an army 10,000 strong to conquer Mecca 1758: International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature establishes the “starting point” for standardized species names across the animal kingdom based on the binomial nomenclature in the […]
Taiwan has attained record recognition and support in 2024 on the strength of the government’s steadfast, integrated and values-based diplomacy and the hard work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and associated overseas offices to defend the nation’s dignity, interests and sovereignty, as well as the rights of its people. According to the MOFA, the […]
Υear 2025 is likely to be slightly better than 2024 for the hotel industry, Cyprus Hotels Association (PASYXE) chair, Thanos Michaelides, told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Monday, noting that when there is instability in the region, the number of flights could be reduced and this situation can, from time to time, raise concerns […]
In a heartwarming display of love and giving, students of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) Schools visited Fronditha’s Care’s residential aged care facility in Clayton on Monday, December 23. Accompanied by parents and teachers, the students shared unique moments with the elderly residents and staff, singing traditional Christmas carols and embodying the true spirit […]
