1492: Christopher Columbus learns how to grow and harvest maize (corn) from Cuba’s indigenous population 1556: Second Battle of Panipat: Hindu Emperor of North India Hem Chandra Vikramaditya is defeated by forces of Mughal Emperor Akbar, who captures and later beheads Hem Chandra 1605: Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes attempts to blow up King James I […]
By Martin Banks Campaign group Compassion in World Farming is calling for improved animal welfare at EU level.
By Martin Banks Greens MEPs have expressed concerns about the impact a second Trump presidency may have on current efforts to tackle the issue of climate change.
On Saturday, November 2, the Greek Orthodox Community of SA (GOCSA) Dance Academy, in collaboration with Neolea, the youth wing of GOCSA, hosted the inaugural Grattan Street Paniyiri – marking the close of the 17th annual Odyssey Festival.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has congratulated Moldova’s pro-Western president, Maia Sandu, on her re-election, saying Greece stands with her country as it moves forward on its European Union path.
Bulgaria’s Central Election Commission (CEC) cannot change the results of the recent parliamentary elections despite indisputable video evidence of manipulation, the commission’s chairwoman Kamelia Neykova said on Sunday.
1576: Eighty Years’ War: In Flanders, the Spanish defeat the Walloons and capture Antwerp 1841: First wagon train arrives in California after a five-and-a-half-month, 1,730-mile journey over the Sierra Nevada from Missouri 1845: First nationally observed uniform election day in the United States, the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1862: American inventor […]
There will be developments very soon concerning Cyprus’ relations with the United States of America, President of Republic Nikos Christodoulides has said a few days after his meeting with outgoing US President Joe Biden in the White House.
The Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne held its annual commemorative service on 31 October 2024, marking the 106th anniversary of the Armistice of Mudros.
By Martin Banks The winter skiing season will soon be upon us so what better idea than to brush up on your skills on the slopes? Of course, many of us will be new to the wonders of skiing but, as they saying goes, it is never too late to learn. For those who want […]
