1492: Christopher Columbus sights Cuba and claims it for Spain under the name “Juana” 1538: The first university in the New World, the Universidad Santo Tomás de Aquino, is established on Hispaniola 1746: The Peruvian cities of Lima and Callao are demolished by an earthquake, killing 18,000 1831: Michael Faraday demonstrates his dynamo invention, an electrical […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has given a measured response to Israeli strikes on the country, saying the attack should not be “exaggerated or downplayed” while refraining from pledging immediate retaliation. President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would “give an appropriate response” to the attack, which killed at least four soldiers, adding that Tehran did not […]
Cyprus achieved this year its best nine-month tourism performance on record, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis. Speaking on Saturday at the inauguration of the Cyprus Airways Flying Academy at Larnaca Airport, Koumis expressed optimism for continued success in 2024 and beyond.
Actors, painters, poets, and novelists appeared on the front lines, proving they were not “weaklings,” as was the term of the time, and most importantly, they did not try to evade service.
The annual student parade took place in the northern port city of Thessaloniki on Sunday to commemorate the national “Ochi Day” anniversary, on October 28. The parade was held in the city center, with students of all grade levels participating. In total, 21 schools, both public and private, took part in the event. On the […]
Lithuanians head to the polls on Sunday (27 October) to decide a parliamentary election dominated by concerns over the cost of living and potential threats from neighbouring Russia, with the opposition Social Democrats ahead after the first-round vote.
312: Roman Emperor Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross 1795: Pinckney’s Treaty [Treaty of San Lorenzo] is signed by Spain and the US, establishing the southern boundary of the US and giving Americans the right to navigate the Mississippi River 1962: Black Saturday during the Cuban Missile […]
President Lai Ching-te presided over the second meeting of the National Climate Change Committee at the Presidential Office Oct. 24 in Taipei City, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to sustainable development. According to the president, the government is resolute in its determination to pursue a second energy transition in order to ensure a stable and resilient […]
U.S. and Cypriot officials on Wednesday launched a strategic dialogue they said would bolster security and stability in a crisis-wracked region through initiatives including counterterrorism training of personnel from Middle Eastern countries and fighting sanctions evasion.
This year, students from the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) Schools once again achieved significant recognition at the Modern Greek Teachers Association of Victoria (MGTAV) Greek Public Speaking Festival. The awards ceremony, organised by the Association, took place on Thursday, October 24, at Northcote. The annual competition is open to students from Greek schools across Victoria, aiming […]
