1777: King Louis XVI of France and his Foreign Minister clandestinely agree to supply the United States with munitions during the American Revolution 1829: William Austin Burt patents America’s first typewriter, the typographer 1840: Union Act passed by the British Parliament, uniting Upper and Lower Canada 1944: Bretton Woods Conference ends, establishes the International Bank […]
Our guest today is a globally recognized engineer and sustainability expert whose work has contributed to some of the Middle East’s most iconic developments. Featured on the cover of Construction Week magazine as the “Green City Guru,” Dr. George Alexander Kenich has dedicated more than three decades to advancing sustainable cities, renewable energy, and smart […]
By Martin Banks It is easily Belgium’s most popular tourist attraction … and has just got even better.
President Donald Trump has threatened that the US would destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant any time its forces attack a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Potential targets would include ones “located next to, or in,” the capital Tehran, he said in a post on Truth Social. The military response would follow any […]
The Government Council for National Security is expected on Thursday to give final approval for the next key step in Greece’s Achilles’ Shield air defense program, clearing the way for contract signings covering Israeli-made anti-aircraft, anti-ballistic and counter-drone systems.
1099: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of the Kingdom of Jerusalem during the First Crusade 1456: Hungarian army under John Hunyadi defeats the forces of Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II and ends the Siege of Belgrade (Nándorfehérvár), halting Ottoman expansion in Europe for 70 years 1515: First Congress of […]
Rafina stands at a critical crossroads. The proposed development of its port promises economic opportunities, but concerns are growing about the way expansion is being planned and its impact on the city. Increased traffic, congestion, pollution, noise and pressure on infrastructure already affect the daily lives of residents, while the natural environment remains vulnerable. Citizens […]
By Martin Banks The mayor of Albania’s capital city says that his continued detention is “unconstitutional.” Erion Veliaj has been held in “pretrial detention” (PTD) since February 2025 on corruption and money laundering charges, which is strongly refutes. In a recent development, the country’s constitutional court overturned a decision by Albania’s Supreme Court and ordered […]
More than 150 delegates from across the globe will converge on Chania this week for the 7th World Convention of Cretans, a four-day gathering aimed at shaping the future of Crete through dialogue, collaboration and the exchange of ideas between the homeland and its global diaspora.
Greece is “a leader in counterterrorism” and “an example for other countries to follow,” according to the US State Department, which credits Athens with demonstrating exceptional resolve in confronting far-left and anarchist terrorism.
