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ON THIS DAY: Steamboat Willie – 1st synchronised sound cartoon (1928)

On 18 November 1928, Walt Disney's Steamboat Willie premiered in New York City, marking a groundbreaking moment in the animation industry. The cartoon, featuring...

ON THIS DAY: Athens Polytechnic uprising culmination (1973)

On 17 November 1973, the Athens Polytechnic Uprising ("Polytechneio") reached its tragic conclusion. This student-led protest against the military junta ruling Greece was a...

ON THIS DAY: 1st Harry Potter film premieres worldwide (2001)

On November 16, 2001, the wizarding world came to life as the first film in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's...

ON THIS DAY: Declaration of establishment of the TRNC (1983)

On November 15, 1983, the Turkish Cypriot leadership unilaterally declared the establishment of the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC), a move recognised solely...

Water Framework Directive: EU pressures Cyprus to comply

The European Commission has initiated infringement procedures against Belgium and Cyprus for failing to comply with the Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60/EC), which aims...

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Limassol officer is father of four, no violent past, financial issues examined

Authorities are investigating a serious incident in the shooting...

Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship and trans athletes

Birthright citizenship The US Supreme Court will release two of...

Cyprus EU Presidency declared as major success at closing event

The Cyprus EU Presidency was described as one of...

Public finances record €552.9M surplus in five months

Cyprus maintained a positive fiscal position during the first...
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