Tag: democracy

ON THIS DAY: George Washington resigned (1783)

On this Day December 23, 2025 at 16:26

On this day in 1783, George Washington took a step that would define not only his legacy, but the future of democratic governance. Standing before...

Venezuelan Nobel winner emerges in Oslo after months in hiding

International December 11, 2025 at 12:44

Machado appears publicly for the first time since January Venezuelan opposition leader and Venezuelan Nobel winner María Corina Machado, who has spent months in hiding,...

Cabinet decides to grant voting rights at 17

Cyprus January 22, 2025 at 11:24

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides described the decision to grant voting rights at the age of 17 as a historic day for democracy...

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Gold and silver prices end year with sharp swings

Economy January 1, 2026 at 10:30

Gold and silver prices experienced a volatile end to the...

A quiet wish for the year ahead on New Year’s Day

Life January 1, 2026 at 08:00

A new year has arrived- not with answers, not...