Tag: democracy

ON THIS DAY: Washington delivers first State of the Union (1790)

On this Day January 8, 2026 at 16:48

On this day in 1790, George Washington, the first President of the United States, delivered the first-ever State of the Union address to the...

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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Amazigh New Year celebrations welcome year 2976

January 14, 2026 at 16:45

ON THIS DAY: Roosevelt first US President to fly overseas (1943)

On this Day January 14, 2026 at 16:44

Eighty-three years ago today, 14 January 1943, President Franklin...

Cyprus Treasury publishes salaries of all state officials

Cyprus January 14, 2026 at 16:23

Cyprus General Treasury released comprehensive salaries details for all...

“Invincibility trains” in Kyiv aid residents without power

International January 14, 2026 at 15:58

Two stationary Railways carriages with running diesel engines stand...

Trump warns Iran over protests crackdown and executions

International January 14, 2026 at 15:53

President Donald Trump has said the US will take...