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ON THIS DAY: Star Wars premiered in Europe

On May 30, 1978, Star Wars expanded its international reach with major European releases, introducing audiences across the continent to what would become one...

ON THIS DAY: The night the RMS Titanic sinking began (1912)

On the night of April 14, 1912, the world’s largest and most luxurious ocean liner, the RMS Titanic, was nearing the end of its...

Greek historian Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler dies at 99

The iconic historian Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler passed away at the age of 99, leaving behind a rich intellectual legacy. Born in Athens in 1926 to parents...

Viking rune stones: Love, loss and legacy

Ancient messages still emerging Viking rune stones continue to surface across Sweden, nearly 1,000 years after they were carved, offering rare insights into love, grief,...

ON THIS DAY: Vatican City independence established (1929)

On This Day: The Lateran Treaty is signed Vatican City independence was formally established on 11 February 1929, when the Lateran Treaty was signed between...

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ON THIS DAY: The September 11 attacks of 2001

Anthropic blocks AI biological weapons attempts

Anthropic says it has identified and disrupted attempts to...

85-year-old man dies after being struck by reversing vehicle in Anthoupoli

An 85-year-old man, Andreas Christou, has died after being seriously injured in...

EU aid programme allocates €34m to Turkish Cypriots

The European Commission on Friday approved an EU aid programme worth €34 million...

Bomb threat alert lifted at Larnaca Airport

A bomb threat at Larnaca Airport triggered security protocols and grounded a flight...
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