Tag: january

ON THIS DAY: Wuhan lockdown announced, history made (2020)

January 23, 2020: A city sealed off On this day in 2020, Chinese authorities placed the city of Wuhan under lockdown, confining more than nine...

ON THIS DAY: Roe v Wade ruling (1973)

A landmark Supreme Court decision On this day in 1973, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in Roe v. Wade, a...

ON THIS DAY: Blue Monday, the saddest day of the year (2005)

Blue Monday: Why it feels heavy - and what really helps Blue Monday is often described as the most depressing day of the year, usually...

ON THIS DAY: When Boston drowned in syrup (1919)

A disaster that sounded absurd- until it happened On this day in 1919, Boston experienced one of the strangest and deadliest industrial disasters in modern...

ON THIS DAY: Ford patented the plastic car (1942)

When Henry Ford imagined a plant-based future On this day in 1942, Henry Ford patented a plastic car body made largely from plant-based materials- a...

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Asylum revoked for migrants involved in Larnaca incidents

Ministry applies new legislation on criminal offences The Cyprus Deputy...

Cyprus Eating Awards 2025 celebrate 21 years of excellence

The island’s leading culinary institution The Cyprus Eating Awards 2025,...

Holguín-Christodoulides-Erhürman meeting set for January 28

UN envoy to convene talks between leaders The UN Personal...

Schengen: Magnus Brunner optimistic, supports Cyprus entry

Cyprus’ application to join the Schengen area was a...
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