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ON THIS DAY: Greece recognised as a sovereign state (1830)

On this Day February 3, 2026 at 14:30

On 3 February 1830, Europe’s great powers formally confirmed the sovereignty of Greece. The decision, sealed in London, marked the diplomatic culmination of nearly...

ON THIS DAY: Kapodistrias establishes the first Greek postal service (1828)

On this Day September 24, 2025 at 17:42

On 24 September 1828, Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first Governor of independent Greece, organised the country’s first official postal service. Post offices were established in...

ON THIS DAY: Ioannis Kapodistrias is born (1776)

On this Day February 11, 2025 at 11:40

On 11 February 1776, Ioannis Kapodistrias, a Greek politician and diplomat, was born on the island of Corfu, then under Venetian rule. He later...

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ON THIS DAY: Eiffel Tower officially opens in Paris (1889)

March 31, 2026 at 16:44

Italy rejects US aircraft to use Sicily base for weapons transport

International March 31, 2026 at 16:36

Sigonella base restricted by treaty Italy has denied US military...

Trump tells allies to “just take” oil from Hormuz

International March 31, 2026 at 16:28

US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by suggesting...

Drousiotis names officials in paedophilia and corruption allegations

Cyprus March 31, 2026 at 16:18

Controversial social media post targets politicians and judges Writer and...

Silicon Valley giant to open Cyprus Innovation Centre

Cyprus March 31, 2026 at 16:10

Major step for Cyprus as regional innovation hub Silicon Valley...

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