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ON THIS DAY: Rolling Stone Magazine launched (1967)

On November 9, 1967, Rolling Stone magazine released its first issue in San Francisco, founded by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph Gleason. Initially...

ON THIS DAY: Remembering Alekos Alexandrakis (2005)

On this day, we remember Alekos Alexandrakis (1928-2005), one of Greece's most beloved actors, known for his remarkable talent and significant contributions to Greek...

ON THIS DAY: Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen Discovers X-rays (1895)

On November 8, 1895, German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen made a discovery that would forever change the field of medicine. While conducting experiments with...

ON THIS DAY: Adolf Hitler Leads the Beer Hall Putsch (1923)

On November 8, 1923, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party attempted a coup known as the Beer Hall Putsch in Munich. This failed attempt...

ON THIS DAY: Τhe man who invented basketball is born (1861)

"Today marks 163 years since the birth of the man who invented basketball. Thank you, Dr. James Naismith." With this message on social media, FIBA...

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Athletes from 27 countries join European Sambo Championship in Limassol

More than 800 athletes and members of teams  from...

ON THIS DAY: Legendary actor Marlon Brando is born (1924)

On 3 April 1924, in Omaha, Nebraska, one of...

Bank holidays during Easter announced

The Central Bank of Cyprus informs the public that...

Greek feta producers fret over exports after US tariffs

A small cooperative of 1,200 stock breeders producing feta,...
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