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ON THIS DAY: Athens Polytechnic Uprising (1973)

On this Day November 17, 2025 at 20:31

A day that defined resistance to Greece’s junta On 17 November 1973, the Athens Polytechnic Uprising reached its devastating conclusion as the Greek military junta deployed tanks...

ON THIS DAY: Kofi Annan presents plan for Cyprus issue (2002)

Cyprus November 11, 2025 at 13:29

On 11 November 2002, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan formally presented his long-awaited Annan Plan for the resolution of the Cyprus issue — one...

ON THIS DAY: Bolshevik Revolution begins in Russia (1917)

On this Day November 6, 2025 at 18:00

On this day in 1917, the Bolshevik Revolution begins with the bombardment of the Winter Palace in Petrograd, the event that would mark the...

ON THIS DAY: Gunpowder, treason, and plot (1605)

On this Day November 5, 2025 at 18:08

On 5 November 1605, authorities uncovered one of the most notorious conspiracies in British history — the Gunpowder Plot. The plan, led by a...

ON THIS DAY: the Black Tuesday stock market crash of 1929

On this Day October 29, 2025 at 18:20

On 29 October 1929- a day now known as Black Tuesday- the United States stock market collapsed, wiping out billions of dollars in value...

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

January 23, 2026 at 15:25

Asylum revoked for migrants involved in Larnaca incidents

Cyprus January 23, 2026 at 15:18

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

Cyprus Eating Awards 2025 celebrate 21 years of excellence

Life January 23, 2026 at 15:07

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

Holguín-Christodoulides-Erhürman meeting set for January 28

Cyprus January 23, 2026 at 15:04

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

Schengen: Magnus Brunner optimistic, supports Cyprus entry

Cyprus January 23, 2026 at 14:40

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

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