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ON THIS DAY: Karl Marx publishes Communist Manifesto (1848)

On February 21, 1848, The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx with the assistance of Friedrich Engels, is published in London by a group of German-born revolutionary socialists...

ON THIS DAY: Opening of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1872)

On February 20, 1872, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, now one of the most renowned cultural institutions in the world, officially opened its doors...

ON THIS DAY: Toni Morrison is born (1931)

On this day, 18 February 1931, the world welcomed one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th century—Toni Morrison. Born in Lorain,...

ON THIS DAY: British Suffragettes intensify fight for vote (1913)

On 17 February 1913, British suffragettes intensified their militant campaign for women's suffrage by attacking the home of the Home Secretary and setting fire...

ON THIS DAY: The history of Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated every February 14; this year Valentine's Day falls on a Friday. Across the United States and in other...

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Pancyprian Exams 2025: Kick off in airconditioned classrooms

The 2025 Pancyprian examinations began today, marking an important...

Russians and Ukrainians meet in Turkey for first talks in 3 years

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators met in Istanbul on Friday...

Betting revenues surpass €1.2 billion in 2024

10% annual increase – Player winnings total €1,066,904,183 –...

UCY Rector: Language rule threatens university internationalisation

The provision for a parallel Greek-language programme threatens to...
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