Tag: Ottoman rule

ON THIS DAY: The Chios Massacre (1822)

On this Day March 30, 2026 at 17:12

On this day in 1822, one of the most harrowing episodes of the Greek War of Independence unfolded on the island of Chios. Ottoman...

1 July 1878: When the Ottomans sold Cyprus to Britain

Cyprus July 1, 2025 at 16:10

On 1 July 1878, a new chapter began for Cyprus as the island transitioned from Ottoman to British administration. This followed an agreement signed...

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Greek-Americans urge Trump to block “gifts” to Turkey

June 27, 2026 at 16:27

Fire breaks out in Trachoni, Limassol

Cyprus June 27, 2026 at 16:07

A fire broke out in Trachoni on Saturday afternoon. According...

Death of young Charalambos: No complaint or suspicion of medical negligence

Cyprus June 27, 2026 at 15:53

There has been no complaint of medical negligence and...

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International June 27, 2026 at 13:41

Amid clouds of dust and collapsed buildings, authorities in...

Pufferfish in Cyprus: What you need to know

Cyprus June 27, 2026 at 13:02

The growing concern in Greece over the spread of...