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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Cyprus August 15, 2026 at 12:22

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Cyprus August 15, 2026 at 11:48

A new submarine internet cable linking the Republic of...

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Cyprus August 15, 2026 at 11:28

The left lane of the Nicosia-Limassol motorway near Moni,...

Twitch users angry over Amazon AI training setting

International August 14, 2026 at 15:44

Twitch has been criticised by users after it emerged...