Tag: winter solstice

Ancient monuments mark winter solstice

Life January 6, 2026 at 14:00

The winter solstice monuments, falling around 21-22 December, signal the shortest day and the return of lengthening light. Ancient structures, some nearly 5,000 years...

Day 7: Yule, Feast of Stephen, Christmas: Whose day is it anyway?

Life December 21, 2025 at 18:24

It's Day 7 of our 10 Days of Christmas Spirit countdown to the big day, and there isn’t long to go. The Christmas season is in...

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Four benefits of going out in the rain

Health April 17, 2026 at 17:13

From its distinctive smell to the negative ions it...

International conference on the Strait of Hormuz in Paris

International April 17, 2026 at 15:20

A major international conference on Strait of Hormuz security...

ON THIS DAY: Dimitris Mitropanos died (2012)

On this Day April 17, 2026 at 15:10

On this day, 17 April 2012, Greece lost one...

20% drop in lamb and goat demand over Easter

Cyprus April 17, 2026 at 14:52

Meat demand declined by 20% during the Easter period...