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When the children of Gaza join the ghosts of Srebrenica and Granada
In 2024 Israel blocks all exits from Gaza bombs Rafah’s border, and shoots Palestinians waving white flags. The ICJ cites 500+ genocidal ... In 637 CE: Caliph Umar ended Byzantine persecution, ...
Greek Reporter21h
EOKA’s Legacy: Cyprus Marks 70 Years of Struggle Against Colonial Rule
April 1, 2025, marks 70 years since the commencement of the EOKA struggle against British colonial rule in Cyprus from 1955 ...
AOL6d
Ancient religious relics recovered after church robberies now on display in new exhibit
The Byzantine Museum in Nicosia, Cyprus, has opened a new exhibit spotlighting early Christian relics with a distinct history. Many of the artifacts were once stolen by looters and trafficked on ...
Khaleej Times5d
UAE unveils new dirham symbol inspired by national flag
The Central Bank of the UAE, on Thursday, unveiled the new symbol for the national currency in its physical and digital forms. The symbol was derived from the English name of the dirham to serve ...
International Monetary Fund5d
Cyprus: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission
Nicosia, Cyprus: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission met with the Cypriot authorities during March 17–28, 2025 to discuss recent economic developments, the outlook and risks, and policy ...
Cyprus Mail on MSN12h
‘April 1 a milestone in Cyprus history’
April 1 is a milestone in the history of Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday night addressing an event to mark 70 years since the Eoka struggle against British rule started.“The ...
Greek Reporter4d
On This Day in 1930, Constantinople Was Renamed Istanbul, Both Greek Words
Built as Byzantium, and then renamed Constantinople, Istanbul officially received its present name on this day in 1930.
Military.com4d
Flag Day
The first celebration of the U.S. Flag's birthday was held in 1877, on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag's ...
Associated Press4d
Utah becomes first state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags in government buildings and schools
(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File) Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah became the first state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and ...
Greek City Times6d
Marble Origins Unveiled: Byzantine Artifacts from Lebanon Trace Roots to Prokonnesos and Dokimeion, Echoing Hellenistic Legacy
A recent archaeometric study has traced the origins of marble artifacts unearthed from the early Byzantine villages of Porphyreon and Chhim, located in modern-day Lebanon. The research examined 66 ...
India Today6d
UAE unveils new Dirham symbol inspired by national flag — Key changes explained
UAE unveils new Dirham symbol inspired by national flag. Design incorporates UAE flag colours and Arabic calligraphy. Digital format includes a ring for security and continuity. The UAE unveiled a new ...