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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Eleftherios Kousis: A Scholar of Pontus Amid the Turmoil of 1918

The article discusses the dramatic changes in the history of Pontus in February 1918, as thousands of Greeks fled their homes due to the retreat of Russian troops.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

TODAY IN HISTORY โŸฉ De facto cessation of Estonia's independence

This article discusses the historical event of Estonia's de facto loss of independence on February 25, 1918, when German military forces took control of Tallinn just one day after Estonia declared independence.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

One Minute Lecture: Does a State Arise from Words?

A lecture discusses how Estonia's statehood was initiated by a manifesto in 1918 despite the absence of an army, government, or international recognition.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Legacy of Kurt Eisner: The Typewriter of the Revolution

The article discusses the significant historical impact of Kurt Eisner, a socialist leader who declared the Bavarian Republic in 1918, and the recent discovery of his typewriter, a symbol of his legacy.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

The Liepฤja Museum's Exhibition 'Classical Modernism in Latvia' Illuminates the Formation Period of the Latvian State

The exhibition 'Classical Modernism in Latvia' at the Liepฤja Museum sheds light on the complex historical narratives of Latvia's formation and cultural identity post-1918.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Lithuania celebrates the Day of Restoration of the State

On February 16, Lithuania commemorates its Day of Restoration of the State with various traditional events and honors the signatories of the 1918 Declaration of Independence.

Feb 16 โ€ข 03:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

"Asko has been with me since childhood" - do you remember these classics?

Finnish memories revolve around the now-defunct furniture brands Asko and Sotka, highlighting their significance in many people's lives since 1918.

Feb 15 โ€ข 05:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

TODAY IN HISTORY: Fourteen Mysterious Days Disappeared

The article discusses the historical shift in calendars that occurred in Estonia and Russia in 1918, marking a significant date where 14 days effectively vanished due to the calendar reform.

Feb 14 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Juozas Skirius. 1916 โ€“ The Lithuanians' Decision to Strive for the Independence of Lithuania

The article discusses the significant developments in Lithuania's political consciousness leading to its independence in 1918, highlighting the critical role of 1916 as a pivotal year in this journey.

Feb 13 โ€ข 06:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Complete Rejection of Stalin Proposal by Demari Representative

Sanna Antikainen, a PS Member of Parliament, completely rejects a proposal from SDP representative Eeva-Johanna Eloranta for a moment of silence in parliament to honor those who fled to the Soviet Union after the 1918 civil war and legislators who died under Stalin's purges.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

USA: Population shrinkage for the first time since 1918

The population of the United States is expected to decline for the first time since 1918 due to immigration policies and ineffective support for American households under President Donald Trump.

Feb 5 โ€ข 20:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Little-known 'masterpiece' horror with 'most disturbing performance ever' on Film 4 tonight

The horror film 'Pearl', praised for Mia Goth's unsettling performance, airs tonight on Film 4, showcasing a young woman's eerie experiences on a Texas farm in 1918.

Jan 10 โ€ข 08:00 UTC

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