On this day in 1980: Zimbabwe achieved independence from the United Kingdom.
In 1980, Zimbabwe emerged from the shadows of colonialism to claim its place among the community of independent nations. The ...
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On this day in 1991: Latvia declared its independence from the Soviet Union
In 1991, Latvia achieved a significant milestone in its history by reclaiming its independence. After decades of Soviet occupation that ...
On this day in 1947: Independence for India
In 1947, India embarked on a historic journey towards independence, marking the culmination of decades of struggle against British colonial ...
On this day in 1960: Côte d’Ivoire gained independence from France
Côte d'Ivoire, a West African nation with a rich cultural heritage, embarked on a determined journey to gain independence from ...
On this day in 1965: The Republic of Maldives gained its independence from Britain
The Republic of Maldives, a breathtaking archipelago situated in the Indian Ocean, is renowned for its turquoise waters, pristine beaches, ...
On this day in 2009: Greenland became self-governing
Greenland, the world's largest island located in the North Atlantic, has long been associated with discussions of independence from Denmark. ...
On this day in 2006: Montenegro’s parliament declared the republic’s independence
It is hard to believe that just a few decades ago, the small Balkan state of Montenegro was part of ...
The Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin
Situated on St. Stephen’s Green, the Marriott Autograph Collection hotel is the Irish capital’s most elegant place to stay. LLM’s ...
Humza Yousaf wins SNP leadership election to replace Nicola Sturgeon
37-year-old to become Scotland’s youngest-ever leader and first from minority ethnic background Humza Yousaf has narrowly won the bitterly-fought contest to ...