Shivaji Jayanti – Maharashtra Celebrates Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on February 19
On February 19, 2026, the state of Maharashtra in India observes Shivaji Jayanti (छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज जयंती / Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti), a major public holiday and one of the…
Commemoration of Vasil Levski – Bulgaria Honors Its Apostle of Freedom on February 19
On February 19, 2026, Bulgaria observes the Commemoration of Vasil Levski (Ден на Васил Левски / Den na Vasil Levski), a national day of remembrance honoring Vasil Ivanov Kunchev (1837–1873),…
Brâncuși Day – Romania Celebrates Constantin Brâncuși on February 19
On February 19, 2026, Romania observes Brâncuși Day (Ziua Brâncuși), a cultural commemoration honoring Constantin Brâncuși (1876–1957), one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century and Romania’s greatest…
Army Day (Día del Ejército Mexicano) – Mexico Honors Its Armed Forces on February 19
On February 19, 2026, Mexico celebrates Army Day (Día del Ejército Mexicano), a national day of pride and tribute to the Mexican Army (Ejército Mexicano), one of the oldest and…
UN flags crimes against humanity in Epstein files
Abuses carried out by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein could meet the definition of crimes against humanity, the UN has claimed, while demanding accountability for the suspected perpetrators. – The…
Russia consistently opposes blockade of Cuba — Kremlin
Russia, like many other countries, consistently opposes the blockade of Cuba by the United States, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. – “Russia consistently opposes the blockade of the island, like…
The Eternal Metal: Gold’s Hidden Radiance and Timeless Allure
Gold (Au, atomic number 79), the classic yellow metal of kings, pirates, and central banks, is a dense, soft, malleable, and ductile transition metal in group 11 (below copper and…
National Democracy Day – Nepal Celebrates the End of Rana Rule on Falgun 7 (February 18/19)
On Falgun 7, 2082 BS (which falls on February 18 or 19, 2026 in the Gregorian calendar), Nepal observes National Democracy Day (राष्ट्रिय प्रजातन्त्र दिवस / Rastriya Prajatantra Diwas), a…
Kurdish Students Union Day – Iraqi Kurdistan Honors Student Activism and Education on February 18
On February 18, 2026, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) observes Kurdish Students Union Day (Rojî Yekîtiya Xwendekarên Kurd / Rojî Yekîtiya Xwendekaran), a regional cultural and commemorative day celebrating…
Independence Day – The Gambia Celebrates Freedom from British Rule on February 18
On February 18, 2026, The Gambia observes Independence Day (also known as Republic Day in some contexts), the country’s most important national holiday, marking the 61st anniversary of its independence…