Memorial Day for the Victims of Communist Dictatorships – Hungary Remembers the Oppression on February 25
On February 25, 2026, Hungary observes Memorial Day for the Victims of Communist Dictatorships (A kommunista diktatúrák áldozatainak emléknapja), a national day of remembrance dedicated to honoring the hundreds of…
Soviet Occupation Day – Georgia Remembers the 1921 Annexation on February 25
On February 25, 2026, Georgia observes Soviet Occupation Day (საბჭოთა ოკუპაციის დღე / Sabch’ota Ok’up’ats’iis Dghe), a national day of mourning and remembrance commemorating the Soviet invasion and occupation of…
Revolution Day – Suriname Commemorates the 1980 Coup on February 25
On February 25, 2026, Suriname observes Revolution Day (Revolutiedag or Dag van de Revolutie), a national public holiday marking the 46th anniversary of the military coup d’état of February 25,…
People Power Day – Philippines Commemorates the EDSA Revolution on February 25
On February 25, 2026, the Philippines celebrates People Power Day (Araw ng Lakas ng Bayan), also known as EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary, a national holiday commemorating the People Power…
National Day – Kuwait Celebrates Sovereignty and Independence on February 25
On February 25, 2026, the State of Kuwait celebrates National Day (اليوم الوطني / Al-Yawm al-Watani), the country’s most important national holiday, commemorating the 66th anniversary of the formal end…
NATO expansion must be resolved for Ukraine settlement — Russian MFA
Russia asserts that addressing the NATO expansion issue through military or political means is essential; without such a resolution, a settlement regarding Ukraine cannot be achieved. – Russian Foreign Ministry…
Zelensky demands accession date from EU
Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has demanded that the EU give Kiev a concrete date for its accession to the bloc, insisting that it should come no later than 2027. – EU…
Guterres Calls for Immediate Ceasefire on Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine War
24 February marks four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in violation of the UN Charter & international law. This devastating war is a stain on our…
Israel threatens to strike Lebanon civilian infrastructure if Hezbollah joins US-Iran war
Israel has sent an indirect message to Lebanon that it would strike Lebanon hard, targeting civilian infrastructure including the airport, in the event that Hezbollah gets involved in any US-Iran…
US builds up major airpower near Iran, report indicates potential multiday strike
Satellite images show a rapid increase of US military planes in bases across Europe and the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. – The US military has rapidly increased…