Tag: Victory Day
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Ukraine agrees to a three-day ceasefire against 1000 POW-exchange: Russia holds its Victory Parade without armoured vehicles
Russia is holding its Victory Day parade in Moscow today in what is first Victory Day celebration in nearly two decades without tanks, missile systems or heavy armoured vehicles rolling through Red Square, exposing the growing security pressures and military strain caused by the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine. The Kremlin had pushed for a temporary…
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Europe celebrates Victory Day and Europe Day on May 8 and 9 respectively
Europe is engaged in a long weekend of celebrations after commemorating Victory Day yesterday and today commemorates Europe Day. Yesterday, on Friday, Europe commemorated Victory in Europe Day marking the Allied victory over Nazism in 1945 and the end of the Second World War in Europe. Commemorative ceremonies and military parades were held in major…
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Malta’s Archbishop says the world is currently run by people who are out of their mind: lists the three main enemies of the Maltese of today
In his Victory Day homily, Archbishop Charles Scicluna identified what he sees as the three main enemies facing Malta today: greed, youth substance abuse (including alcohol), and the country’s low birth rate. The Archbishop said that despite the world today being run by people who are out of their mind, Malta’s threats are internal and…
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Isla clinches Victory Day Regatta Shield amid chaotic delays
In extraordinary circumstances, Isla emerged victorious in the 2025 Victory Day National Regatta, claiming the prestigious overall Shield with a total of 68 points. In Category A, Isla finished ahead of their fierce rivals Birgu, who placed second with 60 points, while Bormla secured third with 34 points. Isla’s dominance extended to Category B, where…
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The Government clears Daphne’s makeshift monument to celebrate Victory Day
Celebrations took place over the weekend at the Great Siege Monument in front of the Law Courts to commemorate Malta’s Victory Day. Today, the President held a state ceremony with a wreath-laying. The makeshift monument for Daphne Caruana Galizia was cleared for the ceremonies. I believe both can coexist, but the Labour government has consistently…
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Fidias Panayiotou refuses to disclose funding for his trip to Moscow
Cypriot and unattached Member of the European Parliament, Fidias Panayiotou, went to Moscow for the annual military parade of Victory Day on May 9th. He also met with the Chairman of the Russian State Duma and other Russian members of parliament. Fidias Panayiotou is a vocal supporter of Russia and recently voted against a European…
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Fidias Panayiotou goes to Moscow for Victory Day parade after voting against a resolution for the return of Ukrainian children from Russia
Fidias Panayiotou flew to Moscow to watch Russia’s Victory Day parade after voting against a European Parliament Resolution demanding Russia to return the Ukrainian children it kidnapped from Ukraine back to their homes. The other MEPs who voted against the resolution were Friedrich Purner (independent MEP from Germany) and Petar Volgin (MEP from Bulgaria with…
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The ruling and military elites of the New Axis Powers meet in Moscow for Russian Victory Day
Russia hosted its annual military parade in Moscow yesterday to commemorate Victory Day, attended by several political and military leaders from its allies and contributors to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Leaders and dignitaries included China’s President Xi Jinping who was treated to a tea party, North Korean generals whose troops are fighting in Russia’s…
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Today is Victory Day
On May 7th right before midnight, German Chief of the Operations Staff, Alfred Jodl, accompanied by his aide and Grand Admiral Hans Georg von Friedeburg, signed the unconditional surrender of all German forces in Europe at General Eisenhower’s HQ in Reims, France. The surrender came into force on May 8th, officially ending World War II:…
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The fascism of Russians
So, yesterday, Russia celebrated its Victory Day and Russians across Europe have also held their own rallies to commemorate it. By now, and in current political conditions in Russia, Russian Victory Day is all about Russia’s greatness rather than anti-fascism. The Russians themselves have been very willing to come out to celebrate their patriotic fervour…
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Revisiting Victory Day
Today, we celebrate Victory Day, the Allied victory over Nazi Germany on 8th May 1945. The Russians celebrate their own Victory Day tomorrow. Malta made an important contribution to the War as it served as an island fortress against Nazi dominance in the Mediterranean and North Africa. Malta survived constant bombings by air and was…
