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The Vatican City State was established in its current form as a sovereign nation with the signing of the Lateran…

On the 23 December 1990, Slovenia held an independence referendum. The ballot sheet asked voters: “Should the Republic of Slovenia…

December 13th marks the annual celebration of Republic Day in Malta. This day of remembrance began in 1974, when the…

On December 12, 1993, the Constitution of the Russian Federation was adopted by national referendum. Even though most Russians don’t give…

In Spain, December 6th marks the anniversary of a referendum held in 1978. In this referendum, a new constitution was…

In Portugal, the 1st of December marks the so called Restoration of Independence Day. It commemorates the end of the…

On November 28, 1912, Albania proclaimed independence after five hundred years of Ottoman Domination. This date has since been used…

Between 29 February and 1 March 1992, citizens of the Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina were called to a…

The Principality of Monaco is an independent microstate on France’s Mediterranean coastline known for its glitzy casinos, yacht-lined harbour and…

After approval by referendum, the first Constitution of an independent Azerbaijan was adopted on November 12, 1995, and Azerbaijan held its…