Tag: International Worker's Day

May Day protests spark mass arrests in Istanbul and beyond

More than 200 protesters have been arrested in Turkey as people gathered in Istanbul for May Day. People across the world have marked the annual...

Why May 1st is a holiday in Cyprus

(even if you’ve never been on strike) For many in Cyprus, May 1st is a welcome day off work. Beaches get crowded, barbecues are lit,...

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On this day: Helen Keller was born (1880)

On 27 June 1880, Helen Keller was born in...

UPDATE: Natalie arrested in Nicosia court, new suspect wanted

The 37-year-old woman wanted by police in connection with...

Shell-BP takeover rumours rattle global energy markets

Reports of a potential Shell takeover of BP caused...

US pledges $30 million to Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

The United States has pledged $30 million to the...
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