Tag: Juneteenth

ON THIS DAY: Juneteenth marks the end of slavery (1865)

Uncategorized June 19, 2026 at 15:26

On June 19, 1865, thousands of enslaved men, women and children in Texas learned they were finally free. More than two years after President...

Trump drops MLK, Juneteenth from 2026 park fee-free days

International January 19, 2026 at 15:31

The Trump administration removed MLK Day and Juneteenth from the National Park Service's fee-free entry days list. This policy change took effect after the...

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Foreign Ministry urges Turkey to assume responsibilities over resolution on Cypriot women

July 11, 2026 at 20:14

Security alert in Nicosia after threatening emails sent to Mall of Nicosia and KEMA

Cyprus July 11, 2026 at 20:04

Authorities were placed on high alert on Saturday afternoon...

Pentakomo waste facility: Rescue operation and criminal investigation underway

Cyprus July 11, 2026 at 12:16

Since 19 December 2023, when the Water Development Department...

Passenger recounts Ryanair ordeal: ‘His head and shoulders were outside the plane’

International July 11, 2026 at 11:56

Terrifying moments unfolded aboard a Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki...

19-year-old arrested after police officer injured during chase

Cyprus July 11, 2026 at 11:39

A 19-year-old has been arrested to assist police with...