Tag: royalty

New research adds to pressure on British monarchy over historical ties to slavery

International August 11, 2025 at 16:55

New research shows that Britain's King George IV, who ruled for a decade until 1830, personally profited from enslaved labour on Grenadian plantations, a...

ON THIS DAY: Henry VIII ascends to the English throne

On this Day April 22, 2025 at 17:00

22 April 1509 On this day in 1509, Henry VIII became King of England at the age of just 17, following the death of his...

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“Harry Potter” back to Hogwarts marks 25th anniversary

July 23, 2026 at 17:21

Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump

International July 23, 2026 at 16:39

US President Donald Trump has said the proposed civil...

€165,000 in assets seized after Limassol drug trafficking case

Cyprus July 23, 2026 at 16:25

The Permanent Criminal Court of Limassol has issued a...

TechIsland Wildfire Initiative

Market July 23, 2026 at 16:21

Official Presentation of actions undertaken for wildfire prevention, preparedness...

Electricity demand hits all-time record in Cyprus

Cyprus July 23, 2026 at 16:20

Cyprus recorded a historic electricity demand peak on Thursday...