Tag: royalty

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

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

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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Portugal strike disrupts transport and services nationwide

A second strike in Portugal within six months has...

Finland: 27-year-old charged over abuse of 361 children via social media

A major abuse case has emerged in which a...

Workplace fatal accident: 21-year-old crushed by glass panels

A workplace accident in the Paphos district has resulted...

Christodoulides received Order of Friendship in Kazakhstan

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides,...
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