Tag: slavery

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...

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: Toni Morrison is born (1931)

On this Day February 18, 2025 at 14:49

On this day, 18 February 1931, the world welcomed one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th century—Toni Morrison. Born in Lorain,...

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Cyprus’ travel trends favour Europe amid rising costs

July 16, 2026 at 09:45

Nicosia car fire after crash leaves two injured

Cyprus July 16, 2026 at 09:32

A Nicosia car fire broke out after a three-vehicle...

Yellow warning for heat in effect as temperatures hit 40°C

Cyprus July 16, 2026 at 09:28

A yellow warning for heat comes into force on...

Hormuz Strait blockade worsens after fresh US strikes on Iran

International July 16, 2026 at 09:11

There are no signs of de-escalation in the conflict...

Sirens at 08:20: The road to the 15 July 1974 coup

Cyprus July 15, 2026 at 18:19

Every year, in every city, at 08:20 in the...