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On this day: The Battle of Britain began in World War Two, in 1940
55+ min ago (229+ words) Following are some of the major events to have occurred on July 10: 1940 " The Battle of Britain began in World War Two when at least 70 German bombers attacked docks in south Wales. 1943 " Allied invasion of Sicily in World War Two. 1985 " One…...
Larnaca dangerous buildings register grows to 1, 084 properties
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (433+ words) The District Local Government Organisation (DLGO) of Larnaca is continuing intensive work to register, assess and manage dangerous buildings across the district, applying what it describes as a comprehensive action plan focused on protecting public safety. DLGO Larnaca took over…...
Asylum arrivals in Cyprus down 92% since 2022, minister says
20+ hour, 32+ min ago (319+ words) Asylum seeker arrivals in Cyprus fell by 92% in the first half of 2026 compared with 2022, Deputy Minister of Migration and Asylum Dr. Nicholas A. Ioannides told the House Interior Committee today. He said around 35, 000 third-country nationals have departed since the start of…...
How will Marine Le Pen's legal problems affect her presidential campaign?
19+ hour, 33+ min ago (538+ words) French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is running for president, but unresolved legal questions loom over her campaign. Below are attempts to address the main issues: WHERE DOES LE PEN'S CASE STAND NOW? Le Pen's embezzlement conviction was upheld on…...
Kazakhstan's new constitution takes effect, election date set
19+ hour, 11+ min ago (350+ words) Kazakhstan's new Constitution entered into force on July 1, prompting President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to set August 23 as the date for parliamentary elections required under the new framework. The Constitution, adopted in a nationwide referendum on March 15, replaces the country's bicameral legislature…...
Trump's gifts to the occupying power
20+ hour, 22+ min ago (356+ words) US President Donald Trump went to Ankara " in the middle of summer, no less " as Santa Claus. The ground for the announcements had been prepared for days. In his meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdo'an, the American president…...
EU covers 70% of Cyprus migration costs, minister tells MPs
20+ hour, 25+ min ago (373+ words) Philenews EU covers 70% of Cyprus migration costs, minister tells MPs The EU covers 70% of Cyprus's migration-related expenses, Deputy Minister of Migration and Asylum Dr. Nicholas A. Ioannides told the House Interior Committee today. He also said 200, 000 foreign nationals are currently legally…...
Resolution on 1974 sexual violence ensures victims are heard, MEP says
21+ hour, 6+ min ago (599+ words) The European Parliament today adopted a resolution calling for accountability for perpetrators and support for survivors of sexual violence committed during the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Greek MEP Eleonora Meleti of the European People's Party (EPP) held a press conference…...
Athalassa's psychiatric hospital faces severe overcrowding
22+ hour, 2+ min ago (233+ words) A senior nursing officer with Cyprus's Mental Health Services told Parliament's Health Committee that society sweeps its problems "under the carpet," with people suffering psychiatric conditions often only seeking help once they have reached breaking point, due to persistent stigma…...
MPs hear that some welfare recipients spend benefit at casinos, betting shops
22+ hour, 22+ min ago (329+ words) Some recipients of Cyprus's Minimum Guaranteed Income (EEE) are spending their monthly payment at casinos and betting shops, with consequences for their own quality of life, their families, and society more broadly. Some recipients wait for the transfer to arrive…...