Israeli army forces strapped a wounded Palestinian man to the hood of a military jeep during an arrest raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin on Saturday. A video circulating on social media and verified by Reuters showed a Palestinian resident of Jenin, Mujahed Azmi, on the jeep that passes through two ambulances. … Read more
A minimum of €4.7 million will be shared between the lucky winners of the 1st prize category in the next draw on Sunday, the 23rd of June, 2024, following a rollover jackpot in the 2769th JOKER draw that took place yesterday. There were no winners in the 2nd prize category, either..
The weather on Wednesday will be mainly fine. Winds will initially be variable and light, force 3 on the Beaufort scale, becoming southwesterly to northwesterly, light to moderate, force 3 to 4, later in the day. The sea will be smooth to slight. Temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius inland, around 34 degrees … Read more
Following are some of the major events to have occurred on June 18: 1583 – The first Leiden University, the oldest in the Netherlands, is founded.1671 – King Charles II and the French ambassador sign a treaty by which England acquires the islands of Tobago and Grenada.1778 – American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Monmouth: … Read more
Following are some of the major events to have occurred on June 14: 1777: The Second Continental Congress adopts the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States, a symbol that would go on to represent the nation worldwide and become an iconic emblem. 1801: Martha Washington hosts the first Quadrille Ball … Read more
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in an announcement expresses deep concern for the safety and well-being of approximately 31 asylum seekers, including seven children, who are trapped in the buffer zone (BZ) in Cyprus. It is noted that “Five of them entered the Pournara reception centre to apply for asylum after crossing … Read more
Charalambos Pittokopitis, the newly elected President of the Paphos Provincial Autonomy Organisation, described a wildfire engulfing a large area of Paphos as a “tragedy.” Pitokopis said he visited the firefront, speaking with the Director of the Department of Forests. He questioned why the Director, an experienced firefighting professional, was at the Crisis Management Centre in … Read more
Firefighting forces were mobilised around 10 p.m. on Monday (10/06) after a fire broke out in Koilani, Limassol. According to the Police, approximately 4 acres of wild vegetation were burnt, and during the fire suppression efforts, a burnt-out car was found in a ravine. The causes of the fire are under investigation..
Election staff in Cyprus endured sweltering conditions on Sunday as a heatwave sent temperatures soaring at polling stations without air conditioning during the twin parliamentary and municipal polls. Philenews received multiple complaints from polling centre workers reporting unbearable situations, with some feeling dizzy after long hours at hot school classrooms used as voting venues. “We … Read more
Lawyer Charalambos Prountzos is leading the race for the Nicosia mayorship, first exit polls showed on Sunday. According to ALPHA TV, AKEL-backed Prountzos is forecasted to gain between 48%-56%, which is enough to grant him the victory. DISY’s candidate Nicos Tornaritis, who is also supported by DIKO and DEPA is predicted to win between 34%-42%, … Read more