UK conducts test of its national emergency alert system

The UK government conducted a test of its new national emergency alert system on Sunday.The test aimed to assess the effectiveness of the system in alerting the public to emergencies such as natural disasters, terror attacks, and pandemics.The message…

US Transplant Surgeon Heads to Ukraine to Save Lives

An organ transplant surgeon from New York is planning a third trip to Ukraine, where he has been working with doctors to help patients caught up in Russia’s war on Ukraine. The surgeon, Dr. Robert Montgomery, is also working to raise money to buy medic…

Pope Francis calls for immediate end to violence in Sudan

Pope Francis has called for an immediate end to violence in Sudan, stating that the situation there remains serious.Speaking during the traditional Sunday prayer at the Vatican’s famous St. Peter’s Square, the Pope addressed the developments in Sudan….

Jersey: French trippers can enter island without passports

Day trippers from France will be able to enter Jersey with a national ID card rather than a passport from Saturday.A pilot scheme has been set up for passengers on the Manche Iles Express ferry service during the summer.Earlier this year the Government…

Deputy Minister says tourism is a priority pillar

The Government considers tourism as a priority pillar, stated on Friday Deputy Minister of Tourism ?ostas Koumis at the opening of the Travel Expo Cyprus 2023 exhibition.He added that President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides’ adminis…

Flambé fire kills two in Madrid restaurant

At least two people have died and another ten were injured after a waiter flambéed a dish, accidentally setting fire to an Italian restaurant on a busy Friday evening in Madrid.One of the injured is in a critical condition and five others have serious …