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A police officer who harassed a female colleague at the Cyprus police academy and then assaulted her twice will spend three months in prison.

A police officer who harassed a female colleague at the Cyprus police academy and then assaulted her twice will spend three months in prison.

23 words23 vocabCyprus News
A moped driver died today from injuries sustained in a traffic accident in Avgorou in January.

A moped driver died today from injuries sustained in a traffic accident in Avgorou in January.

16 words15 vocabCyprus News
Passengers on a Cyprus Airways flight from Paris to Larnaca were surprised by the pilot's decision to fly with an unclaimed teddy bear on board, which was found at the boarding gate.

Passengers on a Cyprus Airways flight from Paris to Larnaca were surprised by the pilot's decision to fly with an unclaimed teddy bear on board, which was found at the boarding gate.

65 words52 vocabCyprus News
France's president says discussions are underway at "the technical level", while condemning Moscow’s refusal to engage in peace talks over Ukraine.

France's president says discussions are underway at "the technical level", while condemning Moscow’s refusal to engage in peace talks over Ukraine.

27 words24 vocabEurope News
The Stena Imperative was approached by small armed vessels belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, but continued on its way as planned.

The Stena Imperative was approached by small armed vessels belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, but continued on its way as planned.

25 words24 vocabEurope News
SAMBO - International Tournament, Polydinamo Kentro Larnaca

A major international SAMBO tournament will take place in Larnaca, featuring athletes from five countries.

SAMBO - International Tournament, Polydinamo Kentro Larnaca A major international SAMBO tournament will take place in Larnaca, featuring athletes from five countries.

93 words66 vocabCyprus News
Defense lawyers unsuccessfully asked for a mistrial after the brothers appeared in the latest batch of Epstein emails.

Defense lawyers unsuccessfully asked for a mistrial after the brothers appeared in the latest batch of Epstein emails.

32 words28 vocabUSA News
Court in Copenhagen jailed the pair for 14 and 12 years respectively for terrorism and attempted murder over the attack in October 2024.

Court in Copenhagen jailed the pair for 14 and 12 years respectively for terrorism and attempted murder over the attack in October 2024.

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Miroslav Lajčák, an ally of Slovak PM Robert Fico, messaged Jeffrey Epstein about women and diplomacy in 2018 while he was foreign minister.

Miroslav Lajčák, an ally of Slovak PM Robert Fico, messaged Jeffrey Epstein about women and diplomacy in 2018 while he was foreign minister.

27 words27 vocabEurope News
Sweden and Denmark will send €245 million in TRIDON Mk2 air defence systems to Ukraine, boosting protection as Russia escalates strikes on energy sites.

Sweden and Denmark will send €245 million in TRIDON Mk2 air defence systems to Ukraine, boosting protection as Russia escalates strikes on energy sites.

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Kokomix, one of the leading concrete manufacturers in Cyprus, participated in a socially significant environmental initiative to restore forest areas in the village of Souni, which were affected by a major forest fire in July 2025.

Kokomix, one of the leading concrete manufacturers in Cyprus, participated in a socially significant environmental initiative to restore forest areas in the village of Souni, which were affected by a major forest fire in July 2025.

40 words38 vocabCyprus News
The government has a majority to survive the vote in the lower house of parliament, which could happen on Tuesday.

The government has a majority to survive the vote in the lower house of parliament, which could happen on Tuesday.

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Auditors discovered multi-month delays, which not only increased expenses but also caused other issues in three major construction projects of the University of Cyprus.

Auditors discovered multi-month delays, which not only increased expenses but also caused other issues in three major construction projects of the University of Cyprus.

25 words25 vocabCyprus News
The Cyprus Wildlife Protection Service Employees Union stated that their workers have become targets of organized crime following the arson of a personal vehicle belonging to one of the inspectors, a longstanding issue of violence against them — recalling the murder of the head of the service in 1999.

The Cyprus Wildlife Protection Service Employees Union stated that their workers have become targets of organized crime following the arson of a personal vehicle belonging to one of the inspectors, a longstanding issue of violence against them — recalling the murder of the head of the service in 1999.

46 words41 vocabCyprus News
Plus, a conservative group plans an alternate Super Bowl halftime show.

Plus, a conservative group plans an alternate Super Bowl halftime show.

13 words12 vocabUSA News

Marius Borg Høiby, 29, is on trial in Oslo on 38 charges of crimes including rape, domestic violence, assault and drug possession.

26 words25 vocabEurope News
President Trump was expected to meet privately with President Gustavo Petro of Colombia on Tuesday.

President Trump was expected to meet privately with President Gustavo Petro of Colombia on Tuesday.

27 words27 vocabUSA News
The police have arrested two people in connection with two separate cases of burglary and theft that occurred in the Limassol and Nicosia areas.

The police have arrested two people in connection with two separate cases of burglary and theft that occurred in the Limassol and Nicosia areas.

24 words21 vocabCyprus News
State hospitals in Cyprus are overcrowded due to influenza, coronavirus, and other respiratory diseases.

State hospitals in Cyprus are overcrowded due to influenza, coronavirus, and other respiratory diseases.

33 words33 vocabCyprus News
The administration’s announcement to shut the center for a major overhaul led to a swirl of confusion and anxiety among performers and patrons about its future.

The administration’s announcement to shut the center for a major overhaul led to a swirl of confusion and anxiety among performers and patrons about its future.

26 words22 vocabUSA News

Technological advances and an erosion of trust have transformed the way news unfolds online, distorting shared reality.

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Everything you (and your dog) need to know about the competition, now in its 150th outing.

Everything you (and your dog) need to know about the competition, now in its 150th outing.

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The prosecutor's cybercrime unit is conducting the searches with the support of Europol and the French police's own cybercrime department.

The prosecutor's cybercrime unit is conducting the searches with the support of Europol and the French police's own cybercrime department.

20 words17 vocabEurope News
Russia launches one of its biggest airstrikes on Ukraine, hitting power plants and homes as Zelenskyy urges more air defence before Abu Dhabi talks.

Russia launches one of its biggest airstrikes on Ukraine, hitting power plants and homes as Zelenskyy urges more air defence before Abu Dhabi talks.

28 words27 vocabEurope News

Italy's culture ministry and the diocese of Rome are investigating the restoration of a church cherub that looks like Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

24 words22 vocabEurope News
Iranian authorities arrested 139 foreign nationals in Yazd during anti-government protests.

Iranian authorities arrested 139 foreign nationals in Yazd during anti-government protests.

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Tomorrow, February 4th, at 19:30 in Limassol, there will be a lecture titled "Women in Ancient Cyprus — From Mother Goddess to Mistress of the House.

Tomorrow, February 4th, at 19:30 in Limassol, there will be a lecture titled "Women in Ancient Cyprus — From Mother Goddess to Mistress of the House.

31 words29 vocabCyprus News
Preparations for the Carnival in Limassol are in full swing!

Preparations for the Carnival in Limassol are in full swing!

21 words20 vocabCyprus News
There was an explosion and fire at a restaurant in Nicosia at night, presumably due to a gas leak.

There was an explosion and fire at a restaurant in Nicosia at night, presumably due to a gas leak.

35 words31 vocabCyprus News
Police arrested a man in connection with the robbery of a kiosk in the Famagusta area on Monday.

Police arrested a man in connection with the robbery of a kiosk in the Famagusta area on Monday.

47 words44 vocabCyprus News
Today in Cyprus, it is partly cloudy with isolated showers expected.

Today in Cyprus, it is partly cloudy with isolated showers expected.

30 words26 vocabCyprus News
A special court in Bangladesh has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in prison, and her UK lawmaker niece, Tulip Siddiq to four, over corruption charges.

A special court in Bangladesh has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in prison, and her UK lawmaker niece, Tulip Siddiq to four, over corruption charges.

57 words45 vocabEurope News
Tourists visiting the world renowned Trevi Fountain in Rome are now being charged €2 to get up close and personal to one of the world’s most iconic waterworks.

Tourists visiting the world renowned Trevi Fountain in Rome are now being charged €2 to get up close and personal to one of the world’s most iconic waterworks.

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Trump has implored lawmakers to quicky end the partial government shutdown, promising to “work in good faith” on raised issues and concerns.

Trump has implored lawmakers to quicky end the partial government shutdown, promising to “work in good faith” on raised issues and concerns.

54 words47 vocabEurope News
An attorney for the Clintons said the pair had agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee on matters related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

An attorney for the Clintons said the pair had agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee on matters related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Recently released emails reveal that Jeffrey Epstein sought to connect Mr.

Recently released emails reveal that Jeffrey Epstein sought to connect Mr.

28 words29 vocabUSA News
The deal further intermingles Mr.

The deal further intermingles Mr.

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The longevity influencer said he “never witnessed illegal behavior” but would not defend his crude remarks about women and comments on Jeffrey Epstein’s “outrageous” life.

The longevity influencer said he “never witnessed illegal behavior” but would not defend his crude remarks about women and comments on Jeffrey Epstein’s “outrageous” life.

34 words28 vocabUSA News
The court ruled that construction can restart on a wind farm off the coast of New York State.

The court ruled that construction can restart on a wind farm off the coast of New York State.

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After several months of stalemate, the long-overdue State budget for 2026 has finally been adopted.

After several months of stalemate, the long-overdue State budget for 2026 has finally been adopted.

17 words17 vocabEurope News
Filming of an international TV series will take place in Cyprus.

Filming of an international TV series will take place in Cyprus.

23 words22 vocabCyprus News
A consortium of Cypriot and foreign companies has submitted a proposal for the construction and operation of a science and technology park in Pentakomo.

A consortium of Cypriot and foreign companies has submitted a proposal for the construction and operation of a science and technology park in Pentakomo.

40 words33 vocabCyprus News
At the Winter Olympics in Italy, Cyprus will be represented by two athletes who will compete in slalom.

At the Winter Olympics in Italy, Cyprus will be represented by two athletes who will compete in slalom.

36 words30 vocabCyprus News
Cyprus and Israel are close to reaching an agreement regarding the 'Aphrodite' natural gas field.

Cyprus and Israel are close to reaching an agreement regarding the 'Aphrodite' natural gas field.

35 words30 vocabCyprus News

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that creating a separate EU army alongside NATO would be “extremely dangerous”, arguing it would blur chains of command in a crisis.

34 words28 vocabEurope News
The Larnaca Municipality has temporarily closed the section of the Oroklini promenade between the Mer Bleue restaurant and Radisson Beach Resort due to serious issues caused by erosion.

The Larnaca Municipality has temporarily closed the section of the Oroklini promenade between the Mer Bleue restaurant and Radisson Beach Resort due to serious issues caused by erosion.

27 words26 vocabCyprus News
The Mayor of Nicosia has presented a plan to transform Old Nicosia into a vibrant historical center with the support of a 28 million euro program.

The Mayor of Nicosia has presented a plan to transform Old Nicosia into a vibrant historical center with the support of a 28 million euro program.

28 words27 vocabCyprus News
Schools in Cyprus have been instructed not to release children outside and to cancel outdoor activities due to dust.

Schools in Cyprus have been instructed not to release children outside and to cancel outdoor activities due to dust.

21 words19 vocabCyprus News
The Trump administration says these immigrants take welfare intended for Americans, which the lawsuit says is an “unsupported and demonstrably false claim.

The Trump administration says these immigrants take welfare intended for Americans, which the lawsuit says is an “unsupported and demonstrably false claim.

26 words22 vocabUSA News

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