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Speaking to Euronews after his panel at Web Summit Qatar, the former Greek finance minister said the world could be heading toward another crisis like 2008, driven by the rise of stablecoins and powerful tech platforms.

Speaking to Euronews after his panel at Web Summit Qatar, the former Greek finance minister said the world could be heading toward another crisis like 2008, driven by the rise of stablecoins and powerful tech platforms.

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Italy is fast-tracking a security decree following violent clashes in Turin that injured over 100 officers, including an attack on a policeman with a hammer, which Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said was "attempted murder".

Italy is fast-tracking a security decree following violent clashes in Turin that injured over 100 officers, including an attack on a policeman with a hammer, which Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said was "attempted murder".

38 words35 vocabEurope News
Just days prior, newly released US documents revealed Høiby's mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, maintained extensive contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein between 2011 and 2014.

Just days prior, newly released US documents revealed Høiby's mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, maintained extensive contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein between 2011 and 2014.

38 words34 vocabEurope News
In Cyprus, electric bicycles that have been modified after purchase to exceed the set speed limit are increasingly common.

In Cyprus, electric bicycles that have been modified after purchase to exceed the set speed limit are increasingly common.

22 words22 vocabCyprus News
In Cyprus, the search continues for 13.

In Cyprus, the search continues for 13.

28 words25 vocabCyprus News
A woman was injured in a traffic accident in Limassol.

A woman was injured in a traffic accident in Limassol.

17 words17 vocabCyprus News
In 2025, more than 6,000 seafarers were abandoned on 410 ships, marking the worst year for crew abandonment.

In 2025, more than 6,000 seafarers were abandoned on 410 ships, marking the worst year for crew abandonment.

36 words32 vocabEurope News
Plus, big firsts at the Grammy Awards.

Plus, big firsts at the Grammy Awards.

7 words6 vocabUSA News
Ukraine is launching a verification of all Starlink terminals in Ukraine in response to the unauthorised use of Starlink by Russian forces.

Ukraine is launching a verification of all Starlink terminals in Ukraine in response to the unauthorised use of Starlink by Russian forces.

46 words39 vocabEurope News
German authorities arrested five men for allegedly running a network that smuggled goods worth at least €30 million to some 20 Russian defence companies, violating EU sanctions.

German authorities arrested five men for allegedly running a network that smuggled goods worth at least €30 million to some 20 Russian defence companies, violating EU sanctions.

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Tehran summoned EU ambassadors to protest the bloc's decision to classify Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) as a terror group.

Tehran summoned EU ambassadors to protest the bloc's decision to classify Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) as a terror group.

25 words20 vocabEurope News
Addison Rae tapped into 2000s pop energy, Justin Bieber stripped things down and Bad Bunny got choked up at the 68th annual awards.

Addison Rae tapped into 2000s pop energy, Justin Bieber stripped things down and Bad Bunny got choked up at the 68th annual awards.

31 words30 vocabUSA News
The Minnesota-based retail chain has avoided criticizing anyone, even after federal agents detained two employees at a local store.

The Minnesota-based retail chain has avoided criticizing anyone, even after federal agents detained two employees at a local store.

35 words35 vocabUSA News
Officials say up to 50 Palestinians are allowed to cross daily on both sides, in addition to 50 patients seeking medical attention.

Officials say up to 50 Palestinians are allowed to cross daily on both sides, in addition to 50 patients seeking medical attention.

24 words23 vocabEurope News
Residents of the historic center of Limassol are suing the municipality after their long-standing complaints about noise and illegal establishments have gone unanswered.

Residents of the historic center of Limassol are suing the municipality after their long-standing complaints about noise and illegal establishments have gone unanswered.

25 words24 vocabCyprus News
Today in Cyprus there is again a high concentration of dust.

Today in Cyprus there is again a high concentration of dust.

16 words15 vocabCyprus News
On a night marked by explicit political statements, Bad Bunny became the first Spanish-language artist to win the ceremony’s top prize, while Kendrick Lamar is now the winningest rapper in Grammy history.

On a night marked by explicit political statements, Bad Bunny became the first Spanish-language artist to win the ceremony’s top prize, while Kendrick Lamar is now the winningest rapper in Grammy history.

41 words32 vocabUSA News
Israel and Egypt had disagreed for months about how to resume operations at the Rafah border crossing, which has been closed for nearly a year.

Israel and Egypt had disagreed for months about how to resume operations at the Rafah border crossing, which has been closed for nearly a year.

30 words27 vocabUSA News
The formation of the Bundeswehr's brigade in Lithuania moved into a new phase on 29 January, with two combat battalions subordinated to the brigade as part of Germany's gradual force build-up in Lithuania.

The formation of the Bundeswehr's brigade in Lithuania moved into a new phase on 29 January, with two combat battalions subordinated to the brigade as part of Germany's gradual force build-up in Lithuania.

33 words28 vocabEurope News
Last night in Limassol, unknown individuals robbed a residential house, immobilizing the housekeeper and the owner.

Last night in Limassol, unknown individuals robbed a residential house, immobilizing the housekeeper and the owner.

20 words18 vocabCyprus News
The head of the Paphos Tourism Board stated that the region continues to face an especially acute problem of inadequate public transportation, which has hindered tourism development for decades.

The head of the Paphos Tourism Board stated that the region continues to face an especially acute problem of inadequate public transportation, which has hindered tourism development for decades.

29 words27 vocabCyprus News
In Geroskipou (Paphos), a car parked in an open area caught fire.

In Geroskipou (Paphos), a car parked in an open area caught fire.

20 words18 vocabCyprus News
Local showers are expected in Cyprus this afternoon.

Local showers are expected in Cyprus this afternoon.

26 words23 vocabCyprus News
Pakistan says it has killed 145 “Indian-backed terrorists” in retaliation to Saturday’s suicide and gun attacks in the southwestern province of Balochistan.

Pakistan says it has killed 145 “Indian-backed terrorists” in retaliation to Saturday’s suicide and gun attacks in the southwestern province of Balochistan.

49 words43 vocabEurope News
Beijing wants to lead the world in developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence, but it also wants companies to adhere to an increasingly complex set of rules.

Beijing wants to lead the world in developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence, but it also wants companies to adhere to an increasingly complex set of rules.

27 words24 vocabUSA News
An email dated July 2011 shows that US billionaire Jeffrey Epstein and his close network sought to exploit the political and economic turmoil in Libya for financial gain.

An email dated July 2011 shows that US billionaire Jeffrey Epstein and his close network sought to exploit the political and economic turmoil in Libya for financial gain.

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US House Speaker Mike Jonson has blamed Democrat lawmakers over their lengthy demands to end a weekend-sprung partial government shutdown, but is convinced he has enough votes to end the impasse by Tuesday.

US House Speaker Mike Jonson has blamed Democrat lawmakers over their lengthy demands to end a weekend-sprung partial government shutdown, but is convinced he has enough votes to end the impasse by Tuesday.

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See what nominees and guests for the 68th Grammy Awards, including Bad Bunny, Addison Rae and Doechii, wore to arrive to the ceremony.

See what nominees and guests for the 68th Grammy Awards, including Bad Bunny, Addison Rae and Doechii, wore to arrive to the ceremony.

29 words26 vocabUSA News
The US chargé d'affaires for Venezuela, Laura Dogu, has arrived in Caracas to reopen the diplomatic mission closed since 2019, in a context of bilateral thaw after the fall of Nicolás Maduro and the partial release of political prisoners.

The US chargé d'affaires for Venezuela, Laura Dogu, has arrived in Caracas to reopen the diplomatic mission closed since 2019, in a context of bilateral thaw after the fall of Nicolás Maduro and the partial release of political prisoners.

44 words41 vocabEurope News
The driver died after the speeding bus failed to take a bend and rolled down an embankment; a separate crash in Burdur killed seven more.

The driver died after the speeding bus failed to take a bend and rolled down an embankment; a separate crash in Burdur killed seven more.

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Grain wagons from Russia were dispatched to Armenia via Azerbaijan Sunday as part of the normalisation process between Baku and Yerevan, totalling 1,746 tonnes.

Grain wagons from Russia were dispatched to Armenia via Azerbaijan Sunday as part of the normalisation process between Baku and Yerevan, totalling 1,746 tonnes.

26 words26 vocabEurope News
There is thick fog on the highway in the Nicosia area.

There is thick fog on the highway in the Nicosia area.

16 words16 vocabCyprus News
The EU is finalizing a review of pharmaceutical legislation that should simplify patients' access to critically important and unique medicines.

The EU is finalizing a review of pharmaceutical legislation that should simplify patients' access to critically important and unique medicines.

41 words36 vocabCyprus News
A conflict of interest has erupted around Paphos airport due to the construction of a new road.

A conflict of interest has erupted around Paphos airport due to the construction of a new road.

33 words29 vocabCyprus News
In Paphos, the reconstruction of the former central police station is coming to an end, which will be transformed into a center for historical documentation.

In Paphos, the reconstruction of the former central police station is coming to an end, which will be transformed into a center for historical documentation.

33 words32 vocabCyprus News
The attacks come as Ukraine's President announced trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week.

The attacks come as Ukraine's President announced trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week.

20 words20 vocabEurope News
The blaze, likely from sparklers igniting foam, killed 41 and injured 116, mostly teenagers.

The blaze, likely from sparklers igniting foam, killed 41 and injured 116, mostly teenagers.

20 words19 vocabEurope News
As a result of a serious accident in Larnaca, 4 adults and 2 children have been hospitalized.

As a result of a serious accident in Larnaca, 4 adults and 2 children have been hospitalized.

25 words24 vocabCyprus News
Qatar is intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider regional escalation as tensions rise between Iran and the West.

Qatar is intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider regional escalation as tensions rise between Iran and the West.

40 words36 vocabEurope News
Despite multiple suspicious explosions in Iran, no major military strike occurred early Sunday.

Despite multiple suspicious explosions in Iran, no major military strike occurred early Sunday.

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In Geroskipou (Paphos) on Saturday evening, a fire broke out in one of the houses.

In Geroskipou (Paphos) on Saturday evening, a fire broke out in one of the houses.

33 words29 vocabCyprus News
Emergency measures have been introduced in Cyprus to control traffic on roads leading to Troodos.

Emergency measures have been introduced in Cyprus to control traffic on roads leading to Troodos.

30 words26 vocabCyprus News
Tehran is reacting to the latest EU decision with a symbolic counter-measure, thereby intensifying the political escalation between Iran and Europe.

Tehran is reacting to the latest EU decision with a symbolic counter-measure, thereby intensifying the political escalation between Iran and Europe.

23 words22 vocabEurope News
In this edition of Eurasia Talks and in a rare interview, Euronews is joined by Edil Baisalov, the Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan.

In this edition of Eurasia Talks and in a rare interview, Euronews is joined by Edil Baisalov, the Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan.

23 words18 vocabEurope News
The US president did not offer any details about what level of outreach his administration has had with Cuba recently or when, but said, “We’re starting to talk to Cuba.

The US president did not offer any details about what level of outreach his administration has had with Cuba recently or when, but said, “We’re starting to talk to Cuba.

30 words27 vocabEurope News
Cyprus ranks among the top in Europe for the use of electronic cigarettes by teenagers: one in five 16-year-olds used them in the past month.

Cyprus ranks among the top in Europe for the use of electronic cigarettes by teenagers: one in five 16-year-olds used them in the past month.

24 words23 vocabCyprus News
Political scandals and leaks are destabilizing the situation in Cyprus, undermining the positions of traditional parties.

Political scandals and leaks are destabilizing the situation in Cyprus, undermining the positions of traditional parties.

41 words36 vocabCyprus News
The hotel sector in Cyprus is facing a shortage of human resources, despite certain successes in recent years in the process of issuing work permits for personnel from third countries, which is currently the main source of labor for this industry.

The hotel sector in Cyprus is facing a shortage of human resources, despite certain successes in recent years in the process of issuing work permits for personnel from third countries, which is currently the main source of labor for this industry.

43 words38 vocabCyprus News
Today, February 1st, it is dusty again in Cyprus.

Today, February 1st, it is dusty again in Cyprus.

27 words26 vocabCyprus News
A Democrat won a state legislative special election in a district that President Trump carried by 17 percentage points, unnerving Republicans in Texas and beyond.

A Democrat won a state legislative special election in a district that President Trump carried by 17 percentage points, unnerving Republicans in Texas and beyond.

28 words27 vocabUSA News

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