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The EU supervisory body warns that the quality control of olive oil, including in Cyprus, has serious shortcomings that may undermine consumer confidence.

The EU supervisory body warns that the quality control of olive oil, including in Cyprus, has serious shortcomings that may undermine consumer confidence.

27 words27 vocabCyprus News
The National Guard of Cyprus is accelerating modernization by enhancing combat readiness through new technologies and international military cooperation.

The National Guard of Cyprus is accelerating modernization by enhancing combat readiness through new technologies and international military cooperation.

19 words19 vocabCyprus News
Police report that an arsonist smashed a glass showcase of a car dealership in central Limassol and set it on fire, completely destroying two luxury cars with a total value of 180,000 euros.

Police report that an arsonist smashed a glass showcase of a car dealership in central Limassol and set it on fire, completely destroying two luxury cars with a total value of 180,000 euros.

31 words31 vocabCyprus News
According to France's health watchdog, one in two teenagers spends between two and five hours a day on their smartphone.

According to France's health watchdog, one in two teenagers spends between two and five hours a day on their smartphone.

21 words19 vocabEurope News

The new episode of the podcast "Kalinihta Cyprus" is already on air!

33 words33 vocabCyprus News
Officials in several cities, including Boston, New York and Philadelphia, advised residents to avoid traveling if possible through the weekend.

Officials in several cities, including Boston, New York and Philadelphia, advised residents to avoid traveling if possible through the weekend.

26 words23 vocabUSA News
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets after the shooting, while several Democrats demanded that federal immigration officers leave Minnesota.

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets after the shooting, while several Democrats demanded that federal immigration officers leave Minnesota.

22 words21 vocabEurope News

On January 27, Tuesday, at 19:30 in Limassol, there will be a lecture titled "The Art of Seeing Without Censorship.

37 words33 vocabCyprus News
Part casting director, part media guru, Morris Katz is behind the biggest Democratic campaigns this cycle.

Part casting director, part media guru, Morris Katz is behind the biggest Democratic campaigns this cycle.

25 words24 vocabUSA News

Residents also oppose a data center the size of 18 Walmarts that is set to be built in pristine woodland outside Bessemer, Ala.

38 words23 vocabUSA News
Speaker of the Cyprus Parliament Annita Demetriou participated in a memorial ceremony for Georgios Grivas in Limassol.

Speaker of the Cyprus Parliament Annita Demetriou participated in a memorial ceremony for Georgios Grivas in Limassol.

18 words17 vocabCyprus News
A march in memory of General Georgios Grivas has begun in Limassol.

A march in memory of General Georgios Grivas has begun in Limassol.

12 words11 vocabCyprus News
At Larnaca airport, after baggage inspection, two departing passengers were found with large quantities of cigarettes for which duties had not been paid.

At Larnaca airport, after baggage inspection, two departing passengers were found with large quantities of cigarettes for which duties had not been paid.

27 words27 vocabCyprus News
Early in the morning, cars caught fire on the premises of one of the buildings in Limassol.

Early in the morning, cars caught fire on the premises of one of the buildings in Limassol.

21 words20 vocabCyprus News
The prime minister sees Trump all too well.

The prime minister sees Trump all too well.

7 words7 vocabUSA News
Mette Frederiksen, Denmark’s leader, has taken big risks standing up to Mr.

Mette Frederiksen, Denmark’s leader, has taken big risks standing up to Mr.

23 words20 vocabUSA News
The National Weather Service said Central Park could see up to a foot of snow by Monday.

The National Weather Service said Central Park could see up to a foot of snow by Monday.

19 words18 vocabUSA News
Video captures a confrontation between federal officers and a 37-year-old man moments leading up to a fatal shooting in Minneapolis.

Video captures a confrontation between federal officers and a 37-year-old man moments leading up to a fatal shooting in Minneapolis.

44 words40 vocabEurope News
A photograph from the Cyprus fire service has stirred emotions.

A photograph from the Cyprus fire service has stirred emotions.

41 words38 vocabCyprus News
In Mazotos, local residents held a protest against plans to install a mobile desalination plant in the area.

In Mazotos, local residents held a protest against plans to install a mobile desalination plant in the area.

16 words16 vocabCyprus News
A female firefighter won 10,000 euros in compensation after a court found that the fire department discriminated against her by making her wear boots three sizes too large for three years and depriving her of the training opportunities given to her male colleagues.

A female firefighter won 10,000 euros in compensation after a court found that the fire department discriminated against her by making her wear boots three sizes too large for three years and depriving her of the training opportunities given to her male colleagues.

42 words39 vocabCyprus News
The main reservoirs of Cyprus could completely dry up by summer, despite the imposed water supply restrictions that reduce agricultural irrigation by 33% and household water supply by 10%.

The main reservoirs of Cyprus could completely dry up by summer, despite the imposed water supply restrictions that reduce agricultural irrigation by 33% and household water supply by 10%.

42 words32 vocabCyprus News
Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz announced that federal agents had carried out "another horrific shooting" as part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz announced that federal agents had carried out "another horrific shooting" as part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

32 words30 vocabEurope News
The steady accumulation of snow and freezing rain and a rise in demand for electricity can cause problems long after the sky clears, energy experts said.

The steady accumulation of snow and freezing rain and a rise in demand for electricity can cause problems long after the sky clears, energy experts said.

29 words28 vocabUSA News
It is time for Americans to step up and defend NATO and our country’s vital interests in its survival.

It is time for Americans to step up and defend NATO and our country’s vital interests in its survival.

19 words19 vocabUSA News
The President of Cyprus will visit Bahrain on Sunday and Monday.

The President of Cyprus will visit Bahrain on Sunday and Monday.

34 words31 vocabCyprus News

In Larnaca, 8 people were taken to the hospital after a fire in a residential building.

14 words14 vocabCyprus News
Thousands of people protested against US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis on Friday, after a five-year-old boy and his father were detained by ICE agents.

Thousands of people protested against US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis on Friday, after a five-year-old boy and his father were detained by ICE agents.

31 words31 vocabEurope News
The police have received several reports from witnesses and are currently searching for the ostrich.

The police have received several reports from witnesses and are currently searching for the ostrich.

14 words14 vocabCyprus News
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36 words30 vocabUSA News
Prime Minister Keir Starmer stood firm over Greenland.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer stood firm over Greenland.

25 words24 vocabUSA News
An ostrich was spotted on the road in Paphos.

An ostrich was spotted on the road in Paphos.

23 words23 vocabCyprus News
All ambulances in Cyprus will come under the supervision of the national emergency agency under the Ministry of Health.

All ambulances in Cyprus will come under the supervision of the national emergency agency under the Ministry of Health.

49 words40 vocabCyprus News
The fire service has dealt with 8 flooding incidents in three districts of Cyprus.

The fire service has dealt with 8 flooding incidents in three districts of Cyprus.

12 words12 vocabCyprus News
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv hit residential buildings and energy infrastructure facilities.

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv hit residential buildings and energy infrastructure facilities.

20 words18 vocabEurope News
Peace talks on ending Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine are to continue on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, between the US, Ukraine and Russia.

Peace talks on ending Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine are to continue on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, between the US, Ukraine and Russia.

29 words25 vocabEurope News
Cyprus and the UAE have signed a memorandum of understanding on energy cooperation, which establishes conditions for the development of joint initiatives across a wide range of energy sectors.

Cyprus and the UAE have signed a memorandum of understanding on energy cooperation, which establishes conditions for the development of joint initiatives across a wide range of energy sectors.

31 words28 vocabCyprus News
A Cypriot doctor spent two months at the South Pole to provide medical assistance in extreme conditions.

A Cypriot doctor spent two months at the South Pole to provide medical assistance in extreme conditions.

17 words17 vocabCyprus News
On Saturday, Cyprus will be predominantly cloudy with local showers and isolated thunderstorms.

On Saturday, Cyprus will be predominantly cloudy with local showers and isolated thunderstorms.

38 words28 vocabCyprus News
The soprano, who previously resigned as an artistic adviser, was scheduled to sing with the National Symphony Orchestra in May.

The soprano, who previously resigned as an artistic adviser, was scheduled to sing with the National Symphony Orchestra in May.

18 words18 vocabUSA News
State aid to residents affected by the July wildfires in Cyprus in 2025 amounted to 17.

State aid to residents affected by the July wildfires in Cyprus in 2025 amounted to 17.

27 words27 vocabCyprus News
In the evening, a man was brought to the Larnaca hospital with injuries that, according to the police, were inflicted with a knife.

In the evening, a man was brought to the Larnaca hospital with injuries that, according to the police, were inflicted with a knife.

38 words33 vocabCyprus News
Cyprus revoked the international protection status of Palestinians involved in a brutal street fight in Larnaca on January 17.

Cyprus revoked the international protection status of Palestinians involved in a brutal street fight in Larnaca on January 17.

22 words22 vocabCyprus News
After the raid in Limassol, six people were arrested for working without a permit and violating immigration laws.

After the raid in Limassol, six people were arrested for working without a permit and violating immigration laws.

17 words17 vocabCyprus News
Russia released a video of its air forces conducting “routine” flights over the Baltic Sea, a move it described was conducted over neutral waters and in full compliance with international law.

Russia released a video of its air forces conducting “routine” flights over the Baltic Sea, a move it described was conducted over neutral waters and in full compliance with international law.

38 words32 vocabEurope News
He is ranked No.

He is ranked No.

23 words21 vocabUSA News
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signed the new German-Italian Action Plan in Rome, where the two delegations met for the intergovernmental summit in Rome on Friday.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signed the new German-Italian Action Plan in Rome, where the two delegations met for the intergovernmental summit in Rome on Friday.

32 words30 vocabEurope News
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged US President Donald Trump to apologize for his false assertion that troops from NATO countries — other than Americans — stayed away from the front line during the war in Afghanistan.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged US President Donald Trump to apologize for his false assertion that troops from NATO countries — other than Americans — stayed away from the front line during the war in Afghanistan.

48 words40 vocabEurope News
Bookings to the island increased last year, and there are plans for two new airports.

Bookings to the island increased last year, and there are plans for two new airports.

26 words24 vocabUSA News

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39 words19 vocabUSA News

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