Greek Reading Practice

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said earlier this week that around 4,000 buildings in the capital Kyiv were still without heating and most of the city was cut off from electricity after Russian strikes.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said earlier this week that around 4,000 buildings in the capital Kyiv were still without heating and most of the city was cut off from electricity after Russian strikes.

33 words32 vocabEurope News
What started as “the dance app” became the center of political clashes, legal battles and a widely watched business deal.

What started as “the dance app” became the center of political clashes, legal battles and a widely watched business deal.

25 words24 vocabUSA News
According to official UK figures, 405 of the 457 British casualties who died in Afghanistan were killed in hostile military action.

According to official UK figures, 405 of the 457 British casualties who died in Afghanistan were killed in hostile military action.

24 words24 vocabEurope News
In the Geroskipou area (Paphos), plans are being revived to create a tourist train connecting the coastal hotel zone with the center.

In the Geroskipou area (Paphos), plans are being revived to create a tourist train connecting the coastal hotel zone with the center.

44 words42 vocabCyprus News
The real estate market in Cyprus demonstrated its resilience in 2025, recording a 15% increase in purchase and sale agreements and an influx of large investments.

The real estate market in Cyprus demonstrated its resilience in 2025, recording a 15% increase in purchase and sale agreements and an influx of large investments.

30 words29 vocabCyprus News
Due to a serious malfunction in the electricity transmission system, several areas of Nicosia have been left without power since 1:00 PM.

Due to a serious malfunction in the electricity transmission system, several areas of Nicosia have been left without power since 1:00 PM.

22 words22 vocabCyprus News
NATO said that the United States, Denmark and Greenland would negotiate on stepping up efforts to stop Russia and China gaining a "foothold" on the territory.

NATO said that the United States, Denmark and Greenland would negotiate on stepping up efforts to stop Russia and China gaining a "foothold" on the territory.

30 words26 vocabEurope News
Analysts say North Korea's drone accusations were likely driven by its efforts to dial up anti-South Korea sentiment ahead of the ruling Workers' Party congress.

Analysts say North Korea's drone accusations were likely driven by its efforts to dial up anti-South Korea sentiment ahead of the ruling Workers' Party congress.

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The move by Sanae Takaichi is an attempt to capitalise on her popularity to help her governing party regain ground after major losses in recent years.

The move by Sanae Takaichi is an attempt to capitalise on her popularity to help her governing party regain ground after major losses in recent years.

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Musk's swipe at Donald Trump's newly founded Board of Peace touched a nerve as the relationship between the two former close allies has been characterised as volatile for months.

Musk's swipe at Donald Trump's newly founded Board of Peace touched a nerve as the relationship between the two former close allies has been characterised as volatile for months.

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The yearly gathering in the Swiss Alps resort town has been dominated by escalating tensions between the US and its European allies, with leaders warning of a crumbling world order, rising unilateralism and AI's threat to the world's workforce.

The yearly gathering in the Swiss Alps resort town has been dominated by escalating tensions between the US and its European allies, with leaders warning of a crumbling world order, rising unilateralism and AI's threat to the world's workforce.

47 words43 vocabEurope News
Witness testimony and videos from Tehran’s largest cemetery show disrespectful treatment of the dead after a brutal government crackdown.

Witness testimony and videos from Tehran’s largest cemetery show disrespectful treatment of the dead after a brutal government crackdown.

22 words20 vocabUSA News

Here are five key things to know about the forecast.

10 words10 vocabUSA News
It is an expensive gamble, but also an attempt at technological emancipation from the major programmes of the past, in which Italy has often played a subordinate role.

It is an expensive gamble, but also an attempt at technological emancipation from the major programmes of the past, in which Italy has often played a subordinate role.

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The US military meanwhile has moved more military assets toward the Middle East, including the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and associated warships.

The US military meanwhile has moved more military assets toward the Middle East, including the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and associated warships.

25 words24 vocabEurope News
A new "yellow" warning for rain and thunderstorms has been issued in Cyprus.

A new "yellow" warning for rain and thunderstorms has been issued in Cyprus.

28 words25 vocabCyprus News
The European Commission fully supports Cyprus's accession to the Schengen area, said the Commissioner for Home Affairs.

The European Commission fully supports Cyprus's accession to the Schengen area, said the Commissioner for Home Affairs.

37 words35 vocabCyprus News
On Thursday, a fire occurred at a warehouse in the Paphos area, which began in a neighboring pile of waste and then spread to the warehouse.

On Thursday, a fire occurred at a warehouse in the Paphos area, which began in a neighboring pile of waste and then spread to the warehouse.

26 words21 vocabCyprus News
In the port of Paphos, a boat suffered serious damage due to strong winds and waves.

In the port of Paphos, a boat suffered serious damage due to strong winds and waves.

25 words24 vocabCyprus News
Chinese firms must contend with geopolitical tensions and mistrust to do business in the United States.

Chinese firms must contend with geopolitical tensions and mistrust to do business in the United States.

26 words22 vocabUSA News
Plenty of New York City mayors have faced blowback over their handling of blizzards.

Plenty of New York City mayors have faced blowback over their handling of blizzards.

25 words24 vocabUSA News
During the World Economic Forum, Shavkat Mirziyoyev combined multilateral engagement with a series of political and economic meetings, focusing on peace initiatives, investment cooperation and Uzbekistan’s participation in international diplomatic frameworks.

During the World Economic Forum, Shavkat Mirziyoyev combined multilateral engagement with a series of political and economic meetings, focusing on peace initiatives, investment cooperation and Uzbekistan’s participation in international diplomatic frameworks.

36 words31 vocabEurope News
Since Russia full-scale invasion of Ukraine almost four years ago, Europe's attention has been firmly fixed on NATO's eastern flank.

Since Russia full-scale invasion of Ukraine almost four years ago, Europe's attention has been firmly fixed on NATO's eastern flank.

50 words42 vocabEurope News
Neither rain nor snow in the mountains could change the picture of drought in Cyprus.

Neither rain nor snow in the mountains could change the picture of drought in Cyprus.

53 words47 vocabCyprus News
Landslides of stones and soil continue on the mountain roads of Cyprus, drivers are advised to be especially cautious.

Landslides of stones and soil continue on the mountain roads of Cyprus, drivers are advised to be especially cautious.

18 words18 vocabCyprus News
On Friday, Cyprus will be mostly cloudy with isolated showers, especially in the afternoon.

On Friday, Cyprus will be mostly cloudy with isolated showers, especially in the afternoon.

34 words28 vocabCyprus News
The president appeared to be lashing out in response to stark, high-profile remarks by Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada that rejected Mr.

The president appeared to be lashing out in response to stark, high-profile remarks by Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada that rejected Mr.

28 words26 vocabUSA News
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the settlement in Ukraine with US President Donald Trump’s envoys during marathon overnight talks, and the Kremlin insisted that the territorial issue needs to be resolved to reach a peace deal.

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the settlement in Ukraine with US President Donald Trump’s envoys during marathon overnight talks, and the Kremlin insisted that the territorial issue needs to be resolved to reach a peace deal.

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The Chinese parent company for the popular video app said it had sold a majority stake in TikTok’s U.

32 words30 vocabUSA News
The prohibition halts support for projects both inside and outside the N.

The prohibition halts support for projects both inside and outside the N.

32 words31 vocabUSA News
Lee Zeldin, the E.

Lee Zeldin, the E.

27 words28 vocabUSA News
Andrew Ross Sorkin, editor at large of DealBook, describes how leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos remain on edge after President Trump, for now, backed down from threats of using tariffs or military force to gain Greenland.

Andrew Ross Sorkin, editor at large of DealBook, describes how leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos remain on edge after President Trump, for now, backed down from threats of using tariffs or military force to gain Greenland.

42 words39 vocabUSA News
A new wave of bad weather is expected in Cyprus, coming from Italy.

A new wave of bad weather is expected in Cyprus, coming from Italy.

36 words33 vocabCyprus News
Members of the Kurdish diaspora and Cypriots held protests in Nicosia today, condemning the ongoing attacks on the Kurdish region of Rojava in northeastern Syria and calling on Cyprus to take political action.

Members of the Kurdish diaspora and Cypriots held protests in Nicosia today, condemning the ongoing attacks on the Kurdish region of Rojava in northeastern Syria and calling on Cyprus to take political action.

30 words26 vocabCyprus News

Strong winds in the Paphos area forced a Ryanair plane to change course and land at Larnaca airport.

22 words15 vocabCyprus News
The old buildings of the Atalassa psychiatric hospital in Nicosia have been deemed unsuitable and dangerous for patients, staff, and visitors, reported the unions PASYNO and PASYKI, noting that their longstanding warnings have been ignored.

The old buildings of the Atalassa psychiatric hospital in Nicosia have been deemed unsuitable and dangerous for patients, staff, and visitors, reported the unions PASYNO and PASYKI, noting that their longstanding warnings have been ignored.

33 words30 vocabCyprus News
Syrian prisoners went on a hunger strike due to delays in their early release and return to their homeland.

Syrian prisoners went on a hunger strike due to delays in their early release and return to their homeland.

40 words36 vocabCyprus News
A 63-year-old man died this afternoon following a traffic accident in Limassol.

A 63-year-old man died this afternoon following a traffic accident in Limassol.

34 words31 vocabCyprus News
Another person was arrested in Larnaca in connection with the investigation into the shooting incident in the city center last Saturday.

Another person was arrested in Larnaca in connection with the investigation into the shooting incident in the city center last Saturday.

39 words32 vocabCyprus News
After fatal train crashes sent shockwaves through Spain, some good news arrived Thursday: Boro, the missing dog, was found.

After fatal train crashes sent shockwaves through Spain, some good news arrived Thursday: Boro, the missing dog, was found.

49 words45 vocabEurope News
The South Africa-born tech billionaire made his debut at the world's top political and economic summit in the Swiss Alps, telling the World Economic Forum that robots will outnumber people and AI will surpass human intelligence.

The South Africa-born tech billionaire made his debut at the world's top political and economic summit in the Swiss Alps, telling the World Economic Forum that robots will outnumber people and AI will surpass human intelligence.

47 words40 vocabEurope News
The board was initially conceived as a mechanism to bring stability to post-war Gaza, but has since morphed into a broader conflict resolution platform.

The board was initially conceived as a mechanism to bring stability to post-war Gaza, but has since morphed into a broader conflict resolution platform.

27 words25 vocabEurope News
French maritime authorities for the Mediterranean said the ship, the Grinch, is suspected of operating with a false flag.

French maritime authorities for the Mediterranean said the ship, the Grinch, is suspected of operating with a false flag.

19 words17 vocabEurope News
Denmark’s prime minister insisted that her country cannot negotiate on its sovereignty on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said he agreed a “framework of a future deal” on Arctic security with the head of NATO.

Denmark’s prime minister insisted that her country cannot negotiate on its sovereignty on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said he agreed a “framework of a future deal” on Arctic security with the head of NATO.

57 words43 vocabEurope News
The Ukrainian president said in his speech at Davos that a year had passed since his last address at the same summit, when he warned Europe that it needed to learn self-defence, yet "nothing has changed".

The Ukrainian president said in his speech at Davos that a year had passed since his last address at the same summit, when he warned Europe that it needed to learn self-defence, yet "nothing has changed".

37 words34 vocabEurope News
Russia has repeatedly hit Ukrainian energy infrastructure throughout the nearly four-year war, but Kyiv says this winter has been the toughest yet.

Russia has repeatedly hit Ukrainian energy infrastructure throughout the nearly four-year war, but Kyiv says this winter has been the toughest yet.

31 words30 vocabEurope News
Landslides ploughed into a home and a campsite in northern New Zealand on Thursday, killing at least two people and leaving others missing under tonnes of mud.

Landslides ploughed into a home and a campsite in northern New Zealand on Thursday, killing at least two people and leaving others missing under tonnes of mud.

50 words47 vocabEurope News
The movies competing for the 98th Academy Awards.

The movies competing for the 98th Academy Awards.

17 words17 vocabUSA News
Euronews conducted the first Azerbaijan Executive Breakfast at its hub during the World Economic Forum in 2026.

Euronews conducted the first Azerbaijan Executive Breakfast at its hub during the World Economic Forum in 2026.

24 words20 vocabEurope News
Real estate search in Cyprus has become completely digital, and according to a Pulse Market Research study (November 2025), Bazaraki remains the most recognized, reliable, and popular platform in this field.

Real estate search in Cyprus has become completely digital, and according to a Pulse Market Research study (November 2025), Bazaraki remains the most recognized, reliable, and popular platform in this field.

35 words34 vocabCyprus News

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