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The Greek Cypriot side rejected the proposal to hold a bicommunal children's football match, stated the Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman.

The Greek Cypriot side rejected the proposal to hold a bicommunal children's football match, stated the Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman.

22 words22 vocabCyprus News
The parliamentary transport committee has begun discussing a bill aimed at addressing the traffic congestion problem in Cyprus.

The parliamentary transport committee has begun discussing a bill aimed at addressing the traffic congestion problem in Cyprus.

22 words20 vocabCyprus News
In Cyprus, in the mountains, a family of mouflons was captured crossing a snow-covered slope.

In Cyprus, in the mountains, a family of mouflons was captured crossing a snow-covered slope.

14 words13 vocabCyprus News
Two fuel shipments from Azerbaijan to Armenia in recent months have made groundbreaking changes - not only to the reconciliation process between the countries, but to reshaping the Armenian market by driving local prices down.

Two fuel shipments from Azerbaijan to Armenia in recent months have made groundbreaking changes - not only to the reconciliation process between the countries, but to reshaping the Armenian market by driving local prices down.

48 words42 vocabEurope News
Clad in florals and puffing on a cigarette, Tânia Maria has captivated audiences with a striking, if brief, performance in “The Secret Agent,” Brazil’s latest Oscar contender.

Clad in florals and puffing on a cigarette, Tânia Maria has captivated audiences with a striking, if brief, performance in “The Secret Agent,” Brazil’s latest Oscar contender.

32 words31 vocabUSA News
Moldova's Information and Security Service told local media it "rejects the accusations made by the authorities of the Russian Federation.

Moldova's Information and Security Service told local media it "rejects the accusations made by the authorities of the Russian Federation.

22 words22 vocabEurope News

Plus, how A.

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The board originated in the US president's 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan endorsed by the UN Security Council, but has expanded far beyond its initial mandate.

The board originated in the US president's 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan endorsed by the UN Security Council, but has expanded far beyond its initial mandate.

36 words29 vocabEurope News
The restart, initially scheduled for Tuesday, had been pushed back after another technical issue related to the control rods' removal was detected last weekend.

The restart, initially scheduled for Tuesday, had been pushed back after another technical issue related to the control rods' removal was detected last weekend.

27 words25 vocabEurope News
The colony of protected bats is returning to the Mavrokolimbos Dam in Paphos after the facility's repair and the restoration of the necessary water level.

The colony of protected bats is returning to the Mavrokolimbos Dam in Paphos after the facility's repair and the restoration of the necessary water level.

22 words21 vocabCyprus News
Residents of the village of Mazotos in the Larnaca district will hold a protest on Saturday against the installation of a mobile desalination unit in coastal waters, calling the decision of the Ministry of Agriculture arbitrary and hasty.

Residents of the village of Mazotos in the Larnaca district will hold a protest on Saturday against the installation of a mobile desalination unit in coastal waters, calling the decision of the Ministry of Agriculture arbitrary and hasty.

34 words32 vocabCyprus News
On Wednesday in Limassol, a malfunction in the heating system caused a fire in one of the houses.

On Wednesday in Limassol, a malfunction in the heating system caused a fire in one of the houses.

19 words18 vocabCyprus News
Half the U.

Half the U.

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One year later, the second Trump coalition has come apart, a Times/Siena poll finds.

One year later, the second Trump coalition has come apart, a Times/Siena poll finds.

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A majority of voters said that Mr.

A majority of voters said that Mr.

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Israel's military said it had spotted suspects who were operating a drone that posed a threat to its troops.

Israel's military said it had spotted suspects who were operating a drone that posed a threat to its troops.

19 words17 vocabEurope News
Championship intrigue: Omonia Nicosia is the league leader, Aris is the main contender.

Championship intrigue: Omonia Nicosia is the league leader, Aris is the main contender.

55 words46 vocabCyprus News
According to the Saxony State Command, the 5th Operations Company with around 100 soldiers will be deployed to the state for the operation.

According to the Saxony State Command, the 5th Operations Company with around 100 soldiers will be deployed to the state for the operation.

23 words21 vocabEurope News
Donald Trump's announcement of a draft agreement on Greenland was met with scepticism on the streets of Nuuk, the autonomous Danish island's capital.

Donald Trump's announcement of a draft agreement on Greenland was met with scepticism on the streets of Nuuk, the autonomous Danish island's capital.

51 words44 vocabEurope News
Europe is on high alert after a string of violations into NATO airspace, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" to better detect, track and intercept drones.

Europe is on high alert after a string of violations into NATO airspace, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" to better detect, track and intercept drones.

41 words34 vocabEurope News
Doctors are sounding the alarm about the shortage of blood supplies, as Cyprus is currently struggling to meet the needs for surgeries.

Doctors are sounding the alarm about the shortage of blood supplies, as Cyprus is currently struggling to meet the needs for surgeries.

18 words17 vocabCyprus News
Controversial artist Yorgos Gavriel published a work in which the President of Cyprus is depicted as a prostitute.

Controversial artist Yorgos Gavriel published a work in which the President of Cyprus is depicted as a prostitute.

49 words43 vocabCyprus News
The Parliamentary Committee on the Environment will seek to amend the law to provide penalties for mistreating dead animals following a video showing municipal workers abusing a dead sea turtle on a beach in Paphos.

The Parliamentary Committee on the Environment will seek to amend the law to provide penalties for mistreating dead animals following a video showing municipal workers abusing a dead sea turtle on a beach in Paphos.

41 words36 vocabCyprus News

Unstable weather conditions in Cyprus: rain is expected today, isolated thunderstorms, and snow on the peaks of Troodos.

32 words26 vocabCyprus News
The president used a keynote speech at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland to renounce the last vestiges of the liberal democratic order.

The president used a keynote speech at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland to renounce the last vestiges of the liberal democratic order.

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State television carried statements by the Interior Ministry and the Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs, an official body providing services to families of those killed in wars, saying 3,117 people were killed.

State television carried statements by the Interior Ministry and the Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs, an official body providing services to families of those killed in wars, saying 3,117 people were killed.

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Stocks in the U.

Stocks in the U.

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In 2025, the charitable organization City Friends Club removed 198,406 kg of trash from the streets, beaches, parks, and green areas of Cyprus thanks to daily clean-ups and volunteer drives.

In 2025, the charitable organization City Friends Club removed 198,406 kg of trash from the streets, beaches, parks, and green areas of Cyprus thanks to daily clean-ups and volunteer drives.

41 words38 vocabCyprus News

The European Union allocated 466,400 euros for the preservation of cultural heritage sites in historic Famagusta.

18 words18 vocabCyprus News
A heated debate erupted in the Cypriot parliament regarding the police working hours reform, during which Police Chief Themistos Arnautis remained adamant and made it clear that he would not suspend or review the reform.

A heated debate erupted in the Cypriot parliament regarding the police working hours reform, during which Police Chief Themistos Arnautis remained adamant and made it clear that he would not suspend or review the reform.

28 words26 vocabCyprus News
164 foreign nationals were deported from detention centers and central prisons in Cyprus.

164 foreign nationals were deported from detention centers and central prisons in Cyprus.

30 words26 vocabCyprus News
Fidias Panayiotou denies using European Parliament funds to pay for his apartment rent in Limassol.

Fidias Panayiotou denies using European Parliament funds to pay for his apartment rent in Limassol.

58 words44 vocabCyprus News
A federal judge said he did not have the authority to supervise the Justice Department’s release of the documents.

A federal judge said he did not have the authority to supervise the Justice Department’s release of the documents.

19 words18 vocabUSA News
Trump's Board of Peace was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, but according to its charter the scope does not appear to limit its role to the Palestinian territory.

Trump's Board of Peace was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, but according to its charter the scope does not appear to limit its role to the Palestinian territory.

33 words28 vocabEurope News
Between 2010 and 2020, atheists represented the fastest-growing population group on the continent, according to new data.

Between 2010 and 2020, atheists represented the fastest-growing population group on the continent, according to new data.

24 words22 vocabEurope News
People across a large section of the central and eastern United States are facing predictions for heavy snow and ice starting Friday.

People across a large section of the central and eastern United States are facing predictions for heavy snow and ice starting Friday.

25 words24 vocabUSA News
Russia has been pounding Ukraine's energy system since the start of its invasion, in what Kyiv says is an attempt to sap morale and weaken Ukrainians' resistance.

Russia has been pounding Ukraine's energy system since the start of its invasion, in what Kyiv says is an attempt to sap morale and weaken Ukrainians' resistance.

30 words24 vocabEurope News

Trump arrived in Davos by helicopter on Wednesday, entering a tense atmosphere as European and allied leaders pushed back against his demands for control of the Arctic island, part of the Kingdom of Denmark.

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A US military action against Denmark’s arctic territory would be a violation of US law, with potentially massive political consequences.

A US military action against Denmark’s arctic territory would be a violation of US law, with potentially massive political consequences.

25 words21 vocabEurope News
On Cyprus, blogger Annie Alexui is being sought for violation of the law on "personal data processing, distribution of fake news, and harassment.

On Cyprus, blogger Annie Alexui is being sought for violation of the law on "personal data processing, distribution of fake news, and harassment.

54 words46 vocabCyprus News
German authorities have repeatedly warned about agents supposedly recruited online to carry out tasks such as taking photos of key industrial and military sites.

German authorities have repeatedly warned about agents supposedly recruited online to carry out tasks such as taking photos of key industrial and military sites.

28 words26 vocabEurope News
Cypriot MEP Loucas Fourlas has called on the British government to reduce tuition fees for Cypriots and other EU citizens who have chosen to study in the UK.

Cypriot MEP Loucas Fourlas has called on the British government to reduce tuition fees for Cypriots and other EU citizens who have chosen to study in the UK.

31 words30 vocabCyprus News
President Nikos Christodoulides reported that Turkey refused to participate in the informal meeting of the European Council in Cyprus this April.

President Nikos Christodoulides reported that Turkey refused to participate in the informal meeting of the European Council in Cyprus this April.

22 words22 vocabCyprus News

More than half of the flu samples taken from hospitalized patients in Cyprus tested positive for the 'K' subvariant, which has been a concern for the international scientific community since November.

35 words30 vocabCyprus News
A warning for strong, nearly storm-level winds has been issued in Cyprus, in effect until 21:00.

A warning for strong, nearly storm-level winds has been issued in Cyprus, in effect until 21:00.

19 words19 vocabCyprus News

At the White House on Tuesday, Trump said "you'll find out," when asked how far he was willing to go to seize the world's largest island.

29 words19 vocabEurope News
In a world of open power politics, the EU must demonstrate its ability to act - while internal political shifts are jeopardising its foreign-policy and economic capacity to do so.

In a world of open power politics, the EU must demonstrate its ability to act - while internal political shifts are jeopardising its foreign-policy and economic capacity to do so.

35 words30 vocabEurope News
The annual 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 annual 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
Exiled in France since 1986, Mahmoud Moradkhani is a doctor and an opponent of the Iranian regime.

Exiled in France since 1986, Mahmoud Moradkhani is a doctor and an opponent of the Iranian regime.

41 words35 vocabEurope News

Plus, what’s the point of learning cursive?

9 words9 vocabUSA News

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