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The US President has completely upended the annual Davos gathering of the World Economic Forum.

The US President has completely upended the annual Davos gathering of the World Economic Forum.

33 words31 vocabEurope News

Abe was serving as a regular lawmaker after leaving the prime minister's job when he was killed in 2022 while campaigning in the western city of Nara.

26 words25 vocabEurope News
MEP and Chair of the Renew Europe parliamentary group Valérie Hayer spoke to Euronews about Trump's threats to seize Greenland and impose new tariffs on European countries saying Europe's response should shift from "appeasement" to "deterrence.

MEP and Chair of the Renew Europe parliamentary group Valérie Hayer spoke to Euronews about Trump's threats to seize Greenland and impose new tariffs on European countries saying Europe's response should shift from "appeasement" to "deterrence.

44 words38 vocabEurope News
The Environmental Protection Agency has stopped estimating the dollar value of lives saved in the cost-benefit analyses for new pollution rules.

The Environmental Protection Agency has stopped estimating the dollar value of lives saved in the cost-benefit analyses for new pollution rules.

27 words27 vocabUSA News
The death toll from the protests has reached at least 4,519 people, the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said.

The death toll from the protests has reached at least 4,519 people, the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said.

28 words24 vocabEurope News
An eye condition, not a style choice, prompted President Emmanuel Macron of France to don aviators to address the World Economic Forum.

An eye condition, not a style choice, prompted President Emmanuel Macron of France to don aviators to address the World Economic Forum.

27 words26 vocabUSA News
Today Cypriot police officers gathered at the parliament building in Nicosia to express their outrage against the new police reform.

Today Cypriot police officers gathered at the parliament building in Nicosia to express their outrage against the new police reform.

23 words21 vocabCyprus News
Yesterday, a fire broke out on a farm in the village of Meniko, resulting in the deaths of more than 1000 newborn sheep and goats.

Yesterday, a fire broke out on a farm in the village of Meniko, resulting in the deaths of more than 1000 newborn sheep and goats.

20 words20 vocabCyprus News
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tonnes of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.

Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tonnes of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.

25 words24 vocabEurope News
The 20,000-square-metre site is set to become the largest embassy complex in the UK by area and one of the largest in the centre of a Western capital.

The 20,000-square-metre site is set to become the largest embassy complex in the UK by area and one of the largest in the centre of a Western capital.

30 words29 vocabEurope News
The board was originally envisioned as a small group of world leaders overseeing the Gaza ceasefire plan but appears to have changed into a body tasked with solving conflicts more broadly.

The board was originally envisioned as a small group of world leaders overseeing the Gaza ceasefire plan but appears to have changed into a body tasked with solving conflicts more broadly.

36 words34 vocabEurope News
In the pursuit of artificial intelligence, programmers have forgotten how to have sex!

In the pursuit of artificial intelligence, programmers have forgotten how to have sex!

13 words13 vocabCyprus News
An unknown individual, threatening with a knife, robbed a house in a rural area in the Larnaca district, stealing money and two mobile phones.

An unknown individual, threatening with a knife, robbed a house in a rural area in the Larnaca district, stealing money and two mobile phones.

30 words27 vocabCyprus News
There have been reports of rock and soil slides on some roads in Troodos, and the police recommend that drivers exercise particular caution.

There have been reports of rock and soil slides on some roads in Troodos, and the police recommend that drivers exercise particular caution.

22 words21 vocabCyprus News
Packages with 2 kg of cocaine arrived in Cyprus in two postal parcels from Greece.

Packages with 2 kg of cocaine arrived in Cyprus in two postal parcels from Greece.

19 words18 vocabCyprus News
Cypriot Member of European Parliament Fidiou Panaytou is under investigation on suspicion of embezzling EU funds, media reported on Tuesday, although the deputy himself stated that he was not aware of such an investigation.

Cypriot Member of European Parliament Fidiou Panaytou is under investigation on suspicion of embezzling EU funds, media reported on Tuesday, although the deputy himself stated that he was not aware of such an investigation.

35 words31 vocabCyprus News
Сегодня на Кипре до +12С в глубине страны, +15С на побережье, +3С в горах.

Сегодня на Кипре до +12С в глубине страны, +15С на побережье, +3С в горах.

16 words13 vocabCyprus News
The gathering of the global elite is set to serve as an all-hands effort to de-escalate tensions between President Trump and America’s allies over his insistence on acquiring Greenland.

The gathering of the global elite is set to serve as an all-hands effort to de-escalate tensions between President Trump and America’s allies over his insistence on acquiring Greenland.

28 words24 vocabUSA News
US President Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance at the White House briefing room ahead of his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, as tensions rise over Greenland and threats loom of a deepening trade war between the US and Europe.

US President Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance at the White House briefing room ahead of his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, as tensions rise over Greenland and threats loom of a deepening trade war between the US and Europe.

46 words40 vocabEurope News
The crash in Catalonia in northeastern Spain came just two days after a separate deadly train collision killed at least 42 people in the country's south and injured dozens more.

The crash in Catalonia in northeastern Spain came just two days after a separate deadly train collision killed at least 42 people in the country's south and injured dozens more.

30 words28 vocabEurope News
One of the main themes of this year’s World Economic Forum is how industries, regions and countries prepare for disruption, from geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty to climate-related risks and technological change.

One of the main themes of this year’s World Economic Forum is how industries, regions and countries prepare for disruption, from geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty to climate-related risks and technological change.

36 words29 vocabEurope News
With the 2027 presidential election on the horizon, the outcome of the trial could determine whether Marine Le Pen — a three-time presidential candidate — will be able to run, or whether her current ban from political office will remain in place.

With the 2027 presidential election on the horizon, the outcome of the trial could determine whether Marine Le Pen — a three-time presidential candidate — will be able to run, or whether her current ban from political office will remain in place.

46 words38 vocabEurope News
Low clouds have lifted long enough for helicopters to ferry scientists and their gear to a fast-melting glacier on the edge of Antarctica.

Low clouds have lifted long enough for helicopters to ferry scientists and their gear to a fast-melting glacier on the edge of Antarctica.

27 words25 vocabUSA News
Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents make their first joint appearance since the historic peace deal, as Serbia warns of a lasting US-Europe divorce at a Euronews panel at the annual summit in Davos.

Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents make their first joint appearance since the historic peace deal, as Serbia warns of a lasting US-Europe divorce at a Euronews panel at the annual summit in Davos.

40 words36 vocabEurope News
Opposition MPs expressed outrage towards the government for not providing them with clear answers on the status of the liquefied natural gas terminal project in Cyprus, and some politicians warned that its cost could rise to 1 billion euros.

Opposition MPs expressed outrage towards the government for not providing them with clear answers on the status of the liquefied natural gas terminal project in Cyprus, and some politicians warned that its cost could rise to 1 billion euros.

49 words45 vocabCyprus News
Cyprus ranks fourth among EU member countries in terms of cars per capita.

Cyprus ranks fourth among EU member countries in terms of cars per capita.

16 words16 vocabCyprus News
Speaking with the President of Cyprus at a press conference in Strasbourg, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola said that Europe is "in good hands" as Cyprus has assumed the Presidency of the EU Council.

Speaking with the President of Cyprus at a press conference in Strasbourg, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola said that Europe is "in good hands" as Cyprus has assumed the Presidency of the EU Council.

38 words33 vocabCyprus News
One meteorologist warns that “the main ingredients” are fitting into place for a disruptive winter storm later this week.

One meteorologist warns that “the main ingredients” are fitting into place for a disruptive winter storm later this week.

18 words18 vocabUSA News
Prices for fresh vegetables, sugar, and fish rose sharply in December compared to November, despite the fact that most basic goods in Cyprus became cheaper and overall inflation remained low.

Prices for fresh vegetables, sugar, and fish rose sharply in December compared to November, despite the fact that most basic goods in Cyprus became cheaper and overall inflation remained low.

34 words32 vocabCyprus News
Cypriot taxi drivers have warned of an indefinite strike starting on January 27 if the government does not take immediate action to eliminate 'pirate' transport networks, which they claim have brought their industry to the brink of collapse.

Cypriot taxi drivers have warned of an indefinite strike starting on January 27 if the government does not take immediate action to eliminate 'pirate' transport networks, which they claim have brought their industry to the brink of collapse.

43 words40 vocabCyprus News
The US president, who will address the annual gathering of global elites on Wednesday, has put the transatlantic alliance to the test with his demand to take over Greenland.

The US president, who will address the annual gathering of global elites on Wednesday, has put the transatlantic alliance to the test with his demand to take over Greenland.

29 words26 vocabEurope News
Europe has "strong tools" and should use them "when the rules of the game are not respected," says French President Emmanuel Macron at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Europe has "strong tools" and should use them "when the rules of the game are not respected," says French President Emmanuel Macron at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

50 words45 vocabEurope News
The defections mean that Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) is no longer the biggest opposition force in the 150-seat house of representatives.

The defections mean that Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) is no longer the biggest opposition force in the 150-seat house of representatives.

23 words20 vocabEurope News
On 20 January every year Azerbaijanis pay tribute to those who died in a bloody massacre committed by the former USSR against civilians to suppress the national liberation movement.

On 20 January every year Azerbaijanis pay tribute to those who died in a bloody massacre committed by the former USSR against civilians to suppress the national liberation movement.

29 words28 vocabEurope News
The National Bank of Poland has increased its bullion reserves to around 550 tonnes, valued at more than €63 billion.

The National Bank of Poland has increased its bullion reserves to around 550 tonnes, valued at more than €63 billion.

25 words23 vocabEurope News
The Cyprus police union is calling for support for a protest over the recently announced police reform, calling these plans a 'violent intensification of labor' and arguing that the amendments are far from necessary and represent a 'destruction of decades of achievements'.

The Cyprus police union is calling for support for a protest over the recently announced police reform, calling these plans a 'violent intensification of labor' and arguing that the amendments are far from necessary and represent a 'destruction of decades of achievements'.

38 words36 vocabCyprus News
In Paphos, a clinic owner reported damage to a window and a wall in their premises.

In Paphos, a clinic owner reported damage to a window and a wall in their premises.

32 words31 vocabCyprus News
In the Paphos area, there have been renewed complaints about an organized gang that is stealing crops: women on quad bikes are stealing farmers' produce from the fields and selling it to waiting buyers.

In the Paphos area, there have been renewed complaints about an organized gang that is stealing crops: women on quad bikes are stealing farmers' produce from the fields and selling it to waiting buyers.

32 words30 vocabCyprus News
Macron's Davos address comes as Trump published messages showing the French leader's confusion over Greenland and his proposal to hold a G7 meeting in Paris on Thursday that would include Russian representatives on the margins.

Macron's Davos address comes as Trump published messages showing the French leader's confusion over Greenland and his proposal to hold a G7 meeting in Paris on Thursday that would include Russian representatives on the margins.

46 words37 vocabEurope News
Russia has been pounding Ukraine's energy system since the start of the war, 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 the war, in what Kyiv says is an attempt to sap morale and weaken Ukrainians' resistance.

31 words28 vocabEurope News
Opponents have warned of a potential threat to the UK's national security given the site's proximity to London’s two primary financial districts.

Opponents have warned of a potential threat to the UK's national security given the site's proximity to London’s two primary financial districts.

26 words25 vocabEurope News
In light of Iran’s internet blackout, Starlink has allowed some citizens to stay connected.

In light of Iran’s internet blackout, Starlink has allowed some citizens to stay connected.

38 words33 vocabEurope News

The IS claim included a threat against Chinese nationals in Afghanistan, linking the attack to China's alleged mistreatment of Uyghur Muslims in the western province of Xinjiang.

28 words26 vocabEurope News

A round-table discussion of President Trump’s first year back in office.

14 words14 vocabUSA News

Named the three most sexy women of Cyprus https://cyprusbutterfly.

17 words16 vocabCyprus News
Blood reserves are decreasing in Cyprus while the demand for it for surgeries and emergencies is growing.

Blood reserves are decreasing in Cyprus while the demand for it for surgeries and emergencies is growing.

29 words27 vocabCyprus News
In Cyprus, a system of QR codes for medical prescriptions is being developed as patients complain about having to disclose personal information in crowded pharmacies and hospital waiting rooms.

In Cyprus, a system of QR codes for medical prescriptions is being developed as patients complain about having to disclose personal information in crowded pharmacies and hospital waiting rooms.

30 words30 vocabCyprus News
The president of the police union stated that recent crimes in Cyprus revealed serious missteps at the highest levels of the police and accused the leadership of corruption and gross negligence.

The president of the police union stated that recent crimes in Cyprus revealed serious missteps at the highest levels of the police and accused the leadership of corruption and gross negligence.

29 words26 vocabCyprus News
Israel has repeatedly accused UNRWA of providing cover for Hamas militants, claiming that some of its employees took part in the group's 7 October 2023 attack on Israel.

Israel has repeatedly accused UNRWA of providing cover for Hamas militants, claiming that some of its employees took part in the group's 7 October 2023 attack on Israel.

34 words29 vocabEurope News
President Trump’s policies have so far done little to change the overall state of the American economy, but economists warn they will ultimately weaken the United States.

President Trump’s policies have so far done little to change the overall state of the American economy, but economists warn they will ultimately weaken the United States.

27 words26 vocabUSA News

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