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Honey production in Cyprus has decreased by 30%.

Honey production in Cyprus has decreased by 30%.

27 words26 vocabCyprus News
Over the year, water reserves in Cyprus's reservoirs decreased from 26.

Over the year, water reserves in Cyprus's reservoirs decreased from 26.

33 words29 vocabCyprus News
On Saturday in Cyprus, it will be predominantly cloudy with local showers.

On Saturday in Cyprus, it will be predominantly cloudy with local showers.

34 words27 vocabCyprus News
The Education Department has temporarily paused a plan to seize tax refunds and begin garnishing the wages of borrowers who have defaulted on their student loans.

The Education Department has temporarily paused a plan to seize tax refunds and begin garnishing the wages of borrowers who have defaulted on their student loans.

31 words28 vocabUSA News
The summit, which will be held from 3-5 February, is expected to bring together 35 heads of state and government, more than 150 government delegations and over 6,000 attendees.

The summit, which will be held from 3-5 February, is expected to bring together 35 heads of state and government, more than 150 government delegations and over 6,000 attendees.

32 words26 vocabEurope News
Paphos remains a popular winter destination among Israeli tourists: the flow of guests has noticeably increased again after the situation in the region stabilized.

Paphos remains a popular winter destination among Israeli tourists: the flow of guests has noticeably increased again after the situation in the region stabilized.

22 words21 vocabCyprus News
Half of the planned smart electricity meters have been installed in Cyprus.

Half of the planned smart electricity meters have been installed in Cyprus.

13 words13 vocabCyprus News
The state embodies a civic ideal that the administration in Washington wants to discredit.

The state embodies a civic ideal that the administration in Washington wants to discredit.

14 words14 vocabUSA News
The Trump Administration’s exhaustive examination of materials on the convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein is drawing resources from other cases.

The Trump Administration’s exhaustive examination of materials on the convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein is drawing resources from other cases.

23 words23 vocabUSA News
This winter, 7 deaths from the flu have been registered in Cyprus, and hospitals are facing a shortage of beds.

This winter, 7 deaths from the flu have been registered in Cyprus, and hospitals are facing a shortage of beds.

19 words18 vocabCyprus News
The profession of fishermen is at risk of disappearing in Cyprus due to the depletion of fish stocks and the disappearance of certain fish species, professional fishermen from Paphos warn.

The profession of fishermen is at risk of disappearing in Cyprus due to the depletion of fish stocks and the disappearance of certain fish species, professional fishermen from Paphos warn.

25 words24 vocabCyprus News

Political pressure on the Cypriot government increased following the release of a report on the labor and sexual exploitation of women in Ayia Napa.

54 words44 vocabCyprus News

The Ukrainian president has repeatedly called on the country's allies to bolster its defence systems to protect its critical energy infrastructure amid ongoing Russian attacks.

30 words18 vocabEurope News
Pahlavi has repeatedly called for intervention by US President Donald Trump, who has not acted despite several warnings to Tehran.

Pahlavi has repeatedly called for intervention by US President Donald Trump, who has not acted despite several warnings to Tehran.

29 words26 vocabEurope News
One of Russia's goals, in addition to persecuting its own citizens, "is territorial expansion, mass murder and attacks on civilian targets, including hospitals and schools," the Polish president said.

One of Russia's goals, in addition to persecuting its own citizens, "is territorial expansion, mass murder and attacks on civilian targets, including hospitals and schools," the Polish president said.

37 words29 vocabEurope News
Spring performances of “Treemonisha” and “The Crucible” will be held at George Washington University.

Spring performances of “Treemonisha” and “The Crucible” will be held at George Washington University.

16 words16 vocabUSA News
Our reporter Jeffrey Gettleman is on the ground in Greenland, seeing how people have reacted to Trump’s desire to take it over.

Our reporter Jeffrey Gettleman is on the ground in Greenland, seeing how people have reacted to Trump’s desire to take it over.

45 words39 vocabUSA News
The target of the botched 2024 attack was Lithuanian company TVC Solutions and mobile radio stations the firm manufactures for Ukrainian armed forces, according to prosecutors.

The target of the botched 2024 attack was Lithuanian company TVC Solutions and mobile radio stations the firm manufactures for Ukrainian armed forces, according to prosecutors.

34 words32 vocabEurope News
According to data from the European Commission, Cyprus is among the top ten countries with the highest retail electricity prices in the EU.

According to data from the European Commission, Cyprus is among the top ten countries with the highest retail electricity prices in the EU.

25 words24 vocabCyprus News
In Larnaca, a 13-year-old student punched a teacher in the stomach after she reprimanded him.

In Larnaca, a 13-year-old student punched a teacher in the stomach after she reprimanded him.

15 words15 vocabCyprus News
In recent months, the EU has suffered the most serious diplomatic defeats.

In recent months, the EU has suffered the most serious diplomatic defeats.

35 words36 vocabEurope News
The partnership between Italy and Japan — its third-largest trading partner in Asia — centres on defence and security, economic security and critical minerals, and cooperation in Africa.

The partnership between Italy and Japan — its third-largest trading partner in Asia — centres on defence and security, economic security and critical minerals, and cooperation in Africa.

34 words24 vocabEurope News
In Cyprus, a man accused of leaking intimate photos of 12 women has changed lawyers for the second time, leading to yet another delay in the trial, 2.

In Cyprus, a man accused of leaking intimate photos of 12 women has changed lawyers for the second time, leading to yet another delay in the trial, 2.

34 words33 vocabCyprus News
In a park in Nicosia, a woman discovered two abandoned Chihuahuas, one of which was emaciated.

In a park in Nicosia, a woman discovered two abandoned Chihuahuas, one of which was emaciated.

31 words28 vocabCyprus News
The police will determine whether the allegations made in the film about worker exploitation in Ayia Napa are true, the mayor said, emphasizing that such practices must be eradicated if confirmed.

The police will determine whether the allegations made in the film about worker exploitation in Ayia Napa are true, the mayor said, emphasizing that such practices must be eradicated if confirmed.

31 words29 vocabCyprus News
Trump remains open to military intervention if Tehran continues to exact lethal force on protesters in the ongoing nationwide demonstrations, US representatives told the UN Security Council on Thursday.

Trump remains open to military intervention if Tehran continues to exact lethal force on protesters in the ongoing nationwide demonstrations, US representatives told the UN Security Council on Thursday.

32 words32 vocabEurope News
The killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent was instantly reported to the Minneapolis Police.

The killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent was instantly reported to the Minneapolis Police.

23 words22 vocabUSA News

Even as administration officials vowed this week to head off scheduled retirements, some aging plants are now breaking, and costs could run to the billions.

29 words26 vocabUSA News
EU and Mercosur are set to sign a long-awaited free trade deal in Paraguay on Saturday, creating a vast tariff-cutting zone linking Europe and South America.

EU and Mercosur are set to sign a long-awaited free trade deal in Paraguay on Saturday, creating a vast tariff-cutting zone linking Europe and South America.

57 words53 vocabEurope News

Two conversations this week confirmed that President Trump backs the remnants of Nicolás Maduro’s regime over the Venezuelan opposition seeking to hold elections.

28 words26 vocabUSA News
This is how unknown individuals entertain themselves in Limassol in the evenings.

This is how unknown individuals entertain themselves in Limassol in the evenings.

12 words12 vocabCyprus News
In Kato Paphos, a traffic accident occurred, resulting in rescuers having to extract two people from blocked vehicles.

In Kato Paphos, a traffic accident occurred, resulting in rescuers having to extract two people from blocked vehicles.

23 words23 vocabCyprus News
After heavy rains in the Limassol area, the water level at the Saittas dam has risen significantly.

After heavy rains in the Limassol area, the water level at the Saittas dam has risen significantly.

17 words17 vocabCyprus News
In one day, the Cyprus fire service received 40 calls for assistance, 18 of which were related to fires.

In one day, the Cyprus fire service received 40 calls for assistance, 18 of which were related to fires.

20 words20 vocabCyprus News
By summer, Cyprus is expected to have a new strategy for preventing, monitoring, and responding to marine environment pollution.

By summer, Cyprus is expected to have a new strategy for preventing, monitoring, and responding to marine environment pollution.

22 words22 vocabCyprus News
On Friday, there will be isolated rains in Cyprus, with possible snow on the peaks of Troodos.

On Friday, there will be isolated rains in Cyprus, with possible snow on the peaks of Troodos.

38 words31 vocabCyprus News
According to Carney, the relationship "will not only deepen our bilateral ties to the benefit of our peoples but will also—from our judgement—help improve the multilateral system—a system that, in recent years, has come under great strain.

According to Carney, the relationship "will not only deepen our bilateral ties to the benefit of our peoples but will also—from our judgement—help improve the multilateral system—a system that, in recent years, has come under great strain.

42 words39 vocabEurope News
The shutdown of online discourse within Iran has allowed both the government and its critics to flood social media outside the country with disinformation campaigns and fake images.

The shutdown of online discourse within Iran has allowed both the government and its critics to flood social media outside the country with disinformation campaigns and fake images.

34 words31 vocabUSA News
Newly available videos and existing footage synchronized and assessed by The Times provides a millisecond by millisecond look at how an ICE officer ended up shooting and killing a motorist in Minneapolis.

Newly available videos and existing footage synchronized and assessed by The Times provides a millisecond by millisecond look at how an ICE officer ended up shooting and killing a motorist in Minneapolis.

30 words27 vocabUSA News
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has told reporters that she presented the medal for her Nobel Peace Prize to President Donald Trump at a private White House meeting on Thursday.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has told reporters that she presented the medal for her Nobel Peace Prize to President Donald Trump at a private White House meeting on Thursday.

34 words30 vocabEurope News
The National Endowment for the Humanities is giving more than $40 million to programs that have been embraced by conservatives as a counterweight to liberal-dominated academia.

The National Endowment for the Humanities is giving more than $40 million to programs that have been embraced by conservatives as a counterweight to liberal-dominated academia.

28 words27 vocabUSA News
Activists spent years preparing for a communications blackout in Iran, smuggling in Starlink satellite internet systems and making digital shutdowns harder for the authorities to enforce.

Activists spent years preparing for a communications blackout in Iran, smuggling in Starlink satellite internet systems and making digital shutdowns harder for the authorities to enforce.

28 words25 vocabUSA News

British Channel 4 released a documentary about Ayia Napa.

37 words31 vocabCyprus News
Cyprus extends the zero VAT policy on certain essential goods to support households and curb the rising cost of living.

Cyprus extends the zero VAT policy on certain essential goods to support households and curb the rising cost of living.

22 words20 vocabCyprus News
Members of the Iranian community in Cyprus are urging the Cypriot government to publicly support the protesters and call for accountability for alleged human rights violations.

Members of the Iranian community in Cyprus are urging the Cypriot government to publicly support the protesters and call for accountability for alleged human rights violations.

27 words26 vocabCyprus News
The Parliament of Cyprus has begun discussing a bill aimed at restricting the sale of real estate to citizens of other countries, with some lawmakers considering it a matter of national security.

The Parliament of Cyprus has begun discussing a bill aimed at restricting the sale of real estate to citizens of other countries, with some lawmakers considering it a matter of national security.

28 words26 vocabCyprus News
Officials called on the local population to stay away from the area, as emergency services rushed to the scene.

Officials called on the local population to stay away from the area, as emergency services rushed to the scene.

21 words20 vocabEurope News
Guterres also used his wide-ranging remarks to urge action against the abuse of artificial intelligence and to call for efforts to fight inequality.

Guterres also used his wide-ranging remarks to urge action against the abuse of artificial intelligence and to call for efforts to fight inequality.

29 words25 vocabEurope News
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited the 'green line' in Nicosia accompanied by the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulidis.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited the 'green line' in Nicosia accompanied by the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulidis.

23 words22 vocabCyprus News
The Limassol Municipality is implementing a campaign to sterilize stray cats.

The Limassol Municipality is implementing a campaign to sterilize stray cats.

38 words35 vocabCyprus News

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