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In Cyprus, for the fourth day, they are searching for a missing Russian businessman.

In Cyprus, for the fourth day, they are searching for a missing Russian businessman.

24 words24 vocabCyprus News
In the morning, heavy snowfalls were observed in some areas of Troodos, which made traffic difficult.

In the morning, heavy snowfalls were observed in some areas of Troodos, which made traffic difficult.

35 words32 vocabCyprus News
The unusual changes in the North Korean dictator's personal security detail might be down to concerns of possible assassination following Pyongyang's involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine, while the US operation to capture Venezuela's Maduro made him fear a "decapitation strike," analysts say.

The unusual changes in the North Korean dictator's personal security detail might be down to concerns of possible assassination following Pyongyang's involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine, while the US operation to capture Venezuela's Maduro made him fear a "decapitation strike," analysts say.

52 words43 vocabEurope News

White House officials have explored a vast array of ideas as the president looks to unfurl a housing affordability plan at an economic conference this month.

27 words27 vocabUSA News
Beloved places to dine out are portals to past versions of ourselves.

Beloved places to dine out are portals to past versions of ourselves.

15 words14 vocabUSA News
In one highly self-referential year, he has broken with presidential norms on naming.

In one highly self-referential year, he has broken with presidential norms on naming.

20 words19 vocabUSA News
Chief of staff Charalambos Charalambous resigns after online video suggested he and others used their ties to President Nikos Christodoulides to earn favours for would-be investors in exchange for money.

Chief of staff Charalambos Charalambous resigns after online video suggested he and others used their ties to President Nikos Christodoulides to earn favours for would-be investors in exchange for money.

37 words35 vocabEurope News
Central Asia is entering a decisive demographic phase, with rapid population growth and a sharply expanding workforce, while Europe faces ageing societies and labour shortages.

Central Asia is entering a decisive demographic phase, with rapid population growth and a sharply expanding workforce, while Europe faces ageing societies and labour shortages.

29 words27 vocabEurope News
Psilocybin-assisted therapy is legal in three states, but access has so far been limited and expensive.

Psilocybin-assisted therapy is legal in three states, but access has so far been limited and expensive.

19 words18 vocabUSA News
Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Tammy Bruce singled out Russia’s launch of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile last week, close to Ukraine’s border with Poland, a NATO ally.

Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Tammy Bruce singled out Russia’s launch of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile last week, close to Ukraine’s border with Poland, a NATO ally.

51 words46 vocabEurope News
At night, a 3.

At night, a 3.

24 words23 vocabCyprus News
On the road in Limassol, a scene was captured where people are sleeping in the back of a moving truck.

On the road in Limassol, a scene was captured where people are sleeping in the back of a moving truck.

31 words30 vocabCyprus News
A geologist at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland discussed potential difficulties of mining rare earth minerals in Greenland.

A geologist at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland discussed potential difficulties of mining rare earth minerals in Greenland.

42 words38 vocabEurope News
Today, taxi drivers in Larnaca are on strike, citing the issue of "professional survival.

Today, taxi drivers in Larnaca are on strike, citing the issue of "professional survival.

45 words38 vocabCyprus News
The project for an archaeological park in Larnaca, costing 4 million euros, is stuck in bureaucracy, and officials cannot name the start date for the work, which was planned for 2024.

The project for an archaeological park in Larnaca, costing 4 million euros, is stuck in bureaucracy, and officials cannot name the start date for the work, which was planned for 2024.

38 words32 vocabCyprus News
The mayors of Nicosia from both sides have called for the revival of the bicommunal peace education initiative.

The mayors of Nicosia from both sides have called for the revival of the bicommunal peace education initiative.

49 words40 vocabCyprus News
On Tuesday, Cyprus will experience variable cloudiness with isolated showers and brief thunderstorms.

On Tuesday, Cyprus will experience variable cloudiness with isolated showers and brief thunderstorms.

35 words28 vocabCyprus News
From 1999 onwards, successive governments pursued a strategy linking foreign policy, state financing and the management of the country's main industry.

From 1999 onwards, successive governments pursued a strategy linking foreign policy, state financing and the management of the country's main industry.

50 words41 vocabEurope News
According to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, Trump has an interest in exploring messages from Iranian regime officials.

According to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, Trump has an interest in exploring messages from Iranian regime officials.

21 words20 vocabEurope News
The layoffs are set to be announced this week and would affect Meta’s work on the metaverse, as the company spends heavily on building artificial intelligence.

The layoffs are set to be announced this week and would affect Meta’s work on the metaverse, as the company spends heavily on building artificial intelligence.

27 words25 vocabUSA News
Trump has insisted that Greenland needs to be brought under US control, arguing that the Danish autonomous territory is crucial for national security.

Trump has insisted that Greenland needs to be brought under US control, arguing that the Danish autonomous territory is crucial for national security.

27 words25 vocabEurope News
In a bid to reclaim the narrative, the government called for nationwide rallies backing the Islamic republic with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saying the turnout was a "warning" to the United States.

In a bid to reclaim the narrative, the government called for nationwide rallies backing the Islamic republic with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saying the turnout was a "warning" to the United States.

26 words26 vocabEurope News
Drivers of cars passing on the Platres-Troodos road joined forces to remove a large stone that fell in the middle of the road after a landslide.

Drivers of cars passing on the Platres-Troodos road joined forces to remove a large stone that fell in the middle of the road after a landslide.

26 words25 vocabCyprus News
In 2025, the number of domestic violence complaints increased in Cyprus.

In 2025, the number of domestic violence complaints increased in Cyprus.

15 words15 vocabCyprus News
The amount of precipitation that has fallen over the past three days in Cyprus is 31% of the norm for this month.

The amount of precipitation that has fallen over the past three days in Cyprus is 31% of the norm for this month.

22 words22 vocabCyprus News
In Limassol, in the Lady's Mile area, dozens of flamingos have appeared.

In Limassol, in the Lady's Mile area, dozens of flamingos have appeared.

9 words10 vocabCyprus News
The head of the fiscal council warned that foreign technology companies dominate Cyprus's economy and should be significantly integrated into the local economy; otherwise, the country is at risk of a severe outflow of investments.

The head of the fiscal council warned that foreign technology companies dominate Cyprus's economy and should be significantly integrated into the local economy; otherwise, the country is at risk of a severe outflow of investments.

32 words30 vocabCyprus News
The pontiff had said he was following the developments in Venezuela with "deep concern," and urged the protection of human and civil rights in the country.

The pontiff had said he was following the developments in Venezuela with "deep concern," and urged the protection of human and civil rights in the country.

23 words21 vocabEurope News
Swiss authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the owners, who are suspected of involuntary homicide, involuntary bodily harm and involuntarily causing a fire.

Swiss authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the owners, who are suspected of involuntary homicide, involuntary bodily harm and involuntarily causing a fire.

21 words18 vocabEurope News
The Metropolitan Police force says the rate by population is the lowest since comparable records began in 1997, at 1.

The Metropolitan Police force says the rate by population is the lowest since comparable records began in 1997, at 1.

40 words37 vocabEurope News
A new attraction has appeared in Paphos - the Episkopi rock.

A new attraction has appeared in Paphos - the Episkopi rock.

27 words25 vocabCyprus News
In Cyprus, a complaint is being investigated according to which employees of the Chloraka municipality (Paphos) were throwing and kicking a sea turtle on the beach.

In Cyprus, a complaint is being investigated according to which employees of the Chloraka municipality (Paphos) were throwing and kicking a sea turtle on the beach.

51 words44 vocabCyprus News
Trump again said last week that land attacks against drug cartels would follow recent US maritime operations in the Pacific and Caribbean, without specifying where or when.

Trump again said last week that land attacks against drug cartels would follow recent US maritime operations in the Pacific and Caribbean, without specifying where or when.

32 words31 vocabEurope News

Rose Byrne, Owen Cooper, Seth Rogen, Teyana Taylor and other award winners in the spotlight.

18 words16 vocabUSA News
Ziobro is considered the architect of judicial reforms that sparked a standoff between Poland and the EU over rule of law concerns.

Ziobro is considered the architect of judicial reforms that sparked a standoff between Poland and the EU over rule of law concerns.

28 words26 vocabEurope News
The Justice Department’s decision to open up a criminal investigation of Jerome H.

The Justice Department’s decision to open up a criminal investigation of Jerome H.

30 words27 vocabUSA News
Professional skier Ares Masip and her dog Cim were caught in an avalanche while skiing on Pic de l’Hortell in Andorra.

Professional skier Ares Masip and her dog Cim were caught in an avalanche while skiing on Pic de l’Hortell in Andorra.

50 words44 vocabEurope News
Trump has repeatedly asserted that the United States will "run" Venezuela, despite its interim President Delcy Rodríguez insisting that no foreign power was governing her country.

Trump has repeatedly asserted that the United States will "run" Venezuela, despite its interim President Delcy Rodríguez insisting that no foreign power was governing her country.

31 words29 vocabEurope News
As the appeal trial is set to begin on Tuesday, the president of the judicial tribunal is concerned that the United States may be influencing its outcome.

As the appeal trial is set to begin on Tuesday, the president of the judicial tribunal is concerned that the United States may be influencing its outcome.

24 words23 vocabEurope News
The National Police intercepted a merchant ship in the Atlantic with 9,994 kilos of cocaine hidden in salt.

The National Police intercepted a merchant ship in the Atlantic with 9,994 kilos of cocaine hidden in salt.

36 words34 vocabEurope News
The mountain roads Karvounas–Troodos, Platres–Troodos, and Prodromos–Troodos remain open only for vehicles equipped with snow chains or four-wheel drive.

The mountain roads Karvounas–Troodos, Platres–Troodos, and Prodromos–Troodos remain open only for vehicles equipped with snow chains or four-wheel drive.

21 words20 vocabCyprus News
The vessel, flagged from St Vincent and the Grenadines, is believed to have dragged its anchor along the seabed for several kilometres, according to Finnish authorities.

The vessel, flagged from St Vincent and the Grenadines, is believed to have dragged its anchor along the seabed for several kilometres, according to Finnish authorities.

31 words29 vocabEurope News
Amid an ICE crackdown in her area, an Oregon National Guard recruiter offers U.

Amid an ICE crackdown in her area, an Oregon National Guard recruiter offers U.

32 words29 vocabUSA News
Russian captain Vladimir Motin is on trial in London for manslaughter after his ship collided with a US-chartered tanker in the North Sea in March 2025, killing one crew member.

Russian captain Vladimir Motin is on trial in London for manslaughter after his ship collided with a US-chartered tanker in the North Sea in March 2025, killing one crew member.

40 words38 vocabEurope News
Plus, Russia’s push to indoctrinate Ukrainian kids.

Plus, Russia’s push to indoctrinate Ukrainian kids.

10 words10 vocabUSA News
The comments came after President Trump said he was “ looking at some very strong options” to curb Iran’s harsh repression of anti-government protests.

The comments came after President Trump said he was “ looking at some very strong options” to curb Iran’s harsh repression of anti-government protests.

27 words26 vocabUSA News

The president’s embrace of fossil fuels and withdrawal from the global fight against climate change will make it hard to keep warming at safe levels, scientists said.

32 words31 vocabUSA News
Germany is increasing its Arctic commitments after the US president threatened to seize Greenland, sparking a diplomatic crisis with Europe.

Germany is increasing its Arctic commitments after the US president threatened to seize Greenland, sparking a diplomatic crisis with Europe.

25 words24 vocabEurope News
A hair salon in Limassol was shot at.

A hair salon in Limassol was shot at.

13 words13 vocabCyprus News
On January 8, a high-ranking diplomat was found dead in the office of the Russian embassy in Cyprus.

On January 8, a high-ranking diplomat was found dead in the office of the Russian embassy in Cyprus.

37 words34 vocabCyprus News

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