Greek Reading Practice

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By reaching back to Maoist tactics of “rectification,” the Chinese leader is signaling that control over the gun requires a state of perpetual cleansing.

By reaching back to Maoist tactics of “rectification,” the Chinese leader is signaling that control over the gun requires a state of perpetual cleansing.

18 words16 vocabUSA News
The latest attacks in fighting between both sides come ahead of another round of US-brokered talks between envoys from Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday and Wednesday in Geneva.

The latest attacks in fighting between both sides come ahead of another round of US-brokered talks between envoys from Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday and Wednesday in Geneva.

37 words30 vocabEurope News

The T-shirt sold on the Olympic Games' online stores has caused widespread controversy across Germany as people accused the IOC of dismissing brutal Nazi-era and Adolf Hitler association.

39 words37 vocabEurope News
The greatest impact is expected across Northern California, where a pair of powerful storms are expected to begin on Sunday night and last into the week.

The greatest impact is expected across Northern California, where a pair of powerful storms are expected to begin on Sunday night and last into the week.

25 words24 vocabUSA News
Manufacturers will no longer get a credit toward vehicle emissions standards by installing engines that automatically stop at red lights.

Manufacturers will no longer get a credit toward vehicle emissions standards by installing engines that automatically stop at red lights.

20 words20 vocabUSA News
Forecasters said snowfall totals of one to two inches were likely Sunday night, with isolated amounts of up to three inches across New York City, northeastern New Jersey and much of Long Island.

Forecasters said snowfall totals of one to two inches were likely Sunday night, with isolated amounts of up to three inches across New York City, northeastern New Jersey and much of Long Island.

38 words37 vocabUSA News
Cypriot skier Yiannos Kouyoumdjian finished 64th in the giant slalom after two runs at the Olympic Games.

Cypriot skier Yiannos Kouyoumdjian finished 64th in the giant slalom after two runs at the Olympic Games.

32 words32 vocabCyprus News
President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed unwavering support for the Maronite community of Cyprus, which he called 'an integral part of the Cypriot people,' having made a decisive contribution to the country's long-standing struggle 'for survival, prosperity, and future.

President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed unwavering support for the Maronite community of Cyprus, which he called 'an integral part of the Cypriot people,' having made a decisive contribution to the country's long-standing struggle 'for survival, prosperity, and future.

39 words35 vocabCyprus News
Crowds thronged Kathmandu’s Pashupatinath Temple for Shivaratri, where worship, music and a rare legal tolerance of marijuana marked the festival.

Crowds thronged Kathmandu’s Pashupatinath Temple for Shivaratri, where worship, music and a rare legal tolerance of marijuana marked the festival.

26 words22 vocabEurope News
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Ms.

20 words19 vocabUSA News
Cypriot farmers announced a temporary suspension of protest actions planned for Monday after an emergency meeting with the Minister of Agriculture.

Cypriot farmers announced a temporary suspension of protest actions planned for Monday after an emergency meeting with the Minister of Agriculture.

24 words24 vocabCyprus News
Cyprus accepted the US invitation to participate as an observer in the upcoming "Peace Council" meeting on Gaza.

Cyprus accepted the US invitation to participate as an observer in the upcoming "Peace Council" meeting on Gaza.

32 words30 vocabCyprus News

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) said its forces detained Herman Halushchenko after he tried to cross the border during ongoing legal proceedings following a corruption scandal in the country's energy sector that rocked Kyiv last year.

44 words38 vocabEurope News

We explore why we care so much about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

11 words11 vocabUSA News
Tensions in the Gulf over Yemen, Sudan, and wider regional rivalries highlight the delicate balance among US allies, with unity increasingly seen as vital amid rising uncertainty in the Middle East.

Tensions in the Gulf over Yemen, Sudan, and wider regional rivalries highlight the delicate balance among US allies, with unity increasingly seen as vital amid rising uncertainty in the Middle East.

39 words36 vocabEurope News
The Cyprus Animal Protection Party has called on the government to provide explanations regarding delays in implementing the nationwide cat sterilization program announced in October last year.

The Cyprus Animal Protection Party has called on the government to provide explanations regarding delays in implementing the nationwide cat sterilization program announced in October last year.

31 words29 vocabCyprus News
The Minister of Justice of Cyprus stated that the authorities will focus their efforts on dismantling the leadership of organized crime groups, emphasizing that law enforcement agencies know who they are.

The Minister of Justice of Cyprus stated that the authorities will focus their efforts on dismantling the leadership of organized crime groups, emphasizing that law enforcement agencies know who they are.

26 words23 vocabCyprus News
The Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the criminal investigation in Paphos regarding the management of Turkish Cypriot property.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the criminal investigation in Paphos regarding the management of Turkish Cypriot property.

32 words31 vocabCyprus News
A carnival parade took place in Larnaca.

A carnival parade took place in Larnaca.

6 words6 vocabCyprus News
President Trump has engaged in a spree of self-aggrandizement unlike any of his predecessors, fostering a mythologized superhuman persona and making himself the inescapable force at home and around the world.

President Trump has engaged in a spree of self-aggrandizement unlike any of his predecessors, fostering a mythologized superhuman persona and making himself the inescapable force at home and around the world.

37 words33 vocabUSA News
Athletes train and sweat for years in pursuit of the glittering prizes.

Athletes train and sweat for years in pursuit of the glittering prizes.

22 words20 vocabUSA News
On the Strip and beyond, clubs, bars and restaurants spotlight local performers who deliver some of the city’s best entertainment.

On the Strip and beyond, clubs, bars and restaurants spotlight local performers who deliver some of the city’s best entertainment.

20 words19 vocabUSA News
"Those who think that everything can be bought should also remember that, according to this philosophy, everyone can be sold," Polish PM Donald Tusk said at the Munich Security Conference.

"Those who think that everything can be bought should also remember that, according to this philosophy, everyone can be sold," Polish PM Donald Tusk said at the Munich Security Conference.

33 words29 vocabEurope News
Habanos S.

Habanos S.

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Wildlife protection inspectors in Cyprus are increasingly facing a serious threat from poachers: their cars are being set on fire and they are being threatened with weapons.

Wildlife protection inspectors in Cyprus are increasingly facing a serious threat from poachers: their cars are being set on fire and they are being threatened with weapons.

23 words21 vocabCyprus News
At night, the Cyprus police arrested a driver who tried to escape and collided with a patrol car.

At night, the Cyprus police arrested a driver who tried to escape and collided with a patrol car.

30 words28 vocabCyprus News
On Sunday, Cyprus will be clear.

On Sunday, Cyprus will be clear.

27 words22 vocabCyprus News
In a San Francisco garage, Corey Chan and his team create giant, spectacular lions that will lead the festivities.

In a San Francisco garage, Corey Chan and his team create giant, spectacular lions that will lead the festivities.

22 words22 vocabUSA News
The young man died in hospital where he was admitted on Thursday to receive treatment for critical injuries on the fringes of an event held by LFI MEP Rima Hassan.

The young man died in hospital where he was admitted on Thursday to receive treatment for critical injuries on the fringes of an event held by LFI MEP Rima Hassan.

28 words26 vocabEurope News
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen beat Switzerland's Marco Odermatt by 0.

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen beat Switzerland's Marco Odermatt by 0.

41 words37 vocabEurope News
A protest took place in Nicosia against the trade agreement between the European Union and the MERCOSUR countries.

A protest took place in Nicosia against the trade agreement between the European Union and the MERCOSUR countries.

38 words32 vocabCyprus News
An anti-drug police operation took place in Larnaca.

An anti-drug police operation took place in Larnaca.

12 words12 vocabCyprus News
This photo gallery highlights some of the most spectacular falls of athletes at the Milan Winter Olympics.

This photo gallery highlights some of the most spectacular falls of athletes at the Milan Winter Olympics.

19 words19 vocabEurope News
Hundreds of thousands gathered in Munich to stage a major demonstration against the brutalities of the Iranian government amid ongoing nationwide protests.

Hundreds of thousands gathered in Munich to stage a major demonstration against the brutalities of the Iranian government amid ongoing nationwide protests.

37 words34 vocabEurope News
The Spanish president participates in the Munich Security Conference for the first time and questions the rearmament strategies of the powers.

The Spanish president participates in the Munich Security Conference for the first time and questions the rearmament strategies of the powers.

33 words32 vocabEurope News
Spain and France are still struggling to repair the damage from the previous storm, Nils.

Spain and France are still struggling to repair the damage from the previous storm, Nils.

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Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show anchor’s mother, vanished from her Arizona home on Feb.

Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show anchor’s mother, vanished from her Arizona home on Feb.

30 words27 vocabUSA News
The Cyprus Health Service asks patients not to go to emergency departments with the flu, as these departments are exclusively for life-threatening cases or emergencies.

The Cyprus Health Service asks patients not to go to emergency departments with the flu, as these departments are exclusively for life-threatening cases or emergencies.

30 words29 vocabCyprus News
The reservoir in Pomos overflowed after recent heavy rains in the region, although overall water reserves in Cyprus remain critically low.

The reservoir in Pomos overflowed after recent heavy rains in the region, although overall water reserves in Cyprus remain critically low.

23 words22 vocabCyprus News
The heads of French, British, German, Dutch and Swedish diplomacy said that 'only the Russian state had the means, the motive and the contempt for international law' to carry out this attack.

The heads of French, British, German, Dutch and Swedish diplomacy said that 'only the Russian state had the means, the motive and the contempt for international law' to carry out this attack.

33 words29 vocabEurope News
Traces of the toxin were found in the body of the Russian dissident Aleksei A.

Traces of the toxin were found in the body of the Russian dissident Aleksei A.

25 words25 vocabUSA News
Mikhail Shaidorov became Kazakhstan’s first Olympic gold medallist in men’s figure skating after triumphing at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026.

Mikhail Shaidorov became Kazakhstan’s first Olympic gold medallist in men’s figure skating after triumphing at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026.

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In the music video of Antigone, there's an interesting detail: in one of the scenes, the jersey of "Aris" Limassol from the 2000s flashes by—a rare product placement for such a major video.

In the music video of Antigone, there's an interesting detail: in one of the scenes, the jersey of "Aris" Limassol from the 2000s flashes by—a rare product placement for such a major video.

125 words90 vocabCyprus News
In Cyprus, the number of accidents related to the uncontrolled use of electric scooters and weak law enforcement is increasing.

In Cyprus, the number of accidents related to the uncontrolled use of electric scooters and weak law enforcement is increasing.

20 words20 vocabCyprus News
Was it murder, a burial, an accident or even a religious sacrifice?

Was it murder, a burial, an accident or even a religious sacrifice?

32 words31 vocabEurope News
A resident of Deryneia passed away on Friday evening after being hit by a car while changing a tire on his vehicle.

A resident of Deryneia passed away on Friday evening after being hit by a car while changing a tire on his vehicle.

30 words28 vocabCyprus News
Upon arrival in Cyprus, a Ukrainian was arrested at Larnaca airport in connection with a fight that occurred on New Year's Eve in Limassol.

Upon arrival in Cyprus, a Ukrainian was arrested at Larnaca airport in connection with a fight that occurred on New Year's Eve in Limassol.

42 words40 vocabCyprus News
The round table reflects on a chaotic week of incompetence and meltdowns.

The round table reflects on a chaotic week of incompetence and meltdowns.

11 words11 vocabUSA News
In Munich, leaders are discussing a "June deadline" for peace ahead of trilateral talks in Geneva on Tuesday.

In Munich, leaders are discussing a "June deadline" for peace ahead of trilateral talks in Geneva on Tuesday.

20 words19 vocabEurope News
Barak said he never observed or took part in any inappropriate behaviour, and even though he was aware of the earlier Epstein case, he assumed Epstein had paid his debt to society.

Barak said he never observed or took part in any inappropriate behaviour, and even though he was aware of the earlier Epstein case, he assumed Epstein had paid his debt to society.

33 words29 vocabEurope News

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