Greek Reading Practice

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Heavy rains, isolated thunderstorms, and hail are expected in Cyprus today.

Heavy rains, isolated thunderstorms, and hail are expected in Cyprus today.

27 words21 vocabCyprus News
US President Donald Trump revoked a key 2009 scientific finding that has been the basis for all US actions to fight climate change.

US President Donald Trump revoked a key 2009 scientific finding that has been the basis for all US actions to fight climate change.

33 words29 vocabEurope News
Two dozen journalists.

Two dozen journalists.

28 words27 vocabUSA News
The ships arrived two weeks after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country selling or providing oil to Cuba, prompting the island to ration energy.

The ships arrived two weeks after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country selling or providing oil to Cuba, prompting the island to ration energy.

33 words33 vocabEurope News
The Environmental Protection Agency repealed the bedrock scientific finding that greenhouse gases threaten human life and well being.

The Environmental Protection Agency repealed the bedrock scientific finding that greenhouse gases threaten human life and well being.

31 words27 vocabUSA News
A 'yellow' warning for rain and storms has been issued for Friday in Cyprus, which will be in effect from 6:00 Friday to 6:00 Saturday.

A 'yellow' warning for rain and storms has been issued for Friday in Cyprus, which will be in effect from 6:00 Friday to 6:00 Saturday.

40 words33 vocabCyprus News
Limassol welcomes the new Carnival Queen 2026!

Limassol welcomes the new Carnival Queen 2026!

13 words12 vocabCyprus News
A parliamentary committee has unveiled a plan to tackle France’s collapsing birth rate.

A parliamentary committee has unveiled a plan to tackle France’s collapsing birth rate.

30 words30 vocabEurope News
While the Trump administration called those arrested in Minnesota "dangerous criminal illegal aliens," many people with no criminal records, including children and US citizens, were detained.

While the Trump administration called those arrested in Minnesota "dangerous criminal illegal aliens," many people with no criminal records, including children and US citizens, were detained.

27 words26 vocabEurope News
Switzerland will vote on capping its population at 10 million by 2050, a right-wing Swiss People's Party plan that pits immigration limits against labour needs.

Switzerland will vote on capping its population at 10 million by 2050, a right-wing Swiss People's Party plan that pits immigration limits against labour needs.

39 words37 vocabEurope News
The number of prisoners in the central prison of Cyprus is almost double its capacity.

The number of prisoners in the central prison of Cyprus is almost double its capacity.

16 words15 vocabCyprus News
Statistics show that pork leads in meat consumption volumes in Cyprus.

Statistics show that pork leads in meat consumption volumes in Cyprus.

13 words12 vocabCyprus News
The court rejected the request of the Mayor of Paphos to suspend his dismissal.

The court rejected the request of the Mayor of Paphos to suspend his dismissal.

31 words27 vocabCyprus News
The CEO of the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) defends the selection of the song Jalla for participation in Eurovision 2026, stating that the composition balances traditional and contemporary Cypriot identity.

The CEO of the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) defends the selection of the song Jalla for participation in Eurovision 2026, stating that the composition balances traditional and contemporary Cypriot identity.

44 words39 vocabCyprus News
Cyprus is considering sending an official mission to Moscow to interrogate Ennie Alexoui, who has been declared internationally wanted on charges of spreading false news.

Cyprus is considering sending an official mission to Moscow to interrogate Ennie Alexoui, who has been declared internationally wanted on charges of spreading false news.

26 words24 vocabCyprus News
The Attorney General's Office decided to prosecute the two individuals following a joint investigation by police, military intelligence and other security agencies.

The Attorney General's Office decided to prosecute the two individuals following a joint investigation by police, military intelligence and other security agencies.

25 words24 vocabEurope News
Ex-PM Thorbjørn Jagland’s properties were searched as his immunity was lifted over links to the late disgraced financier, amid wider Norwegian fallout over Epstein.

Ex-PM Thorbjørn Jagland’s properties were searched as his immunity was lifted over links to the late disgraced financier, amid wider Norwegian fallout over Epstein.

33 words30 vocabEurope News
Jim Ratcliffe apologises for saying Britain has been “colonised” by immigrants, after condemnation from Keir Starmer, Manchester leaders and Man United fans.

Jim Ratcliffe apologises for saying Britain has been “colonised” by immigrants, after condemnation from Keir Starmer, Manchester leaders and Man United fans.

31 words28 vocabEurope News
Bundestag President Julia Klöckner has entered the Gaza Strip on her trip to Israel - accompanied by the Israeli army and despite internal warnings.

Bundestag President Julia Klöckner has entered the Gaza Strip on her trip to Israel - accompanied by the Israeli army and despite internal warnings.

42 words35 vocabEurope News

North Korean state media have never published the name of Kim Jong-un's daughter, only referring to her as his "respected" or "most beloved" child.

30 words27 vocabEurope News
Anthropic and OpenAI now have their own well-funded political groups that will square off in the midterm elections over artificial intelligence safety and regulation.

Anthropic and OpenAI now have their own well-funded political groups that will square off in the midterm elections over artificial intelligence safety and regulation.

31 words27 vocabUSA News
The gnomes from Gnomes Hill in Troodos are also celebrating Tsiknopempti and grilling souvla!

The gnomes from Gnomes Hill in Troodos are also celebrating Tsiknopempti and grilling souvla!

32 words24 vocabCyprus News
The storm arrived late on Wednesday evening and swept across western France before moving southeast towards the Mediterranean coast and Corsica.

The storm arrived late on Wednesday evening and swept across western France before moving southeast towards the Mediterranean coast and Corsica.

25 words22 vocabEurope News
Large parts of Lufthansa's flight operations have been at a standstill with pilots and cabin crew wa

Large parts of Lufthansa's flight operations have been at a standstill with pilots and cabin crew wa

18 words18 vocabEurope News
Disqualified Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych said, “This is price of our dignity” as he left the Olympics before his first run.

Disqualified Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych said, “This is price of our dignity” as he left the Olympics before his first run.

25 words25 vocabEurope News
Plus, how the ultra-rich are changing the travel industry.

Plus, how the ultra-rich are changing the travel industry.

9 words9 vocabUSA News
Olympic officials had told Vladyslav Heraskevych that the helmet, featuring images of Ukrainian athletes killed in the war with Russia, violated the Games’ ban on political speech.

Olympic officials had told Vladyslav Heraskevych that the helmet, featuring images of Ukrainian athletes killed in the war with Russia, violated the Games’ ban on political speech.

32 words28 vocabUSA News
Even in a government full of conspiracists, Kurt Olsen stands out.

Even in a government full of conspiracists, Kurt Olsen stands out.

22 words20 vocabUSA News
Critics and rights groups say the measures are a clear attempt by the Kremlin to expand surveillance and tighten control over internet use, amid a broad crackdown on dissent during the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Critics and rights groups say the measures are a clear attempt by the Kremlin to expand surveillance and tighten control over internet use, amid a broad crackdown on dissent during the ongoing war in Ukraine.

42 words36 vocabEurope News
Pam Bondi faced fierce criticism in the US Congress over redaction errors in Epstein documents, clashed with lawmakers and did not directly apologise to survivors during a heated hearing on Wednesday.

Pam Bondi faced fierce criticism in the US Congress over redaction errors in Epstein documents, clashed with lawmakers and did not directly apologise to survivors during a heated hearing on Wednesday.

39 words37 vocabEurope News
Despite the rainy weather, Limassol opened the carnival season this morning.

Despite the rainy weather, Limassol opened the carnival season this morning.

31 words26 vocabCyprus News
A seven-month-old baby was taken to the hospital as a precaution after a collision between two cars on the Nicosia-Limassol highway.

A seven-month-old baby was taken to the hospital as a precaution after a collision between two cars on the Nicosia-Limassol highway.

19 words20 vocabCyprus News
The family of a 72-year-old woman who passed away in a Larnaca hospital filed a complaint, alleging staff negligence.

The family of a 72-year-old woman who passed away in a Larnaca hospital filed a complaint, alleging staff negligence.

37 words35 vocabCyprus News
Leqaa Kordia, 33, of New Jersey, was hospitalized after hitting her head at a Texas detention center, her lawyer said.

Leqaa Kordia, 33, of New Jersey, was hospitalized after hitting her head at a Texas detention center, her lawyer said.

41 words37 vocabUSA News
At night in the village of Evrichou, hunting service cars caught fire.

At night in the village of Evrichou, hunting service cars caught fire.

16 words14 vocabCyprus News
In Nicosia, a motorcycle driven by a 26-year-old man collided with the road's median strip and overturned.

In Nicosia, a motorcycle driven by a 26-year-old man collided with the road's median strip and overturned.

24 words24 vocabCyprus News
The leader of the Turkish Cypriots, Tufan Erhürman, stated at a meeting with the UN Secretary-General that the Turkish Cypriot community is subject to "unfair and illegal isolation," and called for its immediate removal.

The leader of the Turkish Cypriots, Tufan Erhürman, stated at a meeting with the UN Secretary-General that the Turkish Cypriot community is subject to "unfair and illegal isolation," and called for its immediate removal.

45 words36 vocabCyprus News
On Thursday, isolated showers are expected in Cyprus.

On Thursday, isolated showers are expected in Cyprus.

24 words22 vocabCyprus News

The suspect of the Tumbler Ridge school mass shooting, which left seven victims plus the shooter dead, has been identified as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar.

28 words27 vocabEurope News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a big reduction of sky-high tariffs, but critics say he undermined Indian sovereignty and undercut the nation’s farmers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a big reduction of sky-high tariffs, but critics say he undermined Indian sovereignty and undercut the nation’s farmers.

28 words26 vocabUSA News
A vulnerable victim, an unknown perpetrator and a recognizable celebrity are all factors in a case that has captivated the public.

A vulnerable victim, an unknown perpetrator and a recognizable celebrity are all factors in a case that has captivated the public.

21 words20 vocabUSA News
A new Super Bowl ad is raising questions about the power of doorbell cameras.

A new Super Bowl ad is raising questions about the power of doorbell cameras.

16 words16 vocabUSA News
The F.

The F.

22 words23 vocabUSA News
Netanyahu's office said prior to the meeting that he wanted the US-Iran talks to include limits on Tehran's ballistic missile programme and support for militant groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.

Netanyahu's office said prior to the meeting that he wanted the US-Iran talks to include limits on Tehran's ballistic missile programme and support for militant groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.

37 words34 vocabEurope News
He first appeared in a hit TV drama as a wide-eyed 15-year-old who then grew up over six seasons.

He first appeared in a hit TV drama as a wide-eyed 15-year-old who then grew up over six seasons.

28 words27 vocabUSA News
Under Ukraine’s constitution, holding national elections while the country is under martial law is illegal.

Under Ukraine’s constitution, holding national elections while the country is under martial law is illegal.

37 words33 vocabEurope News
The share of women employed in the engineering and science sector in Cyprus is 42.

The share of women employed in the engineering and science sector in Cyprus is 42.

34 words30 vocabCyprus News
The decision regarding the future of Limassol Zoo and its possible transformation into an eco-park for recreation and nature study will be made in April, after a repeated online vote.

The decision regarding the future of Limassol Zoo and its possible transformation into an eco-park for recreation and nature study will be made in April, after a repeated online vote.

32 words29 vocabCyprus News
The request, by Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, came a day before federal authorities closed the airspace in El Paso because of what they said was a drone threat.

The request, by Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, came a day before federal authorities closed the airspace in El Paso because of what they said was a drone threat.

33 words32 vocabUSA News
In March 2025, a Paris court ruled that Le Pen was at the heart of "a fraudulent system" that her party used to siphon off European Parliament funds worth €2.

In March 2025, a Paris court ruled that Le Pen was at the heart of "a fraudulent system" that her party used to siphon off European Parliament funds worth €2.

40 words36 vocabEurope News

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