Politics
Cyprus Changes Protest Law After International Criticism
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The government of Cyprus has agreed to change a new law about public protests. This follows strong criticism from an international security organization, the OSCE....
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Crime
Tragic Weekend on Cyprus Roads
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A terrible weekend on the roads of Cyprus has left one man dead and a teenager seriously hurt. These separate accidents in Paphos and Athienou...
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Culture
Cyprus Towns Celebrate Christmas with Lights and Festivals
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Towns across Cyprus have started the Christmas season with many public celebrations. They have turned city centres into bright and busy places for the holiday....
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Economy
Cyprus Boosts Economy with Wine and Tourism
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Cyprus is working hard to grow its economy. The government and businesses are focusing on two main areas: promoting local wines and improving tourism.
First, the...
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Politics
Cyprus Ends Separate Checkpoint Queues
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The government of Cyprus has quickly stopped a new rule at the border checkpoints on the island. For a short time, Greek Cypriots and Turkish...
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Environment
Cyprus Faces a Hot, Dry Future
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The island of Cyprus is getting a clear look at its future climate. It is unusually warm and dry for November, and this is making...
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Politics
Cyprus and Lebanon Agree on Sea Border
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In an important diplomatic step, Cyprus and Lebanon have officially agreed on their sea border. This agreement ends a long argument about who controls which...
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Politics
Cyprus Government Changes Top Jobs Before EU Role
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The government of Cyprus has made many changes to its top civil servants. Several senior officials have moved to new jobs, and four new Directors...
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Society
Cyprus Grapples with Dual Crises in Child Safety as Abuse Case and School Violence Data Emerge
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Cyprus faces big child safety problems. A court found a man guilty of abusing a child. Also, new numbers show violence in schools is common....
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Politics
Political Changes and Tensions in Turkish Cyprus
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This week, Turkish Cyprus saw several important political events. These included party elections, serious accusations from the Prime Minister, and the start of talks about...
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Economy
Bank of Cyprus Reports Lower Profit, Faces New Tax Proposal
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The Bank of Cyprus has shared its financial results for the first nine months of 2025. The country's biggest bank made a profit of €353...
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World
South African Radio Host Arrested in Russia Recruitment Case
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A well-known South African radio presenter and four other people have been arrested. Police say they were illegally recruiting citizens to fight for Russia in...
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Crime
Son of "El Chapo" Pleads Guilty in US Court
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In a major US legal case, Joaquín Guzmán López, a leader in the Sinaloa drug cartel, has pleaded guilty to serious drug and crime charges....
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Politics
Trump Administration Faces Legal and Political Challenges
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Recent actions by former President Trump's government have caused debate and strong reactions from other parts of the US system.
In an important court decision, judges...
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World
US and Venezuela in Dangerous Dispute
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The United States and Venezuela are in a very serious disagreement. The US government, led by President Trump, is putting strong pressure on Venezuela's leader,...
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Crime
Hong Kong Fire Investigation Leads to Arrests
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Hong Kong officials have started a major investigation after a terrible fire in a housing estate. The fire happened last week in Tai Po and...
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Environment
Bad News for Earth's Forests and Climate Goals
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A major new study shows that Earth's natural systems for absorbing carbon are getting much worse. At the same time, experts say the world will...
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Crime
Two Different Approaches in the Drug War
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Two recent events show very different ways of dealing with drug traffickers. In Mexico, security forces killed a major fentanyl dealer. At the same time,...
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World
Canada Joins European Defence Group
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Canada has become the first country outside Europe to join a major European Union defence program. The leaders of Canada and the European Commission announced...
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