Culture
Divers Decorate Famous Shipwreck for Christmas
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A special group of divers recently visited the Zenobia shipwreck. They wanted to make it look festive for Christmas. This is an old tradition in...
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Environment
Cyprus Village Becomes Green Model
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Kato Pyrgos in Cyprus is changing. It is leading a new plan for green towns. This project has nine big green projects. These projects will...
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World
US Strikes ISIS After Soldier Deaths
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The United States military attacked Islamic State (IS) areas in Syria. This happened after a deadly ambush. Two American soldiers and a translator died on...
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EU Leaders Agree Big Loan for Ukraine
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European Union leaders have agreed on a big loan for Ukraine. The loan is worth €90 billion. It will help Ukraine's army and its money...
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US Threatens Military Action Against Venezuela
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The United States President, Donald Trump, has spoken about possible military action against Venezuela. This has made other countries in the region more worried. The...
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UN Concerned About Abuse of Palestinian Detainees
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The United Nations Committee against Torture is worried. They have heard many reports of bad treatment. These reports are about Palestinian people held in Israeli...
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New Vaccine Study Causes Global Health Debate
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A new study about the hepatitis B vaccine in Guinea-Bissau has caused a lot of discussion. The US government is giving $1.6 million for this...
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World
Foreign Fighters Used in Sudan Conflict
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A secret network is helping many former Colombian soldiers fight in Sudan. These soldiers are working for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF). They are thought...
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Protests in Morocco Lead to Rights Concerns
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Demonstrations in Morocco have caused serious worries. Human rights groups say authorities have treated protesters badly. They report many people were arrested without good reason....
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South Africa Seeks Return of Citizens from Ukraine Conflict
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South Africa's government is talking with Russia. They want to bring home seventeen South African citizens. Two people from Botswana are also involved. These people...
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President to Veto Bill for Former President
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President Lula da Silva will veto a new bill. This bill could shorten the prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Supporters of Bolsonaro wanted...
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UK Government Office Suffers Cyber Attack
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The UK's Foreign Office has confirmed a large cyber attack. This happened in October. The office is called the FCDO. The attack has caused worry...
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Society
Neo-Nazi Group Alleged at Cyprus School
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Reports suggest a neo-Nazi group may be active at Vergina High School. State television shared these concerns on Friday. The problem is thought to have...
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Crime
Artist Attacked After Exhibition Cancelled
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An artist's home in Cyprus was attacked with a firecracker. This happened after his art show was cancelled. The event has started a big discussion...
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Politics
Corruption Scandal at Fish Farm
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A new report shows serious corruption. Permits for the "Land of Dreams" fish farm were given illegally. This happened in Trimiklini. Important rules were not...
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Environment
New Flood Defences Work Well in Limassol
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New defences have been built to stop floods in the Limassol mountains. These were made after big wildfires in July. The Minister of Agriculture, Maria...
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Environment
Cyprus Has Lowest Forest Growth in EU
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Recent data from Eurostat shows Cyprus has the lowest forest growth in the European Union. The island nation's forests grew by only 1.6 per cent....
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Politics
Denmark Gives Advice to Cyprus for EU Presidency
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Denmark is leaving its turn leading the European Union's Council. Danish Minister Marie Bjerre gave advice to Cyprus. She said Cyprus should focus on security...
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Society
Cyprus Disinfects Borders Against Animal Disease
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British military bases in Cyprus are cleaning two important border crossings. This is to stop a disease called foot-and-mouth disease. The disease is very contagious....
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Crime
Golden Passport Trial Delayed
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A big court case about corruption is postponed. This case is about the "golden passport" scheme in Cyprus. The Nicosia Criminal Court has delayed the...
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