Economy
Cyprus Raises Minimum Wage
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The government of Cyprus has approved a new minimum wage. This decision will help many low-wage workers. The change was made after many discussions. It...
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Society
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Found in Northern Cyprus
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A serious animal disease has been found in northern Cyprus. It is called foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). This disease was confirmed last week near Famagusta. Now,...
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Crime
Cyprus Police Deny Attack on Israeli Man for Speaking Hebrew
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Reports that an Israeli man was attacked in Cyprus because he spoke Hebrew are not true. Police in Cyprus have strongly denied these claims. They...
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Society
Cyprus Passes New Teacher Evaluation System
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Cyprus's parliament has passed a new system to evaluate teachers. This is a big step for public education in the country. The new law was...
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Crime
Limassol Faces Violence Amid Gang Dispute
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Limassol is experiencing a lot of trouble. It seems to be because of a fight between gangs. This has caused several violent attacks in the...
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Politics
Leaders Meet to Boost Regional Ties
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Leaders from Cyprus, Israel, and Greece recently met at a summit. This meeting showed their growing cooperation. It is important for big projects like the...
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Politics
Cyprus Army Lets Soldiers Serve Longer
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The Cyprus National Guard is making a big change. Contract soldiers, called "Syop," can now serve until they are 57 years old. The Defence Minister,...
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Economy
Cyprus Protects Low-Income Pensioners
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The government in Cyprus has made an important decision. It will protect the money of older people who need help. The cabinet agreed on Tuesday....
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Culture
Underwater Christmas Tree in Cyprus
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An unusual Christmas tree has been placed underwater near Protaras, Cyprus. This combines holiday traditions with the island's warm weather. The Paralimni–Deryneia municipality and SCUBA...
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Culture
Christmas Event Supports Monk Seals
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Yalla Collective Space & Café in Nicosia has a special event on Christmas Eve. It starts at noon on December 24th. You can enjoy festive...
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Crime
Two Men Jailed For Abuse In Limassol Park
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Two men have received prison sentences for abusing a 16-year-old girl. The abuse happened in a park in Limassol, Cyprus. The men knew the girl...
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World
Libyan Army Chief Dies in Plane Crash Near Ankara
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A private jet crashed near Ankara, Turkey, on Tuesday evening. General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, the Libyan army chief, died in the accident. Five other...
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Politics
US Denies Visas Over Social Media Pressure
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The US State Department has stopped visas for five Europeans. They are accused of pressuring American social media companies. These people allegedly tried to stop...
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Economy
US Economy Grows Strongly
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The United States economy grew a lot in the last three months. This was the best growth in two years. People spent more money. Exports...
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World
War Continues After 1,399 Days
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The fighting between Russia and Ukraine continues. Wednesday, December 24th, was another day of military action. We do not have many details about what happened....
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World
Epstein Investigation Documents Released
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New documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation are now public. Over 11,000 pages were released by the US Department of Justice. These papers show more...
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World
All 130 Schoolchildren Freed in Niger State
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Good news has come for Niger State in Nigeria. The last 130 schoolchildren have been released. These children were taken from St. Mary's Catholic school...
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World
Belgium Joins ICJ Case Against Israel
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Belgium has officially joined a case at the International Court of Justice. South Africa started this case. It accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. This...
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World
Man Faces Deportation Over Nazi Symbols
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A British man in Australia may be sent home soon. The Australian government cancelled his visa. This happened because of serious claims. He allegedly showed...
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World
Ukraine Soldiers Leave Siversk Town
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Ukrainian soldiers have left the town of Siversk in eastern Ukraine. This town was an important place for defence. The Ukrainian army announced this decision...
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World
Venezuela Says US Actions Are Aggression
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Venezuela strongly stated that recent United States actions are aggression. The country says these actions are the first part of a bigger plan. Venezuela's UN...
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Economy
China Adds Tariffs on EU Dairy Products
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China has started placing new taxes on some European Union dairy products. This is a big step in a trade disagreement. The EU is very...
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World
28 Travellers Kidnapped in Nigeria
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A serious problem with safety has returned to Nigeria. On Sunday night, 28 Muslim travellers were taken from their bus. This happened in Plateau state....
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