World
Farmers Clash with Turkish Forces in Cyprus Buffer Zone
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Tensions are high in Cyprus. This happened in the UN buffer zone. Greek Cypriot farmers had a physical fight. They fought with Turkish soldiers and...
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Crime
Shots Fired at House in Paralimni
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Police in Paralimni are investigating a shooting at a house. This happened early Tuesday morning. The Famagusta Police Department went to the scene. The house...
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Environment
Cyprus Issues Yellow Weather Warning
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The weather in Cyprus will be unsettled. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning. This means there will be strong atmospheric disturbance. The bad...
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Politics
Cyprus Property Dispute Continues
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The President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, said that solving the Cyprus problem is the best way to stop the illegal use of properties. These properties...
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Crime
Bishop Investigated for Financial Issues
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The Bishop of Karpasia, Christoforos, is being investigated by police. This is because of claims about money problems. The investigation is about money that might...
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Crime
Elderly Man Critically Hurt in Robbery
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An 85-year-old man is in serious condition after a violent home invasion in Nicosia. Police have arrested a 19-year-old suspect. The incident happened on the...
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Politics
Police Unions Disagree with New Rules
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Police unions in Cyprus are unhappy with new rules for police officers. Two big unions, Pasydy and the police association, strongly object to the changes....
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Society
Ukraine Peace Talks Reach Important Stage
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Diplomatic talks to stop the fighting in Ukraine are reaching an important point. However, big problems still exist. Ukraine and Russia disagree about land and...
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Economy
New Year Prices Stay High for Celebrations
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People are getting ready for New Year's parties. But they will likely still pay a lot for their celebrations. Prices for New Year's food are...
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Economy
Cyprus Changes Solar Energy Rules
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Homeowners in Cyprus are changing how they use solar energy. The old way of getting credit for solar power ended on December 31st. This was...
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Environment
Cyprus Dams Very Low on Water
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Cyprus's water system has a big problem. Eighteen main dams are almost empty. It is the end of the year.
December had some rain. However, it...
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World
Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine Face Difficulties
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Hopes for peace between Russia and Ukraine are getting smaller. This is because there are big disagreements that are hard to solve. Control over land...
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Train Crash Near Machu Picchu Kills One
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A serious train crash happened near Machu Picchu. Two passenger trains hit each other. This happened on the only train line to the famous ancient...
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UAE Troops Leave Yemen
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially taken its last soldiers out of Yemen. This is a big change. It shows that there are problems...
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US Military Strikes Drug Center in Venezuela
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The United States military recently attacked a large drug trafficking center in Venezuela. President Donald Trump announced the action. This strike could increase the pressure...
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China Holds Large Military Drills Around Taiwan
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China has started big military exercises. These drills are like surrounding Taiwan. This shows China's power. It is a warning against Taiwan becoming independent. The...
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Politics
Guinea's Leader Wins Election
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General Mamady Doumbouya won Guinea's presidential election. He led a military takeover in September 2021. The election results were announced on Tuesday. Doumbouya received 86.72%...
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Channel Tunnel Power Failure Stops Trains
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Thousands of travellers had big problems during a busy travel time. A power failure happened in the Channel Tunnel. This stopped all Eurostar trains for...
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Iran Protests Over Money Crisis
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Demonstrations and strikes are happening in Iran for the third day. This started because the national money, the rial, is worth less than the US...
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Crime
Huge Robbery at German Bank
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Thieves stole many valuables from a bank in Gelsenkirchen. The robbery happened during the Christmas holidays. Police think the thieves took about €30 million. The...
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World
Israel to Stop 37 Aid Groups Working
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Israel plans to stop 37 aid groups from working. This will happen in Gaza and the West Bank. The licenses will be cancelled on January...
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Sports
Joshua's Entourage Involved in Fatal Crash
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British boxing star Anthony Joshua was in a serious car accident in Nigeria. The crash happened on Monday morning. Sadly, two people from his team...
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Bangladesh Mourns Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia
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Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister, has died at age 80. Her party, the BNP, announced her death on Tuesday. Physicians had said her...
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