Language Learning Through Current Events
NICOSIA – As the calendar prepares to turn to 2026, Cyprus is poised to undertake a significant diplomatic role: the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. President Nikos Christodoulides has declared the island nation "fully prepared" for this six-month tenure, a period that will see Nicosia chairing ministerial...
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World
Buffer Zone Tensions Escalate: Farmers Allege Brutality by Turkish Forces
NICOSIA – Tensions have sharply escalated along the UN-patrolled buffer zone in Cyprus following an alleged physical confrontation between Greek Cypriot farmers and members of...
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Crime
Shots Fired at Paralimni Residence Amidst Escalating Business-Related Tensions
PARALIMNI, CYPRUS – Authorities in Paralimni have launched a comprehensive investigation following a shooting incident that transpired in the early hours of Tuesday. Gunfire was...
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Environment
Cyprus Braces for Unsettled New Year as Yellow Weather Warning Issued
NICOSIA, Cyprus – The Meteorological Department of Cyprus has issued a yellow weather warning, signalling a period of significant atmospheric disturbance expected to impact the...
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Politics
Property Predicament: Cyprus Stalemate Fuels Escalating Tensions Over Land Rights
NICOSIA – President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus has asserted that a comprehensive resolution to the protracted Cyprus problem is the sole viable...
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Crime
Clerical Conduct Under Scrutiny: Bishop of Karpasia Faces Fund Misappropriation Inquiry
NICOSIA, CYPRUS – The Bishop of Karpasia, Christoforos, is currently the subject of a police investigation concerning allegations of financial impropriety. The inquiry centres on...
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Crime
Elderly Man Critically Injured in Brutal Home Invasion; Teen Suspect Apprehended
NICOSIA – A shocking incident that has sent ripples of concern through the Nicosia district has resulted in the critical hospitalisation of an 85-year-old man...
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Politics
Police Unions Decry Unilateral Shift in Working Hours
NICOSIA, CYPRUS – A significant rift has emerged between police unions and the force’s leadership following the recent announcement of sweeping changes to officers' working...
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Society
Ukraine Peace Talks Reach Crucible as Key Disagreements Persist
As diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine intensify, negotiators are reportedly nearing a critical juncture, though significant hurdles, particularly concerning territorial integrity and...
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Economy
Festive Feasts Remain Costly as New Year Prices Mirror Christmas Levels
NICOSIA, Cyprus – Consumers preparing for New Year's celebrations are likely to find little respite from festive season expenses, as prices for essential New Year's...
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