Crime
Police Find Drugs in Nicosia Operation
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Police in North Cyprus have arrested a 27-year-old man. This happened after a special operation in the city of Nicosia. The operation was carried out...
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Politics
TRNC Leader Condemns Flag Incident
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The Prime Minister of Northern Cyprus, Ünal Üstel, strongly condemned an attempt to damage the Turkish flag. He said that such actions will be met...
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Society
Youth Groups Disappointed by Hotel Collapse Verdict
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A group of 32 youth and student organizations are very unhappy. This is after a court decision in Turkey. The decision was about the Grand...
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Politics
Leaders Meet to Boost Economy in Northern Cyprus
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Leaders from Northern Cyprus and Turkey met this week in Nicosia. President Tufan Erhürman spoke with Turkey’s Trade Minister, Ömer Bolat. They discussed ways to...
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Culture
Ankara Event Honours Turkic Massacre Victims
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An event was held in Ankara, Turkey, by TADİV. This organisation works for friendship and cooperation. The meeting remembered people who died in massacres in...
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Society
President Meets Psychologists to Discuss Mental Health
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President Tufan Erhürman met with leaders from the Turkish Cypriot Psychologists Association. The meeting happened at the Presidential Palace. They talked about the association's work...
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Society
Hotel Collapse Becomes Symbol of Justice Issues
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The collapse of the İsias Hotel is more than just a sad event. It has become a symbol for the Turkish Cypriot community. Many children...
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Crime
Restaurant Closed for Safety Reasons
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A local restaurant called Gözde Restoran is now permanently closed. Municipal authorities decided to close it. This happened because of serious problems with food safety...
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Crime
Worker Injured in Construction Accident
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A serious accident happened today at a building site. A 52-year-old worker was badly hurt. His name is Arkın Akım. He was working on a...
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Politics
Northern Cyprus Plans Big Public Transport Changes
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Northern Cyprus is going to improve its public transport. A special group in the government has agreed to a new plan. This plan is called...
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Politics
Union Plans Big Protest March
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A union called KAMUSEN will march to a government building on Wednesday. This protest is about government policies. The union thinks these policies are unfair....
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Technology
New X-Ray Scanner Boosts Port Security
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A new X-ray scanning system has been given to Kyrenia Tourism Port. This system will help with trade security and stop smuggling. Turkey's Ministries of...
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Economy
VAT Law Change Delayed
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A plan to change the Value Added Tax (VAT) law is on hold. The Economy Committee decided not to vote on the bill yet. They...
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Crime
Woman Injured in Kyrenia Street Accident
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A woman was taken to hospital yesterday after a traffic accident. The incident happened on Şehit H. Mustafa Street in Kyrenia. A car hit a...
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World
US President Wants to Buy Greenland
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The United States President has again said he wants to buy Greenland. Greenland is a very big island. It belongs to Denmark now. This idea...
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World
World Leaders Worry About Trump's Foreign Policy
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President Trump's strong foreign policy actions are causing worry. Some leaders around the world feel nervous. Critics in the U.S. also have concerns. Recent actions,...
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Crime
Spain Mourns After Two Tragic Train Accidents
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Spain is very sad after two bad train accidents. At least 43 people have died. The country is in mourning for three days. A high-speed...
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World
US Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tankers
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The United States is increasing its pressure on Venezuela's government. They are now taking oil tankers that belong to Venezuela. This is a big step...
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Economy
Trade Tensions Rise at Davos Meeting
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This week, a big meeting in Switzerland called the World Economic Forum is happening. Usually, this meeting is about countries working together. However, this year,...
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Technology
AI Investment Focuses on Real Results
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The world's economy is changing. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a big part of this change. People are excited about AI and new ideas. However, investors...
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Politics
Museveni Wins Uganda Election Amidst Challenges
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Yoweri Museveni has won Uganda's presidential election. He will serve a seventh term. The announcement came on Sunday. The election was difficult. There were many...
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World
Ukraine Capital Hit by Big Attack
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Kyiv, Ukraine – A big problem is happening in Ukraine's capital city. Russian forces attacked overnight. Many people have no electricity or heat. Essential services...
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Crime
Former Paramilitary Leader Sentenced in Colombia
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A Colombian court has given a long prison sentence to Salvatore Mancuso. He was a leader in the AUC, a paramilitary group. The sentence is...
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World
China's Global Role Grows
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China's international influence is growing stronger. This is happening because the United States-led world order seems less stable. China is taking new steps in places...
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Crime
MEP Investigated Over EU Funds
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A Member of the European Parliament from Cyprus is being investigated. His name is Fidias Panayiotou. The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) is looking into...
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Crime
Larnaca Arrests Link Gunfire to Protection Racket
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A violent fight with a gun in Larnaca last weekend has uncovered a suspected protection racket. Police arrested five people. They will stay in custody...
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Crime
Shooting at Timi Clinic
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A shooting happened at a physiotherapy clinic in Timi village on Tuesday. The owner found damage to the building. Police are now investigating the incident....
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Politics
Cyprus Takes Over EU Council Leadership
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Cyprus has officially started leading the Council of the European Union for six months. This is an important role. It comes at a time of...
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Economy
Vasiliko LNG Project Faces Cost and Transparency Worries
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Opposition politicians are worried about the Vasiliko LNG terminal project. They say the project is being managed in secret. Costs are rising quickly. The total...
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Crime
Cyprus Fights Growing Crime Wave
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Cyprus is seeing more organised crime. This has caused more violent events. The government must now respond strongly. Recent fights in Larnaca with weapons show...
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Society
Hotel Collapse Officials Released, Families Angry
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A court in Turkey made a decision about six former public officials. These officials are connected to the Isias hotel collapse. The hotel fell down...
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Crime
Warning About UK Visa Scams in Cyprus
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Cyprus police have issued an important warning. There are many new online scams. These scams target people who want to go to the United Kingdom....
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Economy
Israel and Cyprus Discuss Gas Field Deal
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An Israeli delegation is in Cyprus for important talks. They want to finish a big agreement about the Aphrodite-Ishai natural gas field. Israel, Cyprus, and...
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Politics
Cyprus Plans Pension Reforms
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The government of Cyprus is ready to present new pension reform laws. These laws will help the nation's social insurance fund. The proposals are expected...
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Environment
Cyprus Faces Unpredictable Weather
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Cyprus is changing from cold weather to unpredictable conditions. The weather department has warned about strong winds, dust, rain, and thunderstorms. A low-pressure system is...
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Crime
Crop Thieves Return to Paphos Farms
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Crop thieves are stealing from farms again near Laona, Paphos. These thieves are women who use quad bikes. They had stopped stealing for a few...
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Society
Influenza Epidemic in Cyprus: 13 Deaths Reported
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Cyprus is facing a serious influenza epidemic. Sadly, thirteen people have died from the virus. Health officials are watching closely. They hope the number of...
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Environment
Outrage Over Turtle Death in Cyprus
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A video showing a protected sea turtle being mistreated has caused anger in Cyprus. The turtle later died. Many people are very concerned about this...
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Economy
Cyprus Plans New Long-Term Bond
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Cyprus is getting ready to borrow money from international markets again. The country will offer a new, long-term government bond. This bond will be in...
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Society
Hospital Helps Babies Hear
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Nicosia General Hospital has done something very important. They performed cochlear implant surgeries on two babies. These babies are only seven months old. This is...
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Economy
Cyprus Faces Challenges with Growing Short-Term Rentals
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Cyprus has a problem with many short-term rental homes. Both legal and illegal properties are increasing quickly. This is because many people want to rent...
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Environment
Flamingos Arrive at Larnaca Salt Lake
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Thousands of flamingos have arrived at Larnaca's salt lake. This beautiful sight happens every winter. The birds are elegant and have bright pink colours. They...
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Crime
Weapons, Gunshots Cause Fear in Larnaka
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A violent event with weapons and gunshots happened in Larnaka on Saturday. This disturbance unsettled residents because it was close to the police headquarters. The...
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Economy
EU Trade Deal Could Affect Cyprus Economy
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A big trade agreement between the European Union and South American countries is coming. This deal includes nations like Argentina and Brazil. It is expected...
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Economy
Paphos Marina Project Gets New Government Support
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The Paphos marina development project is receiving new government funding. This means a big effort is being made to start this coastal project again. The...
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Politics
Cyprus President Plans New Help for Turkish Cypriots
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President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus has new plans. These plans are to help the Turkish Cypriot community. He will share them after talking with Tufan...
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Politics
Cyprus Police Unions Protest New Working Hours
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Cyprus police unions are very unhappy. They do not agree with new rules about police officer working hours. This disagreement will be discussed in parliament....
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