Cyprus News
The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus laboratory finds pesticide residues above EU limits in 13.1% of plant food samples
The state general laboratory’s report found 61 of 466 plant food samples exceeded EU pesticide limits, with exposure above acute toxicity thresholds in several cases.
IncidentsLarnaca court refuses renewed release request in alleged terrorist plot case
A court rejected a fresh release application by a 54-year-old defendant, while separate proceedings for a 33-year-old are…
PoliticsChristodoulides says Commission understands need to delay ETS2 beyond 2028
Cyprus is among seven countries seeking to postpone ETS2, with Christodoulides saying the European Commission understands the importance…
SocietyFitiris urges traffic policing focused on preventing crashes and saving lives
Justice Minister Costas Fitiris called for targeted traffic enforcement, better coordination and driver education at a press conference…
WorldTrump says US may target Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility
Trump said the US could strike Pickaxe Mountain, ruled out using nuclear weapons and reiterated that he was…
CultureJennifer Lopez and Robbie Williams concerts in Larnaca remain unconfirmed
Reports of possible Jennifer Lopez and Robbie Williams performances in Larnaca in summer 2027 have prompted interest, but…
WorldGrynspan urges UN to accept diplomatic risks and pursue deeper reform
Rebeca Grynspan, the frontrunner to lead the UN, says its next chief must risk diplomatic failure while reducing…
IncidentsCourt hears of mechanical faults on ferry that sank off Kyrenia
Black box recordings revealed generator, exhaust and steering problems on the ferry that sank on August 30, leaving…
SocietyFat Bull review highlights premium beef, menu choices and prices in Limassol
A review of Fat Bull traces its growth from a delivery kitchen to two restaurants and assesses its…
PoliticsNeophytou urges EU to lift Russian energy sanctions as prices rise
Former Disy leader Averof Neophytou wants President Nikos Christodoulides to press EU leaders to remove energy sanctions on…
EconomyGreek shipowner Giorgos Vardinogiannis dies at 90
Giorgos Vardinogiannis, whose family’s shipping and energy businesses reached Cyprus, died on Friday after a brief hospital stay,…