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A bicommunal photovoltaic power plant would increase cooperation in the energy field and build trust, Mario Nava, the Director-General of the European Commission's Structural Reform Support Service (DG REFORM) told Cyprus News Agency (CNA) in an interview published on Saturday. Nava's portfolio included measures to support the Turkish Cypriot community…

In mid-November, Mario Nava, head of the Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support, was in Cyprus. The European official had the opportunity to see for himself the situation that prevails in our country, to evaluate the efforts being made to implement the recommendations of the Directorate-G

A positive agenda in the European Unions bilateral relations with Turkey will remain extremely challenging in the absence of a solution to the Cyprus issue, noted the European Commission in a joint communication released on Wednesday.Specifically, the European Commission and the High Representative

The European Commission is diligently working towards enabling Turkish Cypriot producers to benefit from the registration of Halloumi/Hellim as a European Union Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). This initiative necessitates Turkish Cypriot producers adherence to PDO requirements and their comp

The Commission has adopted the 2023 Annual Action Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community, allocating €31.7 million to the community, aiming to facilitate the reunification of Cyprus. The Programme offers wide-ranging EU support, including tailored measures to help Turkish Cypriots meet the standards under the Halloumi/Hellim package before the end of 2024. In 2021, the Commission registered […]

Today the first Turkish Cypriot ‘Χαλλουμι’ (Halloumi)/‘Hellim’ cheese producer was awarded the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) certificate under the EU quality scheme.

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With its unique taste experience and growing international presence, Cyprus Halloumi is an absolute sensation for cheese lovers

The Commission is adopting today a new Annual Action Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community. This Action Programme is worth a total amount of €30.7 …

The European Commission has registered Cyprus’ halloumi cheese as a protected designation of origin (PDO) product, protecting the valuable name against imitation and misuse across the EU. Only halloumi produced in Cyprus according to the product specification is now allowed to use the registered name, bringing clear economic benefits to the island. The registration allows producers of this iconic Cypriot cheese, famous around the world for its characteristic texture, folded appearance, and ...