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61. Cypriot exports to the UK were not affected despite Brexit

Despite the significant decrease in imports from the United Kingdom as a result of Brexit, Cypriot exports, mainly of dairy products, have remained at the same levels,...

62. A Greek cheese among Europe’s best – No, not that one

Everybody loves cheese. And everybody loves Greece. But did you know that the country curdles, cultures and ages a whole array of fine cheeses – some that are excellent to cook with, and others that do great on a platter?...

63. Cyprus produces first ever PDO halloumi

The first badge of halloumi bearing the PDO certificate has been produced by a Greek Cypriot dairy business in Frenaros, but comments in Turkish Cypriot media gave way to a war of words over which side actually authorizes inspections on the ethnically divided island...

64. Tatar puts up new fight for squeaky cheese

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar is taking to task European Union decisions on halloumi/hellim, the island’s famous cheese, saying they favor Greek Cypriots and leave their counterparts in the north at the mercy of inspectors approved by the south...

65. Tatar speaks to Kathimerini: No ground for starting talks

A year after he became the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, Ersin Tatar gives a full interview to "K". ...

66. Christodoulides: Failure in Geneva won’t benefit anyone

A failure of the informal five-party summit would constitute a negative development for all participants, Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides said in an interview with Kathimerini Cyprus' Marina Economides, just before the new UN-led initiative was set to kick off in Geneva on Tuesday....

67. Commission officially registers halloumi PDO

The European Commission announced on Monday the official decision for the registration of halloumi/hellim as a protected designation of origin (PDO) product, protecting it against imitation and misuse across the EU....

68. Adoption of halloumi PDO by mid-April, EC spokesperson says

The adoption and publication of halloumi and hellim as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product is expected mid-April, Miriam Garcia Ferre, European Commission spokesperson for trade and agriculture said Tuesday....

69. Cyprus wraps up cheese that grills

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades says the registration of halloumi and hellim with the European Union is “to the benefit of all Cypriot producers, Greek and Turkish” following Monday’s designation for the famous cheese that grills but not without protests on both sides...

70. Halloumi cheese to get PDO stamp

The Commission’s Quality Committee on Friday put its eagerly-awaited stamp of approval on Cyprus’ request for registering halloumi/hellim as a product of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). ...

71. EU Commission gets halloumi PDO ball rolling

The European Commission has launched the process for a vote in the Quality Committee on March 26 on the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) of the Halloumi/Hellim file, an EC spokesperson told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Tuesday....

72. Halloumi producers concerned over slowing exports

Producers of the traditional Cypriot cheese halloumi saw a reduction in the growth of their exports, as orders have been cancelled and quantities left undelivered as a result of the tight grip of restriction measures across the EU....

73. Sex-Ed video draws 'mixed' reactions

A video on consent received hundreds of comments and went viral in Cyprus, with many social media users saying it was funny and useful while others finding it distasteful...

74. Cyprus wins halloumi battle in UK

The Republic of Cyprus has regained the halloumi trademark in the UK after almost two years of intense efforts by officials to correct an administrative blunder...

75. British High Commissioner talks trade, free movement after Brexit

In an interview with the Cyprus News Agency, British High Commissioner in Cyprus, Stephen Lillie, talks about what tomorrow will look like, and what applies for Cypriot and British nationals living in both countries, which he said share a deep historical relationship....

76. Halloumi exports reached 29 thousand tons in 2018

Halloumi exports reached 29,000 tons in 2018, acting permanent secretary of Agriculture Ministry Andreas Louca has said. ...

77. Wiz Guide: 10 Places in Pafos to Go Out

Pafos is a very lively city that loves its culture, food, and parties! It is known that, besides visiting the famous attractions, no Pafos experience is complete without trying some of its amazing dishes and going out for drinks. Below you’re find our tips on the best venues for going out in Pafos. ...

78. Chinese Ambassador to Cyprus: No one stands to win in a trade war

79. Cyprus - UK ties reaffirmed at Buckingham Palace

80. Cyprus scrambles to salvage halloumi case

Officials in the Republic of Cyprus are scrambling to push forward on the halloumi case, with sources saying the PDO application has become more political than ever...

81. Minister speaks out on halloumi case

The government says the halloumi market is big enough for everyone, signaling that Cypriot authorities could rethink the protected designation of origin following an embarrassing ruling in the UK...

82. Cyprus signs dairy product export protocol with China

83. Delicious village brunch in Agros

84. Britain is the world's largest importer of Cyprus Halloumi

85. Cyprus is open for business and China’s buying

As US President Donald Trump builds barriers to Chinese trade, Cyprus is throwing open the gates...