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Registering halloumi cheese as an EU Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product depended on the European Commission and its proposals and not the Cypriot side,...
Waste plant seeks expert advice on finding buyers for ‘sludge’
Experts are expected on the island next week to help solve the problem of managing the refuse-derived fuel (RDF) produced by the Pentakomo waste treatment...
EU extends Cyprus’ tonnage tax scheme, a ‘major achievement’ shipping industry says
The European Commission has approved the extension of Cyprus’ tonnage tax scheme, which applies to ship ownership, ship management and ship chartering activities. The extension...
New EU chief vows to fight climate risks (Update)
Germany conservative Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Wednesday to fight the threat of climate change while expanding economic growth as EU lawmakers’ granted final approval for...
Ministry pressing ahead with plans for Greek ferry service
The deputy ministry of shipping is working ‘intensely’ on a proposal to submit to the European Commission for the establishment of a ferry service to...
Cypriot European commissioner designate one step closer to appointment (Updated)
Commissioner designate Stella Kyriakides on Wednesday received the green light from a committee at the European Parliament (EP) to proceed to the next stage of...
Addressing inefficiencies in justice system ‘key to improving business environment’
Addressing inefficiencies in the justice system in Cyprus is key for improving the business environment and the enforcement of claims, the European Commission said on...
European Commission allocates €35.4m in aid for Turkish Cypriot community
The European Commission on Monday adopted an Annual Action Programme for a total amount of €35.4 million identifying new projects to facilitate the reunification of...
Cyprus avoids excessive deficit procedure from EU
The European Commission will not open an excessive deficit procedure for Cyprus, despite the increase in the deficit brought about by the state guarantees provided...
EU report on Turkey ‘most critical’ since 2005 (Update 3)
Cyprus on Wednesday described the European Commission’s annual progress report on Turkey as “the most critical” since Ankara opened accession negotiations with the bloc in...