Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Tuesday that the authorities plan to further tighten the penalties for those who do not comply with the specifications of halloumi cheese with protected designation of origin (PDO). Speaking before the parliamentary committee on agriculture Panayiotou said that she is not satisfied with the
The decisive role of the Technical Support Instrument of the European Commission, which has financed more than 90 reform projects in Cyprus since 2013, was highlighted by Deputy Minister to the President Irene Piki, who addressed on Tuesday a kick-off meeting of a project during which technical assistance will be
Cypriot hammer thrower Iosif Kesidis is among the three finalists for the ‘Rising Star’ award of the European Athletics Federation. Cyprus Amateur Athletics Association (KOEAS) said in an announcement that this distinction ‘is a huge honor for Cypriot athletics.’ It said that the European Athletics Federation announced on Tuesday the
There is a long way until we reach substantial gender equality, Commissioner of Gender Equality Josie Christodoulou said Tuesday, addressing the Women in STEM, Cyprus Forum event. She said that Cyprus ranks 21st amongst EU member states when it comes to gender equality and the 2024 UN report on Gender
Cyprus’ Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment is to present on Thursday the National Strategy for the development of the primary sector, which was drawn up after an extensive dialogue with the agricultural organisations and all stakeholders, Minister Maria Panayiotou, said. Speaking on Tuesday before the Parliamentary Committee on
The purchase of 100,000 electronic IDs will be approved by the Council of Ministers, which convenes on Wednesday morning, the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, said earlier today while addressing the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, taking place at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. As the President of the Republic said, “we
