President Nikos Christodoulides and Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou have acknowledged the concerns raised by smallscale halloumi producers and have promised to address the issue. They have agreed to engage in discussions with the cheesemakers to find a solution that balances the protection of halloumi’s PDO status with the sustainability of small producers, offering hope for a positive outcome in the near future.
Cyprus cow farmers reject the meeting proposal on halloumi production incentives, demanding direct communication from the agriculture minister. They seek transparency on policies affecting their livelihood and the authenticity of the beloved Cypriot cheese.
Halitzia Tillirias, a traditional Cypriot cheese from the Tilliria region, has been granted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status by the European Commission. Made from local goat’s milk and matured in salted whey, this cheese embodies a rich culinary heritage and is renowned for its smooth white appearance and lemony zing.
