A Cypriot cheese, known as halloumi in Greek and hellim in Turkish, moved closer to winning EU legal protection when the European Commission published an application to register the names. The salty white cheese, usually made from goat and sheep milk and popular hot off the grill, is made on both sides of the island, and the move was said to symbolise efforts to end Cyprus's 41-year division.
(10 Best Cheese Recipes)In order to facilitate trade, the commission also adopted Tuesday a proposal to modify the Green Line Regulation on the movement of goods and persons across the UN-controlled ceasefire line in force since 2004."These are the necessary measures to apply the common understanding on a temporary solution for Halloumi/Hellim, to be implemented pending the reunification of Cyprus," a commission statement said.European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker said all this "demonstrates the commitment of both communities of Cyprus to work together on projects unifying the whole island". Juncker, who visited Cyprus last week, said the cheese, a major export, symbolises the shared heritage of the island.(How to Make the Perfect Cheese on Toast)European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan said: "Geographical indications have demonstrated their potential for creating jobs and boosting farm income... I am confident that the successful registration will do the same in Cyprus."
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(10 Best Cheese Recipes)In order to facilitate trade, the commission also adopted Tuesday a proposal to modify the Green Line Regulation on the movement of goods and persons across the UN-controlled ceasefire line in force since 2004."These are the necessary measures to apply the common understanding on a temporary solution for Halloumi/Hellim, to be implemented pending the reunification of Cyprus," a commission statement said.European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker said all this "demonstrates the commitment of both communities of Cyprus to work together on projects unifying the whole island". Juncker, who visited Cyprus last week, said the cheese, a major export, symbolises the shared heritage of the island.(How to Make the Perfect Cheese on Toast)European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan said: "Geographical indications have demonstrated their potential for creating jobs and boosting farm income... I am confident that the successful registration will do the same in Cyprus."