EU Registers ‘Halloumi’ as Cypriot Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Product

By admin 14 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

Grilled halloumi cheese. Photo source: Visit Cyprus The European Commission has registered Cyprus’ halloumi cheese as a protected designation of origin (PDO) product, protecting the valuable name against imitation and misuse across the EU. Only halloumi produced in Cyprus according to the product specification is now allowed to use the registered name, bringing clear

Commission: EU’s Digital Green Certificate No Risk to Personal Data

By admin 18 Μαρτίου 2021 No comment

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EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides Data protection is a top priority for the European Commission, confirmed European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, with regard to the Digital Green Certificate, which once approved will enable post-Covid-19 travel. In an interview to Greek public broadcaster ET1, Kyriakides said she was

Commission Urges EU States to Agree on Common Re-Opening Strategy

By admin 17 Μαρτίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: European Commission The European Commission called on member states ahead of the next European Council to endorse a common EU reopening strategy that will include issuing the so-called “green certificates” in order to facilitate safe travel and set economies into motion. The Commission hopes to pass relevant proposals outlining a coordinated approach to […]

EU States Agree on Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate Guidelines

By admin 28 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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After weeks of disagreement and reluctance EU member states have agreed on a set of guidelines that will allow for the establishment of an EU-wide accepted vaccination certificate to be used for “medical purposes”, said the European Commission this week. The approved standards, which have the support of the European Commission, also set out the […]

European Commission Recommends Use of Rapid Antigen Tests for Covid-19

By admin 18 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The European Commission on Wednesday adopted a recommendation on the use of rapid antigen tests for the diagnosis of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in efforts to ensure a common approach and more efficient testing strategies across the EU. “To increase EU coordination on testing methods, we are today providing guidance to Member States on the use […]

EU Announces More Measures Against Covid-19 Resurgence

By admin 29 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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In an attempt to address an aggressive resurgence of the coronavirus across Europe, the Commission urged member states on Wednesday to follow a single approach to Covid-19 testing, require the same passenger locator form (PLF) at all entry points and increase the use of contact-tracing and warning apps. The announcement was made on the same day […]

EU Presents Covid-19 Vaccination Strategy

By admin 16 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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As Europe braces for what appears to be a second wave of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic with harsher measures, the European Commission presented a far-reaching strategy that will ensure a vaccine – once it is released – will be immediately deployed. The strategy presented on Thursday, focuses on four key areas, namely safety, fairness, prioritization, […]

Health Minister: Greece Set for 3m Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine

By admin 18 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: European Commission Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias confirmed on Tuesday, that Greece would by December have access to a first batch of three million doses of a planned Covid-19 vaccine currently in large-scale clinical studies. Kikilias made the announcement after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed via her twitter account

EU Unveils 6 Measures to Counter Future Covid-19 Outbreaks

By admin 16 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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The European Commission on Wednesday presented six immediate short-term measures to strengthen EU health preparedness for coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreaks. According to an announcement, the Commission has from the outset coordinated the exchange of information and recommendations with regard to cross border health actions and measures. The Commission focuses on all

EU Health Commissioner Says Accessible Covid-19 Vaccine Top Priority

By admin 10 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides Key to effectively addressing the Covid-19 pandemic is finding a vaccine that will be accessible to all, said EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides during the digital Delphi Economic Forum 2020 this week. In this direction, Kyriakides said she has since the outbreak of Covid-19 been working closely with all member […]