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Apple, halloumi and lost cities the source of April fools - Cyprus Mail
... ministry source said marketing as halloumi the one with more goat and sheep's milk would be tricky as 'Ye Olde Sheep's Cheese' sounded unappetising. So cow's milk halloumi could be marketed as 'I can't believe it's not halloumi,' the source said.
April 3, 2012


Plans to register two PDOs for halloumi - Cyprus Mail
In addition, the source said, the cow's milk halloumi labels could be adapted for different countries. For the US it could be called 'Cheese You Can Fry' and with a small adjustment to give a nod to our growing Chinese market, it could be called ...
April 1, 2012


Police foil escape plan for high-profile convict - Cyprus Mail
According to police spokesman, Michalis Katsounotos, the police had been tipped off by an anonymous source that the escape plan would take place while the convict was being transferred to the Supreme Court in Nicosia. “We took all the necessary ...
November 9, 2011


Closest ever to a Cyprus deal - Cyprus Mail
“Never before were the two sides so close to an agreed solution as they are now,” a source close to the negotiations said. Significant differences nevertheless remain between the two sides. However, Ban made it clear to them that his Good Offices will ...
November 6, 2011


Future of Cyprus' financial sector in doubt - Cyprus Mail
... the concerns triggered by the political crisis and the energy crisis following the destruction of the Vasilikos power plant on July 11 could weigh on the future of Cyprus's financial sector, the banker who asked to remain anonymous said. ...
July 31, 2011


When the walls come tumbling down - Cyprus Mail
Those who did speak off the record suggested that the problems with the house predated the roadworks and were the result of fundamental weaknesses with the house's foundations and poor restoration when the house was renovated. ...
July 10, 2011


No sign of peace in Paphos noise battle - Cyprus Mail
But we will open this weekend as usual and see what happens,” another club owner said, A member of Paphos municipality, who did not wish to be identified, admitted that the problem has got out of hand. “The government and local authorities have been ...
June 25, 2011


Laws' wording changed in government gazette - Cyprus Mail
“I guess they pulled a fast one,” speculated one deputy, who refused to be named. Another remarked: “Things were crazy on the last day [of parliament]. Do you think we remember what we passed, word for word?” EDEK MP Marinos Sizopoulos said this was ...
May 20, 2011


Drivers prefer police to sort out accidents - Cyprus Mail
Other well-known insurance companies which declined to be named due to the delicate nature of the subject, also asserted that a police presence is necessary in many cases. One company representative said drivers simply continue to argue over blame ...
May 1, 2011


Qatari warplanes refuel in Cyprus - Cyprus Mail
The two Mirage fighters were outfitted with external fuel tanks and did not pack any missiles, a source at Larnaca airport, who requested anonymity, told the Mail. The C-17 is a long-haul aircraft that can carry large equipment, supplies and troops ...
March 23, 2011


Strong reaction to Qatari deal - Cyprus Mail
A source close to the negotiations suggested detractors of the project were missing the point and had not quite grasped the benefits of such a deal. While he fully respected the negotiating committee in charge of the deal, DISY's Averof Neofytou said ...
February 16, 2011


Paphos eateries close in protest over lack of business - Cyprus Mail
“Instead of providing solutions, it was all about pointing out our mistakes,” said one participant who did not wish to be identified. ...
December 2, 2010


October 14 opening for Limnitis checkpoint - Cyprus Mail
... 2010 THE LIMNITIS crossing in the northwest of the island will be officially opened in October, a senior government official said yesterday. ...
September 28, 2010


Club sends in fans to stop TV crew - Cyprus Mail
... the club seems to have marshalled the rank-and-file to discourage LTV from showing up at the stadium, said a source, who did not wish to be identified. ...
September 21, 2010


Arrests and injuries in Gaza demo - Cyprus Mail
“Israelis are killing children and people every day,” one woman who declined to give her name said. “The Israelis took our country; they took everything. ...
June 1, 2010


Endgame looms for Cyprus talks - Cyprus Mail
A source close to the negotiations said it was very unlikely UNFICYP would leave if there was no solution by the end of the year but their presence on the ...
May 16, 2010


Eroglu victory on the cards - Cyprus Mail
The findings of the poll were however contested by London-based Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris Postasi which quoted an anonymous source saying the same poll ...
April 3, 2010


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