Evangelos Apostolou
Greek yogurt is produced only in Greece, Commission warns Prague
“The Commission is in contact with the Czech authorities on this matter and expressed its position in a detailed opinion that was transmitted to the Czech authorities,” the EU official said.
Athens to seek geographical protection for ‘Greek yoghurt’
The Greek ministry of agriculture will push for a geographical protection for “Greek yogurt” considering the rising consumer demand as well as the recent dispute with Prague.
The product name ‘Greek yogurt’ is not protected by a geographical indication but comes under the EU Regulation on the provision of food information to consumers.
Tsipras reshuffles cabinet to appease creditors, retains key ministers
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras reshuffled his cabinet late on Friday, removing ministers who have expressed opposition to the austerity measures and economic measures demanded by Greece’s international creditors, but retaining his ministers of finance and foreign affairs.
Farmers remain adamant on their position
Greek farmers stated that they are determined to fight to the bitter end and remain at the roadblocks set all over Greece.
At the same time it was announced that Greek Prime Minister and delegations of Greek farmers will meet to discuss farmers’ demands on Monday noon.
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