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The European Union has granted special protection to Halloumi cheese made in Cyprus. The move means other countries that produce it will not be allowed to market it using the same name.
How the pandemic is fueling Germany's digitization - EU grants halloumi cheese protected status - Pandemic wreaks havoc in Bulgaria's tourism sector
Trieste Refugees: with winter approaching, many irregular migrants remain stuck on the Italy/Slovenia border -- Lebanon: More migrants attempt to cross the mediterranean to Cyprus -- Interview: Why migrants less welcome in the EU -- Armenian Diaspora concerned about Nagorno-Karabakch conflict
An increasing number of people try to flee economic hardship in Lebanon by setting out by boat for Cyprus or Greece. Reporter Björn Blaschke met would-be migrants who are eager to make the journey even though its unlikely they will make it to Europe.
Stelios Mousarris designs unique and surreal-looking furniture. His “Wave City Table”, for example, features a city skyline of high-rises – warped into a crescent shape. A 3D-printer helps him realize his bold ideas.
Thousands flee fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh - The Golden Passports scandal in Cyprus - Malta journalist murder: No justice three years on - Another blow to traditional British pubs - Tensions flare again between Greece and Turkey - The Dutch U-turn on coronavirus - Bread waste in France - and much more
After a decision on sanctions was blocked for weeks by a member state, the EU is now showing strength again in foreign policy. Forty people associated to the Belarussian President Lukashenko were subjected to punitive measures. Lukashenko announced sanctions on his part.
EU leaders have imposed sanctions on 40 Belarusian officials linked to President Alexander Lukashenko, but stopped short of sanctioning Lukashenko himself. Cyprus dropped its veto of the move after securing EU support in its gas dispute with Turkey.
On the Mediterranean island of Cyprus an artist has created a unique building complex. An extraordinary holiday paradise was created near Limassol – a colorful art project that's also a hotel.
Halloumi is a staple in Cypriot food and part of the island's cultural heritage. Gourmets around the world treasure this export hit, produced from sheep and goat milk. There are many ways to serve it.
A new star on the Paris fashion front - Imane Ayissi. Also, fans of the cult game "Catan" can enter a huge board game on Mainau Island. And: Halloumi - a cheese specialty from Cyprus.
The discovery of natural gas reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean has not only increased oil and gas exploration there, but also tensions. Now the Turkish government has added to the tension by ordering a survey ship into disputed waters.
On our Euromaxx series "Europe Ties the Knot", we profile a bridal couple from Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus. We follow them on their journey: from their traditional Muslim Henna Night until their wedding night.
A 60-year-old British dog trainer in Cyprus has spent nearly a week living in a cage with dogs at a local shelter. It's to raise awareness on their emotional ordeal when placed in a pound environment. David Reid says he believes that the feelings of humans and dogs are very similar. His project has also drawn attention to the huge problem of abandoned dogs on the island. Nathan Morley reports.
The coronavirus outbreak in Italy - The migrant crisis on the Turkish-Greek border - Saving Cyprus' strays - Free public transport in Luxembourg - LGBT-free zones in Poland - A change of political pace in Slovakia - Green soccer in Spain - Flight shaming
Washington calls on the EU for more support over Iran – Keeping the skies safe during conflict – Austria’s new coalition – Segregated schools in Bosnia – Cyprus gang rape case – Nigerian prostitution in Europe – Traditional Greek boats threatened - French transport strikes boost carpooling
A 19-year-old British tourist was given a four-month suspended sentence by a court in Cyprus. She was found guilty of lying about being gang-raped by a group of Israeli teenage boys. Keith Walker speaks with DW's Cyprus correspondent, Nathan Morley, who has been following events unfold in court.
Division and reunification are two themes that link Cyprus to its most famous loaf. In this episode of Baking Bread, Georg Matthes bakes a Cypriot finger bread.
Niyazi Kizilyürek is the first Turkish Cypriot to represent the Greek part of the island at the EU Parliament. The MEP has made it his goal to overcome Cyprus' internal division and border conflicts. He cites German reunification as his role model.
This special edition of Focus on Europe comes to you from Belfast, where we look at the EU's borders. With Brexit looming, a hard Irish border could be reintroduced. But we also take you to places where borders are disappearing or being secured.
A new left-leaning coalition in Italy - Outrage across Turkey over femicide – More controversy over Parthenon marbles - Skateboarding in Malmö – A comeback for one of Slovakia's most controversial politicians? – Rome cracks down on the skip-the-line touts - Europe marks 80 years since the outbreak of World War II – Cyprus’ tradition of lace making
A loophole in EU sanctions against Russia - Paris puts the brakes on electric scooters – Cyprus struggle with asylum seekers – Brexit on stage at the Edinburgh Fringe – A Postcard from Crete - 30 years of political and economic change in Russia – Flying with the times - Rediscovering Christianity in Italy -Bosnians bring back color to their war-scarred city of Mostar
Cyprus has asked the European Commission to help relocate 5,000 asylum seekers to other EU member states. The island nation is struggling to accommodate an influx of migrants despite efforts to protect its border. Keith Walker speaks with DW's Cyprus correspondent Nathan Morley about what the country's interior minister has described as a "disproportionate burden on Cyprus."
