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The Commission approves a new protected geographical indication from Greece

The European Commission has approved the application for registration of of "ΑρσενικόΝάξου" (Arseniko Naxou) in the register of protected designations of origin (PDO). "Arseniko Naxou" is a ripened, hard cheese that is traditionally made from unpasteurized goat and sheep milk, with a specific spicy, intense and salty-sweet taste. This cheese is…

Commission’s flexibility measures for wine promotion programmes agreed on by Member States

Member States on 15 January agreed to measures increasing flexibility in the management of promotion activities for the wine sector, part of their national support programmes. These measures were proposed by the European Commission in the context of increased import duties (+25%) imposed on EU wines exported to the US.   These new measures would…

Speech Commissioner Wojciechowski at the International Green week in Berlin, Germany

Commissioner Wojciechowski's speech on 16 January at the opening  ceremony at the International Green Week in Berlin

Today at 4 pm: Live press conference at International Green Week with Commissioners Kyriakides and Wojciechowski

Today at 16:00 CET, Commissioners Stella Kyriakides, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, and Janusz Wojciechowski, Commissioner in charge of Agriculturewill hold a joint press conference at the International Green Week in Berlin, which can be followed live on EbS.

Commissioners Kyriakides and Wojciechowski at the International Green Week in Berlin

Today at 16:00 CET, the Commissioners will hold a joint press conference, which can be followed on EbS. Stella Kyriakides, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, and Janusz Wojciechowski, Commissioner in charge of Agriculture, will be attending the International Green Week in Berlin on 16-17 January. On Thursday, Commissioner Kyriakides will…