Cyprus Requests Halloumi PDO Certificate
Today, the European Commission received an application from Cyprus, requesting a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) certificate for halloumi/hellim cheese, according to Parikiaki.
Eurostat Confirms Greek Population Decline
According to Eurostat estimates, the Greek population decreased from 11.06 million on 2013's first day, to 10.99 million on 2014's first day of the year.
Greek Bond Offer Generates 1.5 Billion Euros
The Greek Finance Ministry issued a statement confirming that the nation generated 1.5 billion euros, from three-year bonds holding a 3.5% yield.
April's Unemployment Rate Holds 27.3%
Hellenic statistics firm ELSTAT confirmed today, that the nation's unemployment rate remained consistent at 27.3% in April, in comparison to March, according to ekathimerini.