EU special status for halloumi fails to calm divisions in Cyprus

Bloc had hoped cheese diplomacy' could help bridge divide, but PDO status has fuelled further ructions

Just when it seemed halloumi's greatest battle had been won, the white gold" of Cyprus is once again causing ructions.

Weeks after being awarded EU protected designation of origin (PDO) status, giving consumers the guarantee of an authentically made Cypriot product, the chewy cheese has managed to elicit anger on both sides of the UN-patrolled green line" fracturing the divided country.