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Giant Cretan Dakos Claims Guinness Record

Cretans say they made the world's biggest dakos - a local specialty - a giant work of 7.45 meters, mixing together vegetables with rusks for the treat that Greeks love, and claiming they set a Guinness World Record for...

Giant Dakos Aspires for Guinness World Records

The cultural association To Rhodo in Chania, Crete, is making a giant dakos. For those who may not know, dakos is a Cretan meze, consisting of a slice of soaked dried bread or barley rusk (paximadi) topped with chopped...

The 20 Most Common Greek Last Names

If you're in a crowd in Greece and shout "Mr. Papadopoulos," the most common surname in Greece, chances are that at least one man will turn his head.

Greek Salads Among Best in World

Two flavorful Greek salads have made the ten best salads in the world ranking, according to the latest survey from food website TasteAtlas. The Dakos salad from Crete landed at No. 3 on the list while the classic Greek salad...

Antikristo: The Cretan Way to Barbeque Meat with Roots in Ancient Greece

You will find some of the finest grilled food anywhere in the world in Greece; Antikristo, grilled lamb from Crete, is no exception.

Greek Snacks: Bring a Taste of Greece Home With You

Greece is a million things, and delicious iconic Greek snacks is one of the best things you can bring home as a perfect holiday souvenir

Greek Cuisine Rated Second Best in the World

Greek cuisine was rated the second best in the world for 2021 by TasteAtlas, a travel guide focused on international cuisines and traditional dishes. The list, which was compiled based on over 100,000 user ratings, also included the most delicious...

Athens: Police Officers Injured Following Attack

Two police officers were injured when responding to an altercation at the intersection of Kifissou and Petrou Ralli avenues in Athens on Thursday night. A car in which two drunk men were traveling was stopped for an inspection, after the...

Favorite Ways to Eat Olive Oil: Ideas from Greece

What is your favorite way to use olive oil? A typical Greek eats more of this healthy liquid gold than anyone else in the world, so Greeks have plenty of suggestions. To help people who did not grow up...

Analysts Concerned About 'Accidental' Clash Between Greece, Turkey

The purging of experienced officers from the Turkish military and a declining lack of influence over Ankara from the U.S., EU and NATO make resolving Greek-Turkish tensions more and more difficult. This was the view of analysts interviewed by Bloomberg...

Traditional Greek Summer Recipes and Their History

There are some Greek cuisine recipes that are strongly associated with summertime as they are quick, light and easy to make. These dishes are ideal for a meal in the yard, with view of the sea, accompanied with ouzo. Stuffed Tomatoes...

10+ 1 Most Popular Greek Products

The Greek cuisine and the traditional local products of Greece are globally famous for their taste and nutritional benefits. They support a balanced diet model, which ensures better quality of life, well- being and physical health in general. Not...

Greece Keeps On Running in Crete

The organizers of town races for all, Run Greece, that took place on June 16 in Heraklion, Crete, announced that the race will become an institution for Crete. This year, Run Greece was organized by the Hellenic Association of Amateur...

Unique & Colorful Garden Show in Kotzia Square, Athens

The 3rd autumnn flower shop show opened today at Kotzia Square in central Athens. The show runs until October 10th and is organised annually by the Municipality of Athens and the Agricultural Cooperative of Attica. It is a unique show that  transforms Kotzia...