Greece
Greece
Volos: Greece’s Capital of Tsipouro
Nestled between the stunning Mount Pelio and the Pagasetic Gulf in the Aegean sea, Volos is a picturesque city known for its tsipouro.
Greece
Public Smoking Now Curbed, Greece Wages New War Against Draft Tsipouro
One of the many great traditions in Greece is the enjoyment of a couple of shot glasses of tsipouro liqueur accompanied by meze in the company of friends. Tsipouro is widely available in great quantities and it is still...
Greece
Greece Loses Battle Over Lower Taxes for Tsipouro and Tsikoudia
The European Court rejected Greece's appeal on Thursday to set a lower excise tax for tsipouro and tsikoudia, two of the most traditional and popular Greek alcoholic beverages.
Europe's top court ruled in favor of the European Commission which claimed...
Greece
Germans Drink More Ouzo, Greeks Opt for Tsipouro
Germans drink almost twice as much ouzo as Greeks, who now seem to turn to tsipouro; meanwhile ouzo exports to the Middle East are increasing, according to spirits industry data.
Germany, has become the strongest ouzo importer in Europe in...
Business
European Court to Decide if Raki and Tsipouro Will Receive Full Tax Rate
It is possible that following a referral on Wednesday by the European Commission that Greece's tsipouro and raki producers might be losing its tax statutes in the near future, which would result in higher taxes being imposed on the...
Greece
'Tsipourock': Alexis Georgoulis Helps you Discover Authentic Greece on Social Media and Misirlou
Want to know where to go for a taste of authentic Greece? When in Athens, the place to visit is Misirlou, a new hangout in the Northern Suburb of Halandri where you will find an array of specialty Greek...
Economy
European Commission Asks for Elimination of Taxation Perks on Tsipouro and Tsikoudia
Two popular traditional Greek alcoholic spirits could soon become more expensive.
In a report published on Thursday the European Commission orders the Greek government to change its taxation schemes for tsikoudia and tsipouro.
The European Commission criticized the Greek government for its...
Greece
Greek City of Volos Could Enter Guinness Book of Records Thanks to Tsipouro
The Greek city of Volos could become the setting of yet another Guinness World Record.
Members from 20 Guinness Record-holding countries will visit Volos as part of a conference that aims to promote the area.
The world record will be broken in...
Business
OECD Proposes Ban of Draft Tsipouro in Greece
In its second “toolkit” for the Greek economy, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has suggested that among the various reforms Greece should undertake is the prohibition of the sale of draft tsipouro, a traditional Greek alcoholic spirit...
Greece
Tsipouro Restaurants in Volos ISO Certified
Following an initiative of the Catering and Entertainment Association of Magnesia, which aims at promoting gastronomic tourism and protecting the reputation of the tsipouro restaurants in the region that are the reference point for both locals and visitors, Volos’...
Greece
Imported Tsipouro Health Danger
More than 20,000,000 liters of tsipouro are illegally imported to Greece from Albania, Bulgaria and other neighboring countries, according to the Greek Federation of Spirits Producers (SEAOP), and after being named Greek they are distributed in the market.
This tsipouro...
Culture
Clean Monday in Greece: Everything You Need to Know
“Kathara Deftera,” Greek for Clean Monday, commences the 40-day period of the Great Lent for the Greek Orthodox Church, called “Sarakosti.”
Greece
Arachova: The Cosmopolitan Winter Destination of Greece
The cosmopolitan alpine town of Arachova is the perfect place to go to “see and be seen” during the winter season in Greece.
An easy two-hour drive from Athens, Arachova is often dubbed the “Winter Mykonos," thanks to the wave...
Festivals
Greece’s Rovies Food Festival Guests Captivated by Sustainable Cuisine
Dozens of local and international visitors traveled to northern Evia, central Greece, to attend the first Rovies Food Festival.
Greece
Unique Greek Liqueurs Perfect for Autumn
Greece is not only known for its cuisine, but also for its unique traditional liqueurs. Many of the favorites, surprisingly enough, are derived from ingredients that have amazing health benefits as well. Let's look at some unique selections that...