Greece
Greece
Pork Barbecue Protest Near Migrant Camp Causes Uproar in Greece
A plan by an anti-migrant group to stage an outdoor party featuring pork and alcohol outside a migrant camp near Thessaloniki on Sunday has caused an uproar in Greece.
Parliamentarians clashed over the proposed barbecue and thousands took to social...
Greece
Greece Bans Imported Pork From Bulgaria Amid African Swine Fever Outbreak
Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Desislava Taneva said on Friday that Greece has decided to ban imported pork from her country, due to an outbreak of African Swine Fever disease that has been detected in thousands of animals in Bulgaria over the...
Food
Carnival Delights: The Culinary Traditions of Greek Apokries
As the vibrant parades of the Greek Carnival, or "Apokries," flood the streets of the nation, this festive season brings with it a storm of culinary traditions that are as colorful and rich as the celebrations themselves.
Apokries marks the...
Culture
Ten Dishes to Add That Greek Flavor to Your Christmas Dinner
Greece is a country with deep religious traditions, a strong sense of family, and a very festive spirit. And those are all the necessary ingredients to make Christmas one of the most important celebrations of the year.
As with any...
Greece
The History of Gyros, the Famous Greek Delicacy
The history of gyros, Greece's most popular fast food delicacy today, is lost in time.
Recently it was named among four Greek delicacies that have made it to the top 50 foods of the world for 2022 according to TasteAtlas,...
Greece
Chestnuts: A Very Greek Wintertime Delicacy
In winter, roasted chestnut street stalls are a common sight in Greek cities. The sellers have small, portable braziers, heaps of roasted chestnuts ready to sell in paper cornets, and yet more that are still roasting.
Dimitris, a twenty-year-old selling...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Philistines Were Likely of Greek Origin, DNA Study Shows
Philistines were very likely of Greek origin, as a new DNA study traces the origins of the ancient villains in the Eastern Mediterranean
Ancient Greece
The Must-See Ancient Greek Site of Amphipolis
The ancient Greek city of Amphipolis, one of Greece's many exceptional archaeological sites, was an Athenian colony founded in 437 BCE on the older Thracian site of Ennea Hodoi (Nine Roads). Situated between the navigable Strymon River and Mount...
Culture
Varvakios: The Grand Food Market of Athens
The Varvakios central market in Athens, located at Athinas Street, which connects Monastiraki to Omonia, is a monument to Greek produce, where every possible food under the sun is bought and sold.
Varvakios is a slice from traditional Greek daily life,...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Roots of Greek Souvlaki, the World’s First Fast Food
Many would think that souvlaki is a type of street food originating from the many years of Ottoman rule in Greece, but this is not true.
Culture
Foodies Alert: 5 Best Traditional Santorini Dishes to Try
When tourists visit the Greek Island of Santorini, they are often surprised by the unique traditional dishes that are served by the locals at tavernas and restaurants.
Greece
Greek-Italian Cuisine Fusion Led to the Mediterranean Diet
Italian cuisine and Greek cuisine: the history, differences and common traits in the cuisines we all love is a fascinating journey into the past, showing that there was a fusion of Greek-Italian cuisine in historical times that comes down to...
Greece
The Endless Variety of Greek Pies, or Pitas
Greek pies, or "pites," hold a special place in this Mediterranean cuisine, as they are among the oldest, simplest and most delicious dishes.
Culture
What is the National Dish of Greece?
The country known for its delicious cuisine simply could not choose one dish to represent it.
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Roots of Greek Souvlaki, the World’s First Fast Food
Many would think that souvlaki is a type of street food originating from the many years of Ottoman rule in Greece, but this is not true.