Greece

The yearly saffron harvest in Greece is in full swing in the rural areas outside of the northern city of Kozani, where hundreds of farmers crouch over fields of blooming crocus flowers for hours, picking what has long been...

Greek saffron, known as the "red gold" of the Greek nation, is expected to soon hit the Chinese market, landing on the shelves of Chinese shops by the start of 2019. Speaking to the state-run A.M.N.A., President of the Kozani...

Farmers in the rural area of Kozani, northern Greece, have started harvesting krokos, the local saffron produced by the crocus flower. Krokos are one of the most important products of the region and has been cultivated for decades. Hundreds of farmers in...

Ways to facilitate the export of Greek saffron cultivated in Kozani to Arab countries was the center of a meeting between the Cooperative of Saffron Producers of Kozani, the general secretary of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber Rashad Mabger and the...

Alexander the Great used it to heal his battle wounds, Cleopatra used to bathe with it, while it makes most dishes tastier, makes skin shinier and enhances sex life. No wonder it is the most expensive spice in the...

Iran may have a higher production volume but the better quality of Greek saffron is constantly strengthening its reputation. Greece ranks first among European countries for production of saffron, the most expensive spice in the world. At least 150,000 crocus flowers...

Chinese businessmen and investors, who visited the area of Kozani in the northern Greek Region of Macedonia Monday morning, showed great interest in Greek saffron and other regional agricultural products. The Chinese delegation, led by the Secretary-General of the Beijing...

The Greek word "kosmetika" is the root of the English word ‘cosmetics.’ The word also meant any product that protected the hair and face.

Ancient Greeks were big believers in aphrodisiacs and ancient love potions and used a variety of fruits, herbs, and other foods in their concoctions. The word "aphrodisiac" itself comes from the ancient Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite. Those looking to...

Heraklion, the capital of the Greek island of Crete, is an ancient city that perhaps is under-appreciated for its many attractions.

The Greek islands of Milos, Paros, and Crete have all been named to Travel + Leisure's top 25 islands in the world for 2022. The volcanic Greek island of Milos was ranked No. 4 while Paros landed at No. 12,...

According to Aristotle, the world was based on five building elements, earth, fire, water, air and ether. Gastronomy professor Giorgos Palisidis built what he calls the  "Aristotelian menu", based on foods and ingredients of northern Greece, the birthplace of...

Every year from December 25 to January 5 the village streets of Kozani, Greece light up with more than just christmas lights - they come alive with the ancient customs of the Momoeria -actors, musicians and dancers filling the...

The Region of Western Macedonia will organise the Gastronomy and Tourism Festival on November 11-13 in the city of Kozani, with the goal of promoting traditional products of the area such as the saffron, wild mushrooms, beans and pies. "Our...

Let's talk about ancient love potions...from Ancient Greece! That's right, Greeks were (and many still are) big believers in aphrodisiacs. Here are some of the more common natural aphrodisiacs that were used throughout the centuries and can still be found...