Cuisine

What a beautiful day to celebrate a National Holiday! Sunny and not too warm! Greeks celebrate the 25th March a double holiday: a historical and a religious one. Greeks celebrate the War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire.

Genetically modified organisms (GMO) have been found in bread in the southern Turkish province of Adana, causing alarm among locals and prompting a statement from Food, Agriculture and Livestock Minister Faruk Çelik.

GMO soy was found in the bread's preservatives that are produced by a company in the province.

The UN Refugee Agency and the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival have organized a cookout at Warehouse A in the port complex on Friday, starting at 4 p.m.

In this column I once wrote a recipe for “hindi tandır,” which is turkey tandoori. It was a piece on Thanksgiving inevitably tackling with the etymology of turkey and how as a country we got doomed with being forever associated with that American bird

Bulgarians observe Sunday a self-styled traditional 'Forgiveness Day' on which everyone asks everyone to forgive his or her misdeeds over the passed year.

The rite is centered in families and communities, in which people ask their elders, including parents and superiors to absolve whatever they have done wrong, even if they do not know it or did not intend it.

“Apokries” is certainly one of the most colorful and amazing festive times to be in Greece! It’s carnival time! Imagine one “big street party” when people of all ages dress up in full costume, eat, drink and go to parties!

Ask the average Northern European why they come on holiday to Greece and they'll likely mention three things: sun, sea and good food. It's no secret that Greece, and especially its islands with their innovative cuisine, can offer visitors memorable gastronomic experiences.

The Czech Republic has joined the initiative supported by Hungary and Slovakia calling on the European Commission to adopt a law banning food and beverages companies from selling products of different content and quality under the same label and brand.

A 22-minute short film starring famous Turkish actor Haluk Bilginer is at the center of the latest censorship row in Turkey, after its directors refused to cut parts of it in line with the demands of the authorities.

For all you food lovers around the world that adore Greek cuisine but the language is…all Greek to you, we reload our English section with our pick of best Greek dishes so you can sample all the country has to offer!