Cuisine

"When Tomatoes Met Wagner," a documentary by Marianna Economou, will open at the Berlin International Film Festival next month, telling the tale of an initiative to revive a native Greek fruit - and a village hit by the crisis.

Dating back to the 15th century, Turkish coffee is more than a cup of beverage for the Turks. It is a symbol of friendship, a tool for fortune telling and an excuse for chit chatting. A cup of coffee is remembered for forty years, an old Turkish apothegm says. Click though for 9 interesting facts about Turkish coffee that you probably don’t know, compiled by İnci Hazal Özcan:

Turkey exported 1.2 million tons of pasta worth $600 million in 2018, said the chairman of the Pasta Industrialists Association of Turkey (TMSD) on Dec. 27.

Middle Eastern specialty pizza Lahmacun or Lahmajoun.

The bloc may still be beset with divisions but our car-crash departure has clarified one area of unity among the EU27, The Times reports.

Greek Cypriots have lost a case to register the production method and brand name of the "halloumi" cheese because of a late plea in a U.K court, which angered the opposition and sparked a political crisis in the Greek administration.

After attracting more than 3,000 visitors last year, the St Paul's Anglican Church annual Christmas Bazaar is back, with a taste of all things British - from Christmas crackers and gifts to homemade marmalades, jams and chutneys, and from tea and teapots to calendars - as well as toys, books and Christmas cards, decorations, jewelry and quality used clothing. The event takes place from 11 a.m.

The Street Food & Tunes festival at Bios on Sunday, November 18, is inspired by the concept of a Mediterranean brunch menu and all proceeds will go toward the Merima charity for children and teenagers. Menu highlights include fried cauliflower with tartar sauce and tahini and date smoothies. Doors are open from noon to 6 p.m.

Bios, 84 Pireos, Metaxourgeio, tel 210.342.5335

Cypriot farmers are hailing a new protocol for the export of Cypriot dairy products to China as an "important step forward" for their industry.

Last week, the two countries signed a protocol which is seen leading to the export of Cypriot dairy products, including the popular halloumi cheese, to China.

Cypriot farmers are hailing a new protocol for the export of Cypriot dairy products to China as an "important step forward" for their industry.

Last week, the two countries signed a protocol which is seen leading to the export of Cypriot dairy products, including the popular halloumi cheese, to China.