Food and drink
CNBC feature post says epidemic exodus of Greek businesses
In a post titled “Greek business exodus hits ‘epidemic’ proportions” website CNBC outlines the devastating effects capital controls on the country’s banking system have had on Greek businesses. A number of expatriates and experts point out that the flight of domestic companies abroad is taking ‘epidemic proportions’.
Turkish man protests alcohol sale restrictions in unusual demo
Infuriated by the Turkish government's ban on sale of alcoholic drinks after 10 p.m., a former liquor store owner in the southern province of Antalya has made a call to the army -but could only find a statue to support his cause.
Thank the ancient Romans for 'street food'
Grabbing something hot and tasty on the move? You have the ancient Romans to thank. "Street food" was their invention, generally enjoyed with wine, gambling or even prostitutes.
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Greek crepes with Zucchini, Florina pepper and Domokos cheese
Serves 4 Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 20 mins Ready in: 40 mins
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'Breaking Bad'-themed café in Istanbul cooks something special
Walter?s Coffee Roastery in Istanbul labels itself as the world?s first café to be inspired by the hit TV show ?Breaking Bad.? Now in its fourth month of operation, the café is proving to be a hit with locals and foreigners alike Fan of the hit TV series ?Breaking Bad? Then you better call? Deniz.
The ancient Greek roots of cheesecake – a 4,000 year-old dessert (pics)
EU to Extend Support to Farmers over Russia Food Ban by One Year
The European Commission has decided to extend by a year the safety net measures for the European agricultural producers affected by the Russian ban on food imports from the European Union.
The EU Commission said in a statement it is finalising the last details with a view to formally adopting the relevant legal decisions in the coming weeks.
The Cypriot Halloumi cheese – now made offical, protected by the EU
The European Commission published on Tuesday the application to register the names ‘Χαλλουμι’ (Halloumi)/‘Hellim’, in Greek and Turkish, as Protected Designations of Origin for a cheese produced in all the territory of the island of Cyprus.
Germans head to Greek restaurant to devour the Greek crisis – literally!
Berlin’s Restaurant Z has dishes inspired by the Greek crisis. The Greek owner Georgos Chrissisi hopes to bring Greece’s financial woes to the fore with his limited edition menu with dishes that include a Varoufakis platter and Grexit plates… and for dessert, why not a little bit of Sweet Angie?
Cheese wars – How dare they say that Feta isn’t Greek! (vid)
EU plans for the world’s largest free trade deal with the US are threatened by intractable differences over food names, such as Feta – a designated cheese of Greece. EU trade negotiators are embroiled in transatlantic negotiations ot defend the name of the signature cheese of Greece.