Spice

With Safranbolu's saffron, a spice known to have several health benefits and other uses, Türkiye has become the first country in Europe to have saffron registered by the EU and the second country in the world to have spices registered by the EU.

Farmers and producers have started to harvest saffron, the world's one of the most expensive spices, in the town of Safranbolu located in the Black Sea province of Karabük. (DHA Photo)

Bulgaria is the largest producer of herbs and spices in the European Union. According to Eurostat, in the year 2017, a total of 81,000 tons of aromatic and medicinal plants and spices were grown in the country. The quantity of Bulgarian herbs is almost double to the second largest producer of herbs in the EU - Poland, where 44,000 tons were harvested. Spain ranks third with 32,000 tons.

The most successful girl band in music history, the Spice Girls, are reuniting for an international tour next year, according to the Sun. 

While Victoria Beckham is not available to join the girls, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Mel C and Mel B are reportedly reuniting for the 20th anniversary tour of their worldwide hit "Wanna Be."