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Culture
20 Fascinating Facts about Greece
Everyone knows that Greece is the cradle of Western Civilization, however, there are some facts that very few people are aware of.
Greek Food
Virgin Olive Oil Can Prevent Breast Cancer, New Study Shows
Women following a Mediterranean diet with extra virgin olive oil are 68% less likely to develop breast cancer compared to those on other diets, new research shows.
The Mediterranean diet originates from Europe, predominantly includes natural ingredients from Italy, Greece...
Business
Starbucks Introduces Olive Oil Coffee
The world's largest coffee chain Starbucks announced the launch of a line of olive oil-infused drinks in Italy.
Chief executive Howard Schultz says olive oil's "unexpected, velvety, buttery flavor... enhanced the coffee and lingers beautifully on the palate."
"Now, there's going...
Food
Olive Oil May Help You Live Longer, Lower Risks from Alzheimer’s Disease
A recent study says that substituting olive oil for butter and other saturated fats could improve your health and extend your lifespan by years.
Researchers found that people who have over half a tablespoon of olive oil a day are...
Environment
Greece Vows to Restore Burned Delphi Olive Grove
Greece will restore the Delphi olive grove that was badly damaged during a wildfire last summer, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said.
“A total of 60,000 olive trees will be planted in the area to replace those that were burned in the...
Economy
Greece Set to Become Second-Largest Olive Oil Producer in Europe
Greece is set to overcome Italy and become Europe's second-largest olive oil producer after Spain according to a new research report published recently.
The Italian Institute for the Agricultural and Food Market of Ismea estimates that olive oil in Italy...
Greek Food
Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
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A study tested extra virgin olive oil in a clinical trial with mild cognitive impairment, characteristic of an early stage of Alzheimer’s.
Ancient Greece
Greece Markets Famous Ancient Olympia Olive Oil
Citizens of the world can now enjoy a taste of Ancient Olympia, home to the Olympic Games, in the form of its olive oil.
The Hellenic Ministry of Tourism and Sports, along with the Office for the Promotion of Cultural...
Culture
Why Greek Olive Oil is the Best in the World
Greek olive oil is synonymous with Greek tradition, a healthy diet and its rich history, Called “Liquid Gold," it epitomizes the country.
Food
How to Live More Than a Century: Olive Oil and the Mediterranean Diet
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Many scientific studies have provided evidence of olive oil’s health benefits and its central role in the Mediterranean diet.