Ouzo
Greece
Crisis Leads Greeks to Inexpensive Traditional Drinks
The ongoing economic crisis and new excise taxes on spirits has led many Greeks to the consumption of inexpensive traditional Greek spirits such as ouzo, raki and tsipouro.
According to research conducted by the Greek Documentation and Monitoring Center for...
Greece
Perfecting Greek Liqueurs for More than 600 Years!
There is more to Greek liqueur than just the famed anise flavored ouzo with which tourists are well acquainted. Greece actually offers traditional liquors in vibrant and unexpected flavors derived from the nature of the Mediterranean landscape and has...
Business
OECD Proposes Ban of Draft Tsipouro in Greece
In its second “toolkit” for the Greek economy, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has suggested that among the various reforms Greece should undertake is the prohibition of the sale of draft tsipouro, a traditional Greek alcoholic spirit...
Economy
WSJ: Varoufakis Will Visit the White House for Ouzo
The scheduled trip of Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis to the United States and his alleged meeting with President Barack Obama has prompted Wall Street Journal international finance writer Ian Talley to comment satirically that the Greek official is going to...
Greece
Alcohol Consumption in Greece Halved Due to Recession
It seems that Greeks cannot afford to drown their recession sorrows in booze, an Infobank Hellastat study showed. The figures released show a 45% decline in alcohol sales since the start of the recession in 2008, according to a report from...
Greece
9 Souvenirs to Take Home From Greece
People who visit Greece always want to take small souvenirs back home, either to treat their friends and family or to remember their journey and the amazing time they had in the country.
Whether you prefer your souvenir to be food,...
entertainment
'Sex and the Village' Party Coming up in Elatochori Village
The young residents of Elatochori village in Northern Greece will organize a “Sex & the City” party to promote their village to tourists and Greeks.
On May 3 and 4, the young locals, inspired by the renowned American TV series,...
Greece
Arcades in Athens That House Small Food Treasures
The many old arcades that can be found in the center of the Greek capital, Athens, contain small gastronomical treasures that are ready to be explored by locals and tourists. Follow us and take a ‘bite’ of some of...
Greece
10+ 1 Most Popular Greek Products
The Greek cuisine and the traditional local products of Greece are globally famous for their taste and nutritional benefits. They support a balanced diet model, which ensures better quality of life, well- being and physical health in general. Not...
Culture
Ouzo: The Greek Drink's History & Health Benefits
The anise-flavored aperitif that is widely consumed in Greece and Cyprus has been for many years considered to have various medical properties and health benefits for its consumers, if drunk in reasonable proportions, that is. Greek folk medicine spread...