Ouzo

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...

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...

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...

One of the most famous summer mezedes served in Greek fish taverns is octopus. It is a perfect plate to accompany ouzo and wine. The most common recipe for octopus in fish taverns is the grilled version, according to...

Drinking alcoholic beverages has a symposium-like and festive quality abundant at celeberations in Greece, especially on name days, birthdays, holidays, weddings, gatherings, graduations and christenings. It's part of everyday life and drinking in moderation proves healthy for the human...

Greece's current plight is a bitter one. The country is one step away from leaving the euro, its economy and society are in decline, thousands of firms are shutting down and more than half of its young people are out...

The love for their homecountry that characterizes Greeks of Malaysia plays a key role for the successful ten-day-long event they've organized in Kuala Lumpur. From May 10-20, in a central hotel of the capital, traditional Greek dishes have won Malaysians'...

The hot Mediterranean sun smothers the harbor towns of Greece in the afternoon[...]