Levantine cuisine

Souvlaki's glorious history began in 1924, when Isaak Meraklidis established the first souvlaki shop, Aigyptiakon, in Nikaia. Uncle Isaak, an Armenian from Adana (known for its kebabs), came to Piraeus as a refugee.

Our country is known for its diverse and delicious cuisine, which is why the popular Taste Atlas frequently includes Greece in its lists.

Classic Sunday Dishes in 5 Amazing Recipes

We prepare classic and beloved dishes with a slight twist, from pastitsio and moussaka to zucchini avgolemono and papoutsakia, which the whole family will love from the start.

1. Moussaka with Smoked Eggplant Puree
1 hour and 20 minutes | Serves 4-6

The European Commission has granted Cyprus a five-year transition period to comply with the requirements for the production of halloumi as a product with a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), as the initial 10-year transition period requested by the Republic of Cyprus expires next Tuesday.

Over 75,000 have chosen Turkish kebab as the best national food in Europe in a survey conducted to reveal the most liked grub among the participating countries of EURO 2024, according to the Daily Mail.

Taste Atlas has published a list of the 100 best dips worldwide, with tzatziki proudly securing a spot in the top five

Now that the sweetest holiday has started, it's time for sweets of all kinds, all to go along with little cups of bitter Turkish coffee. The true essence of the Ramadan holiday is an endless chain of visits, and serving coffee with sweet morsels of delight is a must.

Cyprus' main exports for 2023 included mineral fuels and oil, halloumi and pharmaceutical products, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat).

In an infographic published on Tuesday, CyStat shows that Cyprus exported 508.39 million euros of domestically produced goods to EU countries and another €1.84 billion to third countries.

Tomorrow, Feb. 6, is the anniversary of the earthquake that devastated 11 provinces in Türkiye. As the anniversary is approaching, after a full year after the earthquake, the wounds are still being healed and aid projects for the region continue.

Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı has denied allegations that the ministry has authorized artificial meat.