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Fruits in Greece & the islands

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The juicy and fresh fruits in Greece are the superstars of the hot Greek summer. Very nutritious, rich in fiber and vitamins, the delicious summer fruits in Greece offer much freshness and hydration under hot temperatures. The watermelon is certainly the king of summer of all fruits in Greece and it is frequently served as a

Greek wines

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One of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world, the first evidence of Greek wine dates about 6,500 years ago when wine was produced on a household or communal basis. In ancient times, the wines of Greece were exported all around the Mediterranean basin and in Roman times, it was considered the best wine of the Empire.

Minas - The multidimensional Greek designer of modern design

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Minas was a Greek artist who loved and was inspired by Ancient Greece, creating jewelry and objects that had the pure clarity, light, majestic and rare harmony of the design. He created with passion, love and knowledge

Tea time

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In the mountains of Kamvounia, between Larissa, Kozani and Grevena, at 1.430 altitude, Chrysovalantis Kogios and Asterios Ganas, two young people with common characteristics and goals, sensitized by the depreciation

Kozani Crocus The affordable “red gold”.

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The Kozani Crocus (exported all over the world under the name “Krokos Kozanis”) grows from a small rounded bulb which is planted in late summer or early fall and produces small purple flowers, with three red-gold stigma strands in each flower. Saffron spice is made from these dried strands. The product owes its beneficiary properties to the particular soil and climatic conditions of this area (well-tended fields, loads of light, drained

Why Greek honey is considered best in the world

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Greece has a long history of bee-keeping and there are more beehives per acre in Greece than any other country in Europe, so it comes as no surprise that Greek honey is considered the best in the world. A wide biodiversity of flora combined

Taste 150 years of experience

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In 1860, Efstathios J. Barbayannis arrived in the picturesque village of Plomari on the fertile island of Lesvos, the place of running waters offering life to an endless variety of star anise and over two hundreds of rare fragrant herbs and plants. On this same land, the gifted businessman

Tea time

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In the mountains of Kamvounia, between Larissa, Kozani and Grevena, at 1.430 altitude, Chrysovalantis Kogios and Asterios Ganas, two young people with common characteristics and goals, sensitized by the depreciation

A unique drink with a “scent” of Greece

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Three extremely creative Greek women and a Scotsman are behind the new Greek gin enriched with herbs such as crithmum, myrtle and orange blossoms that make it stand out for its flavor and of course, to differ from what we have known so far. The origin of the gin spirit

Oncology Professor and expert in cancer diagnostics

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  Dr Nickolas Papadopoulos is an Oncology Professor at the Kimmel Cancer Center of Johns Hopkins University and Director of Translational Genetics at the Hopkins’ Ludwig Center . He is considered to be an international expert in cancer diagnostics. He gained worldwide popularity for discovering the genetic

Beauty is family business

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The history of Fresh Line began in 1992, when founder and chairman Mayra Vagioni Stasinopoulos decided to maximize her Zakynthian grandmother’s legacy and turn the unique traditional beauty

The Greek hand-made aprons that travel all over the world

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The “2 Handmade Aprons” is a creative, productive unit in Trikala, Thessaly, which supplies hand-crafted work aprons to businesses all over the world. The aprons are suitable for all types of dining areas and for all professionals. In May 2015, a group of young people from Trikala, who until then worked in the catering industry

Everything you need to know about Greek coffee

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Greece may not be the first place in the world that comes to mind when you think about coffee, but the Greeks love their coffee. Coffee is an integral part of Greek culture, and I can’t think of many other better places in the world to sit and enjoy coffee than in a taverna in Greece. Greece is renowned for its beautiful islands, idyllic beaches, white painted villages and great food. It isn’t so much known for its coffee, but it should be, because it is distinctive. Although for the less-hardened coffee drinker, Greek coffee can be an acquired taste! Greece is 17th on the list of top coffee-consuming countries in the world. Greeks

90 years insists with the sweetest greek way

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ION, the Greek chocolate industry, the “first and eternal love” of many Greeks, counts almost 90 years of presence since its inception. Generations of greek children “grew up” with milk chocolate with almonds, chocolate wafer and ION candies. Today, following the new technologies and faithfully preserving the

Greek wines

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As an aperitif Sun-dried sweet wines originated from every part of Greece. Taste the worldwide famous Santorinian Vinsanto , made by blending together the varieties of Assyrtiko and Aidani.The famous Vinsanto, a luscious sweet wine , is made from sun-dried grapes and aged by law for at least three years.  A good Vinsanto, however, can easily age for more than 100 years. Vinsanto wines (the name means “wine from Santorini” and not “holy wine,” as in the case of the similarly named vinosanto from Italy) have a caramel- and toffee-like aspect, with a dried- fruit dimension that makes them great partners to all sorts of sweets,

Eat like a local!

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Dish of the day: The Drunken clam Blend in a gastronomical experience that highlights, the unique local treasures that Greece produces. The super talented chef, Aggelos, his delicious Mediterranean menu, the rare cold beers, the exceptional wine list and the friendly atmosphere makes it a unique place to be! Join in for a meal of traditional elegance. The Drunken clam in Porto Heli opens @ 18.00 Extra tip. Don’t forget to make a reservation +30 275403008                                                                                                              @thedrunkenclam.52

The first foodie hotel in the world

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“Ergon House” is the first hotel in the world that has been focused on quality food and is aimed at an audience with great demand from the taste of their dish, drink and coffee. It is essentially a market, but it differs from

The ingenious fashion designer who reached the top of the Fashion Industry

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Mary Katrantzou is a Greek fashion designer, internationally recognized for her talent and ingenuity. From time to time, she has received comments from Vogue magazine, she has won fashion awards such as that of British Fashion Award for Emerging Talent (2011) and the Designer of the Year Award (2012) by Elle magazine. Her inexhaustible source of talent and

All people’s water

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Greek family business Chitos S.A. dates back nearly 57 years of producing everyone’s favourite Zagori Natural Mineral Water, a label that has been earning the company prestige and a reputation for innovation and premium quality beyond Greece’s borders since the ‘80s. Even earlier, in 1955, Yiannis Chitos ventured into the market of bottled gazoza, lemonade and orangeade based on