Culture
Portuguese police visited over 3000 elderly people during Christmas
Lusa News Agency reported that the Portuguese police force visited more than 3,100 elderly people on Christmas Day alone to reduce their social isolation during the pandemic. The GNR police said in a statement that it visited the elderly between December 18th and 24th and hoped to be there especially on December 24th, […]
Read MoreSpain: The updated list of Covid-19 high-risk countries
The Spanish government has updated its list of high-risk countries/regions, from which travelers need to undergo a negative PCR test to enter Spain between December 28 and January 10. Starting from November 23, passengers travelling to Spain by air or sea from certain areas where Covid-19 is prevalent must provide evidence of a negative […]
Read MoreGreek Cuisine: The New Year’s Cake Vasilopita Recipe
This is a traditional recipe for making favorite New Year’s Greek cake, also known as Vasilopita. Ingredients: 400gr all purpose flour, 300gr butter, 255 grams of sugar 4 eggs, 90ml milk, ¼ tablespoon vanilla, ¼ baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, Powdered sugar. Lucky charm (usually a coin wrapped in aluminum foil) * Add […]
Read MoreAustria: Ski stations reopen despite lockdown
Austria allowed more than 400 ski stations to open two days before it entered the country’s third coronavirus lockdown. Earlier this month, the Austrian government announced that it would allow the opening of the ski station on December 24. The government said that as an outdoor sport, skiing can be safely carried out if […]
Read MorePotrtugal: Tavira celebrated its Mediterranean culinary traditions
The Mayor of Tavira Ana Paula Martins said: “Mediterranean cuisine is rooted in the habits of Tavirenses, which reflects developments in certain areas, namely gastronomy, tourism, culture, sports and education. ” Second only to Fado, the Mediterranean diet was the second Portuguese project to be included in the Intangible Heritage List of the United […]
Read MoreGreek government tightens COVID-19 rules
The Greek government announced on Monday the COVID-19 lockdown rules for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Government spokesman Stelios Petsas said that at home gatherings can only come from nine people from two families. He added that the curfew is from 10pm to 5pm. “From […]
Read MoreItaly: Concern about new COVID-19 outbreak
The large Christmas shoppers that formed in many Italian cities over the weekend have aroused concern that they may cause a renewed outbreak of COVID-19. Lombardy Governor Attilio Fontana said: ”The gathering has the potential to put all the results of the massive work done in recent months into production.” There is speculation […]
Read MoreGreece: Thessaloniki hosts the largest Christmas manger in Europe
Thessaloniki has the largest Christmas manger in Europe, consisting of the impressive Palace of Herod and Gabriel, the angel who provides lilies to the Virgin. The façade of the manger is about 15 meters and the total area is about 50 meters. Herod’s Palace is particularly impressive, with a height of 7 meters […]
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