Citizens can now be issued a special pass for the free movement in downtown Athens of environmentally friendly vehicles, according to the criteria set by the Transport and Infrastructure Ministry.

The usual restrictions on vehicles entering the city center took effect on Monday, October 25, 2021.

The restrictions are enforced every year and are designed to reduce traffic congestion in the downtown area.

According to the Daktylios system, vehicles with license plates ending in even numbers can only enter the downtown area on even days of the month, while those ending in odd numbers can only do so on odd days.

Vehicles excluded from the measures are electric, hybrid, gas, or LPG cars, as well as Euro 6 cars that emit pollutants below 120 gr CO2 and drivers with special permits.

The process of obtaining a special pass has been simplified.

Interested parties can access the service by logging on to daktylios.gov.gr, entering their Taxisnet codes and then submitting an application for the issuance of the special pass, after stating the registration number of the vehicle and their tax number (AFM).

The data of the vehicle are extracted from the registers of the Transport Ministry through the Interoperability Center of the Digital Government Ministry’s General Secretariat of Information Systems.

Originally published on: ekathimerini.com

Athens has been named “Best European Capital for Food Lovers” by Uswitch.com, a London-based online telephone and switching service that compares prices of products and services.

Uswitch conducted research to identify the best European capital cities for foodies to live in and used TripAdvisor data on the following variables in each city: vegetarian, cafe, pub, fast food, brunch, price average, and a number of restaurants.

According to the research, Athens comes in first as the best European capital for food lovers with an overall score of 88.47 out of 100. With the third-highest cafe rating of all cities analyzed (9/10), it beat other bustling capitals such as Madrid (8.05/10) by 0.95 points.

“There are over 1,000 eateries to choose from in the city alone, with even more on the outskirts. You won’t be disappointed if you choose to dine at a quaint little cafe either, as these locations have an impressive average rating of 9 out of 10. If you’re looking to budget your meals, you can expect to pay around 19.26 dollars per meal,” Uswitch said.

Ranked as the best capital for vegetarian restaurants (8.85 out of 10), Serbia’s Belgrade is also the second-best capital city for food lovers, with an overall score of 83.06/100.

Another eastern European capital, Sofia, takes third place with an overall score of 79.63/100.

Tirana, Valletta, and Lisbon are all great spots for brunch for those who love to take the time to socialize, eat well and still sleep in. All three capital cities have an overall score within the 70s out of 100, so they’re good choices for food lovers.

The central European capital cities of Bratislava (Slovakia) and Zagreb (Croatia) are two other locations with quality options for foodies. While Zagreb dips below 70 with its overall score (68.76), it more than makes up for it with its highly-rated cafes.

Completing the top 10 is Bucharest in Romania. Achieving an overall rating of 68.73 out of 100, it has its highest scores in the quality of cafes (both in the atmosphere and the food itself) and fast food.

Originally published on: news.gtp.gr

One of the two best wellness programs in the world, Navarino Challenge, was organized for the 9th year at Costa Navarino and Pylos, Messinia, on October 15-17, 2021, with the participation of people of all ages and abilities
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Navarino Challenge had more than 1,300 participations in the context of a full program with numerous sports activities. Hosted at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino – and with its central message “sports unite people” the event pursued the goal of the Olympic Movement, which is to help build a peaceful and better world without discriminations, through sports.

Navarino Challenge was an oasis of well-being, despite the difficult weather conditions that prevailed throughout the country. The activities took place in the presence of Olympians who participated together with amateur athletes, in a completely safe destination. The celebration of sports tourism brought together athletes, families and children from 17 countries such as: Belgium, France, Germany, United Kingdom, USA, Spain, South Korea, Netherlands, Sweden.

This year’s Navarino Challenge campaign with its message “We all speak Greek” had a Greek “color”, and the participants had the opportunity to find this out in the event’s commemorative T-shirt, which was designed by Luanvi, and was dedicated to the Greek language including many Greek words in various foreign languages​. This way, Navarino Challenge promoted and highlighted the cultural heritage of Greece and the indisputable value of the Greek language. 

The event, having decided to promote and highlight the work and life of the great Greek Olympic medalist from Pylos, Konstantinos Tsiklitiras organized for the first time the standing long jump activity in his honor, in the presence of Gold Olympic medalist Miltos Tentoglou and his coach, George Pomaski at The Dunes Beach, in Costa Navarino. The two significant sports personalities visited the refurbished family home of the Olympic medalist Tsiklitiras in Pylos, now a museum housing a Library and Art Gallery with rare documents, paintings, historical maps and many interesting exhibits, in the presence of Pylos-Nestor Mayor Mr. Panagiotis Karvelas and the descendant of Tsiklitiras, Ms. Pepita Tsiklitira. 

Saturday night had a Greek “color”, with the event’s Grand Sponsor, Samsung, welcoming guests at the special “Award Night Powered by Samsung” to honor some great sports personalities. Specifically, the Gold Olympic medalist in the long jump Miltos Tentoglou was awarded for his contribution to sports by Mr. George Panageas, Costa Navarino Facilities Management Director. The top track and field coach George Pomaski was awarded by the swimming coach with Olympic and world distinctions Nikos Gemelos. The gold Paralympic medalist and world champion in boccia Grigoris Polychronidis and Katerina Polychronidi - Patroni were awarded by Mr. Ilias Lymperis, Vikos SA Media Manager. The Olympian and Eurobasket MVP Evina Maltsi was honored by the Sportadore owner and exclusive distributor of Luanvi in ​​Greece, Mr. Manos Sifakis. The only Greek woman who has conquered the 7 highest peaks in the world, Christina Flampouri, was awarded by the Pylos Association of Enterprises for Tourism Development President and Poseidonia Restaurant owner in Pylos, Mr. Vassilis Vrettakos. The wheelchair basketball and fencing athlete Georgia Kaltsi was awarded by the Hellenic Basketball Federation Member of the Board and Public Relations Officer, Mr. Konstantinos Asimakopoulos.

The evening ended with the Greek-American ultramarathon runner and ambassador of the event Konstantine Dean Karnazes, who was awarded for his participation in the 10 marathons in total of Run Messinia, in 10 consecutive days, 200 years after the Greek revolution of 1821, by Mr. Byungmoo Theofilos Shin, Samsung Electronics Hellas President. In the event’s aftermath, Karnazes stated: “The 9th Annual Navarino Challenge was a celebration of all things Greek, sports, athleticism, curiosity, and the pursuit of aristia. On the bicentennial of Greek Independence nothing made me prouder than running in this land our forefathers fought to save and protect during the most beautiful 21 km race on earth. Next year will mark our 10th anniversary and I look forward to Navarino Challenge 2022!”.

The award night was presented by the Euroleague legend Joe Arlauckas and the former basketball player, sports journalist and dynamic Euroleague reporter, Dora Panteli. In fact, a big surprise was organized for Joe Arlauckas as the event together with Trace ‘N Chase, awarded him a signed jersey of the NBA legend, Julius Erving as a gift.

5km Powered by Samsung & Galaxy Fit2 gifts

On Sunday, runners had the opportunity to run in the top 21.1km Greek Half Marathon, together with the Greek-American ultramarathon runner Konstantinos Dean Karnazes, on the 10km route by Caterpy and the fun 5km route Powered by Samsung. Starting from the Navarino Dunes at Costa Navarino, they ran along the coast to Pylos and crossed the beautiful Voidokilia beach, while they passed by the Gialova lagoon.

At the finish line, a unique gift awaited all participants in the 5km Powered by Samsung who acquired a Galaxy Fit2. Respectively, the participants in the 10km by Caterpy received special no tie laces, by the company.

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At the same time, hundreds of young participants offered smiles in the children’s 1km route, which was held for children aged 10-14 years old and up to 9 years old.

Wellness activities for the whole family

The schedule of Navarino Challenge brought participants closer to sports and offered them the opportunity to learn their benefits alongside top instructors. More specifically, the following activities were held:

• Exclusive taekwondo lesson Powered by Samsung with the two times silver Olympic medalist Alexandros Nikolaidis
• Basketball lessons, for children aged 5 to 16, with Olympian Evina Maltsi & Euroleague Legend Joe Arlauckas
• Beachathlon for parents & children aged 6 to 13 with Olympian and European champion Periklis Iakovakis
• Navarino Challenge King of the Court Beach Volley Tournament Powered by Samsung and beach volley lessons Powered by Samsung, with the former international Greek volleyball player and record holder with the National Team of Greece, Michalis Triantafyllidis supported by Triantafyllidis Beach Arena.
• 4on4 basketball tournament
• Boxing lessons with the champion Christos Gatsis & Vizantinos Target Sport Club
• Kick boxing lessons for people of all ages with the champion Alexandros Nikolaidis
• High intensity training by Nestle Fitness for people of all ages with the top physical education teacher Dimitris Moros & FitnessArt
• Group cycling (spinning challenge), with trainer Tess Arlauckas - F45 Barrio Salamanca and Dimitris Moros powered by FitnessArt
• Crossfit by Nestle Fitness with Dimitris Moros & FitnessArt
• Beach yoga by Messinian Spa with Katiana Priovolou & FitnessArt
• Pilates by Nestle Fitness with the physical education teacher, Mandy Persaki,
• Tennis Tournament with the support of the Mouratoglou Tennis Center - Costa Navarino, in the new impressive academy’s courts 
• Bike Ride at Voidokilia in collaboration with Navarino Outdoors
• Climbing lessons in collaboration with Navarino Outdoors
• Golf lessons by Bombay Sapphire supported by Navarino Golf Academy

During the event, the first findings of the sports tourism research conducted by the event in collaboration with Deree – The American College of Greece were presented in a closed meeting.

Throughout the event the volunteers of Deree – The American College of Greece offered their significant support.

Throughout the three days, participants had the opportunity to get a closer look to Samsung’s new line of foldable smartphones, discover amazing deals on smartphones, wearables & TVs and make their purchases easily and quickly from the Samsung eShop.

At the same time, Vikos company supported the event as an Official Sponsor with the Vikos Natural Mineral Water and Vikos Natural Mineral Soft Drinks spreading the message of sports ideal and sportsmanship, while offering the necessary hydration and revitalization to all participants.

Samsung Electronics Hellas was the event’s Grand Sponsor and Official Technology Sponsor. 

Vikos Natural Mineral Water was the Official Sponsor.

Luanvi was the Official Sports Supplier.

Costa Navarino and The Westin Resort Costa Navarino were the Official Hospitality Sponsors.

Poseidonia and Karalis Beach Hotel were Navarino Challenge’s Official Supporters.

Nestlé FITNESS® was the Official Breakfast Partner.

Messinian Spa was the Official Beauty Partner. 

The North Face was the Outdoor Partner.

Athens Medical Group was the event’s Medical Partner.

Bombay Sapphire, Target Security, Caterpy, Avanti and Fysiotek Sports Lab were the event’s Partners.

Avance was the Official Car Rental Partner.

π3 (pi3) was the Sustainability Partner. 

SKAI was the Premium TV Partner.

National Geographic was the Strategic Partner. 

Deree - The American College of Greece was the Educational Partner.

Explore Messinia, FitnessArt, F45 Barrio Salamanca, Mouratoglou Tennis Center – Costa Navarino, Navarino Golf Academy, Navarino Outdoors, Pilates by Mandy, Red Swim Academy, Swim Academy, Triantafyllidis Beach Arena, Vizantinos target sport club, Marathon Team Greece were Navarino Challenge’s Athletic Partners.

A Little Shelter, All For Blue, ANIMA, Diaforozo, Karkinaki, The Other Human, Pet Partners of Hellas were the event’s nonprofit organizations CSR partners.

Navarino Challenge was assisted by Vita N Travel, Karalis City Hotel & Spa, Pylos Association of Enterprises for Tourism Development, Maritime Athletic Pylos Association “Nestor”, Pilia Express, Kayak, Nestor.  

Anazoe Spa, Armyra, Attica Selections, Bio & Pharma Store, Kessaris, Nargile, Panellinios Agora Games were the Discount Partners.

With utmost safety

The event was held based on the strict health protocols approved by the Health Scientific Committee of the General Secretariat of Sports. All participants took part in the event with the provision of a vaccination certificate, or a recovery certificate that was valid for 180 days from the day of their race, or with a PCR test.

Navarino Challenge was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, the General Secretariat of Sport of the Ministry of Culture & Sport, the International Olympic Academy, the Greek National Tourism Organization and the Hellenic Basketball Federation while it was supported by the Municipality of Pylos-Nestor. 

The event joined the Greek actions of the #BeactiveHellas 2021 programme of the European Commission which was held under the auspices of the General Secretariat of Sports. The event was organized by ActiveMedia Group which was also responsible for the event’s Sports Production. All running races were co-organized with Messiniakos Gymnastic Club and EAS SEGAS Peloponnese Region.

Hashtags: #navarinochallenge #costanavarino #sportsunitepeople #eatwell #runwell #livewell

Photo Credit: Elias Lefas 

When someone thinks of holidays, the sunkissed summer season is undoubtedly one of the first things that spring to mind. However, although we love summer, we're for embracing the colder weather and making the most of the chillier months. The winter season has something magical and romantic about it and the cities listed below are just more atmospheric around this time of the year!

Vienna


@nois7

The Austrian capital has so much to offer in winter. You can warm up with hot chocolate and sachertorte, a local chocolate cake, watch free outdoor opera simulcasts, listen to classical holiday concerts, and take photos of Schönbrunn Palace and St. Charles Church. During Christmas, the city's squares transform into magical Christmas markets, featuring endless stalls selling souvenirs and hot mulled wine.

Prague

@jakubsnajberg

A light sprinkling of snow truly transforms Prague into a charming winter paradise. There's so much to do from admiring the Prague castle, to marveling at the Lamplights on Charles Bridge and discovering the city's Christmas markets where even the most discerning traveler will indulge in the trdelník (fried dough) and mulled wine sold in festive kioks.

Budapest

@adamhliva

Hungary's capital truly comes to life in winter! Its Christmas markets and outdoor ice skating rinks create the perfect winter wonderland, while the local hot spas and thermal baths offer a twist on outdoor bathing. Imagine exploring the city, seeing the Hungarian Parliament, admiring the Danube, and taking in the sheer beauty of the Hungarian State Opera House. Could you think of a better way to spend a chilly day? 

Amsterdam 

@oceanvolta

When dusted in snowflakes, the Dutch capital looks like a fairytale, making for a stunningly romantic backdrop to any visit. You can enjoy the breathtaking views of the snow-covered canals which sometimes freeze over, transforming into a huge rink. Also, from November through January, the annual Amsterdam Light Festival sees spectacular light installations adorn canals, streets, and landmarks.

Edinburg

@pandeyrr

The Scottish capital is stunning in all seasons, and even when it rains, it retains its allure. However, Edinburgh goes all out not only for Christmas, with the steep pathways leading up to the castle looking especially stunning, but also for the New Year. Come see how the Scots party and celebrate Hogmanay at this time of year. Prepare for the torchlight parade down the Royal Mile by getting a torch and learning the lines to "Auld Lang Syne".

Anaktora, the area between Vasilissis Sofias and Vasileos Konstantinou Avenue, may appear like a demure residential neighborhood. But there’s nothing humble about it. Within a two-kilometer perimeter, you’ll find more blockbuster museums than any other area in Athens.

At the Benaki Museum, soak up a panorama of Greek history, folk art, and culture from the prehistoric era to the 20th century. If you’ve got a little more time, head a few doors down to see the world’s most extensive collection of ancient artifacts from the Cyclades at the Museum of Cycladic Art. Also on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, the Byzantine and Christian Museum is a trove of religious art and artifacts from icons to altarpieces, surrounded by one of the city’s loveliest secret gardens. If you’re into military paraphernalia, the National War Museum tracks Greek history through its military conflicts. (Allow for a bias towards success rather than defeat; the museum was erected by the junta as a “monument to Greek valor and military prowess”.)

Recent years have delivered three more compelling reasons to add the city’s museum district to your itinerary. First came the long-awaited Goulandris Museum of Contemporary Art which opened its doors in Pangrati in October 2019. There, visitors to Athens may gaze upon masterpieces by the likes of Cézanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Monet, Degas, Rodin, and Picasso, alongside works by famous Greek painters. Unearthed during construction at the gallery’s initial intended site was Aristotle’s Lyceum - one of the three famous philosophy schools of ancient Athens. It was here that Aristotle once strolled, discussing philosophy and mathematics with his students. And finally, cementing the district’s status as a nexus of both ancient and contemporary culture, the country's flagship art repository, the National Gallery, reopened in spring 2021 after a bold makeover.

This downtown neighborhood isn’t just about museums though. It’s also a corridor of political and financial power, lined by the city’s most exclusive real estate. These local sights and landmarks are definitely worth checking out in between museum-hopping.

Executive power is concentrated in two splendid mansions midway down Irodou Attikou, a surprisingly tranquil street running alongside the National Garden. It’s subtly symbolic that the premier’s quarters sit just inside the gated grounds—and thus more directly accessible to the people—while the more aloof presidency is separated from the street by a wide lawn.

Evzones stand sentry outside the Presidential Mansion, designed in 1890 by Ernst Ziller as the palace of Crown Prince Constantine, but used as the president’s ceremonial residence since the monarchy’s abolition in 1974. Between state visits, the building lies dormant, except for visitors outside taking snaps of the hourly changing of the guard. Next door, the Prime Minister’s office is a hub of activity, with the media often camped outside. Known as the Maximos Mansion, it was built in 1924 as a private home. While nominally the premier’s official residence, no head of government has ever lived in it.

The Athens Conservatory


Credit: Georgios Makkas

This sleek marble paean to the Bauhaus style was left to languish for nearly 50 years before its 5,000-square-metre music halls and stunning 150-meter porch teemed with melodies and people. Commissioned in 1959 from Jan Despo, a Greek student of Walter Gropius, the Conservatory (or Odeio, as it’s known locally) had the bad luck of being completed in 1971, four years after the junta seized power in Greece. Deemed too ‘foreign’ by the dictators, it was tainted by their brush and was not officially inaugurated until 2016.

Student activity often spills out of the 35 classrooms and two auditoria, with impromptu performances delighting young visitors to the small Hellenic Children’s Museum, housed on the ground floor. Occasional exhibitions and art fairs (such as the annual Art Athina) in the lower-level gallery add to the creative vibe.

Commuters streaming from Evangelismos metro station trample Samuel Beckett’s Cascando, whose verses are used in an installation by artist David Harding, oblivious to the delights of this small urban park. Originally the grounds of the Rizarios Seminary, this wedge of greenery contains Roman remains, works by top contemporary artists like Giorgos Zogolopoulos, and one of the city’s oldest modern sculptures—a marble bust of Enlightenment scholar Neophytos Doukas by Christian Hansen. The Rizarios seminary was founded in 1841 by an Epirot merchant in Odessa who helped to fund the Greek War of Independence. The silver-domed Agios Georgios church next to Evangelismos station was part of the seminary. As well as interior murals by the 19th-century Corfiot artist Eleni Prosalenti, the church crypt contains Rizarios’ remains.

To read this article in full, please visit: thisisathens.org

The suggestion that ancient Greeks reached America before Columbus may seem far-fetched, but certain researchers think otherwise.

The idea is based entirely on a new examination of a dialogue written by the Greek historian Plutarch, who lived from 46 to 119 AD.

Dr. Ioannis Liritzis, a professor of archaeonomy (the physics of archaeology) at the University of the Aegean studied Plutarch’s text and came up with a theory that ancient Greeks did indeed reach America.

In Plutarch’s text, “On the Face Which Appears in the Orb of the Moon,” commonly known as “De Facie", Lambrias asks Sylla the Carthaginian to retell a story he had heard from the servants of the temple of Cronus in Carthage. Sylla tells Lambrias about a traveler who visited the temple after returning from a long journey to a distant, vast continent.

Greek scientist claims Greeks voyaged to America

Dr. Liritzis bases his theory on scientific data in a paper co-written with astronomer Panagiota Preka-Papadema, philosopher Konstantinos Kalachanis, meteorologist Chris Tzanis, and information technology consultant Panagiotis Antonopoulos.

According to the traveler in De Facie, new travelers would make the journey to the great continent roughly every 30 years, when the planet Saturn appeared in the constellation Taurus.

The researchers argue that the Greeks could have used their detailed knowledge of astronomy to pinpoint the locations of Atlantic currents that could move them westward.

A total eclipse of the sun appears in the story described by the traveler in De Facie; the Greek research team searched five millennia of eclipse records to find one that met the parameters of the dialogue.

The researchers settled on one eclipse, which took place in 75 AD. Using astronomy software, Dr. Liritzis’ team saw that in the decades around this eclipse, Saturn would have indeed appeared in Taurus during three periods: from 26 to 29 AD, 56 to 58 AD, and 85 to 88 AD.

The team used the 75 AD eclipse to calculate the timing of the conversation between Plutarch’s informant and Sylla, who had traveled to the great continent.

Based on this, Liritzis and his colleagues timed the trip itself to the period when Saturn was most recently in Taurus, i.e. 56 AD.

The researchers postulated that preparations for the journey described by Sylla would have started that year. The travelers would have arrived in North America in 57 AD.

The ancient Greeks stayed in America for a year and sailed home in the fall of 58 AD when Saturn moved out of Taurus. This was the most recent voyage to the time of Plutarch’s writing.

According to the text, such journeys must have taken place every 30 years over a span of several centuries, the Greek team assumes.

Analysis of De Facie takes clues from the geographic descriptions made at the time as well. Plutarch’s text mentions a “great continent” beyond the isle of Ogygia, which, according to the text, is itself a five-day trip by trireme west from Britain.

Plutarch also wrote that the Greek settlers accessed the “great continent” through a bay that lines up with the Volga River delta, the northern entrance to the Caspian Sea.

Liritzis referred to Google Earth and drew a line from this location across the Atlantic, and found it led to the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Canada.

The scientist says the ancient Greek settlers may have journeyed to today’s America for the sake of exploration, for riches, or for religious purposes.

He says that they would have made the journey when Saturn was in Taurus because they closely followed astronomical phenomena associated with Kronos, the father of Zeus.

The Antikythera Mechanism, a sort of astronomical computer for ancient Greeks, supports the theory that they followed the movements of the stars and planets closely.

To read this article in full, please visit: greekreporter.org

The universities of Athens and Yale have signed a memorandum of understanding in an initiative spearheaded by two Greeks, UoA professor of analytical chemistry Nikolaos Thomaidis and epidemiology professor Vasilis Vasiliou from the American university.

The initiative foresees two joint studies programs, one at the undergraduate level in environmental sciences and public health, and a master’s degree in environmental health.

Set to launch in the 2022-2023 academic year, the programs will be conducted in English and entail tuition fees, while graduates will come out with a double degree from both institutions.

The UoA and Yale also plan a center of excellence in environmental and public health studies bringing together research teams from the two universities. Joint papers have already been submitted on the subject of Covid-19, as a precursor to this initiative.

Originally published on: ekathimerini.com

Greek stuffed eggplant or Melitzanes papoutsakia as they are called in Greece is a Greek dish that receives its name from the resemblance of its shape with little shoes. The taste and the ingredients used for this ‘Papoutsakia’ recipe are very similar to the popular Greek dish moussaka.

Extra juicy and absolutely delicious, this aubergine-based traditional recipe will certainly amaze you!

• 5 eggplants
• 500g minced beef
• 1 large red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 glass of red wine
• 1 tin chopped tomatoes or tomato juice (passata)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp oregano
• 100g grated kefalotyri or any hard yellow cheese
• olive oil
• salt
• freshly ground pepper
• 2–3 tbsps chopped parsley

For the béchamel sauce

• 100g flour
• 100g butter
• 900ml milk (3 and 3/4 cups)
• 2 egg yolks
• a pinch of nutmeg

For the mashed potatoes

• 4 large potatoes, boiled
• 50g milk
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 egg yolks

• Cut the eggplants into two pieces and carve them crosswise (the flesh). Season the eggplants and place them in a colander for about half an hour. Wash them with plenty of water and drain them on some kitchen paper.
• Preheat the oven to 200C. Season the eggplants with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Place the eggplants (with the skin facing up) in a baking tray, lined with parchment paper. Bake the eggplants for 40 minutes, until softened.
• In the meantime, prepare the meat sauce for the ‘papoutsakia’. Peel and chop the onions and garlic. Place a large pan on medium heat, add some olive oil and the onions and sauté, until softened. Stir in the garlic and sauté. Turn the heat up, add the minced beef breaking it up with your spoon and sauté. Deglaze with the red wine and wait 1-2 minutes to evaporate. Stir in the canned tomatoes, the cinnamon stick, a pinch of sugar, the oregano, and season. Bring to the boil, turn the heat down and simmer with the lid on for about 30 minutes, until most of the juices have evaporated. In the end, add 1-2 handfuls of grated cheese and chopped parsley and stir.

To read the full recipe, please visit: mygreekdish.com