PHOTOS ⟩ The stores are emptying: there is a real hunt for sprats on the holiday
Estonia celebrates its 108th anniversary with festivities including a military parade and community celebrations focused on traditional foods.
The crowd welcomed Lent on Philopappos Hill: Kites, Lenten foods, and traditional festivities
A large crowd celebrated Clean Monday at Philopappos Hill in Athens with kites and traditional Lenten foods in a festive atmosphere.
Clean Monday: Koulouma in municipalities of Attica - Who will make the largest lagana
Municipalities in Attica are celebrating Clean Monday with traditional foods, music, and kite flying, with some towns promising to create the largest lagana bread.
Clean Monday: Which supermarkets and stores are open today - What applies to farmers' markets, hours in Varvakeio, Rentis
On Clean Monday, consumers seek specific traditional foods for the beginning of Lent, with most retail stores closed except for some restaurants and cinemas.
Ramadan in Damascus: The Resilience of the 'Table Setting' and the Decline of 'Serving' Due to Inflation
Ramadan in Damascus witnesses bustling markets filled with shoppers seeking traditional foods and drinks, despite economic challenges affecting practices around serving and feasting.
Clean Monday: What applies to the farmers' markets – Which supermarkets will be open and at what hours
Farmers' markets in Greece will operate normally on Clean Monday, allowing consumers to purchase traditional foods for the holiday.
Clean Monday: The local markets will operate normally
Local markets in Greece will operate normally on Clean Monday, allowing consumers to purchase traditional festive foods.
Clean Monday: Skyrocketing prices for seafood - Where the table of Lent will fluctuate
An analysis reveals a mixed outlook for the market of traditional Lenten foods, with declining prices for some items but significant price increases for seafood.
These are the fermented foods that provide more probiotics than kefir
Fermented foods can offer greater diversity of beneficial microorganisms than traditional kefir, improving digestive health.
On Ash Wednesday, Bacalhau do Batata and Munguzá de Zuza Miranda attract crowds resisting the end of carnival in Olinda
Crowds in Olinda celebrate the end of carnival with traditional foods like mungunzá and festivities that extend into Ash Wednesday.
Roman Zaštšerinski: Our Grandmothers' Foods Are a Slightly Forgotten Art
Chef Roman Zaštšerinski discusses the nostalgia and modern reinterpretation of traditional grandmother recipes in his cooking.
30% of students with foreign roots: A moment of coexistence during lunchtime at a prefectural high school
At Ishige Shihô High School in Ibaraki Prefecture, around 30% of students come from foreign backgrounds, showcasing a rich cultural diversity during lunchtime activities that include traditional foods from various countries.
Beef Bone Soup, Omisanjeok, Pan-fried Cod, Japchae... Shall We Eat New Year's Food and Aim for Gold Medals?
Korean athletes celebrating the Lunar New Year abroad are experiencing the holiday spirit through traditional foods while preparing for competitions at the Winter Olympics.
This year's Lenten table is more expensive – How much will the laganas, halva, and seafood cost
Consumers in Greece will have to spend significantly more this year for traditional Lenten foods, with sharp price increases reported for seafood and halva.
What can you eat on an island at the bottom of the world?
Cape Barren Island relies on a monthly barge and limited air deliveries for food supplies, impacting prices and availability for its residents.
Cuscuz with egg, ketchup, sausage bread, and 'meat on the vegan's plate': revelers dress as food at the carnival in Olinda
Revelers at the Olinda Carnival in Brazil showcased inventive costumes inspired by traditional foods and condiments, celebrating regional cuisine in a playful manner.
‘Setting the Table on the Street’ Making Dumplings and Pancakes... “I Hope We Don’t Need This Next Holiday”
Volunteers at a shelter in Seoul prepare traditional holiday foods for labor activists, hoping that next year they won't need to gather in protest.
Sourdough cabbage has become a social media trend – 'Makes the same effect as Ozempic'
The traditional fermented food sourdough cabbage is gaining popularity on social media, particularly due to endorsements from TikTok influencer Noora Korte, who highlights its potential health benefits.
Is this Finland's best traditional food? 'It is eaten all at once'
Finnish respondents shared their favorite traditional foods in a recent Ilta-Sanomat survey, highlighting a variety of regional dishes.
The Whisperer with Horses, the Wobbler and the Artist: The Recipe for a Lika Winter is Wood, Sauerkraut, and Dried Meat
An article describing a journey through Lika, exploring its winter landscapes, traditional foods, and a stop at an abandoned military complex.
This is what is eaten on New Year's Eve in Europe
The article explores traditional New Year's Eve foods in various European countries, highlighting seafood in Spain, lentils in Italy, and fried carp in the Czech Republic, along with a variety of roasts, vegetables, cheeses, and regional sweets.
Five grocery stores to stock up on delicacies in 2026
Experts from EL PAÍS choose the best places to stock up on fine groceries for the upcoming year.
New Year's Eve Dinner: Foods to Eat That Bring Luck and Wealth in the New Year
The New Year's Eve dinner is a festive occasion filled with symbols, where certain foods are believed to attract luck, prosperity, and health for the coming year, particularly lentils which are a traditional symbol of prosperity in Italy and many other cultures.
The Most Relevant Bars and Restaurants of 2025 in Catalonia
Catalonia's culinary scene continues to thrive in 2025, showcasing a mix of traditional Catalan cuisine and the growing popularity of Italian and Asian foods, along with a rise in specialty coffee shops.
Roast dinner tops list of UK's favourite winter comfort foods in new survey
A survey of 2,000 Brits reveals that the traditional roast dinner is the most loved winter comfort food, receiving 59% of votes as families prepare for the festive season.
Happy New Year! Prosperity!
The article explores the meaning of "Happy New Year" in Greek culture, reflecting on language, customs, and traditional foods associated with the changing of the year.