Part one of the best things to eat in the EU looked at Halloumi cheese in Cyprus, beef stew in Belgium and a fried filo delight in Bulgaria. In this blog we look at great dishes from the Czech Republic, Denmark and Estonia among others. Czech Republic – Vepro-Knedlo-Zelo Outside Prague, the Czech Republic is mostly a rural society and their cuisine reflects it. One such rustic and simple dish is Vepro-knedlo-zelo which basically is a trio of...

The European Union is a collection of twenty-eight different nations spread all over the continent. Each member country has its own identity and culture and this very much includes their cuisine. If you consider the amazing differences between the locations of these states it is hardly surprising there is a massive change in food from country to country. From the Mediterranean cuisine of Spain, to the French and Italian Alps food, to the earthy...

The continent of Europe is home to many different countries, cultures and ways of life, making it a hotbed of creativity and innovation. It’s also home to some pretty strange traditions. One of these is Eurovision, a singing competition held every year and broadcast on TV and radio. It might not sound like something that is of vital importance to the state of the world, but there is an argument to be made about just how significant this...

Part two into our exploration into the successes of the European Union looks at how it won a Nobel Peace Prize, also how it banished the death penalty and how a million-ton butter mountain suddenly appeared. In the previous blog of the successes of the European Union we looked at how the Union gave freedom to half a billion people and how it created one of the world’s biggest markets. The Nobel Peace Prize In 2012 the EU was honored by the...