Pantelleria (Sicilian: Pantiḍḍirìa), known in ancient times as Cossyra or Cossura, is an Italian island and comune in the Strait of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea, 106 kilometres (55 nautical miles) southwest of Sicily and 68 km (35 nmi) east of the Tunisian coast. On clear days Tunisia is visible from the island. Administratively Pantelleria’s comune belongs to the Sicilian province of Trapani. According to the Italian National Institute of Statistics, the population of Pantelleria was 7,335 in 2022. The original Arab name for the island was Bint al-Riyāḥ, meaning “Daughter of the Winds” after the strong gales that can arise off the north coast of Africa. read more…
As part of a major technical overhaul, the website—and the blog in particular—will undergo a complete redesign over the coming weeks. While the background work will go unnoticed, the most visible change will be the site’s comprehensive revamp. After 18 years, the time has come for a new direction. The blog’s original concept was to make the European Union—home to 450 million people—a little more visible and tangible on a daily basis. Over time, the scope expanded to include topics concerning the EU as an institution as well as subjects from around the globe. With an average of 35,000 daily page views from roughly 15,000 visitors across 198 countries—and around 12,500 loyal followers subscribed to the blog or RSS feed—the “mission” has been a success. Thank you very much for your interest in the wide variety of blog posts. read more…
Quiche Lorraine is a savoury French tart with a filling of cream, eggs, and bacon, in an open pastry case. It was little known outside the French region of Lorraine until the mid-20th century. As its popularity spread, nationally and internationally, the addition of cheese became commonplace, although it has been criticised as inauthentic. It may be served hot, warm or cold. read more…
Kragujevac is the fourth largest city in Serbia and the administrative centre of the Šumadija District. It is the historical centre of the geographical region of Šumadija in central Serbia, and is situated on the banks of the Lepenica River. According to the 2022 census, the city itself has a population of 146,318 while the city administrative area has 171,186 inhabitants. read more…
The Marché Bastille is a true highlight for anyone looking for an authentic Parisian experience. When you visit this market, you are immersing yourself in a vibrant piece of local culture that goes far beyond just a weekly grocery run. read more…
