UN Human Rights Council opens its 50th session

UN Human Rights Council opens its 50th session

(VOVWORLD) -The 50th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNSC) opened on Monday at the United Nations headquarters, involving representatives of 47 member countries and more than 100 observers,...
Bougatsa phyllo pastry, the soul of Greek cuisine

Bougatsa phyllo pastry, the soul of Greek cuisine

(VOVWORLD) - Greece is a country with rich ancient culture and natural beauty. Its attraction comes from impressive tourist sites full of mythology and fine cuisine, especially traditional desserts. Bougatsa phyllo pastry, for...
Israeli falafel, a kind of fried vegetarian fritter

Israeli falafel, a kind of fried vegetarian fritter

(VOVWORLD) - Israel’s cuisine is classified as the cuisine of immigrants, and there is a variety of Israeli food available in this country, said Professor Nir Avieli, a cultural anthropologist at Ben Gurion University...
US Fortune Cookies

US Fortune Cookies

(VOVWORLD) - The crunchy fortune cookies are often served at the end of a Chinese meal in the US. When you see them, it's not the cookie you're craving, it's the fortune. I...
What is the true Israeli cuisine?

What is the true Israeli cuisine?

(VOVWORLD) - Due to its geographical position, Israel’s cuisine is a blend of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines strongly influenced by cuisine of Asia, Africa, and Europe. Thanks to all these influences, Israeli food...
US to partially resume consular service in Cuba

US to partially resume consular service in Cuba

(VOVWORLD) - The US consulate in Cuba will resume limited processing of immigrant visas in Havana, a US diplomat said on Thursday. Washington has closed the diplomatic mission since 2017 after the alleged...
UN chief stresses diplomacy for the Ukraine crisis

UN chief stresses diplomacy for the Ukraine crisis

(VOVWORLD) - Addressing world leaders at the 58th Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Friday, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said that it was high time to “seriously de-escalate”...
EU boosts Schengen reforms

EU boosts Schengen reforms

(VOVWORLD) - The European Commission on Tuesday presented plans to reinforce the 26-nation open-border Schengen zone in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, security threats, and the movement of...
Russia, Belarus respond to border provocations

Russia, Belarus respond to border provocations

(VOVWORLD) - Russia and Belarus will continue to "respond appropriately" to all provocations, including military ones", along their borders with other nations, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said Tuesday