Greece's Beloved Souvlaki Is No Longer a Cheap Eat

The souvlaki, Greece's unofficial national dish and long a symbol of affordable street food, has become a casualty of rising global costs — and Middle East conflict is now threatening to push prices even higher. The average price of a wrapped souvlaki, known as a tylichto, currently ranges between 4 and 4.50 euros nationwide, with prices in central Athens and Piraeus topping 5 euros. Industry insiders warn of further increases after Easter if the Middle East conflict continues through May, d...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA