Hermione Gee

Food and Drink

Ready, steady, cook! Inside the 'Olympics of haute cuisine'

From the saucepan to the frying pan, the biannual Bocuse d'Or is the pinnacle of perfection for the world's top chefs. Euronews Culture sized up the competition in the kitchens at the 'Olympics of haute cuisine'.

31 January 2025

Food and Drink

Japan beats France in successful defence of Pastry World Cup title

Defending champions Japan beat France to the gold medal at the 2025 Pastry World Cup in Lyon, as Malaysia makes its first podium finish.

26 January 2025

Economy

20 years on — has the euro been a success?

On the 20th anniversary of the currency, Euronews speaks to economist Duncan Weldon about how successful the euro has been and what we can expect next from the currency.

1 January 2019

World News

Watch: The traditions Europeans follow to welcome the New Year

From swimming in chilly waters, to a parade and a religious ceremony, take a look at how people across Europe spent New Year's Day.

1 January 2019

Russia

Pedestrian bridge collapses in Moscow's Gorky Park

Thirteen people are reported injured after a pedestrian bridge crowded with revellers collapsed during New Year celebrations in Moscow's Gorky Park.

1 January 2019

Italy

Italian ban on plastic cotton buds comes into effect

At the stroke of midnight on Tuesday, Italy said goodbye to cotton buds, as the New Year ushered in the country's latest push to eliminate single-use plastic products.

1 January 2019

Ireland

'It's time to seal the deal on Brexit' — Irish PM

The Taoiseach has told his Finuh Gayl party conference he is managing the transition period and negotiating a new close relationship with the UK.

18 November 2018

France

Electric cars feature strongly at Paris Motor Show

Tightening environmental regulations in many countries including France make zero-emission electric cars increasingly attractive

7 October 2018

Spain

Basque separatists ETA disband

Basque separatists ETA say it has "completely dissolved" all its structures

2 May 2018