http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:51:30 +0200 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:51:30 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/07/over-160-styles-and-a-tasting-for-all-the-senses-beers-old-and-new-worlds http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/07/over-160-styles-and-a-tasting-for-all-the-senses-beers-old-and-new-worlds Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:08:14 +0200 On International Beer Day, this age-old drink increasingly asserts itself as a complex, diverse universe, with over 160 styles and sensory richness that goes far beyond casual drinking. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/05/copenhagens-noma-restaurant-to-re-open-under-new-leadership-after-abuse-accusations http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/05/copenhagens-noma-restaurant-to-re-open-under-new-leadership-after-abuse-accusations Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:25:34 +0200 Denmark’s iconic Noma restaurant reopens today, but its founder will not be at its helm. Nor will it have its three stars in the Michelin Guide. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/02/delicious-dumplings-the-evolution-of-delicacies-enjoyed-all-along-the-silk-road-to-spain http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/02/delicious-dumplings-the-evolution-of-delicacies-enjoyed-all-along-the-silk-road-to-spain Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:34:20 +0200 Jiaozi, Shuijiao, Bao, Wonton, Mantou, Manty, Manta, Chuchvara, Pelmeni, Düşbərə, Gurza, Khinkali. So many names, so many dumplings. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/30/italy-recipe-for-ancient-elixir-possible-coca-cola-precursor-found-in-convent http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/30/italy-recipe-for-ancient-elixir-possible-coca-cola-precursor-found-in-convent Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:50:51 +0200 In the archive of Florence's historic San Marco Pharmacy, a recipe for an "Elixir vinoso ricostituente" has been found, using the same ingredients as "French Wine Cola", the medicinal precursor of today's Coca-Cola. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/17/sour-grapes-michelins-first-winery-ratings-draw-immediate-backlash http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/17/sour-grapes-michelins-first-winery-ratings-draw-immediate-backlash Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:37:05 +0200 Within days of Michelin releasing its inaugural winery guide, one Burgundy estate requested to be removed from it. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/14/mission-to-andros-wine-cheese-and-lemons-the-golden-products-shaping-the-islands-future http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/14/mission-to-andros-wine-cheese-and-lemons-the-golden-products-shaping-the-islands-future Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:37:45 +0200 In recent years, new, modern wineries have revived Andros’s vineyards, putting the island firmly on the map for wine tourism. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/06/south-aegean-bids-for-2028-world-region-of-gastronomy-title http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/06/south-aegean-bids-for-2028-world-region-of-gastronomy-title Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:33:07 +0200 Greece’s island cuisine stands out for its quality, nutritional value and, of course, its irresistible flavour. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/04/meet-my-mama-how-home-cooks-turned-chefs-are-spicing-up-the-french-catering-market http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/04/meet-my-mama-how-home-cooks-turned-chefs-are-spicing-up-the-french-catering-market Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:34:03 +0200 “My cuisine is a bridge between Congo, my home country, and France,” says Marie-Clarisse, a home cook turned professional chef by Meet My Mama, a French start-up that's serving up fusion food for world class events. Valérie Gauriat discovers the recipe of their success. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/01/ebiba-its-official-europes-best-bar-is-in-greece http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/01/ebiba-its-official-europes-best-bar-is-in-greece Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:44:10 +0200 The inaugural list of Europe’s 50 Best Bars has been revealed, and it was a great night for the Greek capital Athens... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/18/scotland-for-the-win-massachusetts-becomes-first-us-state-to-legalise-haggis http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/18/scotland-for-the-win-massachusetts-becomes-first-us-state-to-legalise-haggis Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:44:00 +0200 The Scottish staple has been illegal in the US since the 1970s. Following a pre-World Cup campaign by one of Scotland's leading butchers and the efforts of a Scottish podcaster, Massachusetts has become the first US state to finally legalise haggis. Officially. Ish. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/05/moved-to-tears-winners-of-the-2026-world-food-photography-awards-revealed http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/05/moved-to-tears-winners-of-the-2026-world-food-photography-awards-revealed Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:08:44 +0200 From Soviet spas to sacred rivers, this World Food Photography Awards offer a glimpse into the many ways food influences our lives around the globe. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/29/which-are-the-most-popular-ice-cream-flavours-in-europe-and-who-eats-the-most http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/29/which-are-the-most-popular-ice-cream-flavours-in-europe-and-who-eats-the-most Fri, 29 May 2026 10:55:57 +0200 For a long time, vanilla ice cream was Europe's favourite flavour. Now a map shows more people trying new varieties as online trends shake up cone classics. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/22/scotland-urges-us-to-make-haggis-legal-again-ahead-of-world-cup http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/22/scotland-urges-us-to-make-haggis-legal-again-ahead-of-world-cup Fri, 22 May 2026 13:49:25 +0200 Scotland's national dish has been illegal in the US since the 70s. Now, the tartan rebellion has begun, with one of Scotland's leading butchers leading the charge. After all, how can Scotland be expected to compete (and win) if haggis isn't on the menu? http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/21/international-tea-day-jamming-it-up-with-azerbaijans-enduring-tea-ritual http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/21/international-tea-day-jamming-it-up-with-azerbaijans-enduring-tea-ritual Thu, 21 May 2026 07:14:23 +0200 To mark International Tea Day, Nadira Tudor stopped for a brew in Azerbaijan where the history of sharing a cuppa is shaped by a particular pairing defined by tradition and flavours. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/19/pint-or-pichet-beer-consumption-overtakes-wine-for-the-first-time-in-france http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/19/pint-or-pichet-beer-consumption-overtakes-wine-for-the-first-time-in-france Tue, 19 May 2026 15:50:31 +0200 For the first time in France’s recorded history, beer has overtaken wine as the drink of choice. Oh. Mon. Dieu. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/is-tripe-soup-greek-or-turkish-a-culinary-dispute-heats-up http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/is-tripe-soup-greek-or-turkish-a-culinary-dispute-heats-up Tue, 12 May 2026 07:06:52 +0200 Greece and Turkey are clashing over who can claim tripe soup as their own. Known as “patsa” in Greece and “iskembe” in Turkey, the centuries-old recipe is a staple in both countries - and a popular hangover cure. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/01/8000-year-old-wheat-imprint-in-georgia-reshapes-origins-of-bread-wheat-scientists-say http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/01/8000-year-old-wheat-imprint-in-georgia-reshapes-origins-of-bread-wheat-scientists-say Fri, 01 May 2026 15:00:57 +0200 A small imprint left on a piece of Neolithic mudbrick in Georgia is helping rewrite the story of one of the world’s most important crops. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/30/are-you-a-chip-stealer-they-really-do-taste-better-from-someone-elses-plate-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/30/are-you-a-chip-stealer-they-really-do-taste-better-from-someone-elses-plate-study-finds Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:07:27 +0200 Whether you're the person taking another person's chips or the victim of such an act, a new study offers an explanation: stolen food tends to taste more ap-peeling. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/18/she-was-taking-handfuls-of-earth-and-eating-it-meet-the-artist-encouraging-people-to-consu http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/18/she-was-taking-handfuls-of-earth-and-eating-it-meet-the-artist-encouraging-people-to-consu Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:31:40 +0200 In honour of the upcoming Earth Day (Wednesday 22 April), Euronews Culture spoke with Amsterdam-based artist masharu, whose Museum of Edible Earth is currently on display at London’s Somerset House. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/06/captain-jack-approved-johnny-depp-moves-into-spirits-with-three-hearts-rum http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/06/captain-jack-approved-johnny-depp-moves-into-spirits-with-three-hearts-rum Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:53:21 +0200 “Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum...” Captain Jack Sparrow would have approved of Johnny Depp’s move into spirits. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/04/simply-the-best-a-connoisseurs-guide-to-the-finest-belgian-chocolate-this-easter http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/04/simply-the-best-a-connoisseurs-guide-to-the-finest-belgian-chocolate-this-easter Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:16:49 +0200 Eggs have been a long-standing symbol for Easter, but when did chocolate enter the holiday scene? Rebecca Spezzano has been on the streets of Brussels to discover the secrets of luxury handmade Belgian chocolate. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/30/internet-goes-cocoa-nuts-the-funniest-reactions-to-12-tonne-theft-of-kitkat-bars http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/30/internet-goes-cocoa-nuts-the-funniest-reactions-to-12-tonne-theft-of-kitkat-bars Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:18:14 +0200 A sizeable shipment of Nestlé's KitKat chocolate bars has been stolen in Europe, while the goodies were in transit from Italy to Poland. Beyond the shortages the heist could provoke – especially right before Easter – the internet has been having a blast... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/28/the-meres-lyonnaises-the-women-who-first-cooked-and-baked-lyons-gastronomic-legend http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/28/the-meres-lyonnaises-the-women-who-first-cooked-and-baked-lyons-gastronomic-legend Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:17:06 +0100 The Mères Lyonnaises were a group of women who helped create Lyon’s food identity since the 1800s and undoubtedly left a lasting mark on France's celebrated gastronomy. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/25/international-waffle-day-how-this-sweet-treat-came-to-be-and-the-various-ways-to-celebrate http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/25/international-waffle-day-how-this-sweet-treat-came-to-be-and-the-various-ways-to-celebrate Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:04:18 +0100 Waffles are consider a sweet delicious delicacy in large parts of Scandinavia, but did you know that this day of worldwide celebration has its roots in religion? Read on dear reader... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/25/joan-of-arc-was-able-to-bite-into-the-same-grape-as-us-pinot-noir-already-existed-in-the-m http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/25/joan-of-arc-was-able-to-bite-into-the-same-grape-as-us-pinot-noir-already-existed-in-the-m Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:41:36 +0100 A 600-year-old grape seed discovered in the toilets of a medieval French hospital is genetically identical to the grapes still used today to produce pinot noir, scientists announced on Tuesday. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/22/from-the-old-to-the-new-pompeii-project-revives-ancient-wine-making-tradition http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/22/from-the-old-to-the-new-pompeii-project-revives-ancient-wine-making-tradition Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:45:48 +0100 Heritage is at the heart of a wine making project in Pompeii that is aiming to re-establish the southern Italian volcanic region's age-old reputation for producing quality grapes from within the walls of its archaeological site. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/17/gin-galore-british-couple-claim-to-have-worlds-largest-gin-collection http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/17/gin-galore-british-couple-claim-to-have-worlds-largest-gin-collection Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:08:41 +0100 A British couple began collecting gin bottles at their mid-Atlantic hotel, planning to stop at 1,000, but the private collection already tops 2,000. Their unique “Gin Library” is the brainchild of a pair who chose to make the Azores their home. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/13/meet-wolfgang-puck-the-austrian-chef-feeding-hollywoods-elites-at-the-oscars-governors-bal http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/13/meet-wolfgang-puck-the-austrian-chef-feeding-hollywoods-elites-at-the-oscars-governors-bal Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:08:41 +0100 Born in Austria and trained in some of Europe’s top kitchens, Wolfgang Puck made his name in Los Angeles, where his inventive cuisine won over Hollywood’s elite. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/11/michelin-guide-2026-the-ten-new-portuguese-restaurants-honoured-with-a-star http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/11/michelin-guide-2026-the-ten-new-portuguese-restaurants-honoured-with-a-star Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:57:13 +0100 The good times continue to roll for Portuguese haute cuisine with ten new restaurants now boasting a Michelin star, while Fifty Seconds received its second afte a gala award night in Funchal. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/08/international-womens-day-meet-the-chefs-cooking-up-treats-in-portugals-catering-industry http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/08/international-womens-day-meet-the-chefs-cooking-up-treats-in-portugals-catering-industry Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:15:46 +0100 To mark International Women's Day, Euronews went to meet four female chefs who are challenging standards in Portugal's catering industry. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/01/pistachio-production-spain-goes-nutty-for-the-snack-thats-become-a-food-sector-staple http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/01/pistachio-production-spain-goes-nutty-for-the-snack-thats-become-a-food-sector-staple Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:18:07 +0100 Spanish pistachio production has substantially grown by 73.6% in the past year, and the results are plain to see in supermarkets. Why has the small seed has gone from being a savoury snack to one of the most disputed ingredients in the food sector? http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/28/ramadan-rituals-foods-and-customs-that-shape-the-holy-month-of-fasting-in-syria http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/28/ramadan-rituals-foods-and-customs-that-shape-the-holy-month-of-fasting-in-syria Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:17:41 +0100 Ramadan rituals and customs in Syria vary from region to region. Although some of them have been preserved, such as the "whitening of the safra" with milk and the "sukba" between neighbours, nowadays, many tables have been transformed into food baskets distributed by charitable organisations. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/22/80-of-spanish-apples-contain-residues-of-several-toxic-pesticides-at-the-same-time http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/22/80-of-spanish-apples-contain-residues-of-several-toxic-pesticides-at-the-same-time Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:59:02 +0100 A study coordinated by PAN Europe across 13 countries has found that 85% of conventionally grown apples tested contained multiple pesticides at the same time. In Spain, the figure stands at 80%. The combined effects of these substances have not yet been officially assessed. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/21/food-for-friends-thai-food-finds-a-home-in-dohas-multicultural-dining-scene http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/21/food-for-friends-thai-food-finds-a-home-in-dohas-multicultural-dining-scene Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:10:23 +0100 In Doha’s vibrant dining scene, international cuisines bring people together, offering moments of shared culture, hospitality and everyday connection across communities. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/13/bottoms-up-no-alcohol-wines-take-pride-of-place-at-paris-international-trade-fair http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/13/bottoms-up-no-alcohol-wines-take-pride-of-place-at-paris-international-trade-fair Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:13:43 +0100 With slogans like "No Alcohol, No Regrets", the message from the Wine Paris trade show in Paris is crystal clear, alcohol-free wine is moving up from being a back shelf, niche curiosity to a mainstream choice. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/06/fusion-food-what-have-the-worlds-best-chefs-been-cooking-in-copenhagen http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/06/fusion-food-what-have-the-worlds-best-chefs-been-cooking-in-copenhagen Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:08:12 +0100 Building on the legacy of Noma and the New Nordic food movement, elite chefs from 26 countries gathered to exchange techniques and recipes. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/01/25/posh-and-peckish-the-making-of-a-michelin-starred-luxury-breakfast http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/01/25/posh-and-peckish-the-making-of-a-michelin-starred-luxury-breakfast Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:24:45 +0100 At this high-end London restaurant, the day begins with lobster on croissant toast, carefully paired drinks, and chefs working within touching distance from their guests. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/12/18/please-do-tuck-in-the-infinite-and-calorific-world-of-portuguese-christmas-sweets http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/12/18/please-do-tuck-in-the-infinite-and-calorific-world-of-portuguese-christmas-sweets Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:14:39 +0100 Perhaps no other country has such a wide variety of Christmas sweets as Portugal. Every family has its favourites, but classics such as sonhos or bolo-rei are never missing from the Christmas table. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/16/fast-food-reimagined-how-quality-and-inclusivity-are-transforming-quick-bites http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/16/fast-food-reimagined-how-quality-and-inclusivity-are-transforming-quick-bites Sun, 16 Nov 2025 16:13:21 +0100 Fast food used to be simple. A greasy burger, a side of fries, and a guilty conscience. It was quick, cheap, and nutritionally questionable. Nowadays, fast food is suffering an identity crisis — one that involves gourmet ingredients, sustainability promises, and menus that must cater for every diet. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/16/foraging-chefs-forest-finds-fill-plates-for-restaurant-on-isle-of-man-unesco-biosphere http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/16/foraging-chefs-forest-finds-fill-plates-for-restaurant-on-isle-of-man-unesco-biosphere Sun, 16 Nov 2025 13:51:06 +0100 Rather than using rare ingredients to impress diners, Pippa Lovell’s uses invasive species in her dishes to help the Isle of Man’s biodiversity. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/16/talk-of-the-town-spains-joselito-ham-and-sierra-cantabria-wines-win-over-new-york http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/16/talk-of-the-town-spains-joselito-ham-and-sierra-cantabria-wines-win-over-new-york Sun, 16 Nov 2025 13:01:40 +0100 Joselito hams and Sierra Cantabria wines have been rewarded in New York at the inaugural Gastronomic Excellence created by the Spain-United States Chamber of Commerce. Joselito, renowned for its vintage ham, has set its sights on becoming a staple in the huge US market. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/11/italian-cuisine-gets-green-light-from-unesco-to-become-intangible-cultural-heritage-of-hum http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/11/italian-cuisine-gets-green-light-from-unesco-to-become-intangible-cultural-heritage-of-hum Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:24:23 +0100 The UNESCO technical committee of experts has given an initial sign of approval for Italian cuisine to be inscribed in the UN body's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The final decision is expected in December. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/09/food-take-away-why-spain-is-saying-a-big-no-to-its-daily-diet-of-bread http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/09/food-take-away-why-spain-is-saying-a-big-no-to-its-daily-diet-of-bread Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:15:17 +0100 Bread consumption in Spain has plummeted by 80% since the 1960s, from 134 to 28 kilos per person per year. Behind this drop is a big change in cultural and culinary tastes. With bread also blamed for people being overweight, four out of ten bakeries in Spain have gone out of business. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/10/01/this-is-how-we-brew-it-a-cultural-guide-to-coffee-on-international-coffee-day http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/10/01/this-is-how-we-brew-it-a-cultural-guide-to-coffee-on-international-coffee-day Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:14:52 +0200 Today of all days, it’s time to be livin’ la vida mocha... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/09/25/oktoberfest-abroad-how-to-experience-the-best-of-bavarian-culture-beyond-german-borders http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/09/25/oktoberfest-abroad-how-to-experience-the-best-of-bavarian-culture-beyond-german-borders Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:23:28 +0200 This year's Oktoberfest is well underway in Germany but the celebrations are no longer only limited to Munich. The annual parade of Bavarian heritage has found numerous international offshoots: from golf courses in Mallorca to luxury resorts in the Maldives and even virtual beer tents. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/09/01/more-important-than-a-michelin-star-lithuanian-chef-named-best-sushi-master http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/09/01/more-important-than-a-michelin-star-lithuanian-chef-named-best-sushi-master Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:27:29 +0200 The World Sushi Championship is held annually in Tokyo, Japan, to promote food safety and authentic sushi cuisine. It is organised by the World Sushi Skills Institute, established with the support of the Japanese government. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/13/pamela-anderson-is-now-selling-pickles-and-its-for-a-good-cause http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/13/pamela-anderson-is-now-selling-pickles-and-its-for-a-good-cause Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:58:11 +0200 Pamela Anderson has launched her very own, limited-edition line of spicy pickles. And the reason behind this career pivot is a big dill. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/11/explained-how-a-pasta-recipe-has-triggered-a-diplomatic-row-between-uk-and-italy http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/11/explained-how-a-pasta-recipe-has-triggered-a-diplomatic-row-between-uk-and-italy Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:22:08 +0200 A diplomatic crisis over a knob of butter? Butter believe it. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/08/owner-of-donald-trump-themed-restaurant-faces-deportation-by-ice http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/08/owner-of-donald-trump-themed-restaurant-faces-deportation-by-ice Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:14:46 +0200 Food and politics clearly don’t mix... The owner of a Texas restaurant group that celebrates Donald Trump is facing immigration enforcement. Here’s everything you need to know. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/02/a-bitter-rivalry-two-pubs-claim-to-be-londons-oldest-riverside-pub http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/02/a-bitter-rivalry-two-pubs-claim-to-be-londons-oldest-riverside-pub Sat, 02 Aug 2025 12:18:48 +0200 British pubs are a national institution, drawing locals and tourists alike. But there's trouble brewing: the unofficial title of the oldest riverside pub in London has long been disputed, with two establishments claiming the honour. Which one is right and which will become a bitter disappointment?