http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:01:00 +0200 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:01:00 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/08/the-worlds-best-cities-for-food-have-been-revealed-by-time-out-and-four-are-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/08/the-worlds-best-cities-for-food-have-been-revealed-by-time-out-and-four-are-in-europe Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:58 +0200 Based on a survey of more than 24,000 residents across 150 cities, this is the ultimate list for foodies looking for their next travel destination. 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/my-europe/2026/06/05/eat-like-a-local-the-10-best-food-cities-in-europe-for-authentic-culinary-experiences http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/05/eat-like-a-local-the-10-best-food-cities-in-europe-for-authentic-culinary-experiences Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:21:56 +0200 Istanbul edges out Paris in a new culinary index, signalling a "massive shift from formal fine dining to street food heritage", as studies claim gastronomy has turned increasingly crucial in today's travel choices. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/04/revealed-the-most-beautiful-restaurants-in-europe-for-2026 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/04/revealed-the-most-beautiful-restaurants-in-europe-for-2026 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:02:26 +0200 The Prix Versailles architecture and design awards have revealed the World’s Most Beautiful Restaurants for 2026. Five European venues made the prestigious list, celebrating restaurants where striking interiors are every bit as memorable as the food. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/29/italy-tap-water-not-guaranteed-rules-for-restaurants-bars-and-hotels-across-europe http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/29/italy-tap-water-not-guaranteed-rules-for-restaurants-bars-and-hotels-across-europe Fri, 29 May 2026 11:55:56 +0200 A Supreme Court ruling has found that Italian businesses are not required to provide drinking water from the tap, unlike in much of Europe. Here is an overview of the different national rules. 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/travel/2026/05/27/i-went-bar-hopping-around-bulgarias-capital-sofia-these-are-the-best-spots-for-craft-beer http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/27/i-went-bar-hopping-around-bulgarias-capital-sofia-these-are-the-best-spots-for-craft-beer Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:53 +0200 From pour-your-own-pints to vampire-themed bars, here’s where to get your fix of hops in the Bulgarian capital city. 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/travel/2026/05/22/feeling-hungry-for-cretan-cuisine-crete-named-one-of-the-worlds-top-dining-destinations-fo http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/22/feeling-hungry-for-cretan-cuisine-crete-named-one-of-the-worlds-top-dining-destinations-fo Fri, 22 May 2026 09:28:34 +0200 National Geographic has picked Crete in its Best of the World list for food, and the island is also an official 2026 European region of gastronomy. 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/travel/2026/05/15/these-are-the-best-cocktail-bars-in-europe-according-to-the-pinnacle-guide http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/15/these-are-the-best-cocktail-bars-in-europe-according-to-the-pinnacle-guide Fri, 15 May 2026 13:19:20 +0200 The guide’s assessment, which assigns up to three ‘pins’, looks at the drinks programme, look and feel, and community. 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/travel/2026/04/09/the-best-european-cities-to-visit-for-food-and-drink-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/09/the-best-european-cities-to-visit-for-food-and-drink-in-2026 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:40:35 +0200 This year, five cities in Europe were named among the best destinations for foodies around the world. 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/business/2026/01/24/where-is-europes-cheapest-pizza-prices-rise-as-diners-feel-the-squeeze http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/24/where-is-europes-cheapest-pizza-prices-rise-as-diners-feel-the-squeeze Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:00:36 +0100 Pizza prices are rising across Europe, with the typical order now nearly 8% more expensive than a year ago. A new Foodora index shows how inflation, wages, and rents are reshaping what diners pay — and what they choose to eat. 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/2025/12/10/food-for-thought-italian-culinary-traditions-make-unescos-intangible-cultural-heritage-lis http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/12/10/food-for-thought-italian-culinary-traditions-make-unescos-intangible-cultural-heritage-lis Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:45:20 +0100 Italian cooking and its biocultural diversity has been recognised by UNESCO on its list of intangible cultural heritage, in a world first. The move rewards how the country celebrates cuisine as a communal activity and applauds its anti-waste approach to recipes. 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/business/2025/09/12/scottish-brewer-helps-palestine-beer-make-its-way-from-west-bank-to-uk http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/09/12/scottish-brewer-helps-palestine-beer-make-its-way-from-west-bank-to-uk Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:55:20 +0200 Since the war began, the Israeli crackdown has hit the West Bank industry and economy hard, forcing bars, restaurants and hotels to close. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/09/where-in-europe-is-the-price-of-chocolate-increasing-the-most http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/09/where-in-europe-is-the-price-of-chocolate-increasing-the-most Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:57:21 +0200 Driven by a poor harvest in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, chocolate prices have surged globally. Poland saw a 39.1% increase, the highest in the EU. 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.