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Ukraine still suffering from Chernobyl fallout

According to scientific tests on behalf of Greenpeace, 30 years after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, people are still exposed to high levels

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From peelings to pork - animal feed reimagined

In this week’s Futuris we look at an ambitious research project appears to have set out to prove the old adage that ‘you are what you eat’ by

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Takeaway: from peelings to pork

USA

Mars in meltdown as chocolate recall reaches 55 countries

Chocolate maker Mars inc has recalled Mars bars and Snickers from 55 countries.

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A fishy tale of more taste less waste

Futuris producer Denis Loctier has a fishy tale for foodies and scientists: ‘‘Smoked salmon is a speciality dish. Still it’s hard to believe that

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Takeaway: less waste, more taste

France

Baywatch star causes chaos in French parliament over foie gras

Canadian-born actress Pamela Anderson, who is the former star of the popular Baywatch series, caused chaos in the French parliament when she

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Radish: a piece of art

Farmers in Oaxaca showcased their carving talent on Wednesday (23DEC2015) during the annual Night of the Radish festival. The century-old event known

Spain

Spain's sweet economy: alive, well and living in Alicante

The Spanish traditional Christmas sweet known as turron is ‘bread and butter’ to some 2,000 of the townspeople of Jijona, on Spain’s Mediterranean

Economy

Eurozone growth confirmed at 0.3% in third quarter

The week after the ECB extended its stimulus programme and cut a key bank rate for the eurozone, data from the European Union’s Statistics Agency

World News

A la Bonne Biere reopens after Paris nightmare with back to business promise

The first of the cafes in Paris to reopen after being struck in the November 13 attacks, A la Bonne Biere, has seen regulars and new clients alike in

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EU opens McDonald's tax probe

The European Commission has opened an investigation into the tax affairs of fast food giant McDonald’s. EU competition officials will look at the

Russia

Kremlin gets tough on Turkish food imports

As the row over the Turkish downing of a Russian fighter jet continues Moscow has announced it is to tighten controls of agricultural imports from

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Food for thought: what are 'novel foods' and how safe are they?

The safety of new types of food products is a concern for Euronews viewer Sylvie in Lyon, France who asks: “as the European Union is reviewing its

Economy

Europe Weekly: first migrants relocated from Greece to Luxembourg, the EU's 'moderate' economic recovery and food label warning

In this edition of Europe Weekly, the first group of migrants in Greece is relocated to Luxembourg; and the EU’s economics commissioner comments on

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Can art feeds the hungry

Various artists and designers build sculptures out of canned foods for the annual “Canstruction” competition. At a later date, it will be donated in

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New consumer rights report reveals dishonest meat labelling in certain EU supermarkets

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EU institution eateries and sushi restaurants among those guilty of fish fraud in Brussels

New research from global environmental group Oceana says one in three fish served in Brussels does not correspond to what has been ordered and paid for.

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Postcards from Okinawa: The food of longevity

We end our visit to Okinawa, Japan, with a Postcard about the fascinating food

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Keeping alive Okinawa’s tasty secrets of longevity