Food and Drink Ten new stars born for Portugal's 2026 Michelin restaurant 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. 11/03/2026
Food and Drink Meet the female chefs looking to change Portugal's catering industry To mark International Women's Day, Euronews went to meet four female chefs who are challenging standards in Portugal's catering industry. 08/03/2026
Destinations How Thailand is proving that healing is the new luxury From north to south, Thailand offers healthy plates and active tourism experiences that put the focus on healing both body and mind. 06/03/2026
Food and Drink Why have the world's best chefs been cooking in Copenhagen? Building on the legacy of Noma and the New Nordic food movement, elite chefs from 26 countries gathered to exchange techniques and recipes. 06/02/2026
Earth News Venomous lionfish are invading Greek waters. Should we be eating them? 'Sustainable gastronomy can turn an environmental challenge into a solution,' says David Watson, trustee of the Stelios Charitable Foundation. 29/01/2026
Food and Drink What makes for a Michelin starred luxury breakfast? 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. 25/01/2026
Food and Drink The infinite (and calorific) world of Portuguese Christmas sweets 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. 18/12/2025
Culture news Italian cuisine makes UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list 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. 10/12/2025
Food and Drink Spanish gastronomic stars rewarded for excellence in New York 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. 16/11/2025
Destinations Here's why Valencia is worth travelling to in 2026 In 2026, Valencia is set to shine on the global stage - hosting the Gay Games, unveiling two landmark museums and leading Spain in sustainable and inclusive tourism. 10/11/2025
Destinations How Croatia is redefining what it means to travel slow At the World Travel Market in London, Bisera Fabrio from the Croatian National Tourist Board described a country defined by warmth, authenticity and a “genuine Mediterranean spirit”. 07/11/2025
Destinations How Iceland found its balance between tourism and tranquillity Iceland has transformed from a seasonal hotspot into a year-round destination, encouraging visitors to explore beyond the usual routes while supporting local communities. 06/11/2025
Culture news Taste the intangibles: Italy launches bid to protect its cuisine The Italian government and the Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI) have promoted the candidature of Italian cuisine as a Unesco Intangible Heritage Site. Italy already has 61 World Heritage Sites and 19 Intangible Heritage Sites 22/09/2025
Destinations These are Türkiye’s top wine regions In partnership with GoTürkiye From Thrace to Cappadocia, now is the perfect time to sample some of Türkiye's wines. 17/09/2025
Food and Drink Kissing black bread: Fine dining on the shores of Estonia's capital At the decentralised foodie hub of Noblessner in Estonian's capital Tallinn, we find the legacy of Black Bread, the only two Michelin star restaurant in the Baltics, and the ghosts of submarines. 20/07/2025
Food and Drink Mission Michelin: Chef Anne-Sophie Pic prepares meals for outer space "A pinch of France in space", says the European Space Agency, presenting an unprecedented initiative: when she flies to the ISS in 2026 as part of the "εpsilon" mission, the young French astronaut will take with her signature dishes from the world's most Michelin-starred chef. 03/07/2025