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Culture at the heart of a sustainable Europe – Political Statement on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Rome Treaties

Culture at the heart of a sustainable Europe – Political Statement on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Rome Treaties
9 March 2017

60 years ago, the treaties of Rome prepared the ground for the European Union. When celebrating their 60th anniversary in March this year, Member...

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Greece has potential to be frontrunner in Sustainable Tourism Development

Greece has potential to be frontrunner in Sustainable Tourism Development
6 March 2017

The secretary-general of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Taleb Rifai, described Greece’s tourism performance in the last...

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Food World Invited to Nominate Chef in ‘Nobel Prize’ of Gastronomy

Food World Invited to Nominate Chef in ‘Nobel Prize’ of Gastronomy
6 March 2017

Nominations for an international award billed as the ‘Nobel Prize’ of the food world are open. Organizers of the Basque Culinary World...

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Denmark’s Aarhus 2017: city gears up for an artistic year

Denmark’s Aarhus 2017: city gears up for an artistic year
4 March 2017

Yet the new wave in Aarhus has been led not by architects or artists, but by chefs. In the past 10 years the city has filled with great places to...

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Atelier for Young Festival and Cultural Managers in Shanghai 17-23 October 2017

Atelier for Young Festival and Cultural Managers in Shanghai 17-23 October 2017
3 March 2017

The Festival Academy is delighted to announce its new training programme, the first Atelier for Young Festival and Cultural Managers taking place...

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China Focus: China’s design innovations bring “New Culture” to life

China Focus: China’s design innovations bring “New Culture” to life
2 March 2017

Almost a century on, the Red Mansion, a landmark of China’s New Culture Movement, still attracts hoards of young people. Built in 1918, the...

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The award-winning flavors of the Southern Aegean

The award-winning flavors of the Southern Aegean
1 March 2017

It’s no secret that Greece, and especially its islands with their innovative cuisine, can offer visitors memorable gastronomic...

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Debrecen joins race to become Europe´s Capital of Culture in 2023

Debrecen joins race to become Europe´s Capital of Culture in 2023
1 March 2017

The eastern Hungarian city of Debrecen has announced a bid to become Europe’s Capital of Culture in 2023, and the government wants to highlight...

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We must explore India’s forgotten recipes, switch to good food culture: experts

We must explore India’s forgotten recipes, switch to good food culture: experts
1 March 2017

Food is not just about taste, it is also about nutrition, safety and biodiversity. Speaking at the ‘Tasting India Symposium’—a brainchild of...

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Green tourism: key for sustainable tourism development

Green tourism: key for sustainable tourism development
27 February 2017

The development of green tourism is becoming popular in numerous cities and among many travel companies, contributing to sustainable tourism...

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Sunken Billions Report: Progress and Challenges in Global Marine Fisheries

Sunken Billions Report: Progress and Challenges in Global Marine Fisheries
24 February 2017

The World Bank’s Sunken Billions Report: Progress and Challenges in Global Marine Fisheries was revisited this month and it concluded that moving...

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Heritage city and gastronomic capital: Toledo Spain’s Capital of Gastronomy in 2016

Heritage city and gastronomic capital: Toledo Spain’s Capital of Gastronomy in 2016
23 February 2017

Toledo was Spain’s Capital of Gastronomy in 2016 and the city’s marzipan — Mazapan de Toledo — is so famed that it enjoys Protected Geographical...

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Joan Roca is founder and head chef of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant El Celler de Can Roca and was named World Best Chef in 2017 and 2018.

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Ana Roš is head chef and co-owner of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant Hiša Franko and was named World Best Female Chef in 2017.

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Ramon Sentmartí

Managing Director of PRODECA, key stakeholder and supporter of Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025.

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Robert Palmer

Expert consultant in the cultural sector and former Director of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage at the Council of Europe.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Blanca Cros i Moll

Expert in tourism and Head of European Programmes & International Relations at the Catalan Tourist Board.

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Francisco de Calheiros

Minho IN aims to create synergies with other areas that share the same views on competitiveness and economic development.

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Lluís Serra

Director of EUHT StPOL, the inspiration behind the European Young Chef Award and supporter of the first two editions in Catalonia.

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR IN SOUTH AEGEAN 2019

George Hatzimarkos

Governor of South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy 2019 and a strong supporter of local culinary and cultural heritage.

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Votausi Mackenzie-Reur

Chairlady of Regenerative Vanua with over 30 years experience in empowering and inspiring local communities in Vanuatu to make good food choices.

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