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Visiting a Favela Community in Rio de Janeiro

Visiting a Favela Community in Rio de Janeiro
20 October 2015

Favela tours in Rio de Janeiro are a controversial subject. As Rio has been working to pacify many of the communities with the UPP (Police...

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New Capital of Gastronomy 2016 Announced

New Capital of Gastronomy 2016 Announced
14 October 2015

After Cáceres was bestowed the title os Spanish Capital of Gastronomy last year, a position which it has held from 1 January 2015, the time has...

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Slow Food founder argues for good, fair, clean food

Slow Food founder argues for good, fair, clean food
14 October 2015

Carlo Petrini, the internationally lauded Italian founder of the Slow Food movement, is on a mission. He envisions a future where no one goes...

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For world-beating gastronomy with ‘mucho gusto’, head to Peru

For world-beating gastronomy with ‘mucho gusto’, head to Peru
14 October 2015

Around the globe, Peruvian cuisine is bang on trend, tantalizing international taste buds and drawing the attentions of enthusiastic foodies and...

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Catalonia and Minho, present their programs for 2016 at EXPOMILAN 

Catalonia and Minho, present their programs for 2016 at EXPOMILAN 
5 October 2015

Minho and Catalunya launched their programs for 2016 when they will hold the title European Region of Gastronomy, at an event held at ExpoMilan...

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Support for Galway’s European Region of Gastronomy Bid

Support for Galway’s European Region of Gastronomy Bid
5 October 2015

Galway was officially announced as a candidate to become designated European Region of Gastronomy 2018 last Tuesday at a stakeholder briefing...

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Ireland’s Food Tourism Appeal on the Menu at EXPO Milan

Ireland’s Food Tourism Appeal on the Menu at EXPO Milan
5 October 2015

The four Irish finalists of the 2015 European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) Awards are today joining Fáilte Ireland to demonstrate Ireland’s...

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UK food recycling cafes go global in fight against waste

UK food recycling cafes go global in fight against waste
5 October 2015

When former chef Adam Smith opened a small cafe in Britain’s industrial north two years ago, serving up dishes with food destined for the...

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Europe’s Best Street Art Uncovered

Europe’s Best Street Art Uncovered
28 September 2015

According to Huffingpost Travel, there’s no doubt that street art has been experiencing a cultural rebirth in Europe. In the past,many...

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A Guide to Ethical Eating When You Travel

A Guide to Ethical Eating When You Travel
21 September 2015

Global Travel have published a guide where you can find some interesting tips to add “extra green” to your journey.  “Just...

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Amazon is spreading Monsanto’s toxins

Amazon is spreading Monsanto’s toxins
15 September 2015

According to SUMOFUS….the active ingredient in the world’s most widely used weed killer, Monsanto’s Roundup, has just been...

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Wine Art VAS, an unique combination of culture, art and wine

Wine Art VAS, an unique combination of culture, art and wine
9 September 2015

Wine Art VAS is a company created by Sofia and Natalia Vas. As an artists, they have collaborated on different projects for years, but recently...

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

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

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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.

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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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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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