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How Soviet Kitchens Became Hotbeds Of Dissent And Culture

How Soviet Kitchens Became Hotbeds Of Dissent And Culture
3 June 2014

When Nikita Khrushchev emerged as the leader of the Soviet Union after Stalin’s death in 1953, one of the first things he addressed was the...

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Creativity and culture to take centre stage in Belfast

Creativity and culture to take centre stage in Belfast
29 May 2014

The first details of a new £900,000 Creative and Cultural Fund for Belfast, which will bring a series of large-scale cross-community arts projects...

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Members consulted for new Agenda 21 Culture

Members consulted for new Agenda 21 Culture
29 May 2014

According to the circular 95 sent by Agenda 21 Culture, the process of producing a new Agenda 21 for culture was approved by UCLG in 2013. It...

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The EUHeritage TOUR is entering the real!

The EUHeritage TOUR is entering the real!
26 May 2014

After 8 months of intense, collaborative, engaging work, the Consortium partners achieved a lot of relevant milestones in the roadmap, and lots of...

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New tourism campaign puts focus on food and wine experiences

New tourism campaign puts focus on food and wine experiences
26 May 2014

Tourism Australia has unveiled the latest evolution of its global campaign – ‘There’s nothing like Australia’ – with...

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New York State’s Craft Brewers Are Building With Tourists in Mind

New York State’s Craft Brewers Are Building With Tourists in Mind
26 May 2014

Hawley’s plan is to turn a 2,400-square-foot barn on his family’s farm into a malthouse that can take locally grown barley and turn it into a...

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Europe Ministers of Culture obtain insurance on the respect for the cultural exception

Europe Ministers of Culture obtain insurance on the respect for the cultural exception
22 May 2014

Aurélie Filippetti , Minister of Culture and Communication has participated in the Council of Ministers of Culture and Audiovisual of the European...

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Chef Alan Coxon to promote the UK's food, beverage and tourism industries as part of Great Britain campaign

Chef Alan Coxon to promote the UK's food, beverage and tourism industries as part of Great Britain campaign
22 May 2014

Chef, culinary innovator, TV presenter, author, international judge and food archaeologist Alan Coxon has been invited to assist in the...

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UNWTO to hold seminar on PPP: ‘innovative tourism products’ in Spain

UNWTO to hold seminar on PPP: ‘innovative tourism products’ in Spain
22 May 2014

The UNWTO Affiliate Members Programme of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will be hosting the UNWTO Seminar on Public-Private Partnerships...

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The World's 10 Craziest Restaurants

The World's 10 Craziest Restaurants
20 May 2014

What is the criteria by which we choose a restaurant? Delicious food, excellent service, and nice atmosphere of course. However, there is more to...

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Infographic: What is the Culture Capital of Europe?

Infographic: What is the Culture Capital of Europe?
20 May 2014

Considered as part of the “Old World” as opposed to the Americas across the Atlantic, Europe has both endured and thrived through certain years of...

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Open Doors Day at the Committee of the Regions

Open Doors Day at the Committee of the Regions
19 May 2014

To celebrate Europe Day in the weeks leading up to the European elections, the EU institution opened their doors to the public this Saturday, May...

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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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