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HomeTag: European Region of Gastronomy 2017

Report on Food Tourism in Italy: Gastronomy as key factor in the decision-making process

Report on Food Tourism in Italy: Gastronomy as key factor in the decision-making process
1 February 2018

The First Report on Food Tourism in Italy, launched at the beginning of “The year of Italian food in the world”, was presented in Milan on...

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Valmiera Restaurant Week Riga-Gauja Region

Valmiera Restaurant Week Riga-Gauja Region
20 October 2017

Discover the tasty side of nature at the Valmiera Restaurant Week, from 6 – 12 November as a project from Riga-Gauja European Region of...

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Feeding sustainable regional development

Feeding sustainable regional development
9 October 2017

There is no such thing as the perfect recipe for sound and long-lasting regional development, but the Regions of Gastronomy went pretty far in the...

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Best of the Nordic food culture showcased in Aarhus

Best of the Nordic food culture showcased in Aarhus
14 September 2017

Aarhus, European Region of Gastronomy 2017 hosted the most important food event of Northern Europe on 1-3 September 2017. Organised in the context...

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Italian Vanity Fair on East Lombardy – European Region of Gastronomy 2017 Opening Event

Italian Vanity Fair on East Lombardy – European Region of Gastronomy 2017 Opening Event
27 March 2017

The Italian edition of Vanity Fair magazine talked about the opening event of East Lombardy – European Region of Gastronomy 2017 involving the...

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East Lombardy officially launches European Region of Gastronomy 2017 at Identità Golose Milano

East Lombardy officially launches European Region of Gastronomy 2017 at Identità Golose Milano
10 March 2017

The official launch of East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy 2017 took place on Monday, 6 March in the framework of Identità Golose Milano...

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Riga-Gauja – European Region of Gastronomy 2017 Grand Opening

Riga-Gauja – European Region of Gastronomy 2017 Grand Opening
3 January 2017

Engines on, Riga-Gauja region (Latvia) is on the starting line, ready to launch its year as 2017 European Region of Gastronomy. The first Riga...

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Events in Riga-Gauja region to be devoted to gastronomy next year

Events in Riga-Gauja region to be devoted to gastronomy next year
2 November 2016

On October 20, the program of the European Region of Gastronomy 2017 title of the Riga-Gauja region (R-RG) was presented at the Eighth Partners...

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Rich in traditions – the Simjūds Fair – will take place in Valmiera

Rich in traditions – the Simjūds Fair – will take place in Valmiera
4 October 2016

On October 8, the city of Valmiera (Latvia) will host the famous Simjūds Fair, showcasing Latvia’s cultural traditions. Food, craftsmanship...

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Dzintars Kristovskis named Riga-Gauja Gastronomic Region Ambassador

Dzintars Kristovskis named Riga-Gauja Gastronomic Region Ambassador
3 August 2016

In tandem with the honor bestowed the Riga-Gauja Region – the title of ‘’European Gastonomy Region 2017”, Chef Dzintars Kristovskis from...

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Ambassador for East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy 2017 named

Ambassador for East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy 2017 named
20 July 2016

The wine expert Maurizio Zanella, has been chosen to represent East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy 2017 and explain the importance of the...

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100 food events to celebrate European Region of Gastronomy 2017

100 food events to celebrate European Region of Gastronomy 2017
27 June 2016

Along with Central Denmark Region, Aarhus has been appointed European Region of Gastronomy 2017. The interest from the city’s food...

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

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

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