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HomeTag: European Region of Gastronomy

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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9th Meeting of the European Region of Gastronomy Platform

9th Meeting of the European Region of Gastronomy Platform
3 October 2016

Providing visibility for Europe’s lesser-known regions The 9th partner meeting of the European Region of Gastronomy Platform, organised by...

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European Regions of Gastronomy 2019 Announced

European Regions of Gastronomy 2019 Announced
30 September 2016

The European Region of Gastronomy 2019 title was recommended to be given to two bidding regions, South Aegean (Greece) and Sibiu (Romania), on...

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Romania´s Sibiu may become a European Region of Gastronomy

Romania´s Sibiu may become a European Region of Gastronomy
26 September 2016

Romania’s Sibiu region has submitted its candidacy file for the European Region of Gastronomy 2019 title. The documentation was submitted at the...

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Jury visit: Tasting the seasons in the South Aegean

Jury visit: Tasting the seasons in the South Aegean
14 September 2016

The South Aegean, comprising of 50 inhabited islands accounts for one of the most diversified and nutritional diets in Europe.  Their bid to...

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South Aegean’s European Region of Gastronomy bid for 2019 submitted

South Aegean’s European Region of Gastronomy bid for 2019 submitted
3 August 2016

The Region of South Aegean enters in the final straight to win the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2019 with the submission of its bid book...

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8th Partner meeting European Region of Gastronomy Platform

8th Partner meeting European Region of Gastronomy Platform
22 June 2016

The 8th Partner Meeting of the European Region of Gastronomy Platform, organised by IGCAT and hosted by the City of Aarhus and the FOOD...

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Galway, West of Ireland’s food producers win the jury’s hearts

Galway, West of Ireland’s food producers win the jury’s hearts
7 June 2016

IGCAT international experts – Dr. Diane Dodd (Spain), Ilona Sares (Finland) and Davinia Galea (Malta) – visited Galway, West of Ireland between...

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Travel, food, art and culture: why Aarhus is not to be missed

7 June 2016

Quality food and plenty of culture are staple parts of any good city break. So there was quite rightly a buzz in the air from the residents of...

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Aarhus named ‘second best place in Europe’ by Lonely Planet

Aarhus named ‘second best place in Europe’ by Lonely Planet
29 May 2016

Denmark’s second largest city was named among the best European destinations to visit in 2016 by influential travel guide Lonely...

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East Lombardy – 2017 partners presented “Cantina ERG” Project at the 50th Edition of Vinitaly

East Lombardy – 2017 partners presented “Cantina ERG” Project at the 50th Edition of Vinitaly
14 April 2016

During the 50th edition of Vinitaly, the world biggest wine fair, that took place from the 10th to the 13th of April in Verona, the European...

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Aarhus, Denmark: a northern star

Aarhus, Denmark: a northern star
7 April 2016

Aarhus’s time has come. It will be joint European Capital of Culture in 2017 along with Paphos, in Cyprus, and European Region of Gastronomy 2017...

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

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

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