Destinations

Here's why Valencia is worth travelling to in 2026

In 2026, Valencia is set to shine on the global stage - hosting the Gay Games, unveiling two landmark museums and leading Spain in sustainable and inclusive tourism.

10 November 2025

Destinations

How Croatia is redefining what it means to travel slow

At the World Travel Market in London, Bisera Fabrio from the Croatian National Tourist Board described a country defined by warmth, authenticity and a “genuine Mediterranean spirit”.

7 November 2025

Destinations

How Iceland found its balance between tourism and tranquillity

Iceland has transformed from a seasonal hotspot into a year-round destination, encouraging visitors to explore beyond the usual routes while supporting local communities.

6 November 2025

Culture news

Taste the intangibles: Italy launches bid to protect its cuisine

The Italian government and the Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI) have promoted the candidature of Italian cuisine as a Unesco Intangible Heritage Site. Italy already has 61 World Heritage Sites and 19 Intangible Heritage Sites

22 September 2025

Destinations

These are Türkiye’s top wine regions

In partnership with GoTürkiye

From Thrace to Cappadocia, now is the perfect time to sample some of Türkiye's wines.

17 September 2025

Food and Drink

Kissing black bread: Fine dining on the shores of Estonia's capital

At the decentralised foodie hub of Noblessner in Estonian's capital Tallinn, we find the legacy of Black Bread, the only two Michelin star restaurant in the Baltics, and the ghosts of submarines.

20 July 2025

Food and Drink

Mission Michelin: Chef Anne-Sophie Pic prepares meals for outer space

"A pinch of France in space", says the European Space Agency, presenting an unprecedented initiative: when she flies to the ISS in 2026 as part of the "εpsilon" mission, the young French astronaut will take with her signature dishes from the world's most Michelin-starred chef.

3 July 2025

Tech News

New AI ultrasound can tell how tasty a tuna is with a 12-second scan

Tuna is highly prized by sushi chefs, but quality can vary and the process of checking the fish by hand with saws at the market can be dangerous.

18 April 2025

Food and Drink

Michelin's 2025 France guide: Who are the winners and losers?

From the heady heights of newly crowned three-star restaurants, to the ones who didn't make the cut, here's everything you need to know about the new Michelin Guide for France.

1 April 2025

Food and Drink

Why UK restaurants are making minimum spend requirements the norm

Multiple high-end London restaurants have adopted minimum spend requirements for reservations. How will this impact the dining experience?

28 February 2025

Destinations

Go beyond the Med on five alternative European escapes

Keen to escape the usual holiday hotspots? Slower, more thoughtful travel experiences await in Eastern Europe.

9 February 2025

Food and Drink

Ready, steady, cook! Inside the 'Olympics of haute cuisine'

From the saucepan to the frying pan, the biannual Bocuse d'Or is the pinnacle of perfection for the world's top chefs. Euronews Culture sized up the competition in the kitchens at the 'Olympics of haute cuisine'.

31 January 2025

Food and Drink

'We are the champions':France wins prestigious Bocuse d'Or contest

France has beaten Denmark and Sweden to win the bi-annual 'Bocuse d'Or' haute cuisine prize and reclaimed the much coveted title, known to many as the Olympic crown of gastronomy.

27 January 2025

Food and Drink

Japan beats France in successful defence of Pastry World Cup title

Defending champions Japan beat France to the gold medal at the 2025 Pastry World Cup in Lyon, as Malaysia makes its first podium finish.

26 January 2025

Food and Drink

How AI, social media and social events will shape what we eat in 2025

What new food trends, diets and cuisines will rise on social media and in the real world? How Important are in-person events, and what role will AI play in what We Eat? Food expert Francesca Della Penna peers into her crystal ball.

19 January 2025

Food and Drink

World Pizza Day: From Italy to world conquest

From its origins in the Roman world to its global popularity, not least in the United States, pizza has been recognised on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list since 2017. Today, it remains one of the most consumed foods worldwide.

17 January 2025

Food and Drink

'We cook what we like': The surprising combinations of Igor Jagodic

A Michelin-starred restaurant in a castle, a cylindrical dining room with folkloric art, and accidental musical pairings. Ljubljana's Strelec is a universe of combinations.

12 January 2025

Food and Drink

Vienna’s much-loved Würstelstand gets UNESCO recognition

Vienna’s iconic Würstelstand, a humble sausage stand that brings together people from all walks of life, has been officially recognised as part of Austria’s cultural heritage.

1 December 2024

Food and Drink

'Old school fine dining is over': Top TV chef says comfort is key

Louise Bouratt is fusing her two nationalities as one of the Lisbon dining scene's rising stars. But she doesn't think stars are where it's at.

1 November 2024

Food and Drink

Culture Trends 2025: Will hotel fine-dining see a renaissance?

According to a new report, hotel dining will see a marked uptick in 2025. Euronews Culture takes a look at the evidence.

17 October 2024