Craftswomen like Lison de Caunes from Paris are keeping straw marquetry alive in Europe. They transform ordinary straw into glossy surfaces for furnishings and other design objects.

Fish & chips is considered to be Britain’s national dish. Usually it’s served up at a chip shop - known as a "chippy" -- with a good dash of salt and vinegar. What’s the secret to making this English street food classic?

Euromaxx takes a look at stereotypes associated with various European nations. This time: Spain. Are Spaniards really always late? Do they constantly take siestas? And why are they so crazy about tapas?

A bike path that runs right through the museum and a secret door used to help transport one of its most famous paintings: Euromaxx reveals five things you likely never knew about the Rijksmuseum.

French fan-maker Anne Hoguet supplies Hollywood and luxury fashion labels with traditional fans. And even Karl Lagerfeld turned to her skilled craftsmanship. But this special profession is on the verge of disappearing.

Alpha Dia is one of Germany’s most successful male models. Yet, because he was born in Senegal, he’s often experienced discrimination in his personal and professional life. Now he’s helping to dispel prejudices.

Mory Sacko is just 29 years old and mixing up traditional cuisine. He brings Japanese, African and French cuisine onto one plate, delighting gourmets in Paris and Saint-Tropez.

This small Austrian village has an idyllic location by a lake, surrounded by mountains. It’s so picturesque that a replica has been built in China. DW reporter Dhruv Rathee explored the original.

What most people consume as a sweet treat at Christmastime, Swedish artist Caroline Eriksson uses as material for her artwork. She makes scary gingerbread sculptures of movie characters such as Darth Vader.

In 2023, this successful figure-skating show will turn eighty, and it’s on tour now in many European countries. Italian figure skater Marianna Torressani is part of the troupe, and Euromaxx accompanied her for a day.