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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

National Ice Fair Tulyehualco 2026: Dates, musical lineup, and everything you need to know

The National Ice Fair 2026 will take place in Santiago Tulyehualco from March 28 to April 6, featuring artisanal ice creams, live music, and family-friendly activities.

Mar 22 • 00:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Easter in Gramado lasts 1 month: what makes the National Capital of Artisan Chocolate reach 840 tons of production

The city of Gramado transforms into a chocolate wonderland for an entire month during Easter, featuring diverse attractions and a strong focus on artisanal chocolate.

Mar 21 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Minister Paulo Teixeira visits Vale do Ribeira and announces investments and actions for farmers and quilombolas

Minister Paulo Teixeira is on an agenda in the Vale do Ribeira, focusing on public policies for family farming and supporting quilombola communities.

Mar 20 • 22:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bragança: Artisan products receive seal and can be sold throughout Brazil

A new regulation in Bragança Paulista will boost artisan production by allowing local food products to be sold nationally.

Mar 20 • 21:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campo Grande has Artisan Week, Geek Fair, and concerts this weekend; see the schedule

This weekend in Campo Grande features a variety of cultural events including Artisan Week and a Geek Fair.

Mar 20 • 16:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Martha Medeiros opens an art school to value the work of artisans

Designer Martha Medeiros inaugurated an art school in Alagoas aimed at promoting Brazilian artisanal techniques.

Mar 18 • 18:48 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Sweet Maguey Honey: The Nutritive Healing Properties of This Natural Nectar, with Digestive and Antioxidant Benefits

Maguey honey, a thick amber liquid derived from the mature agave plant, is gaining recognition for its culinary uses and nutritional benefits.

Mar 18 • 08:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Chalito and the craze for milanesa that Atlético de Madrid players devour

Chalito, a restaurant specializing in artisanal milanesa, has opened its first location in central Madrid, aiming to expand its presence in the region.

Mar 16 • 23:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Increase in Tourism on Island Facing Belém, Driven by COP30, Harms Artisanal Fishing

The increase in tourism resulting from COP30 has negatively impacted artisanal fishing on the island of Combu, according to local residents.

Mar 15 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

See the fair schedule to visit in São Paulo

São Paulo is hosting a series of gastronomic fairs between March and April, focusing on Latin American cuisine, artisanal production, vegan cooking, and a cheese competition.

Mar 14 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fishermen block the Transamazon Highway in protest against the explosion of the Pedral do Lourenço in Pará

Artisanal fishermen and activists have blocked the Transamazon Highway in Brazil to protest against the planned detonation of the Pedral do Lourenço, aimed at facilitating commodity transport.

Mar 13 • 00:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Life (and desserts) beyond cheesecake: 10 cakes to indulge sweetly in any situation

The article highlights ten artisanal cakes from Madrid as delightful alternatives to the ubiquitous cheesecake, especially in the lead-up to Father's Day.

Mar 12 • 23:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Chocolate statuettes with gold, caviar and pizzas: see the famous menu for the Oscar party

The Governors Ball, held after the Oscar ceremony, will feature a luxurious menu including caviar, artisanal pizzas, and chocolate statuettes adorned with 24-karat gold.

Mar 11 • 16:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Long Nails - A Work Tool, Dirty Hands - A Business Card: The Shocking Jeweler Who Has Had Truly Shocking Experiences in Life

Erika Juozelėnė, a 29-year-old jeweler from Utena, Lithuania, embraces rough textures and natural stones in her jewelry creations, emphasizing the authenticity of handmade products.

Mar 11 • 15:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

New information on the EU cider reform: Finnish MEP exclaims: 'I wonder'

New information regarding the EU cider reform has emerged, causing a Finnish MEP to express confusion over possible implications for local cider producers.

Mar 6 • 18:29 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Mine collapses in eastern Congo, with official death toll disputed by M23 rebels

A mine collapse in eastern Congo has resulted in a disputed death toll between local authorities and the M23 rebel group.

Mar 6 • 11:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

The tragic landslide in a mine in eastern Congo claimed over 200 victims

A severe landslide in a mine in eastern Congo has resulted in over 200 fatalities.

Mar 4 • 20:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

From Bucay to China: a couple who started selling chocolate under a bridge and now seeks to export their chocolate to the Asian market

A couple from Bucay, Ecuador, who began selling artisanal chocolate under a bridge, is now working to export their product to China.

Mar 4 • 14:46 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Sunday Market, Between Wines and Encounters

A new initiative in Milan, the Sunday Market seeks to reduce barriers between artisanal winemakers and consumers through direct engagement without the constraints of traditional fairs.

Mar 2 • 09:42 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Erwin Gegenbauer: The 'Viennese Vinegar Pope' Reveals His Secret

Erwin Gegenbauer, known as the 'Viennese Vinegar Pope', has gained fame for his fruit and wine vinegars, advocating for experimentation with unique varieties.

Mar 1 • 15:31 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Now this is what meets you in Marka: – Absolutely seeing a change.

A recent report highlights the transformation of culinary offerings in Marka, Norway, showcasing a shift towards artisanal and high-quality food options.

Feb 28 • 11:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Discover different ciders and fermented Brazilian fruit drinks to enjoy

The article discusses the growing popularity of various ciders and fermented fruit drinks in São Paulo, highlighting a festival celebrating these beverages.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Valentina Karnoubi: the designer who brings Argentina's artisanal fashion to the world

Valentina Karnoubi, a designer from Argentina, is creating a unique blend of artisanal fashion that balances traditional craftsmanship with a global appeal.

Feb 27 • 09:02 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DR Congo: how the EGC is trying to sanitize artisanal cobalt mining in Kolwezi

The state-owned Enterprise générale du Cobalt (EGC) is working to improve the artisanal cobalt mining industry in Kolwezi, having exported 1,000 tons of 'clean' cobalt in November 2025, despite facing various challenges.

Feb 26 • 23:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In Santarém, audience discusses the unemployment insurance for artisanal fishermen in the region

A public hearing in Santarém, Brazil, focused on the impacts of provisional measure 1323/2025 regarding unemployment insurance for artisanal fishermen.

Feb 26 • 14:35 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Gioia Picciurro: the Sicilian excellence that conquers the world

Gioia Picciurro is a Palermo-based designer whose brand has gained international recognition for its artisanal quality and aesthetic identity, blending elegance with Sicilian roots.

Feb 26 • 12:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG seals Plateau mine after gas leak kills 37

The Nigerian Federal Government has closed a mine in Plateau State following the death of 37 villagers from toxic gas exposure during artisanal mining activities.

Feb 19 • 00:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Minister shuts Plateau mining site, orders probe after villagers’ death

The Nigerian government has closed a mining site in Plateau State following the deaths of several villagers due to toxic gas exposure during artisanal mining.

Feb 18 • 20:43 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

In Sinaloa, armored trucks secured in possible clandestine armoring workshop

Authorities seized two artisanal armored trucks and boxes containing evidence possibly linked to criminal activities in Guamúchil, Sinaloa.

Feb 17 • 21:48 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Government Shuts Tin Mining Depot in Isingiro

The Ugandan government has abruptly closed a tin mining depot in Isingiro, leaving many artisanal miners facing economic hardship and rising crime rates.

Feb 16 • 05:29 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Senegal, the high-end clothing sector is not facing a crisis

In Senegal, the luxury clothing sector is thriving despite economic challenges, driven by local and international demand for high-quality, handmade fashion.

Feb 15 • 23:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Artisanal cheese dairies offer quality and varied flavors in the countryside

Artisanal cheese dairies in rural Jundiaí, Brazil, are gaining national and international recognition for their unique cheeses.

Feb 15 • 14:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master craftsman uses newspaper and starch glue technique to create carnival accessories in the interior of SP

A craftsman in Lençóis Paulista, Brazil, creates carnival accessories using a traditional technique involving newspaper and starch glue, catering to the festive demands of the season.

Feb 15 • 11:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Guinea: The collapse of an artisanal gold mine leaves at least eleven dead in the east of the country

An artisanal gold mine collapse in eastern Guinea has resulted in the deaths of at least eleven people, including ten women.

Feb 14 • 05:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Royal Tapestry Factory: we enter the factory founded by the first Spanish Bourbon where hands surpass machines

The Royal Tapestry Factory, established in the 18th century by Philip V, remains a testament to artisanal craftsmanship in a modern setting.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Flor de Lis creates a look with over 5,000 crystals for Amanda Paggi at the Vogue Ball

The model Amanda Paggi's outfit for the Vogue Ball garnered attention for its aesthetic quality and handmade craftsmanship, featuring over 5,000 hand-applied crystals.

Feb 12 • 18:21 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DR Congo: 12 dead in the collapse of an artisanal mine near Kolwezi

Twelve artisanal miners have died in a mine collapse near Kolwezi, marking another tragic incident in the region that raises concerns about mining safety.

Feb 10 • 04:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piracema Operation ends issuance of new identity for fishermen in Santarém

The Piracema Operation in Santarém concluded its six-day effort to issue new national identity cards for artisanal fishermen, necessary for maintaining fishery insurance during the closed fishing period.

Feb 9 • 13:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

He is a carpenter and seeks a job where he doesn’t have to hide that he has schizophrenia: 'In a calm environment, I can be productive'

Carlos Varela, a carpenter from Argentina living with schizophrenia, shares his struggle to find a job that allows him to be open about his mental health to achieve a stable income and independence.

Feb 9 • 12:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Luana Piovani posts a video smoking an artisanal cigarette tip

Luana Piovani shares a candid video on Instagram where she smokes an artisanal cigarette tip and jokes about not caring for judgment.

Feb 8 • 20:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Stills preserve the tradition of artisanal cachaça

Artisanal cachaça production involves a meticulous process beginning with sugarcane harvesting, which is crucial in maintaining the traditional methods of production in Brazil.

Feb 8 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Panic button and cameras: The plan to try to curb insecurity in the ports of Manabí

In Manabí, artisanal fishermen are being provided with new defense measures, including surveillance cameras and emergency alert buttons, to enhance security at critical fishing points.

Feb 6 • 21:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Truck with artisanal armor tracked down in the Tultitlán Supply Center

A truck with artisanal armor, allegedly used by a criminal cell, was found in the Tultitlán Supply Center after a joint operation by local police and the National Guard.

Feb 6 • 19:39 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Ghana, industrial trawlers endanger local fishermen, according to a report

A report from the Environmental Justice Foundation highlights the danger posed by industrial trawlers, mainly operated by Chinese companies, to local artisanal fishermen in Ghana due to illegal fishing practices.

Feb 6 • 01:17 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

Cocoa Fair Coyoacán 2026: When is the event in CDMX and what activities are there?

The Cocoa Fair Coyoacán 2026 offers a weekend experience focused on cacao as a historical, gastronomic, and cultural ingredient in Mexican cuisine, featuring product consumption, cultural activities, and artisanal commerce in a free and leisurely format.

Feb 5 • 23:30 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: nine fishermen missing at sea, lack of means to locate boats criticized

In Senegal, the disappearance of nine fishermen over a month after their departure has sparked renewed discussions about the inadequate resources for locating distressed artisanal boats.

Feb 5 • 09:40 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Evelyn Salgado inaugurates the first artisanal road in Leonardo Bravo

Guerrero Governor Evelyn Salgado Pineda inaugurated the first artisanal road connecting the communities of Iyotla and Carrizal de Bravo in Leonardo Bravo municipality to enhance connectivity and development in the region.

Feb 5 • 04:47 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Illegal Mining Bleeds Billions From Economy, Says Mantashe

Minister Gwede Mantashe highlighted the severe economic impact of illegal mining in South Africa, stating it costs the economy billions in lost revenue.

Feb 4 • 11:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Mar del Plata: Four New Gastro Proposals Worth Knowing

This article highlights four new gastronomic establishments in Mar del Plata, including a café by bartenders, a gluten-free kitchen, a wine bar, and an artisanal bakery that transforms into a pizzeria at night.

Feb 3 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Cueva Orange, an orange wine with roots in Utiel-Requena

Cueva Bodegas focuses on artisanal and organic production of orange wines made from indigenous grape varieties in the Utiel-Requena region, highlighting their unique characteristics.

Feb 2 • 22:58 UTC

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