(EURI) Journey to Promote Records in Europe - P469 - World Cheese Awards (Switzerland): The biggest cheese competition in Europe
22-04-2026
(worldkings) Organized by the Guild of Fine Food, World Cheese Awards brings together thousands of entries from over 40 countries, featuring expert judges from around the globe to evaluate entries.
(EURI) Journey to Promote Records in Europe - P468 - Benalmádena Stupa (Spain): The tallest Buddhist stupa in Europe
20-04-2026
(worldkings) The Benalmádena Stupa, or Estupa de la Iluminación, is a 33-meter (108 ft) tall Buddhist monument in southern Spain, recognized as the largest stupa in Europe. Inaugurated in 2003, it symbolizes peace, prosperity, and harmony. Unlike most, this Stupa of Enlightenment features an internal 100 meditation room.
(EURI) Journey to Promote Records in Europe - P467 - Bologna Children's Book Fair (Italy): The largest annual children's book fair in Europe
17-04-2026
(worldkings) The Bologna Children's Book Fair (BCBF) is widely recognized as the world's largest and most influential international publishing rights trade fair for children's content, annually bringing together over 1,500 exhibitors from over 90 countries. It is the premier global venue for buying and selling publishing rights, featuring massive exhibitions, illustrators' showcases, and industry awards.
(EURI) Journey to Promote Records in Europe - P466 - viaLibri (UK): Europe's largest online library for used and vintage books
15-04-2026
(WorldKings) ViaLibri is a powerful, UK-based search engine for rare, used, and antique books, connecting over 20,000 international sellers from 190+ sites. It acts as a specialized tool for bibliophiles, enabling targeted searches for out-of-print, signed, and first-edition books, rather than just price comparison.
(EURI) Journey to Promote Records in Europe - P465 - Therme Erding (Germany): The largest thermal bath complex in Europe
13-04-2026
(WorldKings) Therme Erding near Munich, Germany, is widely recognized as the world's largest thermal bath complex, offering over 40 pools, 28 water slides, and 35+ saunas across 185,000 square meters. Opened in 1999, it features a massive tropical spa area, a wave pool, and extensive wellness facilities, drawing over 1.85 million visitors annually.
(EURI) Journey to Promote Records in Europe - P464 - Verne (Croatia): Company launches Europe's first self-driving taxi service
10-04-2026
(WorldKings) In April 2026, Zagreb became the first city in Europe where members of the public can book and pay for an autonomous taxi ride, following a commercial robotaxi launch from Croatian mobility firm Verne.
(EURI) Journey to Promote Records in Europe - P463 - Edenya (Belgium): The largest tropical greenhouse in Europe
08-04-2026
(WorldKings) In February 2026, Belgian wildlife park Pairi Daiza opened its tenth themed world, called Edenya, the world’s largest tropical greenhouse.
(EURI) Journey to Promote Records in Europe - P462 - Bushy Parkrun (UK): The first parkrun event in Europe
06-04-2026
(WorldKings) The inaugural Bushy Parkrun (originally the Bushy Park Time Trial) took place on October 2, 2004, in Teddington, UK, founded by Paul Sinton-Hewitt. Starting with only 13 runners and five volunteers, it became the first of a now-global network of free, weekly 5k events. Today, it is a landmark event, boasting thousands of participants.
(EURI) Journey to Promote Records in Europe - P461 - IISA World Ice Swimming Championship (Italy): The largest ice swimming competition in Europe
03-04-2026
(WorldKings) The IISA World Ice Swimming Championship is recognized as the premier, largest global event for ice swimming (water below 5.0°C), often taking place in Europe. Inaugurated by the International Ice Swimming Association (IISA), it sets world records for 1km+ distances and serves as a major international competition.
(EURI) Journey to Promote Records in Europe - P460 - Yüzcel Sönmez Olive Oil Library (Türkiye): The first olive oil library in Europe
01-04-2026
(WorldKings) The world’s first "olive oil library," named after journalist Yücel Sönmez, opens on March 29, 2026, in Orhanlı village, İzmir, on Turkey's Aegean coast, as reported by Hürriyet Daily News. Developed by Sevilma Zeytinyağları (see all news on Sevilma) in a "Slow Food Farm", this, the Yücel Sönmez Olive Oil Library, features 75 curated, traceable oil varieties for tasting.
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