Katherine Whittaker

Katherine is an Athens-based writer and videographer. Formerly the digital editor at SAVEUR Magazine, she now freelances, focusing mostly on the intersection of food and politics or culture. She earned a dual Masters degree in journalism and European studies from New York University.

Katherine Whittaker April 1, 2020
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Religion and Coronavirus: Testing the Faithful

As coronavirus fears continue to grip southern Europe, many countries are questioning how to approach the pandemic from a religious…
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Europe

Katherine Whittaker March 11, 2020
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Portugal Takes on Fake Drugs to Save Tourism

If you’re offered drugs in Lisbon, there’s a decent chance that they’re fake. Those who live in the central touristy…
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Europe

Katherine Whittaker March 4, 2020
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Spain’s Rhodes Law Seeks to Prevent Child Abuse

On February 10th, Spain’s Unidas Podemos leader and Deputy Prime Minister Pablo Iglesias of the new coalition government announced that…
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Economy

Katherine Whittaker February 27, 2020
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Spain’s Farmers are Desperate for Action

Earlier this month, Spanish farmers gathered across the countryside to protest a number of issues affecting their crops and livelihood.…
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Europe

Katherine Whittaker February 21, 2020
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Greek Universities Face Low Graduation Numbers

Greece has a unique problem – despite a high number of students being enrolled in university, only a small percentage…
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Business

Katherine Whittaker February 14, 2020
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Portugal Rolls into 2020 with 200 Scooters

Electronic scooters may soon be the preferred way to cruise around the streets of Portugal. In Faro, a beachside town…
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Business

Katherine Whittaker February 11, 2020
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The famous, chocolatey spread continues to crush competing brands at home and abroad

The richest family in Italy is only continuing to rise. Behind the sweet hazelnut spread Nutella stands the Ferrero family…
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Business

Katherine Whittaker February 4, 2020
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Ibiza and Palma de Mallorca Crack Down on Booze Tourism

New regulations may soon change the atmosphere of the Balearic Islands, a popular destination known for its parties and general…
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Europe

Katherine Whittaker January 29, 2020
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2019 Saw 500,000 Immigrants Make Portugal their New Home

After years of high emigration numbers, it looks as though Portugal is finally seeing an uptick in residents. For the…
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Business

Katherine Whittaker January 27, 2020
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Halloumi Hits Roadblock on its Way to PDO Status

Cyprus’ famous halloumi cheese, a dairy product also known as the country’s “white gold”, has found itself at the centre…
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