Culture & Arts
Literature, film, design, food and the everyday culture of European cities.
Finland and Israel Advance to Eurovision Final Amid Boycotts and Protests
Finland's 'Liekinheitin' and Israel's Noam Bettan advanced to the Eurovision final from the first semi-final in Vienna. Five countries boyco
EU Member States Move to Suspend Funding for Venice Biennale
EU member states have voted to suspend funding for the Venice Biennale, one of Europe's most prestigious cultural events. The move reflects
EU States Move to Suspend Funding for Venice Biennale
EU countries have agreed to suspend funding for the Venice Biennale. The decision follows disputes over artistic content and political neutr
EU States Move to Suspend Funding for Venice Biennale
EU countries have voted to suspend funding for the Venice Biennale. The decision reflects growing tensions over cultural policy and financia
EU States Back Funding Freeze for Venice Biennale Over Russian Pavilion
A majority of EU culture ministers criticized the Russian pavilion's return at the Venice Biennale. The European Commission has moved to fre
Cannes Film Festival Opens with 600 Industry Figures Protesting Bolloré's Media Influence
On the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival, 600 film industry figures published a manifesto in Libération denouncing Vincent Bolloré's e
German Breeders Help Revive Rare Karabakh Horse from the Caucasus
The Karabakh horse, prized for its golden coat and stamina, is being preserved through joint Azerbaijani and German conservation efforts. Br
Silk Road Instruments: Craft, Oral Tradition, and Cultural Continuity Across Central Asia
In Andijan, master craftsman Abdumalik Madraimov has spent over 55 years reviving forgotten instruments like the dutar and ghijjak. In Surkh
Macron Jogs with Marathon Legend Kipchoge in Nairobi, Thanks Him for Patience
French President Emmanuel Macron ran nearly eight kilometres with marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge in Nairobi. Macron later thanked the two-ti
Eurovision 2026: The Most-Streamed Entries and the People's Favorites
Duncan Laurence's 'Arcade' is the most-streamed Eurovision entry of all time with over 1.5 billion streams. Rosa Linn's 'Snap' became a vira
Sofia Hosts International Cat Show Expo with 150 Felines from Across Europe
Over 150 cats from across Europe competed in Sofia, Bulgaria, at the International Cat Show Expo. Judges from multiple countries evaluated t
Chopard's Caroline Scheufele on Crafting the Palme d'Or for Cannes
Caroline Scheufele of Chopard has overseen the Palme d'Or creation for 29 years. The trophy is now made from 18-carat ethical gold with a si