Culture news Take a look at the new emojis up for approval this year Other emoji on the draft list include a pale blue heart and a grey heart, the “stop” (or “high five”) hand gesture, a flute, maracas and a hair pick. 18/07/2022
See The best exhibitions to see in Europe this summer From comic books to sculptures, from African empires to Norwegian folktales, there's no shortage of exhibitions to attend this summer. 13/07/2022
no comment Dalai Lama marks 87th birthday by opening library Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama marked his 87th birthday on Wednesday by inaugurating a library and museum in his hillside Indian headquarters. He was cheered by a large number of followers, including American actor Richard Gere, a longtime disciple. 06/07/2022
Culture news Visionary British theatre director Peter Brook dies aged 97 Visionary British theatre director Peter Brook dies aged 97 04/07/2022
Destinations This tiny Himalayan eco-nation is finally reopening to tourists As Bhutan prepares to fully reopen to tourists, we ask what other countries can learn from tourism in this fascinating, Himalayan eco-haven. 02/07/2022
Cult 3 cultural events you need to know about this weekend Euronews takes a look at some of the hottest cultural events in Europe at the moment. 01/07/2022
Culture news Should Russia be 'cancelled' over Ukraine war? There are many arguments for and against banning Russian culture over its invasion of Ukraine. Let's take a look. 30/06/2022
See The queer clubs that are about reading rather than drinking If your life is more ‘early nights in bed reading’ than ‘early mornings staggering home’, then there’s a wealth of book discussion groups – operating in-person and online – for those wanting to meet like-minded queer folk. 23/06/2022
See London's iconic Time Out magazine publishes its final print edition A look at the history and legacy of London's beloved Time Out magazine which has released its last ever print edition 23/06/2022
no comment Bolivians welcome Andean new year in winter solstice Dozens of Bolivians, including the president Luis Arce, rise their hands in the Tiwanaku pre-Inca religious complex to welcome the indigenous new year 5.530 saluting the sun and asking for prosper sow and harvest. 22/06/2022
Culture news 'Sad statistics': How Ukraine's culture is being destroyed by war Ukraine has claimed Russia is trying to "destroy the identity and historical memory of Ukrainian people" - an allegation Moscow denies. 20/06/2022
Cult 3 European cultural events you need to know about this weekend Climate change takes centre stage at art exhibitions in London and Madrid. Meanwhile, romance is at the heart of the Cabourg Film Festival in France. 17/06/2022
Travel News What is Turkish Airlines' new name and what's behind the rebrand? Turkey's national carrier is changing its name. Here's why it matters. 14/06/2022
no comment Palestinians swim in Mediterranean sea off a beach in Gaza's Beit Lahia Palestinians swim in the Mediterranean sea off a beach in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip as students start their summer vacation. 11/06/2022
Culture news La Scala to open season with Russian opera Will La Scala's decision to host the Russian opera be well received? 07/06/2022
United Kingdom A move 300 years in the making: UK takes steps to recognise the Irish language Belfast is split over moves for the UK to recognise the Irish language. 26/05/2022
no comment Chile welcomes a Banksy tribute exhibition in Latin AmerIca "The Art of Banksy: Without Limits" exhibition has opened on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Santiago, Chile. 26/05/2022
Taste International Tea Day: 7 unique ways tea is made around the world In honour of International Tea Day, we thought we'd take a look at some of the many wonderful ways different countries from around the world prepare and drink their tea 21/05/2022
See Actor Forest Whitaker receives award at Cannes The US actor and activist Forest Whitaker has given an award at the Cannes Film Festival in recognition of his work as an artist and an activist 20/05/2022
Culture news Tom Cruise is top gun at Cannes Film Festival Tom Cruise is given a warm welcome as he arrives at the Cannes Film Festival for the screening of the long-awaited sequel to the 1986 blockbuster Top Gun 19/05/2022
Culture news ‘Cinema must not be silent’: Zelenskyy addresses Cannes Film Festival Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addressed the audience at Cannes quoting Charlie Chaplin and Francis Ford Coppola about the power and responsibility of filmmakers during war. 18/05/2022
no comment Final preparations underway for 75th Cannes Film Festival Final preparations are well under way on the French Rivera for this year's Cannes Film Festival. 15/05/2022
no comment France: parade marks the opening of "Utopia" festival in Lille Giant puppets and inflatable floats march down the city center of Lille to mark the start of Utopia, the sixth thematic edition of lille3000, a cultural festival running until October. 15/05/2022
See Visit museums at night on European Night of Museums - May 14 Visit icon museums at night on European Night of Museums - May 14 13/05/2022
Culture news U2's Bono and The Edge play pop-up gig in Kyiv metro station The Irish rock legends played some of their greatest hits, and performed with local artists as well, at the invitation of President Zelenskyy. 08/05/2022
Culture news Lanthimos's latest is a grim tale of loss, loneliness and death Greek new wave director Yorgos Lanthimos's new film is a dark and characteristically surreal tale about a young widow who mourns her dead husband. 06/05/2022