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24 hours in Lima
Join euronews' Monica Pinna as she stretches out a day in the capital of Peru.Join euronews' Monica Pinna as she stretches out a day in the capital of Peru.
WATCH: Etam celebrates 100 years with live fashion and music show
Fashion outlet Etam is marking its centenary with a catwalk show that’s being streamed live on Euronews. Featuring 80 models at the Pompidou CentreFashion outlet Etam is marking its centenary with a catwalk show that’s being streamed live on Euronews. Featuring 80 models at the Pompidou Centre
Postcards from Uzbekistan: the Shakhi Zinda memorial complex
Samarkand's Shakhi Zinda memorial complex is a stunning collection of ancient tombsSamarkand's Shakhi Zinda memorial complex is a stunning collection of ancient tombs
France's free flight extravaganza
Paragliders, hang gliders and parachutists were among those to feature at a free flight festival in the French Alps.Paragliders, hang gliders and parachutists were among those to feature at a free flight festival in the French Alps.
Obama opens US black history museum
President Obama has formally opened the US National Museum of African-American History and Culture in Washington – nearly 100 years after it was first proposed by black civil war…President Obama has formally opened the US National Museum of African-American History and Culture in Washington – nearly 100 years after it was first proposed by black civil war…
Travelling art: Raphael journeys to Moscow, Warhol to Bilbao
Masterpieces by Renaissance painter Raphael have made a rare departure from Italy and are on show at Moscow’s Pushkin Museum.Masterpieces by Renaissance painter Raphael have made a rare departure from Italy and are on show at Moscow’s Pushkin Museum.
The creme of electro dance music gathers in Greece
Born in 2005, the Reworks festival in the Greek city of Thessaloniki has grown into one of Europe’s best-known platforms for acclaimed and emerging electronic music artists…Born in 2005, the Reworks festival in the Greek city of Thessaloniki has grown into one of Europe’s best-known platforms for acclaimed and emerging electronic music artists…
Peruvian pleasures of the table
From the highest altitudes to the depths of the Pacific, Peru is rich in wild and untamed tastes unfamiliar to most palates. But now internationally-renowned chefs are putting Peru's cuisine on the maFrom the highest altitudes to the depths of the Pacific, Peru is rich in wild and untamed tastes unfamiliar to most palates. But now internationally-renowned chefs are putting Peru's cuisine on the ma
Traveller's diary: from gastronomy's capital to coffee fields
My first approach to Lima was via its cuisine. The textures, colours and tastes of Peruvian cuisine were my first experience of this country thatMy first approach to Lima was via its cuisine. The textures, colours and tastes of Peruvian cuisine were my first experience of this country that
'Game of Thrones' scores 12 Emmys
Fantasy drama series “Game of Thrones” won the top Emmy for a second straight year on Sunday (September 18), fending off challenges from newcomers.Fantasy drama series “Game of Thrones” won the top Emmy for a second straight year on Sunday (September 18), fending off challenges from newcomers.
From dance in Lyon to cinema in San Sebastian: what's on in Europe
The Dance Biennial in Lyon is one Europe’s largest events of its kind.The Dance Biennial in Lyon is one Europe’s largest events of its kind.
Sima Bina: a life devoted to Iranian folk music
Mett Iranian folk music master Sima Bina, who has devoted her life to keeping alive melodies from every corner of Iran and beyond.Mett Iranian folk music master Sima Bina, who has devoted her life to keeping alive melodies from every corner of Iran and beyond.
Postcards from Uzbekistan: Samarkand's lost art of papermaking
The paper made here was considered to be among the finest in the worldThe paper made here was considered to be among the finest in the world
Madrid: Thousand protesters call for an ban on bullfighting
Thousands rallied in Madrid on Saturday to call for an end to bullfighting, adding their voices to a growing animal rights movement that has prompted some local authorities to clamp down on the centurThousands rallied in Madrid on Saturday to call for an end to bullfighting, adding their voices to a growing animal rights movement that has prompted some local authorities to clamp down on the centur
'The Woman Who Left' wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival
Lav Diaz’s ‘The Woman Who Left’ (‘Ang Babaeng Humayo’) has won the Golden Lion award for Best Film at the 73rd Venice Film Festival.Lav Diaz’s ‘The Woman Who Left’ (‘Ang Babaeng Humayo’) has won the Golden Lion award for Best Film at the 73rd Venice Film Festival.
TIFF: Oliver Stone makes a comeback and Ewan McGregor debuts in Toronto
Snowden It’s been dubbed the most important and galvanizing political drama by an American filmmaker in years.Snowden It’s been dubbed the most important and galvanizing political drama by an American filmmaker in years.
Our cultural tips: from rebels to Rembrandt
Running at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, ‘You Say You Want a Revolution?Running at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, ‘You Say You Want a Revolution?
Chinese lantern festival on Danube island
China’s traditional Lantern Festival has come to Europe, with 36 sculptures, lit by 18,000 LEDs on Vienna’s Danube island.China’s traditional Lantern Festival has come to Europe, with 36 sculptures, lit by 18,000 LEDs on Vienna’s Danube island.
Versailles, fake chairs, and a French antiques scandal
An art scandal is brewing in France after the arrest of two respected antiques dealers on suspicion of selling fake furniture to Versailles.An art scandal is brewing in France after the arrest of two respected antiques dealers on suspicion of selling fake furniture to Versailles.
World Nomad Games: creating cultural connections
Cholpon-Ata, a city in the heart of the Kyrgyz Republic, is host to the Second World Nomad Games, with athletes from over forty countries.Cholpon-Ata, a city in the heart of the Kyrgyz Republic, is host to the Second World Nomad Games, with athletes from over forty countries.
Rendez-vous with Björk in London, the Beats in Paris, bands in Berlin and Bacon in Monte Carlo
Somerset House in London, hosts Björk Digital is an exhibition of works by Icelandic artist Bjork.Somerset House in London, hosts Björk Digital is an exhibition of works by Icelandic artist Bjork.
El Salvador: fireballs battle with the devil
Locals in the town of Nejapa in El Salvador have gathered, to hurl fireballs at one another in honour of a huge volcanic eruption in 1922 which forced all of the residents to abandon the…Locals in the town of Nejapa in El Salvador have gathered, to hurl fireballs at one another in honour of a huge volcanic eruption in 1922 which forced all of the residents to abandon the…
Spain: Tomatina festival
Over 20,000 revelers hurled 150,000 kilos of ripe tomatoes at each other in the ‘Tomatina’ festival held every year on the third Wednesday of August in the Spanish town of Buñol, 38 kilometres west ofOver 20,000 revelers hurled 150,000 kilos of ripe tomatoes at each other in the ‘Tomatina’ festival held every year on the third Wednesday of August in the Spanish town of Buñol, 38 kilometres west of
World Nomad Games opening ceremony 2016
Athletes from 40 countries come together from September 3 – 8 to compete in 23 types of traditional sports at the World Nomad Games in KyrgyzstanAthletes from 40 countries come together from September 3 – 8 to compete in 23 types of traditional sports at the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan
Venice Film Festival - launch pad for award season
There is much excitement in the air ahead of this year’s Venice Film Festival which is once again being seen as the launch pad for the industry’s award season.There is much excitement in the air ahead of this year’s Venice Film Festival which is once again being seen as the launch pad for the industry’s award season.
Postcards from Uzbekistan: the Tilla-Kori Madrassah
Once a place of Islamic learning, this magestic madrassah in Samarkand dates back to the 1600sOnce a place of Islamic learning, this magestic madrassah in Samarkand dates back to the 1600s
360° views of the wonders of Samarkand
Euronews' Postcards team explores Samarkand in UzbekistanEuronews' Postcards team explores Samarkand in Uzbekistan
Budapest: Bubble Blowing Day
On Sunday August 28, the 6th Bubble Blowing Day took place in Budapestàs biggest park on Margaret Island.On Sunday August 28, the 6th Bubble Blowing Day took place in Budapestàs biggest park on Margaret Island.
The best cultural events in Europe
For the last days of summer choose between a huge soundsystem festival in Croatia and the Deauville American Film Festival in France.For the last days of summer choose between a huge soundsystem festival in Croatia and the Deauville American Film Festival in France.