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Key European buildings are illuminated

Key buildings across the EU have been lit up to mark the upcoming European Elections.

10/05/2024

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WATCH: Lyon prepares to be dazzled by the annual Fête des Lumières

Some two million visitors are expected in the French city of Lyon to be dazzled by the annual Fête des Lumières, which runs until 10 December.

07/12/2023

Design

The hotels in Europe putting design centre stage

When selecting furnishing, “hotels are normally looking for something a bit more wow in terms of installation and maybe larger in scale,” designer Alexander Lamont says.

16/07/2023

Culture news

World's biggest LED sphere lights up Las Vegas July 4th celebrations

Eyes were popping in Las Vegas this week as the city got a glimpse of the illuminating power of the MSG Sphere.

06/07/2023

Germany

Berlin switches on Christmas lights amid energy crisis

The German capital's most famous boulevard switched on its holiday lights, but energy-saving measures were put into place to offset rising power costs.

23/11/2022

Green News

Eiffel Tower switches off as France fears winter energy shortages

Paris’ iconic landmark no longer shines bright late into the night. As France and the rest of Europe fear energy shortages this winter, the Eiffel Tower will now switch off its lights before midnight.

26/09/2022

Green News

How France’s new energy rules for buildings aim to set a good example

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo announced new measures yesterday to bring the City of Light in line with Macron's plans for energy sobriety.

13/09/2022

Green News

Berlin’s 23,000 gaslights could go electric due to energy squeeze

The European city with the world’s largest surviving gaslight network will have to give up the ghost if a gas emergency is declared.

19/08/2022

Green News

Spain: Shops must keep doors shut and limit air con to save energy

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a new package of energy saving measures last week.

02/08/2022

Design

Istanbul's Basilica Cistern is open to the public once more

Istanbul’s ancient underground water chamber, located under the popular Turkish city, reopens to the public with an umissable light and sound show.

01/08/2022

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Barcelona: Mapping Show on the facade of Gaudi's Casa Batlló

The famous modernist building Casa Batlló in Barcelona - a masterpiece of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi - illuminated its unique façade with a video mapping projection on Saturday night May 7th, which attracted more than 47,000 people.

10/05/2022

Culture news

Giant Jewish menorah lights up the start of Hanukkah in Berlin

Hundreds of people in Berlin celebrated the start of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah on Sunday by lighting a giant menorah in front of the Brandenburg Gate.

29/11/2021

Experiences

Get lost in nature in this immersive Japanese art exhibition

Surround yourself with nature in this stunning light and projection exhibition on the Japanese island of Kyushu.

29/07/2021

Nature

Ultraviolet ‘dancing lights’ are enhancing plant growth in fields

Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde is merging art and tech to help crops grow faster and more sustainably.

09/03/2021

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Vatican City presents Nativity Scene, lights up Christmas tree

A few hundred people gathered for the annual lighting of the traditional Nativity scene and the Christmas tree in St. Peter's Square.

12/12/2020

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Christmas lights switching on events look different amid pandemic

Cities around the world continue to light up for Christmas but festive cheer is muted amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

05/12/2020

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Shops in France allowed to reopen after coronavirus lockdown eased

The easing of strict lockdown measures came in light of a drop in virus infection rates in the country.

28/11/2020

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Midnight light show as Wuhan lifts coronavirus lockdown

Lockdown has been lifted in the Chinese city where COVID-19 was first reported.

08/04/2020

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Artists shine a spotlight on climate concerns at Lyon's light festival

Parks, monuments, hills, and rivers form part of the backdrop for sound and light perfomances created by artists from all over the world.

05/12/2019

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India celebrates Diwali with lights and firecrackers

Hindus across India celebrated Diwali by illuminating their homes with lights and candles and offering prayers.

28/10/2019