Culture news Dance Days Chania: 72 hours of contemporary dance and art This year's 15th anniversary event took place from 21 July to 2 August and included a rich programme with 21 performances, 12 seminars and workshops. 11/08/2025
Culture news 'A garden to remember': The hidden stories of Warsaw's Łazienki Park The exhibition "The Life of a Royal Garden", held at Warsaw's Łazienki Park, is not only a walk through the eras and garden styles, but also a profound look at the people who created, nurtured and lived in this garden. 10/08/2025
Partner content Turkmenistan at 30: a legacy of welcome, a future of progress Partner content presented by Turkmenaragatnashyk As Turkmenistan marks 30 years of neutrality in 2025, it is placing youth empowerment, education and skills at the centre of its regional and international agenda. 08/08/2025
Changemakers of Uzbekistan Behzod Abduraimov: a childhood dream hits the world’s stage In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov describes his musical journey, from humble beginnings in Tashkent to performing in storied venues around the world. 05/08/2025
Culture news In Pictures: Eagles and horseback stunts at Kyrgyzstan's Salbuurun The Salbuurun Festival on Lake Issyk-Kul brings together Kyrgyzstan’s finest hunters, performers and craftspeople in a vivid celebration of nomadic culture. 04/08/2025
No Comment WATCH: Benin celebrates cultural heritage at Mask Festival Thousands gathered in the Beninese capital for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a traditional event that celebrates ancestral spirits and cultural identity. 04/08/2025
Culture news How a Ukrainian NGO is preserving everyday medieval life Shadows Project, an NGO founded following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, has partnered with St Sophia’s Cathedral in Kyiv to digitally preserve over 7,500 inscriptions on its walls. 03/08/2025
Partner content Turkmenistan’s next move: shaping a chess legacy Partner content presented by Turkmenaragatnashyk Turkmenistan is embracing chess as a symbol of progress: from FIDE‑rated regional cups and tailored coaching to multiple grandmasters, strong Olympiad results and rising young stars. 01/08/2025
Voices from Central Asia How Kazakh artist M’Dee is helping shape Central Asia’s musical future In partnership with MDQ Reviving legends, producing new voices, and filling concert halls – M’Dee’s journey from self-produced beats to national stages is helping define a new chapter for music in Central Asia. 30/07/2025
Art Bukhara Biennial: A ten-week exploration of food, art, craft and music In the heart of Bukhara, where caravans once traded silk and spices under the desert sun, something new is simmering, and it all begins with a recipe. 27/07/2025
Culture news Inside Poland's Soviet-era festival that's now a thriving music hub Jarocin festival in the 1980s was both a musical and socio-political phenomenon, offering a subversive voice for Polish youth during and after martial law. Nowadays. its popularity has soared as its become an enormous platform for underground and alternative music. 26/07/2025
Culture Series Baku artist preserves Azerbaijani culture through handmade jewellery In partnership with Azpromo Azerbaijani artist Rasmina Gurbatova blends heritage and innovation, crafting handmade jewellery rooted in ancestral culture, identity, and timeless design. 24/07/2025
Modern Nomads Kazakhstan is sketching out a bright future for its comics industry In partnership with MDQ In this episode of Modern Nomads, we dive into Kazakhstan’s emerging comics scene—following a local artist who now works with Marvel, and diving into the biggest Comic Con in Central Asia. 23/07/2025
Destinations What makes France’s Loire Valley a world heritage wonder From its fabled châteaux and flower-filled villages to the fêted river at its heart, the magic of the Loire Valley never fades. 20/07/2025
Art Wellcome Photography Prize 2025: Domestic abuse, climate and health Now in its 28th year, the Wellcome Photography Prize honours photography at the intersection of science, health and the human experience. This year’s winners capture powerful stories exploring domestic abuse, climate migration and the hidden dangers of cholesterol. 16/07/2025
Europe in Motion Are women overtaking men in cultural employment in the EU? The year 2024 marks the lowest gender gap in cultural employment in the last decade. However, men still earned more than women in 26 member states. 14/07/2025
Cinema Acting tough: Korek Bojanowksi's debut examines abuse in film schools It's no understatement to say Korek Bojanowski is the pride of Poland. His coming-of-age story, 'A Loss of Balance' has touched a nerve that's echoed far and wide. It was also Poland's choice to screen his debut feature in Brussels at the close the country's presidency of the European Union. 13/07/2025
Culture news Peru opens to public ancient city lost for more than 3,800 years Its strategic location between two important pre-Columbian valleys and the discovery of ceremonial artefacts support the thesis that the Caralian community, which developed around 1800-1500 BC, had intense relations with other peoples. 12/07/2025
Culture news What are the best TV shows of 2025 so far? How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2025 ranking? 11/07/2025
Meet The Locals Meet a British teacher building community and balance in Shenzhen In partnership with Shenzhen Media Group British expat Martin Crozier calls Shenzhen home. Through park runs, maths meetups and family life, he shows how the fast-growing tech city offers both high speed and deep connection. 10/07/2025