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More stellar acts unveiled for Little Simz’ Meltdown Festival

"It's going to be epic," previously said Little Simz. Oh, she wasn't kidding...

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Turkish city blooms with colour and joy at Orange Blossom Carnival

Orange Blossom Carnival is in full swing in the Turkish city of Adana, filling the streets with colour, music and the scent of blooming orange trees.

Food and Drink

A huge bar of viral Dubai chocolate steals the show in Portugal

At an annual chocolate festival in the medieval town of Óbidos, Portugal, lucky visitors got a taste of the viral Dubai chocolate craze, as pieces of a giant 80kg tablet were handed out to the crowd.

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First acts announced for Little Simz' London Meltdown Festival

The first acts have been announced for this year’s Meltdown Festival, curated by British rapper Little Simz.

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Fallas 2025: Valencia’s fireworks defy the rain

Despite heavy rain, Valencia's 'La Nit del Foc' wowed spectators with 1,405 kilos of fireworks, highlighting the city's famed Fallas festival and its rich traditions.

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What do you really know about St. Patrick's Day?

There’s more to this holiday than just an excuse to drink pints of Guinness...

Lifestyle

Half-human, half-beast: The wild ritual that awakens a Greek village

In the Greek town of Distomo, revelers clad in sheepskin gather to chant, dance, and leap over roaring fires in a wild, centuries-old celebration.

Destinations

Europe’s best spring travel destinations

From Amsterdam’s raucous King’s Day to Corfu’s Garden Festival, spring in Europe is full of unforgettable events.

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Villefranche-sur-Mer celebrates traditional flower naval battle

The traditional flower naval battle in Villefranche-sur-Mer kicked off with over 29 boats participating in the event, a tradition dating back to 1902.

India

At least 18 people die in a stampede at a railway station in India

Many of the victims were Hindu pilgrims who were travelling to the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj in northern India, according to Delhi’s caretaker chief minister.

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Copenhagen illuminated by light festival until 23 February

Copenhagen lights up for three weeks, expecting to attract over 400,000 visitors despite cold winter.

India

At least 30 dead in India after stampede at world's largest festival

The accident happened on Wednesday morning local time, as tens of millions of devotees gathered to bathe on the holiest day of the Maha Kumbh Mela pilgrimage.

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Up Helly Aa: A fiery celebration of Shetland's Norse Heritage

Residents of Shetland in the UK celebrate their Viking heritage at the Up Helly Aa fire festival, held in Lerwick.

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Masked dancers chase away evil spirits in Bulgaria

The Surva festival in Pernik, Bulgaria, brings together 12,000 performers to drive out evil spirits, mark the end of winter and welcome spring.

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Swimmers brave the icy waters of Skagen

Founded in 2012 by Rita Eeg, the Skagen Winter Swimming Festival brings together swimmers from all over Europe each year.

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Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A Dolce & Gabbana exhibition in Paris, the return of 'Severance', a horror festival in Essex and Nicole kidman's erotic drama 'Babygirl' - here's what's happening in Europe this week.

Experiences

Fire and ice: Winter festivals are Europe’s best-kept travel secret

Festivals such as Surva have roots that extend back to pre-Christian times.

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In India, the Hornbill Festival keeps traditions alive

The 10-day Hornbill Festival is held in Kohima, the capital of the remote Indian state of Nagaland, on the border with Burma.

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Satellite Art Show, an unusual exhibition

A group of artists are organising the Satellite Art Show for the 10th year running.

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Superhero battles in Argentina

The Argentinian Comic-Con is held in an area covering more than 30,000 square metres in the capital Buenos Aires. This year's edition puts the spotlight on cosplayers, who showcase their dedication to creating elaborate costumes and rehearsing dance and fight choreographies.