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Design

London's Courtauld gallery to reopen after 3-year transformation

The historic listed building on the banks of the Thames welcomes visitors back to indulge in one of Europe's most prestigious art collections.

Culture news

Swiss Oscar entry and Cannes triumph 'Olga' hits cinemas in Europe

'Olga' traverses the worlds of ambition and politics as one young gymnast reckons with her future during the 2013 Euromaidan uprising in Ukraine.

Art

Elation on the streets of Benin as France returns stolen bronzes

Yesterday marked the return of some of the African kingdom's treasured bronze statues - after over a century of waiting.

Work

After Portugal, which countries are improving remote working laws?

Following Portugal's decision, we look at which countries in Europe are planning to rework their labour laws to support hybrid working.

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Culture news

Gaga's House of Gucci accent: 7 Hollywood stars that went method on us

The singer has spent a full 9 months talking in an Italian accent to embody Patrizia Reggiani in one of 2021s most anticipated films. What is it with Hollywood going all method on us? And who takes it too far?

Art

World's best known Da Vinci replica sold for €210,000 in Paris

The 17th century copy, best known as Hekking's Mona Lisa, exceeded estimates by some margin today Christie's auction house in Paris.

Culture news

How could the crowd surge at Astroworld have been prevented?

Eight people lost their lives in a crowd surge at a festival organised by rapper Travis Scott last weekend. The youngest was 14 years old. Euronews asks industry leaders in concert safety about the tragedy and how it could have been prevented.

Culture news

Van Morrison sued by NI government minister for libel over COVID rules

The 76-year-old singer was a vocal opposer of Northern Ireland's lockdown laws last year and labelled his home country's government "fascist bullies".

Culture news

Live action Gunpowder Plot to launch at the Tower of London in 2022

The attraction is set to be the biggest to open in the capital since The Shard.

Culture news

Olly Alexander back in betting for Dr Who: what are the latest odds?

The singer and actor has "categorically" denied any chance of taking Jodie Whittaker's place and becoming Doctor number 14. Who is next in line to lead the sci-fi empire?

Culture news

'Rust' film armorer says someone may have put bullet in gun

A statement from Hannah Gutierrez Reed says she did everything in her power to keep the set safe, adding fuel to theories the provision a real bullet was an act of "sabotage."

Food and Drink

Can the secret to Russia's vodka be found in this museum?

St. Petersburg's Museum of Russian Vodka celebrate's the country's most famous tipple and its rise to popularity.

Eco-Innovation

Traffic-powered wind turbines are Turkey’s new clean energy trend

The busy roads of Istanbul have proven to be surprisingly promising for a team of Turkish wind energy developers.

Nature

These jaw-dropping photos of the Milky Way defy light pollution

Some of the world’s best space photographers have come together to capture our galactic home.

Culture news

Wild Boys: Duran Duran ordered drugs on room service in the 80s

The British band's favourite West Hollywood haunt delivered enough substances to see them through the decade twice over.

Art

Madonna: People ‘must wear rubber gloves’ to touch fashion collection

The singer revealed she has a dedicated outfit archive in Brooklyn, New York.

Culture news

Man bleeds to death after being gored at Spanish bull-running festival

The death is the first fatality in Spain's bull-running events this year. Generational divides rage on about whether the events should remain part of Spanish tradition.

Art

Marvel covers artworks starring Stan Lee go up for blockchain auction

"Stan's favourite thing in the world was cameos... and what better way to put a tribute together for him than have him be the cameos in all of his favourite comic books," says Rob Prior.

Culture news

Gordon Ramsay's latest cookbook emerged from lockdown Instagram Lives

The Scottish chef has put together a new recipe book based on the 10-minute meals he was teaching to families across the globe during COVID.

Culture news

Gigs are back in Ireland - just don't expect to crowdsurf

Under new guidance, crowd surfing will not be permitted and nightclub goers must form a socially distanced queue to buy drinks.

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