Why September tends to spook European equity markets
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Art saved from Ukraine on display 2 years after Russia’s invasion
The exhibition “From Odesa to Berlin” features 12 paintings salvaged from the Odesa Museum of Western and Eastern Art, as the second anniversary of the Russian invasion approaches.
Eva Szombat's colourful exploration of womanhood in Hungary
A project to photograph women and their sex toys became a colourful exploration of womanhood in modern Hungary. Discover Eva Szombat's award-winning photo series, "I want orgasms, not roses".
A procrastinator’s guide to a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner
What’s the most romantic meal to serve this Valentine’s Day? Euronews Culture delved into the science of seduction to recommend a full menu for all you last-minute lovers out there.
Remote Swiss village will be home to world's tallest 3D-printed tower
The futuristic White Tower of Mulegns stands 30 metres tall. The multipurpose cultural space is set to open in June, becoming the tallest 3D-printed structure in the world.
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Sony reportedly buys half of Michael Jackson's music catalogue
The estimated deal values Michael Jackson's entire catalogue at $1.2 billion (€1.1 billion), which would make it the most valuable transaction in history.
How do we 'feel' music? New research suggests it could be universal
What kind of music gets your feet tapping? A Finnish study found that people from different cultures reported the same bodily sensations when listening to the same songs.
Kevin Spacey to pay just $1 million settlement over ‘House of Cards’
The actor was dropped from the hit show’s final season in 2017 amid accusations of sexual harassment. Now the production company behind ‘House of Cards’ needs his help.
John Cage’s 639-year organ performance just changed chords
The piece, called “As Slow As Possible” by the late US composer John Cage, won’t finish until the year 2640. The next chord change is in 2 years.
Facebook at 20: Is the social media platform really dying?
Once a way to keep in touch with college friends, the Franken-platform now has very little resemblance to the Facebook of yesteryear. Can it still claim to be culturally-relevant?
The story of the Seine told through things found in Parisian waters
Beneath the tourist-packed plaza of Notre Dame Cathedral, an archaeological site tells the story of Paris and its River Seine through objects excavated from its bed and banks. Discover the exhibition “Dans La Seine”.
Yorkshire Pudding, a flaky British pastry that caught a runaway monkey
It took a search party, drones and a host of helpful neighbours to catch an escaped monkey in the Scottish Highlands. But the real hero was Yorkshire Pudding.
Jam Master Jay’s murder trial begins in New York, decades after death
The hip-hop star was killed in 2002 at his recording studio at age 37. Two men in his inner circle now face trial, accused of murdering him over a failed drug deal.
France and Germany to investigate provenance of African cultural items
The €2.1 million fund will finance research over three years investigating whether African artefacts in French and German national museums were justly obtained.
Razors down for Januhairy! Why are we so obsessed with body hair?
The viral start-of-year challenge invites women to embrace their natural body hair for a month. But why is body hair - especially on women - still so controversial?
Gérard Depardieu assault charge dropped due to statute of limitation
The sexual assault complaint by actress Hélène Darras was dismissed by a French court. Depardieu is still fighting a separate rape charge and dozens of accusations of assault.
English-learners in UK want teachers to explain Gen Z slang
A new study found 71% of the UK's foreign students want teachers to explain English slang they hear on TikTok. Plus, we help break down some English idioms.
Italian junior culture minister denies stolen painting accusations
Art critic and junior culture minister Vittorio Sgarbi is under investigation for laundering stolen goods, over a painting he owns which was reported stolen in 2013.
Jamaican poet Jason Allen-Paisant wins 2023 TS Eliot prize for poetry
Jamaican poet Jason Allen-Paisant won the coveted T.S. Eliot Prize for his second collection of poems, ‘Self-Portrait As Othello,’ which reimagines Shakespeare’s hero in a modern landscape.
Madrid museum can keep Nazi-looted art, US appeals court rules
US judges ruled that Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza museum is the rightful owner of a priceless Pissarro painting, which was stolen from a Jewish family during the Holocaust.
More young people in the US are listening to music in other languages
Music lovers in the US, the world’s biggest music streaming market, listened to more music in other languages than English in 2023, according to a new report.
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