Art 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. 15/01/2024
Culture news 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. 11/01/2024
Culture news Vatican doctrine chief’s book describing orgasms divides Catholics Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez’s 1998 book about mystical-sensual experiences with God describes orgasms in graphic detail. It’s exposing rifts within the Catholic Church. 11/01/2024
Culture news Irish singer Sinead O'Connor died from natural causes, coroner says The singer died in July at age 56, after being found unresponsive at a home in southeast London. 10/01/2024
Culture news ‘Les SEGPA Au Ski’: The French film that’s wreaking havoc in cinemas Several French cinemas have cancelled showings of ‘Les SEGPA Au Ski’ over disruptive behaviour by young moviegoers. But is the film really to blame? 10/01/2024
Design Who is LVMH’s new head of watches Frédéric Arnault? The 29-year-old son of the second-richest man in the world is now head of watches at LVMH. Here’s what to know about Frédéric Arnault. 09/01/2024
Food and Drink Zero-waste cooking: Some tips on how to get started New to the low-waste lifestyle? Here are some tips on how to start, and some social media accounts that can inspire you along the way. 09/01/2024
Culture news Russian oligarch sues Sotheby’s after paying 'inflated prices' for art Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev, owner of football club AS Monaco, is suing auction house Sotheby’s for allegedly helping an art dealer cheat him out of tens of millions of euros. 08/01/2024
Art Poland replaces Venice Biennale entry made under nationalist PiS party Poland’s Culture Ministry is replacing the country’s submission to the contemporary art event, which was criticised for echoing the PiS' nationalist agenda. 04/01/2024
Culture news 2024 Preview: Next year’s most anticipated series The Hollywood writers and actors strikes slowed down production of some of our favourite shows, but there’s still plenty of television heading our way in 2024. 27/12/2023
Culture news 2024 Preview: Next year's most anticipated books From campy horror to heritage cookbooks to a birdwatching guide by a beloved fiction writer, here’s what we’re most looking forward to reading next year. 25/12/2023
Design Tommy Hilfiger is releasing a new 3D fashion styling game The famous US designer is launching FashionVerse, an interactive mobile game that uses generative AI to create photorealistic avatars, backgrounds and props. 22/12/2023
Explore Japan’s historic buildings are reviving rural areas – here’s how In partnership with JNTO Could the key to reviving Japan’s rural area lie in ancient building traditions? Euronews explores Miyama and Ōzu to find out how historic homes can help fuel sustainable tourism. 22/12/2023
Culture news Theatre actors performing in underwear sparks censorship row in Spain Two small theatre companies in Toledo say local right-wing parties PP and Vox cancelled their play because actors performed in their underwear, saying it “scandalised the public”. 21/12/2023
Culture news Scottish government to increase culture budget by €18 million in 2024 Scotland's government will increase culture funding by £15.8 million (€18.2 million) next year as part of a five-year plan. Industry leaders say it falls short. 20/12/2023
Culture news LOTR fanfiction author loses copyright case to Tolkien estate & Amazon Author Demetrious Polychron accused Amazon and the Tolkien estate of copyright infringement of his Lord of the Rings-inspired book. His lawsuit backfired and now he owes $134,000 (€122,000). 20/12/2023
Culture news French couple lose court case over African mask worth millions The elderly French couple sold an "extremely rare" African mask for €150, when it was really worth millions. A court ruled their own carelessness was to blame. 19/12/2023
Design Ditching leather makes Apple PETA’s 2023 Company of the Year Animal rights group PETA praised the US tech giant for creating a “seismic shift” in the industry, as Apple phases out leather accessories. 19/12/2023
Culture news The new Miss France has short hair and it's making waves online The French beauty pageant has been actively working on increasing diversity in recent years. Online, critics slammed the results as pandering to “woke culture”. 18/12/2023
Culture news Happy birthday Brad Pitt! Hollywood actor turns 60 Twice named “Sexiest Man Alive” by People magazine, Brad Pitt rings in the big 6-0 today but what happens when a male Hollywood sex symbol ages? 18/12/2023