https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sat, 14 Nov 2026 07:53:53 +0100 Sat, 14 Nov 2026 07:53:53 +0100 30 https://www.euronews.com/images/logos/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/14/rubiks-cube-production-returns-to-hungary-more-than-50-years-after-invention https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/14/rubiks-cube-production-returns-to-hungary-more-than-50-years-after-invention Sat, 14 Nov 2026 07:53:11 +0100 More than 50 years after its invention, the Rubik’s Cube is being manufactured in Hungary again, with a new automated production line launched in the country where the iconic puzzle toy was first created. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/inside-copenhagens-swanky-new-water-culture-house-with-10-pools-three-saunas-and-an-onsen https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/inside-copenhagens-swanky-new-water-culture-house-with-10-pools-three-saunas-and-an-onsen Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:07:08 +0100 Set to open on Paper Island in early December, KAI will have multiple pools, wellness facilities and also offer bathers access to the harbour’s waters for swimming. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/paris-motor-show-renault-and-citroen-unveil-electric-concepts-inspired-by-classic-cars https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/paris-motor-show-renault-and-citroen-unveil-electric-concepts-inspired-by-classic-cars Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:15:18 +0200 Some of Europe's best-known cars are making a comeback at the Paris Motor Show, reinvented for the electric age. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/04/i-want-to-spark-new-ideas-architect-ma-yansong-on-designing-the-lucas-museum-of-narrative- https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/04/i-want-to-spark-new-ideas-architect-ma-yansong-on-designing-the-lucas-museum-of-narrative- Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:18:02 +0200 Last month, film producer George Lucas opened his long-awaited Museum of Narrative Art for many legions of fans of Star Wars memorabilia and visual storytelling. Ma Yansong, the Chinese architect who designed the futuristic looking building, says he hopes it "sparks curiosity and new ideas." https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/these-are-the-most-beautiful-new-train-stations-in-europe-according-to-prix-versailles https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/these-are-the-most-beautiful-new-train-stations-in-europe-according-to-prix-versailles Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:00:41 +0200 Three stations on the continent made the list, including Rome’s Colosseo - Fori Imperiali Station. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/26/the-secret-behind-the-sagrada-familias-final-towers-stone-steel-and-21st-century-glue https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/26/the-secret-behind-the-sagrada-familias-final-towers-stone-steel-and-21st-century-glue Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:40:22 +0200 An innovative modular construction system and 24 tonnes of structural adhesive have dramatically accelerated work on Gaudí's Sagrada Familia. More than 140 years after construction began, the Barcelona basilica is reaching one of the defining milestones in its extraordinary history. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/02/grand-designs-tashkents-modernist-architecture-joins-unesco-world-heritage-list https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/02/grand-designs-tashkents-modernist-architecture-joins-unesco-world-heritage-list Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:46:14 +0200 The listing covers ten buildings and complexes from the 1960s to the early 1990s, recognising how modernist design was adapted to Central Asian traditions, climate and urban life. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/29/stylish-shopping-prix-versailles-reveals-worlds-most-beautiful-emporiums-for-2026 https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/29/stylish-shopping-prix-versailles-reveals-worlds-most-beautiful-emporiums-for-2026 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:30:51 +0200 Seven retail locations from around the world have been chosen by Prix Versailles as the world's most beautiful emporiums in 2026. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/from-pompeii-to-evora-invisible-solar-for-heritage-sites https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/from-pompeii-to-evora-invisible-solar-for-heritage-sites Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:30:33 +0200 Unsightly for some, solar panels are now being disguised and designed as ancient Roman tiles to blend into historic city skylines. From Italy to Portugal, Pompeii and Évora are proving that heritage preservation and sustainability can go hand in hand. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/adhesive-the-key-to-completing-sagrada-familias-central-towers https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/adhesive-the-key-to-completing-sagrada-familias-central-towers Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:00:49 +0200 Did you know that Loctite technology bonds were crucial in sticking stone and steel together in the Sagrada Familia temple’s 826 panels? At 172 metres tall, it is the world’s highest temple and was last week blessed by Pope Leo XVI. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/11/from-japan-with-love-london-exhibition-explores-how-nigo-reshaped-fashion-music-and-hype-c https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/11/from-japan-with-love-london-exhibition-explores-how-nigo-reshaped-fashion-music-and-hype-c Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:27:28 +0200 The exhibition, NIGO: From Japan With Love, brings together over 700 objects from his personal archive, charting his evolution from teenage Americana obsessive to global designer and artistic director of Kenzo. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/from-creepypasta-to-hollywood-everything-you-need-to-know-about-backrooms-and-liminal-horr https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/from-creepypasta-to-hollywood-everything-you-need-to-know-about-backrooms-and-liminal-horr Mon, 25 May 2026 15:38:51 +0200 Ever been in an empty corridor which seems to stretch on forever, or found yourself in a deserted room that feels "off"? An upcoming film taps into "liminality", an important concept in architecture, psychology and anthropology. Here's everything you need to know about 'Backrooms'. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/15/why-brutalist-architecture-is-the-latest-travel-trend-taking-over-social-media https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/15/why-brutalist-architecture-is-the-latest-travel-trend-taking-over-social-media Fri, 15 May 2026 15:35:52 +0200 The controversial style is best explored on a walking tour in Skopje in North Macedonia, but there are plenty of other cities where you can embrace the trend. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/11/ron-arad-on-design-the-difficulty-is-knowing-which-ideas-to-spend-your-time-on https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/11/ron-arad-on-design-the-difficulty-is-knowing-which-ideas-to-spend-your-time-on Mon, 11 May 2026 17:30:53 +0200 The influential designer and artist is currently presenting a major exhibition of his works from 1992-2026 at the Opera Gallery in Monaco. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/04/prix-versailles-reveals-the-worlds-most-beautiful-museums-for-2026 https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/04/prix-versailles-reveals-the-worlds-most-beautiful-museums-for-2026 Mon, 04 May 2026 15:01:13 +0200 The prestigious architectural award Prix Versailles has unveiled its 2026 list of the world’s most beautiful museums. Only one European museum made it... https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/25/barcelonas-concrete-dreamscapes-antoni-gaudis-must-see-masterpieces https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/25/barcelonas-concrete-dreamscapes-antoni-gaudis-must-see-masterpieces Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:42:11 +0200 Nearly 100 years after his death, Euronews Culture revisits Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí's most stunning creations. https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/reusing-places-and-spaces-eumies-awards-honour-sustainable-architecture-and-design https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/reusing-places-and-spaces-eumies-awards-honour-sustainable-architecture-and-design Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:32:52 +0200 Winners of the 2026 EUmies Awards have been announced, with projects that focus on reusing and transforming existing spaces. https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/sickening-donald-trump-plans-for-arc-de-trump-blasted-online https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/sickening-donald-trump-plans-for-arc-de-trump-blasted-online Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:03:26 +0200 If approved, Donald Trump's “Triumphal Arch” would be taller than both the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial. https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/06/when-east-meets-west-uzbek-culture-complex-design-edges-closer-to-2028-completion https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/06/when-east-meets-west-uzbek-culture-complex-design-edges-closer-to-2028-completion Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:18:54 +0200 This major cultural complex, designed by Tadao Ando, is taking shape in Tashkent, with intricate building work led by an international team and plans for art and learning spaces. https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/02/brussels-festival-unveils-rare-art-deco-and-art-nouveau-gems https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/02/brussels-festival-unveils-rare-art-deco-and-art-nouveau-gems Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:45:04 +0200 Around sixty historic buildings in Belgium opened their doors to visitors throughout March as part of the Brussels Art Nouveau & Art Deco (BANAD) festival. https://www.euronews.com/2026/03/12/chilean-smiljan-radic-clarke-wins-2026-pritzker-architecture-prize https://www.euronews.com/2026/03/12/chilean-smiljan-radic-clarke-wins-2026-pritzker-architecture-prize Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:51:30 +0100 The Chilean master of modern design has finally been named as winner of the world's leading architecture award after his prize giving was delayed by disclosures about Tom Pritzker's links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. https://www.euronews.com/2026/02/19/me-at-the-zoo-first-ever-youtube-upload-acquired-by-londons-va-museum https://www.euronews.com/2026/02/19/me-at-the-zoo-first-ever-youtube-upload-acquired-by-londons-va-museum Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:33:23 +0100 The Victoria and Albert museum's digital conservation team has reconstructed the inaugural YouTube watch page from 2005 showing the 19-second clip 'Me at the zoo'. https://www.euronews.com/2026/02/11/the-iconic-british-pullman-just-unveiled-a-new-baz-luhrmann-designed-events-space-on-board https://www.euronews.com/2026/02/11/the-iconic-british-pullman-just-unveiled-a-new-baz-luhrmann-designed-events-space-on-board Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:39:22 +0100 Luhrmann, who worked in collaboration with costume and production designer Catherine Martin, took inspiration from the British countryside and Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream for the interiors. https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/27/making-ordinary-extraordinary-hungarian-design-show-lays-bare-the-beauty-of-everyday-objec https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/27/making-ordinary-extraordinary-hungarian-design-show-lays-bare-the-beauty-of-everyday-objec Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:14:00 +0100 A new design exhibition in the Hungarian city of Pécs featuring the work of Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry and Salvador Dali among many others, sets out to show how aesthetics can play a crucial role in the creation of everyday objects. https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/26/neom-no-more-saudi-arabia-reduces-ambitious-plans-for-the-line-and-futuristic-megacity https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/26/neom-no-more-saudi-arabia-reduces-ambitious-plans-for-the-line-and-futuristic-megacity Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:58:15 +0100 After years of cost overruns and delays, Saudi Arabia’s flagship futuristic megaproject, Neom, is set to be significantly scaled back. The futuristic super-city, meant to run entirely on alternative energy sources, was due to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games, which has now been postponed. https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/09/driven-by-design-mercedes-benz-cla-is-the-2026-european-car-of-the-year https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/09/driven-by-design-mercedes-benz-cla-is-the-2026-european-car-of-the-year Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:07:08 +0100 Mercedes-Benz CLA has won the 2026 European Car of the Year award at the Brussels Motor Show. The German brand last collected the prestigious title in 1974. https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/08/amazing-architecture-frank-gehrys-most-provocative-designs https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/08/amazing-architecture-frank-gehrys-most-provocative-designs Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:01:23 +0100 Frank Gehry's buildings are routinely described as organic, spellbinding and striking. His architecture was unconventional, challenging traditional forms and therefore divisive, but few, if any, could claim indifference . Here's Euronews Culture's look at some of his most provocative works. https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/22/barca-return-home-new-camp-nou-reopens-after-900-days-with-a-big-party https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/22/barca-return-home-new-camp-nou-reopens-after-900-days-with-a-big-party Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:10:03 +0100 Barcelona return to the Spotify Camp Nou after 906 days of exile, with a partial reopening of the stadium and a big celebration for members and fans as the ambitious transformation of the Espai Barça progresses. https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/16/home-is-where-the-hansen-is-poland-pays-tribute-to-open-form-architecture-pioneers https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/16/home-is-where-the-hansen-is-poland-pays-tribute-to-open-form-architecture-pioneers Sun, 16 Nov 2025 08:13:27 +0100 Just an hour away from Warsaw, along the River Bug, stands a wooden house, hiding layers of history, complexity and architectural innovation. The creation and residence of renowned Polish architects Oskar and Sofia Hansen is both a showcase and a moving tribute to the "Open Form" style. https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/06/never-mind-the-buzzwords-dubai-design-week-seeks-authentic-visions-to-boost-regional-lands https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/06/never-mind-the-buzzwords-dubai-design-week-seeks-authentic-visions-to-boost-regional-lands Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:25:06 +0100 As Dubai Design Week marks its 11th year and takes community as its focus, director Natasha Carella reflects on the festival's growth while championing regional voices and authentic design narratives. https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/04/first-class-beauty-prix-versailles-picks-the-worlds-best-looking-train-stations https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/04/first-class-beauty-prix-versailles-picks-the-worlds-best-looking-train-stations Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:14:18 +0100 The Prix Versailles World Ceremony has picked its 'magnificent seven' passenger stations as the world's most beautiful train and metro stops. From Australia to Belgium via Saudi Arabia, the prizes show the jury's penchant towards modernity. https://www.euronews.com/2025/10/31/spirit-in-the-sky-barcelonas-sagrada-familia-becomes-the-worlds-tallest-church https://www.euronews.com/2025/10/31/spirit-in-the-sky-barcelonas-sagrada-familia-becomes-the-worlds-tallest-church Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:04:27 +0100 Barcelona's basilica reached 162.91 metres in height on Thursday after the placement of a piece of its central tower, surpassing the German cathedral in Ulm by just over a metre. Gaudí's masterpiece will continue to grow to 172 metres in the coming months. https://www.euronews.com/2025/10/17/stirling-prize-2025-appleby-blue-almshouse-social-housing-project-named-britains-best-new- https://www.euronews.com/2025/10/17/stirling-prize-2025-appleby-blue-almshouse-social-housing-project-named-britains-best-new- Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:54:21 +0200 Appleby Blue, a pioneering social housing project in London to help people downsize and live communally has won this year's Stirling Prize, Britain's most prestigious architecture award for a new building. https://www.euronews.com/2025/09/22/the-sagrada-familia-closes-in-on-completing-its-central-tower-and-becoming-europes-tallest https://www.euronews.com/2025/09/22/the-sagrada-familia-closes-in-on-completing-its-central-tower-and-becoming-europes-tallest Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:00:37 +0200 The basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona will reach 172 metres with the completion of the tower of Jesus Christ, scheduled for late 2025 or early 2026, surpassing the cathedral of Ulm in Germany. https://www.euronews.com/2025/09/16/room-to-dream-david-lynchs-hollywood-home-and-workspace-is-up-for-sale https://www.euronews.com/2025/09/16/room-to-dream-david-lynchs-hollywood-home-and-workspace-is-up-for-sale Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:35:15 +0200 The spectacular compound includes Lynch's editing suite, a private screening room, and the iconic house featured in his film 'Lost Highway'. https://www.euronews.com/2025/09/05/six-of-the-best-riba-announces-shortlist-for-architectures-prestigious-sterling-prize https://www.euronews.com/2025/09/05/six-of-the-best-riba-announces-shortlist-for-architectures-prestigious-sterling-prize Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:03:54 +0200 The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced six nominees for its prestigious Stirling Prize, the UK's highest honour recognising top design. https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/19/rocker-jack-white-blasts-trumps-vulgar-oval-office-transformation-after-zelenskyy-meeting https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/19/rocker-jack-white-blasts-trumps-vulgar-oval-office-transformation-after-zelenskyy-meeting Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:35:01 +0200 Following a copyright infringement lawsuit last year, The White Stripes frontman has been vocal online about Trump's 'vulgar, gold leafed' redecoration efforts in the White House... https://www.euronews.com/2025/07/31/amazing-architecture-riba-reveals-its-shortlist-for-stephen-lawrence-prize-2025 https://www.euronews.com/2025/07/31/amazing-architecture-riba-reveals-its-shortlist-for-stephen-lawrence-prize-2025 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:22:49 +0200 Diverse, innovative and inspirational creations are at the forefront of six outstanding designs shortlisted for the prestigious Stephen Lawrence Prize, the annual award for early career architects, named after the south London teenager fatally stabbed in a racist attack in 1993. https://www.euronews.com/2025/07/25/lisbons-stadium-of-light-set-to-be-transformed-into-benfica-district-by-new-radical-design https://www.euronews.com/2025/07/25/lisbons-stadium-of-light-set-to-be-transformed-into-benfica-district-by-new-radical-design Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:07:52 +0200 The plans will boost Benfica's stadium capacity to 70,000, add three more pavilions and a series of other facilities, such as a community swimming pool, a theatre and a hotel. Work is due to start in mid-2027 and last two years. https://www.euronews.com/2025/06/27/a-portal-to-the-past-this-unique-open-air-attraction-has-been-named-the-uks-museum-of-the- https://www.euronews.com/2025/06/27/a-portal-to-the-past-this-unique-open-air-attraction-has-been-named-the-uks-museum-of-the- Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:20:35 +0200 Featuring a recreated 1950s town, Beamish in County Durham was awarded the prestigious prize for its "joyous, immersive and unique" atmosphere that's shaped by "the stories and experiences of its community." https://www.euronews.com/2025/06/24/in-pictures-winning-design-selected-for-uk-memorial-to-queen-elizabeth-ii https://www.euronews.com/2025/06/24/in-pictures-winning-design-selected-for-uk-memorial-to-queen-elizabeth-ii Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:35:41 +0200 The legendary British architect Norman Foster has won the contest to transform St James’s Park in central London into tribute to late queen’s "unifying force". https://www.euronews.com/2025/06/21/casa-batllo-unveils-gaudis-best-kept-secret-after-its-complete-restoration https://www.euronews.com/2025/06/21/casa-batllo-unveils-gaudis-best-kept-secret-after-its-complete-restoration Sat, 21 Jun 2025 15:51:54 +0200 More than a century after its construction, Casa Batlló has completed one of its most ambitious restorations, bringing back to light the original design that Antoni Gaudí conceived for the Batlló family in 1906. https://www.euronews.com/2025/06/05/louis-vuitton-files-lawsuit-against-portuguese-liqueur-start-up-over-branding-rights https://www.euronews.com/2025/06/05/louis-vuitton-files-lawsuit-against-portuguese-liqueur-start-up-over-branding-rights Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:14:24 +0200 Louis Vuitton has filed a lawsuit against a small Portuguese liqueur firm it accuses of using a logo too similar to the French luxury fashion label's own famous lettering. https://www.euronews.com/2025/06/04/french-stylist-jean-paul-gaultier-says-falling-in-love-musical-is-only-possible-in-berlin https://www.euronews.com/2025/06/04/french-stylist-jean-paul-gaultier-says-falling-in-love-musical-is-only-possible-in-berlin Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:14:18 +0200 Only the biggest stage will do for 'Falling in Love', a musical with costumes curated by Jean Paul Gaultier and its current run in Berlin more than lives up to its billing. Jez Fielder finds corsets and cone bras abound with the French designer eager to make the show the most spectacular in Europe. https://www.euronews.com/2025/05/26/hit-the-north-manchester-museum-wins-the-2025-european-museum-of-the-year-award https://www.euronews.com/2025/05/26/hit-the-north-manchester-museum-wins-the-2025-european-museum-of-the-year-award Mon, 26 May 2025 16:26:27 +0200 The Manchester Museum has won the European Museum of the Year Award for creating “new spaces to foster deeper community connections and promote intercultural dialogue." https://www.euronews.com/2025/05/14/chopard-unveils-this-years-palme-dor-trophy-as-78th-cannes-film-festival-kicks-off https://www.euronews.com/2025/05/14/chopard-unveils-this-years-palme-dor-trophy-as-78th-cannes-film-festival-kicks-off Wed, 14 May 2025 17:10:20 +0200 Chopard unveiled the latest Palme d'Or trophy - consisting of 19 leaflets in 18 karat sustainable gold and mounted on a crystal rock cushion - that is to be given to the winner of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. https://www.euronews.com/2025/05/13/bahrain-wins-top-prize-at-venice-architecture-biennale-with-a-pavilion-tackling-extreme-he https://www.euronews.com/2025/05/13/bahrain-wins-top-prize-at-venice-architecture-biennale-with-a-pavilion-tackling-extreme-he Tue, 13 May 2025 11:35:59 +0200 Titled "Heatwave", the Bahrain Pavilion's award-winning project addresses the issue of extreme heat by suspending a cooling ceiling over public seating. https://www.euronews.com/2025/05/08/in-pictures-final-five-designs-shortlisted-for-queen-elizabeth-ii-national-memorial https://www.euronews.com/2025/05/08/in-pictures-final-five-designs-shortlisted-for-queen-elizabeth-ii-national-memorial Thu, 08 May 2025 12:05:12 +0200 A final shortlist of designs for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II have been unveiled. The competition has been hailed as one of the most significant design initiatives in modern British history. The final design is expected to be revealed in 2026. https://www.euronews.com/2025/05/04/high-buildings-loose-morals-art-deco-movement-celebrates-its-centenary https://www.euronews.com/2025/05/04/high-buildings-loose-morals-art-deco-movement-celebrates-its-centenary Sun, 04 May 2025 11:33:21 +0200 Deriving from a Parisian design fair 100 years ago, "Art Deco" rose up out of the ashes of World War One, bringing confidence, prosperity, very big parties and new, instantly recognisable bold buildings. https://www.euronews.com/2025/04/23/multi-million-frank-lloyd-wright-lamp-to-be-auctioned https://www.euronews.com/2025/04/23/multi-million-frank-lloyd-wright-lamp-to-be-auctioned Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:14:10 +0200 The lamp could be the most expensive ever sold from the legendary designer.