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What to do in Italy’s newly designated ‘most beautiful villages’

As cities like Venice and Florence battle overtourism, venturing to these quiet, out-of-the-way attractions can be a responsible act as a visitor.

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A carnival for dogs in Nigeria

The theme of the sixth edition of the Dog Carnival in Lagos, Nigeria, was "Angels on legs".

Germany

Carnival season starts with festivals in Cologne and Mainz

The Cologne Carnival officially begins on November 11 at 11:11 AM, but the heart of the festivities unfolds in the days leading up to Shrove Tuesday.

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Five people shot at New York's annual West Indian American Day Parade

The event is one of the world's largest celebrations of Caribbean culture.

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Tan-Tan season carnival celebrates Morocco’s cultural diversity

The Tan Tan Season Carnival, chaired by Mohamed Fadel Ben Yaich and attended by UAE representatives and local officials, celebrated cultural diversity and heritage in Morocco’s southern provinces.

Culture news

From Barbie to AI: Switzerland's largest carnival begins in Basel

This year's themes for one of Switzerland's oldest traditions include artificial intelligence and the Barbie movie.

My Europe Series

This week in Europe - Only one pilot? A dispute over cockpit crews

In this edition of State of the Union we focus on considerations by the EU aviation safety authority and some airlines to cut one pilot for cost reasons. The pilots are vehemently opposed to this.

Earth News

Samba for the Amazon: Rio Carnival calls for end to illegal mining

Dancers from a samba school call for more protection for the Indigenous Yanonami people, whose lives are threatened by illegal mining.

Culture news

Why you should be excited about Notting Hill Carnival

Parades, steel drums, and of course lots and lots of loud music. What to do while you're there, and how did the carnival get started. It's all in our guide to this year's carnival - the biggest street party in Europe.

Moments

I travelled around Europe by train and it was cheaper than flying

I travelled through three countries in 10 days by train and bus to take in the beauty of the Italian mountains and the excitement of street parties in Berlin. Here’s how.

Culture news

What's on in Europe this week? Cultural events you shouldn't miss

Need some new weekend plans? Whether you're going out or staying in, we've got you covered. Here's Euronews Culture's guide to what's on in Europe this week.

Culture news

A look inside Sardinia's mysterious medieval carnival

The modern equestrian events of Sa Sartiglia are thought to have originated in 12th-century military tournaments common in the era of Europe’s crusades. Now, ceremonial rituals are combined to create a curious conflation of pagan, Christian and folklore practices.

Travel News

In pictures: The triumphant winner of Rio Carnival 2023

This year's winning samba school won by just one tenth of a point.

Culture news

Watch this: Italy's Viareggio Carnival marks its 150th anniversary

From gorillas to gas masks and lots of paper mache - Italy's Viareggio Carnival is marking its 150th anniversary with colourful parades after being closed down by the pandemic

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WATCH: Samba brings performers worldwide to Rio de Janeiro

Brazil is gearing up for another all-singing and dancing celebration. A style of samba known as "passista" is also popular among international visitors, who share Brazil's love of dancing and participate in the carnival parades.

Italy

Giant paper-mache statues hit the streets for Viareggio carnival

Giant paper-mâché carnival floats are back on the streets of Viareggio in Italy, awing crowds of onlookers.

Moments

Pastries, parades and parties: A guide to Venice Carnival 2023

This year’s edition of Venice Carnival is the first in three years to take place without any pandemic restrictions.

Culture news

Venice Carnival returns without pandemic-related restrictions

Packed with water parades, fine dining experiences and masked balls complete with elaborate costumes, the historic festival is back and is taking place in Italy's beloved city of bridges from February 4-21.

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People from around the world gather in Venice for carnival parade

Some hundred decorated rowing boats paraded on Sunday, from Punta della Dogana to Rialto Bridge, led by the legendary 7-metre-long papier-maché ‘Pantegana’, which has become one of the symbols of the Venetian carnival.

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Watch: Columbia holds its Carnival of 'Blacks and Whites'

Billing itself as a celebration of equality, it has been held for more than a century in a region home to many Afro-Colombians and Indigenous communities heavily marked by racial and economic inequality.