See The queer clubs that are about reading rather than drinking If your life is more ‘early nights in bed reading’ than ‘early mornings staggering home’, then there’s a wealth of book discussion groups – operating in-person and online – for those wanting to meet like-minded queer folk. 23/06/2022
See London's iconic Time Out magazine publishes its final print edition A look at the history and legacy of London's beloved Time Out magazine which has released its last ever print edition 23/06/2022
no comment Bolivians welcome Andean new year in winter solstice Dozens of Bolivians, including the president Luis Arce, rise their hands in the Tiwanaku pre-Inca religious complex to welcome the indigenous new year 5.530 saluting the sun and asking for prosper sow and harvest. 22/06/2022
Culture news 'Sad statistics': How Ukraine's culture is being destroyed by war Ukraine has claimed Russia is trying to "destroy the identity and historical memory of Ukrainian people" - an allegation Moscow denies. 20/06/2022
Cult 3 European cultural events you need to know about this weekend Climate change takes centre stage at art exhibitions in London and Madrid. Meanwhile, romance is at the heart of the Cabourg Film Festival in France. 17/06/2022
Travel News What is Turkish Airlines' new name and what's behind the rebrand? Turkey's national carrier is changing its name. Here's why it matters. 14/06/2022
no comment Palestinians swim in Mediterranean sea off a beach in Gaza's Beit Lahia Palestinians swim in the Mediterranean sea off a beach in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip as students start their summer vacation. 11/06/2022
Culture news La Scala to open season with Russian opera Will La Scala's decision to host the Russian opera be well received? 07/06/2022
United Kingdom A move 300 years in the making: UK takes steps to recognise the Irish language Belfast is split over moves for the UK to recognise the Irish language. 26/05/2022
no comment Chile welcomes a Banksy tribute exhibition in Latin AmerIca "The Art of Banksy: Without Limits" exhibition has opened on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Santiago, Chile. 26/05/2022
Taste International Tea Day: 7 unique ways tea is made around the world In honour of International Tea Day, we thought we'd take a look at some of the many wonderful ways different countries from around the world prepare and drink their tea 21/05/2022
See Actor Forest Whitaker receives award at Cannes The US actor and activist Forest Whitaker has given an award at the Cannes Film Festival in recognition of his work as an artist and an activist 20/05/2022
Culture news Tom Cruise is top gun at Cannes Film Festival Tom Cruise is given a warm welcome as he arrives at the Cannes Film Festival for the screening of the long-awaited sequel to the 1986 blockbuster Top Gun 19/05/2022
Culture news ‘Cinema must not be silent’: Zelenskyy addresses Cannes Film Festival Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addressed the audience at Cannes quoting Charlie Chaplin and Francis Ford Coppola about the power and responsibility of filmmakers during war. 18/05/2022
no comment Final preparations underway for 75th Cannes Film Festival Final preparations are well under way on the French Rivera for this year's Cannes Film Festival. 15/05/2022
no comment France: parade marks the opening of "Utopia" festival in Lille Giant puppets and inflatable floats march down the city center of Lille to mark the start of Utopia, the sixth thematic edition of lille3000, a cultural festival running until October. 15/05/2022
See Visit museums at night on European Night of Museums - May 14 Visit icon museums at night on European Night of Museums - May 14 13/05/2022
Culture news U2's Bono and The Edge play pop-up gig in Kyiv metro station The Irish rock legends played some of their greatest hits, and performed with local artists as well, at the invitation of President Zelenskyy. 08/05/2022
Culture news Lanthimos's latest is a grim tale of loss, loneliness and death Greek new wave director Yorgos Lanthimos's new film is a dark and characteristically surreal tale about a young widow who mourns her dead husband. 06/05/2022
Destinations Croatia drops all entry rules: Here are the 9 best places to visit From castles, churches and theatres to food, wine and music, we've put together a list of nine places you should visit to get your dose of Croatian culture. 04/05/2022
See May the 4th be with you: how the date became a Star Wars phenomenon The earliest use of this play on words dates back to 1978, one year after the release of 'A New Hope', where American newspapers employed the phrase in the headlines on Independence Day. But now 'May' is a month rather than a wish. 04/05/2022
See Inside Užupis, Europe's independent art republic The self-proclaimed Republic of Užupis is Lithuania’s artistic hub. It has its own government, constitution and currency, plus heaps of charm. 03/05/2022
no comment Murals bring 'joy' to Baghdad concrete jungle Iraqi artist Wijdan al-Majed is transforming Baghdad's concrete jungle into a colourful city with murals depicting well-known figures from the war-scarred country and abroad 02/05/2022
Destinations Here’s why wine and chocolate lovers need to book a trip to Porto For too long, one of this Portuguese city's main exports has been overlooked by travellers. 02/05/2022
Experiences Why you need to plan a trip to Venice in 2022 for this art event alone The 59th Venice Biennale, one of the most important events in the art world, is themed around darkness and strength in face of adversity. 28/04/2022
no comment Rome celebrates 2775th birthday with historical parade Rome celebrated this week its birthday, known as "Natale di Roma (Rome's Christmas)", with four days of events based on the legendary foundation of the Italian capital by Romulus in 753 BC. 24/04/2022
