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Watch: 'Breaking Bad' stars picket outside of Sony

Bryan Cranston called on the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to return to negotiations with screen actors on Tuesday.

Cult

The 13th edition of Azerbaijan's Gabala International Music Festival

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

The Gabala International Music Festival in Azerbaijan has celebrated its 13th edition with a special focus on young musicians.

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WATCH: Water jousting competition delights fans in southern French

The medieval tradition, held annually in the Mediterranean port city of Sète, attracts thousands of spectators.

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WATCH: Brazil soapbox lovers challenge each other in traditional race

Enthusiasts of gravity racers or soapboxes - motorless vehicles which are raced on a downhill road - face each other in a race in Brazil's Belo Horizonte during the Virada Cultural festival.

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The Assumption: The Virgin Mary as a powerful icon of pop culture?

When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me...

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The best books of 2023... So far

How many have you read?

Qatar 365

Qatar's 'Years of Culture' celebrates the beauty of places and people

In partnership with Media City

In this episode of Qatar 365, we look at how Qatar is welcoming diverse cultures and subcultures - from exploring the cultural ties between Qatar and Indonesia to taking a glimpse into the world of geekdom.

Art

Which are the most artistic cities in Europe?

Wondering which European cities are the best when it comes to art? Check out the rankings...

Culture news

J.K. Rowling airbrushed from museum over “transphobic” views

Evanesco, Rowling!

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Ukraine gives capital's Motherland monument a makeover

Ukraine is rehabilitating the Motherland monument in the capital, Kyiv, removing any reference to the Soviet era.

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German tourists accused of destroying 150-year-old Italian statue

"Instead of influencers, call them stupids." A statue valued at €200,000 was broken by a group of German tourists, who “must pay a steep price," according to the councillor for culture of the Lombardy region.

World News

Scores injured after protesters attack Eritrean festival in Sweden

An Eritrea-themed cultural festival in a Stockholm suburb took a violent turn on Thursday when about a thousand anti-Eritrean government protesters stormed the event, leaving at least 52 people injured, Swedish media reported.

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A look back at this year's world-renowned Festival d’Avignon

France's world-renowned theatre festival came to a close this week. Euronews Culture looks back at the festival's 77th edition - which proved to be more European than ever.

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Venice classed as 'in danger' due to overtourism and climate change

UNESCO regularly reviews its World Heritage Sites and says those in Venice are 'in danger'.

Smart Regions

The mills and fountains of Porto Santo brought back to life

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode of Smart Regions, discover the European project to restore the island of Porto Santo, which is reviving its cultural heritage by rehabilitating its windmills and public fountains. A reconnection with the past for a unique tourist experience.

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Twitter's symbolic rebranding: What the XXXX does ‘X’ mean?

What do you think of when you see ‘X’?

Hungary

Music and dance across Hungary as it hosts European Capital of Culture

Locals and visitors are flocking to thousands of events in Veszprém and around Lake Balaton for the European Capital of Culture [ECC] season.

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WATCH: Tourists, locals fired up as Bayonne festival kicks off

Located in the Baque country, locals from Bayonne welcomed people to the streets for their annual festival.

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Berlin's new culture budget more than double England's arts spending

Last week Berlin’s Senator for Culture announced a massive amount of funding for the art institutions in Germany's capital, putting the city’s financial support to culture in stark contrast with the UK.

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No seal of approval: Barack Obama branded 'war criminal' by singer

The former president of the US has been slammed by Boygenius singer-songwriter after including the band's song ‘Not Strong Enough’ on his summer playlist.