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Back to school with 'Harry Potter': Hogwarts Express arrives in Madrid

The 'Harry Potter' experience, organised by HBO Max and Warner Bros. at the Madrid Railway Museum has been celebrating the return to Hogwarts. The event recreated Platform 9 and ¾ and culminated in a synchronised countdown with London's King's Cross station.

Food and Drink

World Sushi Skills: Lithuanian chef crowned world champion in Japan

The World Sushi Championship is held annually in Tokyo, Japan, to promote food safety and authentic sushi cuisine. It is organised by the World Sushi Skills Institute, established with the support of the Japanese government.

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Water jousters battle on Sète’s Royal Canal in 300-year-old festival

For more than 300 years, the town of Sète in southern France has hosted its legendary Saint-Louis tournament, where jousters battle on the waters of the Royal Canal.

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Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast hosts annual kite festival

Kites in different shapes and colours float over Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast as the International Kite Festival Via Pontica returned to Varvara and Sinemorets.

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Singer Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce get engaged

There were those who speculated, with no evidence, that the relationship was not genuine but a cynical ploy for more fame, while some even theorised it was a plot to influence the US elections.

Silk Road Adventures

How Tamerlane’s legacy Is preserved in Shahrisabz

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

In southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz blends Timurid architecture, traditional crafts and Silk Road history into a city that quietly preserves its cultural legacy — far from the crowds of Samarkand.

Destinations

Skip Europe’s capitals for these hidden second city gems

With European capitals seeing surging visitor numbers, these overlooked second cities can be affordable, culture-rich destinations.

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Why Turkmenistan is one of Central Asia’s best-kept secrets

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Discover Turkmenistan’s enduring appeal – from cultural revival to enduring natural wonders – and why it is high on the list of Central Asia’s most fascinating destinations.

Qatar 365

Education in Qatar, from book fairs to scholarships | Qatar 365

In partnership with Media City

The annual Doha International Book Fair brings together bookworms, literary fans and cultural exchanges from all over the world. We explore how Qatar’s libraries and national reading campaigns incorporate technology and art into their strategies, and meet a few international publishers.

Europe News

At Pukkelpop, people with disability are also part of festival crowd

The Flemish agency Inter works with roughly sixty festivals to make music and festivals accessible to all.

Scenes

Watch: The kitesurfer inspiring Colombia's indigenous Wayuu tribe

In partnership with Media City

Nelson Gomez, a kitesurfing champion and member of Colombia's Wayuu tribe, empowers indigenous youth by teaching them kitesurfing.

Cyprus

Greek and Turkish Cypriots unite to restore cemeteries in Green Line

The €700,000 project involves work at 15 sites in the Green Line, the island's demilitarised zone.

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Dance Days Chania: 72 hours of contemporary dance and art

This year's 15th anniversary event took place from 21 July to 2 August and included a rich programme with 21 performances, 12 seminars and workshops.

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'A garden to remember': The hidden stories of Warsaw's Łazienki Park

The exhibition "The Life of a Royal Garden", held at Warsaw's Łazienki Park, is not only a walk through the eras and garden styles, but also a profound look at the people who created, nurtured and lived in this garden.

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Turkmenistan at 30: a legacy of welcome, a future of progress

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As Turkmenistan marks 30 years of neutrality in 2025, it is placing youth empowerment, education and skills at the centre of its regional and international agenda.

Changemakers of Uzbekistan

Behzod Abduraimov: a childhood dream hits the world’s stage

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov describes his musical journey, from humble beginnings in Tashkent to performing in storied venues around the world.

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In Pictures: Eagles and horseback stunts at Kyrgyzstan's Salbuurun

The Salbuurun Festival on Lake Issyk-Kul brings together Kyrgyzstan’s finest hunters, performers and craftspeople in a vivid celebration of nomadic culture.

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WATCH: Benin celebrates cultural heritage at Mask Festival

Thousands gathered in the Beninese capital for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a traditional event that celebrates ancestral spirits and cultural identity.

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How a Ukrainian NGO is preserving everyday medieval life

Shadows Project, an NGO founded following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, has partnered with St Sophia’s Cathedral in Kyiv to digitally preserve over 7,500 inscriptions on its walls.

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Turkmenistan’s next move: shaping a chess legacy

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Turkmenistan is embracing chess as a symbol of progress: from FIDE‑rated regional cups and tailored coaching to multiple grandmasters, strong Olympiad results and rising young stars.