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Divers restore Italy's Christ of the Abyss monument

Divers clean the Christ of the Abyss statue off San Fruttuoso, Italy, preserving the iconic underwater monument placed there in 1954.

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Singer Luís Represas dies

The Portuguese artist has died at the age of 69, after a long battle with illness.

Travel News

Beyond the canals: The Venice few tourists ever get to know

Millions of tourists visit Venice every year, yet only a few discover the city of artisans, age-old traditions and hidden corners that still preserve its true soul.

Europe in Motion

Which EU country has the most cultural jobs?

The EU has signed its first declaration on culture, as new data shows the number of employees in the cultural sector is rising. Which EU countries have the most and the least cultural jobs?

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Athens Photo Festival: A polyphonic celebration of photography

This year, 70 creators and artistic collectives from 30 countries are taking part in the international photography festival.

Cinema

The Odyssey: From classroom and stage to Christopher Nolan's epic

Students are asked to analyse Odysseus’s intelligence in relation to his physical strength and to decide whether killing the suitors is a just act.

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Desire, Tongues and Love: What are the best albums of 2026... So far?

How many have you heard? And do you agree with our first-half of 2026 ranking?

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Mongolian throat singing goes global as ancient art finds new fans

Mongolian throat singing is gaining new audiences worldwide, as artists like Batzorig Vaanchig blend the ancient nomadic tradition of khoomei with modern forms of entertainment, from cinema to video games.

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Grand Voyager | Exploring Budapest

In partnership with Media City

In 2025, Budapest welcomed a record eight million visitors, making it one of Central Europe's most popular destinations. So what is it about this city that attracts so many travellers?

Food and Drink

From lemons to grapes: The 'golden' products shaping Andros' future

In recent years, new, modern wineries have revived Andros’s vineyards, putting the island firmly on the map for wine tourism.

Cult

Qatar and Mexico connect through culture after the World Cup

In partnership with Media City

The Qatar-Mexico Year of Culture uses art, film, food and football to strengthen cultural ties long after the 2026 World Cup.

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Europe's strangest delicacies: When disgust becomes cultural heritage

Fermented fish, maggot cheese and slippery comfort food: Europe’s cuisines offer dishes that repel some and fascinate others, as Berlin’s Disgusting Food Museum shows.

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Brussels confirms withdrawal of funding for Venice Biennale

The reasons given by the Biennale were deemed insufficient, and the Commission has moved to withdraw funding over the reopening of the Russian pavilion, drawing harsh criticism in Brussels from the League.

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How this country's faiths have coexisted for centuries

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerbaijan is highlighting centuries of religious coexistence as part of its national identity and cultural diplomacy.

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Bayeux tapestry arrives at British Museum after historic transfer

The nearly 70-metre-long work depicting William the Conqueror's 1066 invasion of England arrived at the British Museum in London at about 3am on Friday.

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Rio devotees celebrate Zé Pelintra Day with music, dance and prayer

Dozens of devotees gather in Rio de Janeiro's Lapa neighbourhood to celebrate Ze Pelintra Day with prayer, music, dancing and candle offerings.

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Global forum turns Islamic heritage into roadmap for cooperation

More than 70 international projects were launched at Uzbekistan's first Islamic Civilisation Forum, where delegates called for greater scientific cooperation, education and preservation of Islamic heritage.

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Can Abu Dhabi become the world's next great cultural capital?

Euronews Culture spoke to Steve Cox, the Executive Director (Acting) of Strategic Marketing and Communications at the Department of Culture and Tourism for Abu Dhabi, about the emirate's ambitious cultural expansion plans, including the upcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.

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Nymphs and Nereids: Mount Olympus hosts annual polytheism festival

Mount Olympus is a sight to behold each summer as torchlight processions, symbolic ceremonies and theatrical performances bring communities together in a shared celebration of ancient Greek mythology.

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Rock opera: Tosca prepares to run at Austria's St Margarethen quarry

Rehearsals for Tosca at Austria's St Margarethen Quarry are underway, opening an evocative journey into Puccini's Rome, where light and shadow meet faith and revolution.