Culture news The 45 best WhatsApp messages to say 'I love you' on Valentine's Day Know how you feel but stuck over how to show it? Whether you're a raging romantic or rather reserved, look no further. To celebrate Valentine's Day, Euronews Culture has compiled options for you to pick or mix on WhatsApp to silently share your thoughts about L.O.V.E. 14/02/2026
No Comment Japan: Akiba Festival draws crowds despite winter cold Japan’s Akiba Festival in Niyodogawa features samurai parades and fire rituals, preserving a 200-year-old prayer for protection from disasters. 13/02/2026
No Comment Vienna Opera Ball dazzles 5,500 guests at Austria’s grand gala Austria’s Vienna Opera Ball returned to the Vienna State Opera in glittering style, bringing together politics, business and culture as around 5,500 guests gathered in Vienna for one of Austria’s most prestigious charity evenings. 13/02/2026
Culture news Macron opens new exhibitions exploring French ties with Cyprus In the framework of the Cyprus Presidency of the European Council, the two leaders of France and Cyprus have opened two major exhibitions in Paris examining historic ties between the two countries. 11/02/2026
Culture news Europe leads inaugural celebrations for World Greek Language Day Monday 9 February marks the inaugural celebration of World Greek Language Day and tributes have been paid from across Europe in recognition of Greece's historical impact on life, literature and thought in Western society. 09/02/2026
Culture news Renaissance: Angelin Preljocal's Parc is reborn at Paris Opera Throughout February, Angelin Preljocaj revives "Le Parc", his masterpiece created 32 years ago, with the young dancers of the Paris Opera. Whispers, glances and sensual pas de deux plunge the audience into the heart of the games of love and desire. 06/02/2026
Destinations This Slovak city just became a new European Capital of Culture Expect music festivals, art exhibitions and more in Trenčín throughout 2026. 03/02/2026
No Comment Venice carnival begins with colorful boat parade and nod to 2026 Olympics Italy’s most famous carnival opened in Venice with a floating parade on the Grand Canal. Crowds watched as decorated boats and rowers in costume passed by. The carnival, themed “Olympus,” is tied to the 2026 Winter Olympics and runs until 17 February. 02/02/2026
Culture news Nicosia: A journey to the top European cultural destination for 2026 (vid) "We may not have the sun and the sea like the traditional tourist product of Cyprus but we have invested in the mix of old and new, East and West and we offer something unique," comments the Mayor of Nicosia. 30/01/2026
Culture news Colosseum's Commodus Passage reopens after extensive restoration work The passage, constructed somewhere between the years 90 and 98, allowed emperors to get to their seats without having to use the main entrances, the vomitoria, through which the masses would spew forth into the Colosseum. 23/01/2026
Travel News Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism on the power of the travel industry Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb spoke exclusively with Euronews about the industry’s role in connecting countries. 22/01/2026
Modern Nomads How Kazakhstan preserves its rare manuscripts In partnership with MDQ From ancient Qurans to archival records, rare manuscripts are finding new life in restoration labs, protected for future generations. 21/01/2026
No Comment Ai Weiwei launches first solo exhibition in India India welcomes Ai Weiwei's first solo exhibition, blending art and political critique, in New Delhi. The show features works from over two decades of his career. 15/01/2026
Destinations Why this culture-rich island should be on your 2026 Europe travel list Nicosia in Cyprus was praised by European Best Destinations for its year-long programme of festivals and events. 15/01/2026
No Comment Largest projection show on Tokyo Government Building mesmerizes crowds Every evening, crowds in Shinjuku watch Tokyo Night & Light, a large-scale projection on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, using 40 solar-powered projectors. 08/01/2026
Culture news Think you know it all? Take our New Year quiz Ready to test your brain cells in 2026? How many of last year's biggest pop culture moments and scandals do you remember? 02/01/2026
Art New film shines light on underground South Korean tattoo culture South Korean tattoo culture, long marred by negative associations with prisons or gang activity, has been de facto illegal for over 30 years. A recent law passed now means this underground culture can finally come into the light. 31/12/2025
Cult Inside the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra In partnership with Media City With players trained in different musical traditions, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra is reshaping how orchestral music is performed and experienced in the region. 29/12/2025
Modern Nomads An ancient Kazakh puppet tradition reborn In partnership with MDQ A centuries-old Kazakh puppet tradition is finding new life on global stages, in classrooms, and even through 3D printing. 24/12/2025
Partner content Uzbekistan’s ‘Echo of Enlightenment’: Reclaiming Central Asia’s Role in the History of Science Partner content presented by the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan A new documentary series from Uzbekistan explores how Central Asian scholars shaped global science, challenging Eurocentric narratives of intellectual history. 24/12/2025