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Up Helly Aa Viking festival kicks off in Shetland

The festival of fire is held on the last Tuesday in January and remembers the Vikings who used to rule the Shetland islands.

Cult

Matera 2019: let the countdown commence

Thousands of people took to the streets of Matera to celebrate the one year countdown until Matera is crowned European Capital of Culture.

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Shops reopen in Aleppo market – or what's left of it

The market in Syria's largest city still has no water, electricity or telephone lines.

Italy

Matera and Plovdiv, 2019 European Capitals of Culture

The Italian and Bulgarian cities prepare to take on the prestigious crown.

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World News

10 things you need to know about European Capitals of Culture

A very prestigious event that celebrates the richness and diversity of cultures in Europe

World News

Bayeux tapestry to go to England

President Macron has given the go-ahead for the 11th century Bayeux tapestry to be exhibited in England.

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Horse riders trot through roaring flames to mark a 500 year old Spanis

Las Luminarias takes place in San Bartolome de Pinares, northwest of Madrid, on the eve of Saint Anthony’s Day, Spain’s patron saint of animals.

France

Bayeux Tapestry set for loan to UK after 950 years in France

France is to loan to Britain the embroidery illustrating the Norman conquest of England, President Macron is expected to announce during a UK visit on Thursday.

Travel News

Half a day in Cyprus

France

Macron wants French baguettes UNESCO listed

A daily part of French life, the country consumes six billion baguettes each year and now President Macron has backed a bid to cement their cultural status

United Kingdom

The Cirque du Soleil's acrobatic insects star in the Royal Albert Hall

The show, featuring a carnival of acrobatic insects, is described as 'a colourful carnival of crazy crickets, amazing ants and flexible fleas'.

Living

The NY Met Museum is charging for entry - how does it compare with the

$25 for a NY Met Museum pass: what else could you get?

World News

Cambodian activist wanted to 'honor' her parents with Netflix film

Cambodian-American activist Loung Ung teamed up with her longtime friend Angelina Jolie to bring "First They Killed My Father" to the big screen.

World News

Personalities of the Year: Musk, Iceland soccer team and Oxfam given t

Euronews readers have selected their personalities of the year in sport, culture, space, business, EU and innovation.

Living

Fashion and Versailles

From Rose Bertin to Sofia Coppola, this is Versailles’ dresses and dreams.

Italy

Pompeii opens restored homes to visitors

Italy's ancient city of Pompeii has opened three restored buildings.

World News

Reader poll: Who should be Euronews' Culture Personality of the Year?

Euronews wants your say on who should be one of several personalities of the year—in fields including space, innovation, culture, business and sport.

Cult

2017: a year of farewells and broken records

From the death of Chuck Berry to the sale of the world's most expensive painting, 2017 was a landmark year.

Cinema

‘Son of Saul’ director on his Oscar-winning movie

Euronews speaks to Laszlo Nemes, the director of award-winning movie ‘Son of Saul’, at the European film festival of Les Arcs where he is member of this year’s jury.

Cinema

Gemma Arterton opens up about her new film ‘The Escape’

British actress Gemma Arterton opened up to us about her new film ‘The Escape’, which had its French premiere at the European Film Festival of Les Arcs.