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Tributes pour in after death of experimental composer and conductor Pierre Boulez

The French President said Boulez had been a beacon for French music around the world

Algeria

Meet Algeria's tattooed women

Faded lines and symbols imprinted on their foreheads, chins, and cheeks, draws attention to them. These are the Chaouia women in the Aurès mountains

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: The Amir Temur Mausoleum, Samarkand

We begin our new series of Postcards from the ancient city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan

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Samarkand, a window on an ancient empire

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Austria

Mariss Jansons conducted the annual New Year gala concert from Vienna.

Latvia’s Mariss Jansons took up the baton for the third time for the annual New Year gala concert from Vienna. The United Nations Secretary General

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Postcards from Lyon: The Confluence Museum

The last in our series of Postcards from Lyon comes from one of the French city's newest landmarks

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Macedonian Postcards: Ilinden monument (Makedonium) - Krusevo

In this episode of Macedonian Postcards we're in the central town of Krusevo

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On the cultural heritage trail in Oman

In this edition of Oman Life we continue our exploration of the country’s extraordinary cultural heritage by delving into Muscat, the melting pot

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Traveller's diary: the magic of the cultural heritage

Our third edition of “Oman Life” was dedicated to the country’s rich cultural heritage. One of the most iconic forts of the country was our starting

Culture news

Morocco celebrates a new generation of filmmakers

The Colisée in Marrakech is one of just 31 cinemas catering to Morocco’s population of 33 million. But while the country suffers from severe screen

Egypt

Tutankhamun's mask is back on display in all its splendor

The magnificent gold mask of Tutankhamun is back on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo after a two-month-long repair job by German experts. Last

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Mir-Jean Bou Chaaya claims 'Grand Prize' at the Marrakech film festival

The Marrakech film festival has come to a close after awarding the top Golden Star to a first film from Lebanon ‘‘Very Big Shot’. Mir-Jean Bou

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Uzbekistan life: The Buddhist legacy of Termez

At the southern-most tip of Uzbekistan, Termez has a long and rich history. It was once at the heart of Buddhism in Central Asia and also one of the

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Traveller's diary: Termez

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Macedonian Postcards: The archaeological site of Stobi

This week in Macedonian Postcards we visit the nation's most significant archaeological site

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Glimpses of an ancient city through its remarkable mosaics

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Canadian cinema honored at Marrakech festival

A delegation led by award-winning director Atom Egoyan hit the red carpet to pick up a special tribute to Canadian cinema.

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Postcards from Lyon: Rives de Saône

This week in Postcards, the beautification of the space beside Lyon's two major rivers

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The French city reclaiming its riverbanks for the people

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Macedonian Postcards: Memorial House of Mother Teresa

In this episode of Macedonian Postcards we visit a museum that pays tribute to Skopje's most famous daughter