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Spanish museum returns paintings plundered by Nazi forces to Poland

Poland saw much of its cultural patrimony destroyed or looted during the country’s wartime occupation by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. Approximately 500,000 items are still missing.

27/01/2023

Culture news

Icelandic gallery hosts first ever Pussy Riot exhibition

The first Pussy Riot retrospective, on display in Reykjavik since November 24, sheds light on a decade of the groups' activism against Russian state repression.

25/01/2023

Cult

The Splendours of Uzbekistan’s Oases

In partnership with Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation

The Arts and Culture Development Foundation under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan presents 'The Splendours of Uzbekistan’s Oases' at the Louvre in Paris

23/01/2023

Cult

Rendez-vous: the best of culture and arts in Europe

Euronews rounds up the best of culture and arts in Europe this week.

20/01/2023

Cult

Rendez-vous: the best of culture in Europe

Rendez-vous: the best of culture in Europe including three exhibitions showcasing modern art

14/01/2023

Netherlands

Researchers believe they have found a rare fossilised dinosaur embryo

The Geological museum known as ‘Oertijdmuseum’ in Boxtel, in the Netherlands, is scanning ancient dinosaur eggs, in the hope of finding a fossilized embryo inside.

13/01/2023

Culture news

Ukraine curators in mission to save Balakliya museum cultural heritage

Curators at a museum a few kilometres from Ukraine's front line are trying to remove thousands of exhibits for safe keeping.

13/01/2023

Culture news

UK Culture Secretary says Parthenon Sculptures belong in Britain

Arguing against the return to Greece of the Sculptures, the UK Culture Secretary said: “You would end up with so many amazing artefacts under question of whether they should go back to another country.”

12/01/2023

Destinations

Turkey: There’s more to Cappadocia than hot air balloons

Cappadocia is best known for hot air balloon rides and martian landscapes, but there’s plenty more to the popular Turkish destination.

07/01/2023

Cult

Must-see European Art: Cezanne, Van Gogh and Ukrainian Modernism

European art lovers have some New Year's treats to enjoy with exhibitions on Cezanne, Van Gogh and Ukrainian Modernism.

06/01/2023

Culture news

Pelé Museum attracts visitors in Brazil following the icon's death

Pelé Museum attracts visitors in Brazil following the icon's death. The Brazilian football star died on Thursday evening at the age of 82.

30/12/2022

Green News

Climate protesters 2022: Where are they now?

Climate activists have made headlines around the world this year for their controversial stunts, but once the media attention dies down, what happens to them?

28/12/2022

Cult

Rendez-Vous: Must-see cultural events to begin 2023 on a high

We may be saying goodbye to 2022, but we are not saying goodbye to arts and culture! Here are some interesting expos to see across Europe next year.

23/12/2022

Iraq

Restoration project underway in Iraq to preserve historical documents

"Some manuscripts date back almost 1,000 years," said Ahmed al-Alyawi, who heads the House of Manuscripts body. Iraqi antiques and cultural heritage have often been plundered during decades of conflict.

18/12/2022

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Kids join museum workers to sweep dust off dinosaur skeletons in Japan

Twenty-two kids from a local nursery school in Gifu, Japan join museum workers sweep dust off the models using brushes and dusters on Monday, when the museum is closed.

13/12/2022

Culture news

This is the world's first and only lava show

Take a look at the world's first and only lava show

10/12/2022

Russia

LGBTQ history museum in St Petersburg is shut down

A museum devoted to Russia's LGBTQ history in St Petersburg has opened and closed in the space of a few days after Russia's tough new 'gay propaganda' law came into force.

09/12/2022

Culture news

Horrors of Ukraine war recorded by Museum of Civilian Voices

Serhiy Perebyinis learned about the death of his wife, 9-year-old daughter, and 18-year-old son on social media. His story is just one of 43,800 collected by Ukraine's Museum of Civilian Voices.

08/12/2022

Culture news

Boy bands to apocalyptic worlds: Who will win the Turner Prize 2022?

The winner of the Turner Prize, Britain's most prestigious contemporary art award, will be announced on Wednesday 7 December. Here's a look at the work of each of the four nominees.

07/12/2022

Culture news

From museums to books: How Russia's anti-LGBT laws will impact culture

Russia's first queer museum closes its door after Putin approves anti-LGBTQ laws

06/12/2022