Europe Decoded MEPs call for revamp of artists’ rights across EU and AI protection The European Union should do more to mitigate the "very irregular" employment situation" and the challenges posed by AI and digitalisation that artists and other professionals in the creative sector face, lawmakers have demanded. 01/07/2023
My Europe Series Here's how culture is used to treat mental health issues in Europe Two decades’ worth of research and a pandemic have led to a boom in programmes using culture for its health benefits. 22/06/2023
Culture news Popularity of David statue soars after Florida school pornography row Tourists are flocking to see the statue of David in Florence after a school principal was forced to resign in the US over complaints students were exposed to pornography when the artwork was used in a lesson. 29/03/2023
Culture news Edinburgh Fringe Festival gets cash injection Edinburgh Fringe Festival gets cash injection. But will it save UK fringe theatre? 16/03/2023
Culture news Why is the internet so obsessed with 'nepo babies'? Everyone is talking about 'nepo babies'. How do the children of famous people feel about it, and can working class people still make it in the arts? 27/12/2022
Culture news Dance workshop gives escape to inmates at Portuguese prison Inmates at a Portuguese prison find a temporary release from their problems during a dance workshop. 28/11/2022
No Comment Giraffes in a Catalan theatre surprise people in Lithuania Two giraffes and their youngsters strolled through the streets of Kaunas, bringing smiles to the faces of the crowds in Lithuania's second city. 04/08/2022
Culture news Visionary British theatre director Peter Brook dies aged 97 Visionary British theatre director Peter Brook dies aged 97 04/07/2022
Culture news Air raid sirens interrupt performance of Orwell’s '1984' in Kyiv Programmed from before the war, the new adaptation of Orwell's classic dystopia has finally come to Kyiv at a time when it couldn't feel more relevant. 28/06/2022
Culture news 'You continue living,' says Ukrainian actor as Kyiv theatre reopens After closing due to the Russian invasion, a theatre in the heart of one of Kyiv's historic neighbourhood's has returned to rapturous applause. 07/06/2022
Culture news La Scala to open season with Russian opera Will La Scala's decision to host the Russian opera be well received? 07/06/2022
Culture news Émigré Bolshoi Ballet star: I followed my conscience leaving Russia Olga Smirnova, 30, caused an earthquake in the dance world when she left the Moscow institution in March over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Now, she says, she fears for Russian performers who will be isolated for years to come 19/05/2022
No Comment Alcoy celebrates Moors and Christians Festival after two-year break due to pandemic Hundreds of people have participated in the festival that includes a historical re-enactment and a street parade, commemorating the battles fought between Moors (or Muslims) and Christians during the period known as “Reconquista” (Reconquest) from the 8th century through the 15th century. 22/04/2022
Culture news Cancellation of London's VAULT Festival lamented by theatre community Once again, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of VAULT Festival, London's annual celebration of the performing arts. With little or no government support, artists and organisers discuss the current state of British theatre. 06/01/2022
Culture news Euroviews. Culture 2021 Year in Review - Julia Bullock: Performance and progress Soprano, speaker and curator Julia Bullock discusses her thoughts and feelings about 2021, and its impact on performers and progressiveness. 30/12/2021
Culture news Belgium's Council of State overturns government theatre closure The slap in the face for the government came on Tuesday afternoon. 28/12/2021
Culture news Euroviews. Culture 2021 Year in Review - The Conductor: Classics, COVID & Cameras How have orchestras coped with shutdowns, lack of support and having to adapt to audience-free performances? Conductor Ben Glassberg tells Euronews Culture about his experience of 2021. 28/12/2021
Culture news Stephen Sondheim, musical theatre legend and writer of 'Sweeney Todd', dies aged 91 Sondheim influenced several generations of theatre songwriters, particularly with such landmark musicals as “Company,” “Follies” and “Sweeney Todd." 27/11/2021
Europe Decoded #BackOnStage: London theatres celebrate reopening doors to visitors UK theatres and cinemas will be allowed to reopen from 17 May with social distancing and to full audiences from June 21. 17/05/2021
Spain The show goes on at Madrid's opera house despite coronavirus While other the doors of theatres around the world have been closed throughout the pandemic, Madrid's Teatro Real has managed to continue performances, offering a brief respite from the reality of the pandemic. 21/11/2020