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Here’s everything you need to know about tasty Turkish tea or çay

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Tea is big in Türkiye, bigger than in any other country, in fact. We speak to a local tea producer to find out everything you need to know about çay.

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Saadiyat Cultural District: One of the greatest cultural hubs set for 2025 completion

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Saadiyat Cultural District is set for completion in Abu Dhabi by 2025

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Textiles in Qatar: golden silk and ancient weaving craft

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Qatar 365 unveils unique textiles crafted from the silk of golden orb-weavers spiders and focuses on the centuries old art of carpet weaving.

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WATCH: Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Mexico City

Residents of Mexico City took to the streets on Sunday to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

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Orthodox Christians mark Easter across Europe with eggs and fireworks

Orthodox Christians celebrated Easter this weekend. Festivities around Europe included candle-filled church services, painted eggs and even firework battles.

Business

How the rug got pulled from under Iran's traditional carpet weavers

The export of traditional Persian rugs from Iran, a market which once exceeded $2 billion, has plummeted to less than $50 million in the last year.

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Holy Thursday highlights Orthodox Easter egg tradition

Bulgaria's red Easter eggs and Ukraine's pysanky hold deep spiritual significance, bringing blessings of health and happiness to homes and families as Orthodox Christians in these two countries prepare for Easter Sunday celebrations.

Qatar 365

Performing arts in Qatar: sword dances and modern theatre

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Tradition and modernity are both on display in Qatar when it comes to performing arts. All options are on the table, from learning the ancient art of sword dancing to participating in a modern theatre production.

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Entente Cordiale: How France and the UK became friends

First signed 8 April 1904, the Entente Cordiale laid the foundations for a stronger Anglo-French relationship. British and French troops celebrated its anniversary by swapping places.

Lifestyle

Take a trip around Europe in intriguing Easter traditions

Easter isn’t just about bunnies, chocolate and singing hymns – these European traditions infuse the holiday with legends, competition, and even crime drama.

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Beloved eagle owl retires after three decades at Warwick Castle

Ernie, the wise African Verreaux's eagle owl, is spreading his wings for a well-deserved retirement after charming audiences for three decades at the UK's Warwick Castle.

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Tower of London's new ravenmaster takes charge of iconic flock

Legend has it that should the ravens ever depart the tower, catastrophe will befall the kingdom. To prevent this, King Charles II decreed that six ravens must always reside within the tower's walls.

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Love, Gloves and Cocktails: European Leap Year superstitions

It's 29th February - a date that comes only every 4 years. But why, and what are the traditions and superstitions in Europe surrounding this special day?

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WATCH: The puppet master fanning the flames of traditional shadow theatre

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After watching his first-ever performance as a child, Ida Bagus Putera Baruna was mesmerised by Indonesia’s ancient Wayang theatre

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Raising a Glass to Success: The Story of Ron Barceló

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To sip the smooth, golden rum of Ron Barceló is also to savour the story of a Dominican brand achieving global renown.

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Culture Re-View: Who was Saint Valentine?

To mark this famous day in history, we've traced the origins of Saint Valentine and how his name became associated with the romantic holiday we know - and love or hate - today.

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Year of the Dragon: Everything you need to know about Chinese New Year

From parades in town centres to passing on red packets, here's how the world celebrates the Spring Festival.

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Groundhog Day: The European origins of the bizarre US tradition

Every year a furry rodent crawls from a tree to predict the weather, but what European beliefs inspire the event which has been immortalised on screen and stage?

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Take a look at Romania's spectacular Dancing Bears Festival

Rooted in a centuries-old Moldavian tradition, participants, clad in bearskins passed down through generations, march and dance to the beat of drums.

Food and Drink

Remedies for the morning after: 12 hangover cures from around Europe

From pickle juice to vodka socks and bird droppings, here are the post-drinking cures you may need in your life after a big night like the 31st...