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Crossing Cultures

Colourful clothmaking in Scotland and China

A co-production with CGTN

In Scotland, local plants and lichens inspire the makers of Harris tweed. In south-western China, Bai people use woad root to tie-dye their clothes.

Business Series

Spanish cider sparkles thanks to 500 varieties of apples

In partnership with ICEX

In the Asturias region, producers combine innovation and tradition to make different types of cider such as sparkling, natural, organic or even ice cider.

Business Series

Exploring northern's Spain's cattle rearing traditions

In partnership with ICEX

From generational handovers of cattle to its luscious meadows, these northern Spanish regions just might have the secret to high-quality meat

Destinations

Christmas: Stay at an ancient nature retreat for the ultimate recharge

With rich traditions, beautiful nature and stunning snowy scenery, this region of Romania offers an alternative winter break destination.

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Traditional Taoist festival returns to Thailand.

Thailand resumes its vegetarian body piercing festival after a hiatus due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Spain

Are Spain's traditional bull runs under threat?

Animal rights groups have criticised bull runs and an increasing number of voices are questioning whether Spain should keep what can be a deadly tradition.

Culture news

Preserving the traditional art of Indian Block Printing

A traditional textiles factory in Rajasthan India is bringing the ancient art of block printing back to life and a French-Indian woman is leading the charge.

Destinations

The Silk Road Samarkand Tourist Complex Opens in Uzbekistan

In partnership with Silk Road Samarkand

A stunning new tourist complex The Silk Road Samarkand, has opened in Uzbekistan. Here modern hospitality standards are enhanced by the traditions of the past. Next to modern hotels, this city was built by craftsmen using ancient skills to create modern wonders.

Business Series

Cheese, sausage, and salt from the Balearic Islands

In partnership with ICEX

Euronews travels to Majorca and Minorca to discover some of the specialities found on this Mediterranean archipelago where, over time, many different cultures have made their mark on the local cuisine.

Explore

Sheki and Lahij: A journey into the heart of Azerbaijani heritage

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

Our new series, 'Explore Azerbaijan' takes an in-depth look at the country's rich heritage and landscapes. In this first episode we discover two must-see locations along the ancient 'Silk Road': Sheki and Lahij.

Focus

Uzbekistan embraces heritage to secure cultural future

In partnership with ERIELL

Uzbekistan embraces traditions to secure cultural future

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California's Portuguese community keeps bullfighting alive without bloodshed

California's Portuguese community keeps bullfighting alive without bloodshed

Culture news

What is Buhurt?: The medieval combat sport that's big in Europe

Buhurt is a modern-day full contact combat sport which involves fighters using blunt steel weapons and armour characteristic of the medieval times. But why would anyone wish to compete in this extreme activity?

Culture news

Meet the Cypriot women determined to keep Fythkiotika weaving alive

At 82, Irene Diomidous is one of the last remaining Fythkiotika weavers, an artform which has been passed down through generations of women. But why is the practice dying out?

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Three people gored in the most dangerous bull run of San Fermin 2022

Seven people were injured and transferred to hospital during the fifth bull run of this year's San Fermin festival in Pamplona, three of them due to bull gorings

Food and Drink

La Batalla del Vino: Spain's traditional wine battle makes its return

La Batalla del Vino (The Wine Battle) is held every year in Spain's La Rioja region. But where did this wild festival come from?

Culture news

In pictures: Spain celebrates San Juan to welcome the summer

From fire jumping to beach parties, this festival is fun for every Spanish summer reveller.

Culture news

Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival squads open to women for first time

Women will be able to take part in squads at the main Up Helly Aa fire festival in Shetland for the first time next year, organisers have announced.

Scenes

Meet the artist preserving tribal tattoos in India

In partnership with Media City

"If I learn, I can pass this knowledge on to people. This is how our dying art will be revived again."

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'Venezuelan dancing devils': personifying the evil to defeat it

Frightening 'devils' walk the streets of Naiguata, a coastal city in Venezuela, wearing colourful masks and costumes with belts laden with bunches of bells, for the famous Dancing Devils festival.