Europe News
French blockade looms over EU plan to speed up trade deals in English
Eager to unlock new markets for EU businesses, the European Commission plans to accelerate trade deal ratification by circulating only English versions for approval by EU governments and the European Parliament – but sources told Euronews that Paris is set to oppose the move if it goes ahead.
Cinema
Star Wars dubbed in Welsh for the first time to mark 50th anniversary
“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away …”
Or should that be: “Amser maith yn ôl, mewn galaeth bell bell i ffwrdd ...”
'Star Wars: A New Hope' has been dubbed into the Welsh language for the first time in order to celebrate the film’s 50th anniversary next year.
Culture news
Music beyond English: the 7 most popular languages on Spotify
Only listening to music in English shuts doors to other rhythms, textures, sounds and especially words. It’s like only watching American films: you're gonna miss great works. Yes, Spanish‑language music is very trendy now but there’s more, so much more to discover.
Culture news
How Rap and Hip-Hop are transforming France and its language
On International Mother Language Day, we look at how rap and hip-hop artists are mixing languages and spreading a vernacular that captures the contemporary Francophone world: multi-ethnic, multilingual, and shaped by migration.
Culture news
Greek language celebrated in Uzbekistan as a global cultural force
The event brought together students, diplomats and academics to explore how Greek has shaped modern science, philosophy and education. With strong academic exchanges and a growing interest among students, cultural ties between Greece and Uzbekistan continue to deepen.