The Europe Conversation "I'm ready to resume negotiations" - President of Cyprus optimistic about reuniting the island
The Europe Conversation "I'm ready to resume negotiations" - President of Cyprus optimistic about reuniting the island
Culture news In pictures: Sumo wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to London The five-day tournament saw elite wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to the iconic venue, marking only the second time the event has ever been held outside Japan. 21/10/2025
Culture news Which highly symbolic books has Nicolas Sarkozy taken to prison? The former French president begins a five-year prison sentence today and is allowed to bring three books with him. What will he be reading behind bars, and how are his choices highly symbolic? 21/10/2025
Culture news US Chess grandmaster and commentator Daniel Naroditsky dies aged 29 American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has died unexpectedly at the age of 29. World U12 champion and a much-loved figure in the community, he was noted for his talent, his online commentary and education programmes as well as his passion for the game that shaped his life. 21/10/2025
Culture news Kenny Loggins slams Donald Trump for using his song in AI poo video Loggins’ song ‘Danger Zone’ was recorded for the soundtrack of ‘Top Gun’ and was used in Trump's "disgusting" AI-generated video, published as a response to the historic No Kings protests. 21/10/2025
Culture news Paris Louvre museum to remain shut as police seek 'audacious' thieves The theft, the first significant robbery at the Louvre since 1998, has captured international attention and reignited debate over security measures taken to ensure the protection of France’s cultural heritage. 20/10/2025
Culture news Outrage grows over Trump’s 'disgusting' AI response to 'No Kings' Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video of himself dumping feces from a fighter jet onto protestors, following US-wide demonstrations against his administration. This latest - but not uncommon - use of AI from the Trump administration has drawn widespread criticism. 20/10/2025
Culture news What is 2025's German Youth Word of the Year? Every year, Germany’s youth select their annual "Youth Word of the Year", which is voted for by youngsters around the country. 20/10/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week The magic of unicorns in art, a Bruce Springsteen biopic, and '90s post-rockers Tortoise return - here's what to look out for this week. 20/10/2025
Culture news What are some of the most famous museum heists throughout history? Thieves reportedly stole nine pieces of valuable jewellery from the Louvre on Sunday, but it's not the first daring heist at the museum. Here’s a look at some other famous heists worldwide. 19/10/2025
Culture news Jewels of 'inestimable' value stolen from Louvre museum in Paris France's Interior Ministry said that around 9.30am several intruders forced open a window, stole jewels from vitrines and fled on two-wheelers. 19/10/2025
Cinema Michael Mann receives the 2025 Lumière Award The Lumière Festival honoured iconic director Michael Mann by awarding him its prestigious prize. In an emotional ceremony, the American filmmaker praised the festival's spirit and revealed details about the Heat sequel, which could begin production next summer. 19/10/2025
Culture news Diverse issues: How Uzbekistan is uniting its multi-ethnic population The personal story of the Korean Cultural Centres Association in Uzbekistan chairman, Viktor Pak, who was raised by an Uzbek family, is the best example of how the country of around 38 million people tries to unite its diverse population 19/10/2025
Culture news Nobel laureate László Krasznahorkai exits Fólio2025 due to ill health The newly crowned Noble Literature Prize winner, Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai, has been forced to withdraw from the Fólio 2025 literary festival due to unspecified health reasons. 18/10/2025
Sweden Sweden cancels Jewish film festival over secuirty concerns The Swedish government described the situation as alarming and said it has put in place a number of efforts to increase security for Jewish organisations, institutions and events. 17/10/2025
Culture news Polish pianist carries home hopes into Chopin competition final The jury of the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition, chaired by Garrick Ohlsson, have decided on 11 pianists for the final round of competition with local hopes resting on the playing hands of Poland's Piotr Alexewicz. 17/10/2025
Culture news Goodbye Spaceman: Founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley dies aged 74 Known to fans as Spaceman, Ace Frehley was one of KISS' founding members alongside Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Peter Criss. The iconic rocker was reportedly struggling with medical issues after a fall this year. 17/10/2025
Culture news Sam Fender wins Mercury Prize 2025 for album ‘People Watching’ Established in 1992, the prestigious award honours the best album released by a British or Irish artist each year. And for the first time in its history, the event took place outside of London this year. 17/10/2025
Culture news European Heritage Awards: Conservation champions receive top honours Dozens of cultural heritage workers have been hailed as heroes in Brussels this week for their work preserving a broad range of projects, from a glacier archaeology programme in Norway to the restoration of Antwerp City Hall in Belgium and the Puerta de Alcalá in Madrid. 16/10/2025
Cinema Natalie Portman on acting, Diane Keaton and Black Swan butt exercises At a sold-out masterclass during this year’s Lumière Film Festival, guest of honour Natalie Portman shared her experiences of working in Hollywood for 30 years and whether her Harvard degree in psychology helps her craft. Euronews Culture were there. Here are some of the key takeaways. 16/10/2025
Cinema Guillermo del Toro on 'Frankenstein': 'AI can go f**k itself!' "Art is not only necessary, it is urgent. And AI can go f*ck itself!” Guillermo del Toro is a guest of honour at this year’s Lumière Film Festival. He presents his adaptation of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein", which audiences got to see on the big screen before it streams on Netflix next month. 16/10/2025
Culture news Diane Keaton’s family reveal her cause of death Diane Keaton’s cause of death has been confirmed in an official statement from her family, after the beloved actress’ passing last weekend at the age of 79. 16/10/2025
Culture news Star Wars and Indiana Jones poster artist Drew Struzan dies aged 78 You may not recognize the name, but Drew Struzan was the supremely talented artist behind countless iconic movie posters – from the original Star Wars and Back To The Future trilogies to 'Blade Runner' and many more. George Lucas and Steven Spielberg have paid tribute to the man and his art. 15/10/2025
Culture news Human Rights Watch reject donations from Saudi festival comedians The two-week entertainment event has been criticised due to the Saudi government's alleged human rights abuses. Several comedians who attended have offered to donate part of their performance fees from the Riyadh Comedy Festival. Here's everything you need to know. 15/10/2025
Economy Saudi Arabia pledges billions with Cultural Investment Conference Saudi Arabia has further signalled its determination to diversify its assets by hosting a global conference to discuss investing in culture, its role in economic and social development and strengthening national identity. 15/10/2025
Culture news Celebrities pay tribute to neo-soul pioneer D'Angelo, dead at 51 Tributes have flooded in for Grammy-award winning R&B and soul singer D'Angelo, who died aged 51, following a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer." 15/10/2025
Cinema Sean Penn on acting, 'Adolescence' and the importance of sunscreen As guest of honour at Lyon's Lumière Film Festival this year, Sean Penn had a date with cinephiles for a masterclass honouring his career. Euronews Culture were there. Here are some of the key takeaways. 14/10/2025
Culture news War and Chopin: Behind the photographic lens with Wojciech Grzędziński For two decades now, a certain important pretext has drawn photojournalist Wojciech Grzędziński away from the front line and traditionally leads him to Warsaw - the Chopin International Piano Competition. But what does Chopin have to do with war and conflict? 14/10/2025
Culture news Eurovision delays vote over Israel's participation in song contest The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has pushed to December a vote planned for next month over Israel's Eurovision participation after the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. 14/10/2025
Romania Romania's Saint Parascheva feast draws tens of thousands of pilgrims Thousands of faithful braved the rain and bad weather on the first day of their pilgrimage in the capital of the Moldova region, lining up in queues that stretched for almost 2 kilometres. 13/10/2025
Art Two activists arrested for defacing a painting of Columbus in Madrid Two members of Futuro Vegetal have been charged with a crime against heritage after allegedly throwing biodegradable red paint on a work by José Garnelo at Madrid's Naval Museum on Spain's National Day. The Naval Museum says the artwork has now been restored. 13/10/2025
Culture news 'America's original hero': Trump makes Columbus Day a national holiday The US president has reinstated Columbus Day as a national holiday to honour the explorer's legacy but the move has also reignited the debate about the origins of Columbus and the importance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. 13/10/2025
Culture news Woody Allen pays tribute to ‘most unique’ friend and star Diane Keaton Woody Allen has penned a tribute to his friend and co-star Diane Keaton, who starred in eight of his films - including 'Annie Hall', for which she won an Oscar. Keaton previously defended him following allegations of sexual abuse. 13/10/2025
Culture news MTV music channels to be switched off across Europe by end of 2025 A sign of changing times... And a business decision that represents a cultural moment, signalling the death of communal music discovery and prompting a reflection on how we consume music in the digital age. 13/10/2025
Culture news Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry dating rumours confirmed? Everyone needs some temporary respite from punishing news headlines... And former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and pop superstar Katy Perry may have given us a brief moment of levity, with dating rumours seemingly confirmed by photos published this weekend. 13/10/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week An ambitious Jacques‑Louis David retrospective at the Louvre, a docuseries about Martin Scorsese, and Black Phone 2 rings in spooky cinema season. Here's what to look out for this week. 13/10/2025
Culture news Greece's Parthenon free of scaffolding for first time in 20 years The iron constructions inevitably hid certain details and altered the aesthetic experience on the Sacred Rock of the Acropolis, however the scaffolding is set to return for restoration work to continue. 12/10/2025
Culture news Egyptian police seek rare pharaonic painting stolen from Saqqara tomb The incident comes weeks after another incident that shook the archaeological community: the disappearance of a gold bracelet from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir that dates back to the era of the Third Transition. 12/10/2025
Culture news Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dies at the age of 79 US Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, one of the best-loved film stars of the past 50 years, famed for her roles in "Father of the Bride" and "First Wives Club," dies at the age of 79, US media reported, citing a family spokesperson. 11/10/2025
Culture news Could Austria refuse to host 2026 Eurovision if Israel is frozen out? Israel has been a participant in Eurovision, established after World War II to provide a forum for peaceful competition among nations, since 1973. 09/10/2025
Culture news Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai wins Nobel Prize in Literature Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai has been chosen as the winner “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.” Susan Sontag previously described the author as “the contemporary Hungarian master of apocalypse.” 09/10/2025
Culture news Why have Gen Z adopted the One Piece skull as a protest emblem? Pop culture as political expression: Gen Z have begun to adopt a symbol from a popular manga for their protest movements. Here’s why the One Piece flag has become a globally recognised symbol of revolt and how there is precedence when it comes to using cultural touchstones as protest rallying cries. 09/10/2025
Culture news Music legend Dolly Parton reassures fans: 'I ain’t dead yet!' Country music legend Dolly Parton has posted a video to reassure fans that she “ain’t dead yet” after her sister raised rumours of her ill health. 09/10/2025
Culture news Taylor Swift breaks Adele's album sales record in less than a week Despite mixed reviews, Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' has broken a major record held by British singer Adele. Swift's 12th album has now secured a new record for the largest week, by equivalent album units, for an album. 09/10/2025
Culture news UK prosecutors threaten to appeal terror charge against Kneecap rapper A Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) spokesperson said they were appealing the decision to dismiss the terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh. The case was thrown out last month and now, Kneecap have released a statement addressed to the "Police (British) State". 08/10/2025