Now playing Next Culture news London to welcome its first major Taiwanese culture festival Taiwanese culture is about to arrive in London’s Notting Hill, with the 16-day Taiwan Festival opening on Friday 12 April. 11/04/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Birmingham mural to honour legacy of poet Benjamin Zephaniah A tribute to poetry giant Benjamin Zephaniah will be unveiled on 14 April in the UK’s second city, Birmingham. 10/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy How reliant are European nations on North Sea infrastructure? Countries like the UK and Norway are still significantly reliant on North Sea energy resources. However, harsher tax measures have led to several energy companies, such as Shell, pulling back from their offshore oil fields. 10/04/2024
Now playing Next Design Manifesta 15 Barcelona to look at urgent social issues through art Manifesta 15 Barcelona looks at how art and architecture can address pressing concerns like climate change, social injustice and economic inequality. The festival, which has toured European cities over the past 30 years, is intended to prompt debate about urgent global issues. 10/04/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news International Booker Prize 2024: Shortlist announced Six books spanning six languages, six countries and three continents contend for this year's biggest international language literary award. 09/04/2024
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Now playing Next Experiences Head to these European cities for the most affordable beer New research shows the price of a pint of beer can be staggeringly different depending on where in Europe you choose to drink. 09/04/2024
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