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Germany’s Affordable Art Fair draws crowds with artworks under €500

Germany is hosting the Affordable Art Fair Berlin from 16 to 19 April 2026. The event brings together dozens of galleries and focuses on artworks priced under €500, aiming to broaden access to contemporary art.

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Preserving Karabakh’s musical heritage

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Karabakh’s music traditions combine performance, storytelling and improvisation, preserving cultural heritage across generations.

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How Nowruz is celebrated across regions and communities

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

From Surkhandarya to Andijan and Tashkent, Nowruz brings people together through food, tradition and shared celebrations, marking the arrival of spring across Uzbekistan.

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Italy: From Go to Monopoly, board games bridge generations

A new exhibition titled “0–99. Design for Play” opened on 10 April 2026 at Palazzo Arese Borromeo in Cesano Maderno, near Milan, turning a 17th‑century aristocratic residence into a large, interactive gallery of games.

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Berlin opens Süd Ost Galerie, a new open-air street art landmark

Germany has unveiled a new open‑air street art destination in Berlin, where the 450‑metre Süd Ost Galerie now stretches along Grenzweg in the south‑east of the capital.

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Grand Voyager | Exploring Hong Kong

In partnership with Media City

From centuries-old temples to its famous skyline, Hong Kong is city celebrated for its historic landmarks, bustling streets and unque flavours. But what is it about this famous city that makes it so unique?

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Going underground (again): Paris catacombs reopen to visitors

After five months of work, the famous Parisian ossuary will be offering its many visitors a new, more immersive experience from Wednesday 8 April.

Design

Tomorrow's world: Uzbek culture complex on track for 2028 completion

This major cultural complex, designed by Tadao Ando, is taking shape in Tashkent, with intricate building work led by an international team and plans for art and learning spaces.

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Spanish police find lost 17th-century manuscript for sale online

Spanish police recovered a 17th-century velvet guild manuscript that had been missing for a century after spotting it for sale online. The artefact will remain the property of its current owner, but it will now be conserved.

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Civil society: How polite are countries in Europe perceived to be?

A new survey shows that European countries make up over half of countries globally perceived to be most polite, but their self-assessment of politeness at times contradicts the international verdict.

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Polish theatre uses dance to reimagine 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'

A play without words, but with a whole lot of emotion. Polish choreographer Piotr Jeznach is reinterpreting Oscar Wilde's classic 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' as primarily a dance performance and it makes you want more.

Travel News

Where to experience an unforgettable Holy Week in Spain

Discover Spain’s top spots to experience Holy Week, from the passion of Seville and Málaga to the hush of Zamora and the unique rites of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, on a journey from north to south through the country’s most spectacular celebrations.

Cinema

Bums on seats: How Spain is attracting bigger cinema audiences

Despite having more investment, productions and a new wave of celebrated young cross-platform talent, Spain's film industry is failing to match audience figures from a decade ago.

Art

Artist Jeff Koons on life, Paleolithic Venuses and stainless steel

The celebrated American artist has been in the Greek capital Athens to present his exhibition 'Jeff Koons: Aphrodite of Lespugue' at the Museum of Cycladic Art.

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Iconic Greek singer Marinella dies aged 87

The singer, whose career has spanned over six decades, suffered a stroke during a performance at Athens' ancient Odeon theatre in 2024.

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Navruz: Tajikistan's Timeless Celebration of Culture and Life

Partner content presented by Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Keeping a tradition alive for more than 3000 years is no small achievement. But spend five minutes witnessing the Navruz celebrations, and you start to understand why.