Culture

Art

Art and resistance: Gaza Biennale opens in Greek capital Athens

30 artists from the Gaza Strip are presenting their work at the Greek Pavilion of the Gaza Biennale that's on show around the world.

21/09/2025

Explore

Discover Podkarpackie: Bieszczady hikes, traditional cuisine and Renaissance castle in Poland

In partnership with Polish Tourism Organisation

Forget crowded city breaks, Podkarpackie in south-eastern Poland serves up wild mountain trails, hearty farmhouse cooking and even a night in a Renaissance castle.

19/09/2025

Partner content

Tradition and wilderness in Poland’s Podlasie

Partner content presented by Polish Tourism Organisation

Some places in Poland are difficult to describe in a single word. The northeastern most region of Podlasie is one of them. Here, cultures, religions and traditions intertwine, shaped by centuries of coexistence.

19/09/2025

Focus

Bukhara Biennial: Healing through art and culture on the Silk Road

In partnership with Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan

The inaugural Bukhara Biennial, themed “Recipes for Broken Hearts”, brings over 200 artists from 40 countries to the Silk Road city, blending art, healing and heritage in Uzbekistan.

16/09/2025

Silk Road Adventures

Uzbekistan’s Fergana Valley: land of silk, craft and fertile vineyards

In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan

Fergana Valley offers fertile landscapes, silk workshops, historic palaces, and traditions that make it Uzbekistan’s cultural and natural heart.

09/09/2025

Destinations

Where to find culture and late summer sun in Europe in October

These destinations let travellers indulge in brilliant autumn colours, pleasant weather and quirky festivals in October.

09/09/2025

Culture news

Warsaw opens the 'Metroteka' - an innovative library housed in a metro station

On 4 September, the "Metroteka"- the first library in the Warsaw metro - opened at Kondratowicza metro station. Its collection includes more than 16,000 books, a corner for children, and a relaxation area for adults. It will also host various cultural events for the local community.

07/09/2025

Destinations

Silk Road Samarkand: Uzbekistan’s International Tourist Centre

Silk Road Samarkand International Tourist Centre provides new experiences for culture, wellness, and world-class events.

05/09/2025

Focus

AI, art and inclusion take centre stage at Expo 2025

In partnership with Cabinet Secretariat

At Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, experts explored how AI, creativity and diversity can shape the future of education and peace.

04/09/2025

Partner content

Explore AlUla anew: Ancient tales, desert beats and starry skies

Partner content presented by Visit Saudi

Explore AlUla, where Nabataean tombs meet stargazing, incense trails and mirrored concert halls in Saudi Arabia’s most immersive cultural destination.

04/09/2025

Europe in Motion

Where in the EU is culture valued the most?

The latest Eurobarometer survey on Europeans' attitudes towards culture, shows that nearly 8 in 10 citizens consider culture personally important.

04/09/2025

Culture news

IKEA but no ABBA? Sweden publishes polemical cultural heritage list

Critics argue that the “shared map” of Swedish culture, which snubs anything since 1975, is “exclusionary” and a “nationalist education project”. Here's why.

03/09/2025

Culture news

Back to school with 'Harry Potter': Hogwarts Express arrives in Madrid

The 'Harry Potter' experience, organised by HBO Max and Warner Bros. at the Madrid Railway Museum has been celebrating the return to Hogwarts. The event recreated Platform 9 and ¾ and culminated in a synchronised countdown with London's King's Cross station.

02/09/2025

Food and Drink

World Sushi Skills: Lithuanian chef crowned world champion in Japan

The World Sushi Championship is held annually in Tokyo, Japan, to promote food safety and authentic sushi cuisine. It is organised by the World Sushi Skills Institute, established with the support of the Japanese government.

01/09/2025

No Comment

Water jousters battle on Sète’s Royal Canal in 300-year-old festival

For more than 300 years, the town of Sète in southern France has hosted its legendary Saint-Louis tournament, where jousters battle on the waters of the Royal Canal.

27/08/2025

No Comment

Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast hosts annual kite festival

Kites in different shapes and colours float over Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast as the International Kite Festival Via Pontica returned to Varvara and Sinemorets.

27/08/2025

Culture news

Singer Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce get engaged

There were those who speculated, with no evidence, that the relationship was not genuine but a cynical ploy for more fame, while some even theorised it was a plot to influence the US elections.

26/08/2025

Silk Road Adventures

How Tamerlane’s legacy Is preserved in Shahrisabz

In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan

In southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz blends Timurid architecture, traditional crafts and Silk Road history into a city that quietly preserves its cultural legacy — far from the crowds of Samarkand.

26/08/2025

Destinations

Skip Europe’s capitals for these hidden second city gems

With European capitals seeing surging visitor numbers, these overlooked second cities can be affordable, culture-rich destinations.

25/08/2025

Partner content

Why Turkmenistan is one of Central Asia’s best-kept secrets

Partner content presented by Turkmenaragatnashyk

Discover Turkmenistan’s enduring appeal – from cultural revival to enduring natural wonders – and why it is high on the list of Central Asia’s most fascinating destinations.

21/08/2025