Explore Ankara designated 2026 tourism capital of the Turkic world In partnership with GoTürkiye Ankara is asserting its role as a vital cultural hub following its official designation as the 2026 Tourism Capital of the Turkic world. 02/06/2026
Culture news Play inspired by Olga Tokarczuk stories at Teatr Polski A series of short stories by Olga Tokarczuk form the basis of "Open Your Eyes", a pioneering production directed by Igor Gorzkowski and currently bein staged at the Polish Theatre in Warsaw. Marcelina Burzec went to meet the cast. 02/06/2026
Cult 35th Doha International Book Fair honours Qatar’s history In partnership with Media City The Doha International Book Fair returns for its biggest edition yet, showcasing Qatar’s growing global influence through literature, publishing and cultural exchange. 29/05/2026
Culture news Ana Duato’s tax fraud acquittal overturned The actress was acquitted in the ‘Nummaria’ case, but the tax authorities appealed the ruling. Her husband, producer Miguel Ángel Bernardeau, will also have to be retried. 28/05/2026
Culture news Pop-culture myth: 'Friends' lied to you about jellyfish stings Rising temperatures often mean that there are more jellyfish in our oceans. If you’re heading to the beach soon and you get stung, don’t urinate on yourself (or have one of your friends do it for you), whatever you do. Because the beloved TV show Friends lied to you about jellyfish stings... 27/05/2026
Art Suffering in silence: Brussels arts festival tackles childhood trauma At the Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels, French choreographer Boris Charmatz and Italian director Romeo Castellucci turned performance into an exploration of intimate fragility by interpreting childhood trauma through silence and by transforming a parking lot into a cathedral. 26/05/2026
Silk Road Adventures How craftsmanship and production keep silk-making alive today In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Through workshops, design studios and local industries, silk production continues to link tradition with contemporary demand, preserving techniques shaped over centuries. 26/05/2026
World News Inside Germany's beer obsession Germany is well-known for its obsession with beer, with the Oktoberfest festival attracting millions of visitors each year. 23/05/2026
Art Intimate connections: Tilda Swinton on art and crucial collaborations Actress Tilda Swinton's displays her art, recollections, personal items and more in a revealing exhibition at the Onassis Ready in Athens which is closely linked to eight key figures in her life from the world's of film and fashion. 21/05/2026
Culture news Volunteers create audio story collection for blind children The ‘Words that Embrace’ project is an initiative by writer Maria Saraiva de Menezes, born of a partnership between Alcântara Municipal Library in Lisbon and the Bengala Mágica association. 21/05/2026
Qatar in Motion ‘Give to Gain’: Celebrating Qatar’s Inspiring Women In partnership with Media City This month, Qatar in Motion commemorates by visiting Al Mujadilah Centre and Mosque for Women. More than a place of worship, it is a space where faith, dialogue, and leadership come together. In this episode, Laila speaks to women who lead and shape the country's future. 20/05/2026
Culture news South Korea: cubism opens new Centre Pompidou outpost in Seoul Through the French museum’s “Constellation” programme, works will be loaned to Seoul for four years, matching its deal with the Hanwha Cultural Foundation and giving the Pompidou Centre a new chance to grow internationally. 20/05/2026
Modern Nomads Where mountains, art and urban life meet In partnership with MDQ From mountain trails and panoramic viewpoints to contemporary art and striking architecture, Almaty reveals itself through layers of culture, history and urban identity. 20/05/2026
Culture news Botero's historic first painting now for sale in Bogotá auction 'La Plegaria' (1949), a watercolour Fernando Botero traded for two packets of cigarettes early in his career, is now up for auction in Bogotá with over 120 Latin American works. 20/05/2026
Culture news A bridge too far? Street artist JR begins Paris Pont Neuf wrap project French street artist JR has got Parisians talking about his tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude's pioneering oeuvre. Work has begun on his new project to wrap up Pont Neuf in Paris, the city's oldest bridge, as part of a vast, short-lived installation. 20/05/2026
Culture news Rare traditional sounds are being digitised for a new generation Mountain melodies, centuries-old instruments and traditional rhythms are being digitally preserved through a new open-access music platform. The archive aims to reconnect contemporary creators with sounds that had remained outside global audio libraries for decades. 16/05/2026