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People attend a performance during the inauguration ceremony for the European capital of Culture at Elefsina town, west of Athens, Greece..

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Elefsina, the Greek European Capital of Culture, launches its festivities

The Greek European Capital of Culture, Elefsina, launches its festivities

06/02/2023

The colourful island is the new Italian City of Culture for 2022.

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An inspiring trip awaits on Procida island, Italy’s Capital of Culture

With a poetic programme of events lined up, Procida is well worth the short boat ride from Naples this year.

30/03/2022

The city of Aveiro is one of four in the running to be named European Capital of Culture 2027

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These four Portuguese cities are finalists for 2027 Capital of Culture

A volcanic island town, the 'third happiest city in Europe' and Portugal’s answer to Venice are among the final four contenders chosen by a 12-strong panel this month.

24/03/2022

Projectors light the sky during The Contemporary Myth of Kaunas Trilogy, "The Confusion", near Zalgirio Arena in Kaunas, Lithuania, Jan. 22, 2022.

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Kaunas marks the start of its programme as Capital of Culture 2022

Around 40,000 spectators attended the event, despite freezing temperatures.

24/01/2022

One of the slogans for the project, 'For New Bridges', puts culture at the centre Serbia's development

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Transforming Novi Sad: Serbia's first European Capital of Culture

Novi Sad's role as one of three European Capitals of Culture commences on January 13. We take a look at what a year's worth of programmes could bring to the city.

06/01/2022

This industrial town in Luxembourg has been named Europe's Capital of Culture 2022

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Esch-Sur-Alzette: Why you need to visit Europe's Capital of Culture

Luxembourg's industrial town of Esch-Sur-Alzette has been named Europe's Capital of Culture 2022. Here's why you need to visit this fascinating former steel industry centre.

21/12/2021

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Oulu in Finland will be the European Capital of Culture in 2026

Oulu won with a project promising “cultural climate change”, focussing on the participatory nature of art and culture.

02/06/2021

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Galway misses out on €1 bn as COVID-19 hits European culture festival

Galway was a European Captial of Culture this year but COVID-19 restrictions meant its visitor numbers were lower than hoped for.

17/10/2020

Storm Ciara winds force cancellation of Galway 2020 European Culture Capital ceremony

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Storm Ciara forces cancellation of Galway's European Culture ceremony

The Galway 2020 European capital of culture opening ceremony has been cancelled due to imminent arrival of Storm Ciara. Heavy rain and high winds expected.

08/02/2020

Rijeka opens City of Culture 2020 celebrations

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Rijeka opens City of Culture celebrations

The city of Rijeka in Croatia on Saturday held its opening ceremony for the start of its year as European Capital of Culture 2020. The port city is the first in the country to be awarded the title, one it shares with Galway in Ireland.

03/02/2020

Rijeka begins year of European Capital of Culture 2020 with opening ceremony

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Rijeka marks start of year as European Capital of Culture 2020

Over 70 events took place across the Rijeka, culminating in a performance of 'Industrial Opera' representing the city's heritage as a port.

01/02/2020

Rijeka will be 'beacon of diversity' during Capital of Culture tenure says mayor

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Rijeka will be 'beacon of diversity' during Capital of Culture tenure

The mayor of Rijeka says his city will live up to its 'Port Of Diversity' billing despite the more conservative nature of Croatia during the Adriatic port city's tenure as joint European Capital of Culture. Rijeka is sharing the honour with Galway in the Irish Republic.

02/01/2020

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Did Galway need the Capital of Culture designation?

Euronews spoke to the Arts and Culture Officer for Limerick City and County Council about its failed bid for European Capital of Culture 2020.

01/01/2020

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In January, thousands of citizens of Italy’s Basilicata region gathered in a unique location to celebrate an historic occasion through music — which reverberated around adjacent tuff rock.

23/10/2019

Matera 2019: dancing in the streets as locals embrace cultural collaboration

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Matera 2019: dancing in the streets as locals embrace cultural collaboration

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Matera’s year as European Capital of Culture is drawing to a close. But its legacy will remain thanks to the enthusiastic involvement of local residents.

20/09/2019

Materadio brings radio broadcasting to the stage

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Materadio brings radio broadcasting to the stage

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As part of its ongoing celebrations as European Capital of Culture, the Italian city of Matera is to host three days of live programming from state radio channel Rai Radio 3 between 11 and 15 September.

11/09/2019

50 years after the moon landing Matera celebrates its connections with the Apollo 11 mission

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50 years after the moon landing Matera honours the Apollo 11 mission

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Matera, the European Capital of Culture 2019, celebrates one of its most famous sons; Rocco Petrone, who went on to become a mechanical engineer in the US and made a fundamental contribution to Nasa's Apollo 11 mission

31/07/2019

From Matera to the moon: The Apollo Soundtrack brings a unique moment to life 50 years later

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From Matera to the moon: The Apollo Soundtrack brings a unique moment to life 50 years later

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Matera is pulling out all the stops to put itself on the European cultural map this year, and the Apollo performance is just the sort of powerfully creative and immersive experience that locals and visitors have come to expect.

21/06/2019

How is Matera proving it is the European Capital of Culture?

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How is Matera proving it is the European Capital of Culture?

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The southern Italian city of Matera was appointed the European Capital of Culture 2019 and since then it has greatly boosted the number of cultural projects it puts on. Find out more in this episode of Go! Matera.

05/06/2019

Road Trip Europe Day 32 Plovdiv: Young Bulgarians upbeat about future

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Road Trip Europe Day 32 Plovdiv: Young Bulgarians upbeat about future

Despite living in the poorest country in the EU, the Road Trip team found that young Bulgarians in Plovdiv showed remarkable optimism about their future.

30/04/2019

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Elefsina, the Greek European Capital of Culture, launches its festivities

An inspiring trip awaits on Procida island, Italy’s Capital of Culture

These four Portuguese cities are finalists for 2027 Capital of Culture

Kaunas marks the start of its programme as Capital of Culture 2022

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Esch-Sur-Alzette: Why you need to visit Europe's Capital of Culture

Oulu in Finland will be the European Capital of Culture in 2026

Galway misses out on €1 bn as COVID-19 hits European culture festival

Storm Ciara forces cancellation of Galway's European Culture ceremony

Rijeka opens City of Culture celebrations

Rijeka marks start of year as European Capital of Culture 2020

Rijeka will be 'beacon of diversity' during Capital of Culture tenure

Did Galway need the Capital of Culture designation?

The Making of a Global Village

Matera 2019: dancing in the streets as locals embrace cultural collaboration

Materadio brings radio broadcasting to the stage

50 years after the moon landing Matera honours the Apollo 11 mission

From Matera to the moon: The Apollo Soundtrack brings a unique moment to life 50 years later

How is Matera proving it is the European Capital of Culture?

Road Trip Europe Day 32 Plovdiv: Young Bulgarians upbeat about future