Russia at Venice Biennale, Brussels cuts €2 million in EU funds: appeal planned
New clash between the European Union and the Venice Biennale: EU funds halted, the Foundation appeals and Italy’s government voices criticism. Read More
D-Day nears for UNESCO listing of France’s Normandy landing beaches
The bid to have the D-Day landing beaches listed as UNESCO World Heritage site has entered a decisive phase, with a decision due between 24 and 27 July. Beyond its…
Shakira leads first World Cup half-time show that briefly steals the spotlight
The show extended the interval to nearly 30 minutes as FIFA sought to turn football’s biggest match into a global entertainment event. Read More
Luke Skywalker’s ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ lightsaber breaks Star Wars record at auction
The lightsaber used by actor Mark Hamill in ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ (1980) has broken a record at auction for the sale of screen-used props. It sold for $3.75 million.…
Historic Italian theatres vying for UNESCO’s World Heritage status
Eighteen historic condominium-style theatres across Italy’s Marche, Emilia Romagna and Umbria regions are seeking to be recognised by UNESCO and are hoping for a place on its prestigious World Heritage…
‘Kick Argentina out of the World Cup’ petition nearly breaks Guinness World Record
FIFA has confirmed that Argentina will face an investigation into the “disgusting” scenes at the end of the World Cup final. The team has gone viral for all the wrong…
From ‘Following’ to ‘The Odyssey’: All Christopher Nolan movies ranked from weakest to strongest
The much-anticipated return of Christopher Nolan has delighted film fans, as ‘The Odyssey’ has garnered critical praise and box office success. Euronews Culture offers the definitive ranking of all 13…
Aristides de Sousa Mendes: the man who braved ‘consequences’ to save thousands from Nazis
On Sunday 19 July, Portugal marked 141 years since the birth of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, the diplomat who saved over 30,000 from Nazi persecution in WWII. A museum there…
‘The Odyssey’ makes history at global box office for Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of “The Odyssey” has secured a massive international debut, collecting $264m in global ticket sales during its opening weekend – representing the director’s biggest international opening ever.…
Donald Trump photobombing La Roja goes viral following Spain’s World Cup victory
Donald Trump has been trending online following the World Cup final, as he seemingly refused to leave the stage after presenting Spain with the trophy. The US president had endorsed…