Now Chemnitz is a European Capital of Culture. This has surprised many people. Loss of industry, emigration, an ageing population, right-wing extremism... Chemnitz has many problems. As a Capital ...

At the end of September 2016, two exhibitions prepared by the Wrocław Contemporary Museum will be opened in Budapest as part of the European Capital of Culture 2016 programme. As a respite from the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Starting with Athens in 1985, the annual “Cultural Capital of Europe” designation has gone to just one city at a time. For the Year 2000, when special editions are the norm, one capital is not ...

In 2025, Nova Gorica and Gorizia will reunite as the first transnational European Capital of Culture (Credit: Getty Images) In 1947, Gorizia was abruptly split between Italy and Slovenia.

The opening ceremony of "2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture" was held on Saturday in Elefsina, some 20 km west of Athens. Photo: Xinhua A woman in traditional costume dances in Elefsina ...

It was way back in 1985 when Athens was named as the first ever European Capital of Culture, and since then, 60 other cities have been granted the prestigious title, for their ‘unique culture ...

Over the past few years, a string of novel, slightly kooky cafes, bars and restaurants have established themselves in the Old Town area, incentivised by the city’s European Capital of Culture ...

It’s the site of one of Northern Europe’s oldest universities as ... The official opening ceremony for this 2024 capital of culture will take place later this month, featuring concerts ...

The second biggest city in Estonia has been named as the European Capital of Culture. Beyond the shores of the East European country and outside of those who spend their time learning cities on ...

In 2025, the two towns will reunite as the first transnational European Capital of Culture. Right now, I'm standing in Nova Gorica – a modest but beautiful planned Modernist town in Slovenia ...