This year, Oulu, Finland, and Trencin, Slovakia, will become Europe's cultural flagships. Learn more about how Europe's ...

From global capitals to lesser-known cultural hubs, here are ten European cities chosen in an annual poll of best places to ...

While Berlin basks in its well-deserved reputation as Europe’s cool capital, a new generation of Eastern European cities is ...

Nicosia has taken first place as Europe’s Best Cultural Capital for 2026 in the European Best Destinations rankings, the ...

Just outside the Arctic Circle, the Finnish city has launched a year-long programme exploring climate change and Sámi culture ...

Chemnitz? Many Germans were shaking their heads in disbelief when the eastern German city was chosen to be one of Europe's cultural capitals for 2025. Its image was that of an industrious, if drab, ...

The city of Ponta Delgada, in the Azores, will officially begin its year as the Portuguese Capital of Culture on 29 January, ...

There is a major city in Eastern Germany that many Europeans have never heard of: Chemnitz. Now Chemnitz is a European Capital of Culture. This has surprised many ...

This Nordic city and digital hub is having its moment in the (midnight) sun, offering cultural, arty events and pleasingly eclectic silliness ...

Nicosia has been awarded the title of European Best Cultural Capital and Best Cultural Destination for 2026, ranking 1st in ...

Once again, European authorities have chosen to highlight lesser-known cities and regions in their annual celebration of cultural heritage in Europe. Every year since 1985, the European Union ...

It is said that when you arrive in Marseille, you have landed on Mars. The complex and contradictory nature of France’s second city can bewilder a first time visitor who doesn’t expect such chaos.