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Sound of Europe Festival in Türkiye for the fourth year in three cities

The European Union-supported festival encourages cultural interaction and artistic collaborations.

Focus

Kazakhstan marks 30 years of unity with Assembly anniversary

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Focus, we attend the 30th anniversary celebration of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan — a key institution that has united the country’s diverse ethnic communities.

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Colourful parade opens Cheung Chau’s Bun Festival

Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau island burst into celebration on Monday as the annual Bun Festival got underway with a vibrant parade through its narrow streets.

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A utopia of massive tapestries, killer clown slashers, and the sexy exploits of the world's first celebrity chef — here's what to look out for this week.

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Nova festival victims remembered on Israel's Memorial Day

Sirens echoed across Israel on Wednesday as the country paused to remember victims of militant attacks.

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Vigils held after 11 die in Vancouver festival attack

Mourners have laid flowers and lit candles at memorials for those killed in a deadly attack at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver.

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Children perform Kabuki theatre at western Japan festival

The children said they practiced every day during their spring break from school and many visitors to the event applauded their compelling performance.

Food and Drink

Swiss chocolatiers respond to Trump's tariffs at annual chocolate fair

At an annual chocolate fair in Versoix, Switzerland, local chocolatiers voiced concern over the new 31% US tariffs, but most say the impact will be minimal as their focus remains on the domestic market.

Culture news

More stellar acts unveiled for Little Simz’ Meltdown Festival

"It's going to be epic," previously said Little Simz. Oh, she wasn't kidding...

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Turkish city blooms with colour and joy at Orange Blossom Carnival

Orange Blossom Carnival is in full swing in the Turkish city of Adana, filling the streets with colour, music and the scent of blooming orange trees.

Food and Drink

A huge bar of viral Dubai chocolate steals the show in Portugal

At an annual chocolate festival in the medieval town of Óbidos, Portugal, lucky visitors got a taste of the viral Dubai chocolate craze, as pieces of a giant 80kg tablet were handed out to the crowd.

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First acts announced for Little Simz' London Meltdown Festival

The first acts have been announced for this year’s Meltdown Festival, curated by British rapper Little Simz.

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Fallas 2025: Valencia’s fireworks defy the rain

Despite heavy rain, Valencia's 'La Nit del Foc' wowed spectators with 1,405 kilos of fireworks, highlighting the city's famed Fallas festival and its rich traditions.

Culture news

What do you really know about St. Patrick's Day?

There’s more to this holiday than just an excuse to drink pints of Guinness...

Lifestyle

Half-human, half-beast: The wild ritual that awakens a Greek village

In the Greek town of Distomo, revelers clad in sheepskin gather to chant, dance, and leap over roaring fires in a wild, centuries-old celebration.

Destinations

Europe’s best spring travel destinations

From Amsterdam’s raucous King’s Day to Corfu’s Garden Festival, spring in Europe is full of unforgettable events.

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Villefranche-sur-Mer celebrates traditional flower naval battle

The traditional flower naval battle in Villefranche-sur-Mer kicked off with over 29 boats participating in the event, a tradition dating back to 1902.

India

At least 18 people die in a stampede at a railway station in India

Many of the victims were Hindu pilgrims who were travelling to the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj in northern India, according to Delhi’s caretaker chief minister.

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Copenhagen illuminated by light festival until 23 February

Copenhagen lights up for three weeks, expecting to attract over 400,000 visitors despite cold winter.

India

At least 30 dead in India after stampede at world's largest festival

The accident happened on Wednesday morning local time, as tens of millions of devotees gathered to bathe on the holiest day of the Maha Kumbh Mela pilgrimage.