Archaeopolitics: Parthenon, Greece’s national arena
In 2025, a sneaker-shaped Adidas drone and a banned Lanthimos shoot sparked debate over the Parthenon’s meaning. This essay explores how heritage becomes “archaeopolitics”: a struggle over identity, power, and belonging.
Art competition for students at the Cotroceni National Museum
The Cotroceni National Museum launches the 2025 edition of the "Cotroceni Creativ Junior" project, a competition for middle school and high school students, inspired by the passions of the royal couple Ferdinand–Maria.
Quiz: match these European musicians to their countries
Think you know where your fave European artists come from? Ready to prove your music geography skills — or discover some new artists for your playlist? Take the quiz and see if you’re a Certified Euro Music Expert or just vibing with whatever TikTok puts on your FYP.
White Night of Galleries 2025 brought contemporary art to 17 cities in Romania
The White Night of Galleries (NAG), between October 3 and 5, returned with its 19th edition and transformed Bucharest, along with 16 other cities in the country, into a great contemporary art scene. Over 200 projects were available to visit in galleries, alternative spaces, creative hubs and workshops.
Meet the man who turned a traffic light into an icon
Discover the story of Karl Peglau, the traffic psychologist who in 1961 created the iconic Ampelmann, a symbol of safety and popular culture. From a simple road sign to a global icon, the Ampelmann illustrates how a simple idea can transcend history and become a symbol of identity and nostalgia!
Poll // How many countries have you visited?
Being a European citizens allows young people many opportunities to travel through programs like Erasmus and ESC. Building your cultural luggage by meeting new people from other countries allows you to explore and feel closer to other realities.
A microstate for the Bektashi? Tirana’s gamble
Edi Rama’s plan for a ‘Vatican of Islam’ in Tirana casts the Bektashi order as Albania’s soft-power brand of tolerance — but critics see a political spectacle.
Beaches out of reach: how Italy risks losing its shores
Rising costs and outdated regulations are making Italy’s beaches less accessible. With nearly a third of Italians unable to afford a vacation, the country faces an urgent problem.
