Latvia: Withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention Paused After Presidential Veto and Mass Protests

Latvia has become the first EU country to decide to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention – a document regarded as a cornerstone of Europe’s fight against violence against women. The parliamentary decision has divided society and sparked mass protests in Riga.

5 min

A journey into classical architecture in Athens

Classical architecture reached its peak with the Athenian Acropolis. From the grandeur of the Parthenon to the grace of the Erechtheion’s Caryatids, these monuments embody the timeless pursuit of balance between beauty, function, and divine inspiration.

3 min

The paroxysm of trends and their oblivion

Matcha lattes, Labubu plush toys, Dubai chocolates—tiny obsessions that flare up and vanish before we even grasp what they meant. Our culture now thrives on this rhythm of instant infatuation and rapid forgetting, where fascination burns faster than memory and meaning dissolves at the speed of a scroll.

8 min

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.

9 min

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.

1 min

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.

1 min

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.

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