Light pollution: The invisible problem of modern cities

Light has brought us safety, but it also takes away the darkness of the night from animals and people. Light pollution threatens natural cycles, destroys ecosystems and drives stars from our sky. Change is possible, if we start shining responsibly.

5 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

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

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!

2 min

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.

8 min

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Rising costs and outdated regulations are making Italy’s beaches less accessible.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.

5 min

The end of cheap fashion from China? France draws the line

In Paris, the European fashion industry signed a declaration against ultra-fast fashion and cheap clothing from China. France’s initiative could reshape the fashion market and the way we shop for clothes online.

4 min

“It all starts in preschool”

Early childhood education as a key to migrant integration in the EU.

4 min

A revolution in the opera house: how a small Austrian city made opera accessible to all

In a world where accessibility technologies are increasingly visible in public life, opera has remained one of the most traditional and exclusive forms of culture — rarely touched by inclusive innovation.

4 min
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