Online newspaper based in Matera
EcocNews is registered at the Court of Matera in the press register n. 2/2021
Editor in chief: Mariateresa Cascino. Founder and editorial director: Serafino Paternoster
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Building on the momentum of the first edition, the programme continues to strengthen intercultural dialogue by bringing together artists, cultural practitioners, civil society organisations, local authorities, and communities from across the Euro-Mediterranean region.
Under the title Euro-Med to Med-Capital: Matera & Tétouan Edition 2026, the year-long programme transforms both cities into vibrant spaces of cultural exchange through performances, participatory workshops, exhibitions, storytelling experiences, artistic residencies, community-led initiatives, and intercultural encounters. Co-created with local and international partners, the programme celebrates the rich diversity of Mediterranean cultures while fostering dialogue, creativity, and lasting people-to-people connections between June to August 2026.
Tetouan
On 14 July 2026 at the Modern Art Centre Tetouan, we will participate in Euro-Med to Med-Capital: The Tetouan Edition. We're turning the city into a meeting point of culture, creativity, and dialogue.
An established format by Polysonica, with a sensory journey curated by Ipologica and produced by Brain Community and Polysonica, Sound Bites transforms an art space into a responsive audio-visual environment. This international edition, thanks to the support of Association Coexistence de la Culture et de l'Art, establishes a distinct cultural bridge, bringing a contemporary Euro-Med perspective into the Modern Art Centre in Tetouan. Visitors will discover a new space, centered around sensory storytelling, Euro-Med cuisine , and food culture.
Using wireless headphones, bespoke sound design, and live narrative guidance, the performance leads a limited group of guests through a structured tasting sequence within the art space. Gestures and culinary preparation are captured and processed in real time using specialized audio techniques, turning the physical sounds of food, textures, and movement into an essential part of the acoustic journey.
Matera
Sevdah Reimagined: A Journey into the Unknown
On 18th July, at 20:30 in the beautiful venue of Giardino del silenzio, we will participate in Euro-Med to Med-Capital: The Matera Edition.
We’re turning the city into a meeting point of culture, creativity, and dialogue.
Ajla Hasanefendić (Bosnia and Herzegovina) in Concert
Bringing new and old friends from Italy together to share the beauty of Sevdah around the world, in partnership with the organisation MiFaJazz.
Organised by: Alternativna Produkcija - Alternative Production
Supported by the Anna Lindh Foundation
UfM InterculturalDialogue
FromEuroMedToMedCapital
Uniting Cultures
UfM InterculturalDialogue
FromEuroMedToMedCapital
Uniting Cultures
In this project we are bringing new and old friends from Italy and trying to share the beauty of Sevdah around the world. We are very thankful to our long term partner Francesca Manoccio, and our new partners from organisation "MiFaJazz" Sara Sarcuni, Dino Plasmati and their team. Looking forward to another great collaboration.
Matera
On 3 August, Piazza San Giovanni
Nadia Kibout (France/Algeria), Rocco Mentissi (Italy) in Concert.
A performative stroll to discover stories of Hassan Al-Wazzan, known as the African Lion, Sayed Darwish, and Samia Yusuf Omar.
Organised by: Allelammie Cultural Association
Matera
20th-30th August - Chiesa di Santa Maria de Armenis
Euro-Med to Med-Capital: The Matera Edition.
We’re turning the city into a meeting point of culture, creativity, and dialogue.
Supported by the AnnaLindhFoundation
As part of ALF Mediterranean Capitals of Culture and Dialogue 2026 — Euro-Med to Med-Capital: The Matera Edition — Portraits of Sassi presents a contemporary artistic dialogue between Alexandria and Matera. Created by Mahmoud Saïd from the Centre d’Études Alexandrines (CEAlex), the project unfolds at Chiesa di Santa Maria de Armenis in the historic Sassi di Matera, bringing together artistic practice and cultural exchange across the Mediterranean.
Other info here.