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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Capitals
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Montpellier 2028, An enriched and assertive territory
Press release
Giovedì, 06 Luglio 2023
Extraordinary General Meeting and Board of Directors of the Montpellier 2028 Association: an enriched and assertive territory for the final phase of the bid.
Czech Republic 2028, Budweis will be the European Capital of culture
Serafino Paternoster
Venerdì, 30 Giugno 2023
After Praga in 2000, Plzen in 2015, Budweis (České Budějovice) will be the European Capital of Culture in 2028 for the Czech Republic. The other city in competition was Broumov.
Bradford 2025, Open call for Brand refresh
newsletter
Venerdì, 23 Giugno 2023
As the next UK City of Culture, Bradford is looking for the expertise and creativity of a design and branding agency to refresh and rebrand their existing identity. Deadline: July 5.
Matera 2019 and EcocNews, case studies for Poland 2029
Editorial staff
Giovedì, 22 Giugno 2023
Matera 2019 continues to be a model for cities applying for the title of European Capital of Culture to study. On 15 and 16 June, a delegation from the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, after a stop in Rome at the Ministry of Culture, visited Matera to study the path of the European Capital of Culture in view of 2029, when a Polish city will be celebrating this title.
Bradford 2025, Saltaire: An example of social innovation
Editorial staff
Giovedì, 01 Giugno 2023
A delegation of tourism and culture experts from across Europe visited West Yorkshire to learn more about the district's key events and destinations, including Bradford 2025.
France 2028, online the pre-selection report
Editorial staff
Lunedì, 22 Maggio 2023
France and the Czech Republic are the countries that in 2028 will indicate the European capital of culture. The cities in shortlist are Czech Republic: Broumov and Budejovice; for France: Rouen, Bourges, Clermont-Ferrand, Montpellier.
Bodø 2024, Queen Sonja will attend the opening
Press release
Lunedì, 15 Maggio 2023
"It is a great pleasure for Bodø2024 to announce that the Queen will be present at the official opening on February 3 next year". This is according to André Wallann Larsen, Director of Bodø2024.
Liepaja 2027, Wake up and Open event
Press release
Martedì, 02 Maggio 2023
Liepaja 2027, The summer is waking up, the lindens are waking their blossom, the wakening bells of the cathedral on Sundays, the waking waves of the sea in the distance, and the Awakening Garden is waking up again to welcome you. On 6 May, the opening “Wake up and OPEN” party of the second season of the cultural venue “Atmodas Dārzs”, will keep you awake all day long.
Evora 2027, online the Expert Panel’s report
Editorial staff
Giovedì, 27 Aprile 2023
Portugal is one of the two Member States that are eligible to host the European Capital of Culture in 2027. In total, 12 Portuguese cities participated in the first round of the competition, which started on 23 November 2020. Four cities were appointed to take part in the second round and, after the final hearings, the Panel of independent experts recommended the city of Évora for the title on 7 December 2022.
Italian capital of culture 2026, the call is online
Press release
Sabato, 22 Aprile 2023
Municipalities, metropolitan cities and unions of municipalities that did not take part in the two previous editions can apply by submitting a written expression of interest by 4 July 2023.
Chemnitz 2025, Five open call are online
Editorial staff
Lunedì, 13 Marzo 2023
Chemnitz and 38 partner municipalities and communities in the Central Saxony, Erzgebirge and Zwickau region will be the European Capital of Culture 2025.
Bad Ischl Salzkammergut 2024, Rich programme in March
Press release
Giovedì, 09 Marzo 2023
The European Capital of Culture Bad Ischl Salzkammergut 2024 is already playing host to a large number of events in the region of the 23 participating municipalities.
Esch 2022, A new destiny with culture
Press release
Martedì, 28 Febbraio 2023
The title of European Capital of Culture is more than just the headline of a cultural year. It is a large-scale project that is intended to have a long-term effect, bringing about lasting change for a region and its inhabitants.
Bodo 2024, The countdown has begun
Press release
Lunedì, 06 Febbraio 2023
Next year Bodø, Norway, will be European Capital of Culture, the first city north of the Arctic Circle to hold the prestigious title. Get a peek at what’s in store for the title year - some of the highlights of the Bodø2024 programme were unveiled later last friday.
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Nova Gorica 2025, A hub for cross-border cinema
Editorial staff
Lunedì, 30 Gennaio 2023
Mateja Zorn, an economist who fell in love with the art of filmmaking.
Oulu 2026, Children's peace machines
press release
Lunedì, 30 Gennaio 2023
In Spring 2022 Oulu Culture Foundation invited schools in the area to make their own Peace Machine Prototypes.
Esch2022 hands the torch to Pro-Sud and Ccphva
Press release
Martedì, 24 Gennaio 2023
The title year of the European Capital of Culture has come to an end. The Esch2022 project is now to be carried on by the municipalities of the PRO-SUD syndicate and the French municipalities of the CCPHVA (Communauté de Communes Pays Haut Val d’Alzette).
Eleusis 2023, dance and the visual arts with Laskaridis
Editorial staff
Venerdì, 13 Gennaio 2023
2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture presents the new project of internationally acclaimed artist, Euripides Laskaridis, entitled Mystery 108 KAMARES.