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In France, many cities have decided to participate in the competition to become the European Capital of Culture in 2028 together with a city in the Czech Republic.
With EcocNews also for 2028 we discover which are some of the candidate cities and how they are moving to involve citizens and to change the destiny of their cities. Also in this circumstance we asked all the French candidate cities the same questions. After Rouen and Montpellier today we discover Clermont – Ferrand.
Kaunas 2022, art as therapy
Editorial staff
July 11, 2022
The exhibition presents artists from two different generations. The common quality of their works – the ability to immerse viewers into exceptional and therapeutic audio, virtual and video environments.
Montpellier 2028, the "gifted" city
Serafino Paternoster
July 05, 2022
In France, many cities have decided to participate in the competition to become the European Capital of Culture in 2028 together with a city in the Czech Republic. With EcocNews also for 2028 we discover which are some of the candidate cities and how they are moving to involve citizens and to change the destiny of their cities. Also in this circumstance we asked all the French candidate cities the same questions. After Rouen, today we discover Montpellier.
Chemnitz 2025, The European makers festival
Press release
July 05, 2022
A central theme of the European Capital of Culture 2025: the doers. Because they are the ones who shape our cities, regions and the whole of Europe and write history. They often work on a small scale, at the workbench, in the basement or behind the counter. But now is the time, because with makers united we bring makers, inventors, creative people and artists together at a European makers festival . Within four days, regional, national and international actors at the beam! – be a maker and Maker Faire Sachsen in their respective worlds and invite you to join in.
Rouen 2028, the city of a hundred spires
Serafino Paternoster
June 24, 2022
In France, many cities have decided to participate in the competition to become the European Capital of Culture in 2028 together with a city in the Czech Republic. With EcocNews also for 2028 we discover which are some of the candidate cities and how they are moving to involve citizens and to change the destiny of their cities. Also in this circumstance we asked all the French candidate cities the same questions. Let's start with Rouen.
The Mediterranean area will have its own cultural capital, elected every year, Culture Minister Dario Franceschini said after a summit of 30 culture ministers from the area and beyond in Naples on Friday.
Brussels2030, the first Summer Assembly
Press release
June 06, 2022
The very first Brussels2030 Summer Assembly (4 – 8 July 2022, Tour à Plomb, Brussels) offers a space where diverse urban actors can inspire one another and initiate processes of collaborative city-making. Participants and contributors will explore needs and challenges, produce scenarios and tools for working towards desirable urban futures, in and beyond the Brussels context.
2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture is inaugurating the important narrative Exhibition, entitled “Eleusis & Revolution” on Friday, June 3 at the Parking of the Old Olive Mill.
A few days ago the European Commission is announcing the five selected projects for the €25 million call for the development of ‘lighthouse demonstrators' of the New European Bauhaus (NEB). The Commission is currently negotiating grant agreements with the selected beneficiaries.
Against the backdrop of the full moon of May, the third iteration of Mystery 62_Nights of Slowness – Discourses about Time, from 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture, focuses again on the concept of time.
6Fest 2022 Street Arts Festival' is a project for the eighth edition of the multi-genre street festival 6Fest, presenting in 3 consecutive days contemporary circus, dance, music, fire arts, etc.
Slovakia 2026, The final report on ECoC is online
Editorial staff
March 25, 2022
The Ministry of Culture of the Slovak Republic published the Experts Panel’s report on the Selection of the European Capital of Culture 2026 in Slovakia. It states how the experts panel perceived the final bids of finalists - Nitra, Trenčín and Žilina - their final Bid books, presentations, Q&A session as well as jury visit in each city. The panel also wrote recommendations for every city.
Broumov 2028, the city of rock mushrooms
Serafino Paternoster
March 17, 2022
France, Czech Republic and Macedonia are the countries that in 2028 will indicate the European capital of culture. Here are the first candidate cities: Czech Republic: Brno, Liberec, Broumov, Budejovice. France: Bastia, Montpellier, Reims, Rouen, Roubaix, Bourges, Clermont-Ferrand, Banlieue, Saint Denis, Nice, Lens. Macedonia: Skopje. EcocNews begins a new journey among the cities that are applying for the European capital of culture for 2028. Today we discover the city of Broumov, in the Czech Republic.
Eleusis2023, “Clock Tower Voices” is online
Editorial staff
February 23, 2022
Coloring the Clock, the monumental landmark of the city that dominates the hill of the Archaeological Site of Elefsina, the Clock Tower Voices hosted in their third edition, on Sunday, November 21, 2021, a great interpreter of Greek texts, Lydia Koniordou.
The special performance is part of a series of original sound performances, interpretations of landmark texts of Greek literature by distinguished artists, which mark the Mystery 2 | Clock Tower Voces 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture and it is screen free of charge from Tuesday 22 February at 18.00 p.m. on the official YouTube channel of 2023 ELEUSIS.
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France 2028, Bourges has launched its bid to be European Capital of Culture
Editorial staff
January 21, 2022
Under the Christmas tree, French cities have found the announcement which officially opens the race for European capital of culture for 2028. At the moment these are the cities that have officially expressed interest in applying: Reims, Rouen, Bourges, Clermont-Ferrand, Banlieue, Saint Denis, Amiens. Today the EcocNews focus is about Bourges.
Ecocnews continues its journey among the 12 Portuguese cities that are candidates for European capital of culture for 2027. Since its foundation, Évora has been in constant transformation. Despite its geographical position in the interior of the country it has been a city of convergence where people meet to think about the world. It was the meeting place of civilisations and kings, then a centre of expansionist knowledge, and then one of the main cities of the Portuguese Renaissance.
Radio DeuS: Introducing a Valuable Methodology for the ECoC Journey
Editorial staff
December 06, 2021
Every ECoC journey lasts around 10 years, from start to finish, and involves the ever present challenge of how to engage with a complex pool of stakeholder groups, upskill professionals, and connect and grow together as a Capital of Culture. The DeuS project is introducing a unique tool that can help throughout the ECoC journey.
Esch 2022, 350 pupils met astronauts
Press release
November 30, 2021
In preparation for the opening of Esch2022, 350 pupils met astronauts Claudie Haigneré and Reinhold Ewald as part of a drawing competition for schoolchildren with a passion for space.
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