On 10 September 2026, the European Commission adopted its proposal for the new legal framework of the European Capitals of Culture Action from 2034 to 2047. The action will be negotiated with both the European Parliament and the Council. The link at the end of this news.

What remains of a Capital of Culture once the spotlight fades? That is the question running through the *study by Madoka Sugawara, Tomoyuki Mashiko and Susumu Kawahara on Leeuwarden-Friesland, the Dutch city that held the title of European Capital of Culture in 2018.

Nova Gorica and Gorizia are still all dressed up, as elegant as ever, but in a shade somewhere between green and turquoise that is still clearly visible on the branded buses, in shop windows and on information pillars.

With the advent of artificial intelligence, we are on the cusp of – or rather, in the midst of – a new industrial revolution which, compared to its predecessors, is unfolding at a far greater pace, reshaping the rules and our perspective on the world around us. Artificial intelligence is influencing every aspect of our lives, from the smallest to the largest, with consequences that are currently difficult to imagine.

The picture is becoming increasingly clear regarding the Italian cities that have decided to vie for the title of European Capital of Culture for 2033. The race hasn’t officially begun yet, as the Ministry of Culture’s call for applications is expected to be released between the end of this year and the middle of next year. But the engines are already running. At the moment, only six cities—or rather, regions—are getting organized. They are Turin, Viterbo and Tuscia, Syracuse, Trieste, Norcia, and Piacenza.

Oviedo 2031 launches “Puxa el Barrio”, contemporary creation into community centres.

Nine places across the UK have been longlisted to be the next UK City of Culture in 2029 and will each benefit from a funding boost to support their bid for the title.

Larnaca will be the European Capital of Culture in 2030 for Cyprus. This was announced by the European Commission's evaluation panel during a press conference that ended a few minutes ago.