The last phase for the selection of the city that in 2026 will be the European capital of culture for the Slovak Republic has begun today. The result will be known in the next few days. Meanwhile, Good luck to all three competing cities: Nitra, Trencin and Zilina.

“Today the aim is to introduce you to 3 exciting projects from the European Capital of Culture Esch2022, where the theme of the New European Bauhaus can be found. Starting with the Belval area, proceeding with a specific Esch2022 project and finally a future-oriented showcase project in the Esch2022 region”, said Thierry Kruchten, Head of Tourism, Mobility and Sustainable Development - Esch 2022.

(By Advertorial)

"The European Capitals of Culture network can be the experimentation laboratory for projects inspired by the New European Bauhaus, and the platform for exchanging and sharing knowledge." This is the message proclaimed by Rossella Tarantino, Development and International Relations Manager of the Matera Basilicata 2019 Foundation, at the Italy Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Elsinore is now aiming to win the title when the European Capital of Culture returns to Denmark in 2032. A strong movement in the city wants to use culture to create stronger ties to the surrounding areas and to build bridges between the wealthy and the less fortunate in the local community.

A record 20 places from across the UK have submitted an expression of interest to become the UK City of Culture 2025 - an all time high of entries for this prestigious competition.