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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Budweis 2028, (Perma)Culture Open Call
Editorial staff
Venerdì, 27 Marzo 2026
České Budějovice (Budweis) is preparing for 2028, when it will become the European Capital of Culture. They are looking for cultural projects that bring innovation, appeal to the general public, respond to European challenges, and are based on the local context.
Skopje 2028, Open call for the Cultural programme
Editorial staff
Martedì, 10 Marzo 2026
In 2028, the city of Skopje (North Macedonia) will be European Capital of Culture alongside Bourges (France) and Budweiss (Czech Republic). Skopje 2028 is guided by the motto “Culture Over Division”, reflecting the city’s historic role as a place of encounter, resilience, and solidarity.
MCCD 2026, Open call for Matera and Tétouan
Luigi Paternoster
Venerdì, 06 Marzo 2026
The Anna Lindh Foundation has published a call for proposals to support artistic projects in the two Mediterranean capitals of culture and dialogue for 2026, Matera (Italy) and Tetouan (Morocco).
Liepāja 2027, Open Call for four positions
Luigi Paternoster
Giovedì, 05 Marzo 2026
The foundation Liepāja 2027 is expanding its team and has announced four new vacancies, inviting applications for the positions of Public Relations Specialist, Sales Specialist, Procurement Specialist and Public Participation Project Coordinator.
Cáceres 2031, Open Call for Mediator Artists
Luigi Paternoster
Giovedì, 19 Febbraio 2026
Cáceres 2031, city candidate for European Capital of Culture, seeks Mediator Artists to Work with Young People in the Generation 31 Program.
Cáceres 2031, an office for Cultural activation
Press Release
Martedì, 17 Febbraio 2026
The Cáceres 2031 Consortium has put up for tenders to implement this project, which responds to a demand from the cultural sector and represents a tangible legacy of the Cáceres 2031 process. Iris Jugo emphasizes that “it is a long-term project, symbolizing the union of many forces and the enthusiasm of many people and organizations”
Burgas 2032, International Open Call for the cultural program
Press Release
Giovedì, 12 Febbraio 2026
The Burgas 2032 Foundation announces a procedure for collecting creative and artistic ideas, educational, partnership, and community projects to be included in the cultural program with which Burgas, supported by the region, will apply for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2032.
Nikšić 2030, International Open Call for Illustration and Animation
Press Release
Lunedì, 09 Febbraio 2026
As part of the Nikšić 2030 – European Capital of Culture project and the (RE)ANIMACIJA – Festival of European Animated Film and Illustration, an international thematic competition for illustration and animation titled HUMAN has been officially announced. Deadline: March 01.
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Skopje 2028, Open call for cultural and artistic projects
Luigi Paternoster
Martedì, 03 Febbraio 2026
Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, will be the European Capital of Culture in 2028, together with the cities of Bourges (France) and Budweis (Czech Republic). In recent days, Skopje 2028 launched a call for cultural and artistic projects.
Budweis 2028, Open call for South Specific Festival
Luigi Paternoster
Mercoledì, 28 Gennaio 2026
In 2028, České Budějovice (Budweis), a city in the Czech Republic, will be the European Capital of Culture alongside the French city of Bourges and Skopje, North Macedonia.
Larnaka 2030, Open calls: General director and Communication manager
Editorial staff
Mercoledì, 21 Gennaio 2026
There are still a few days left to apply for the two positions advertised by Larnaca, Cyprus' European Capital of Culture for 2030. Specifically, the positions of General Manager and Communications Manager are still open. Both calls for applications close on 30 January 2026.
Leuven 2030 is looking for three experts for its cultural programme
Luigi Paternoster
Martedì, 13 Gennaio 2026
In 2030, the city of Leuven will be Belgium's European Capital of Culture. To be ready for the event, just a few months after being awarded the title, Leuven is already looking for three key professionals who will help kick-start activities in the run-up to its year as capital.