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
via San Francesco, 1 - 75100 Matera (Italy)
Open CallTure
Open CallTure
Liepāja 2027, open call for Administrator – Clerk Officer
Editorial staff
Mercoledì, 10 Giugno 2026
The foundation Liepāja 2027 is seeking an Administrator – Clerk Officer to join its team. They are looking for a professional who will ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the Liepāja 2027 office and provide administrative support for the implementation of cultural projects.
LPGC '31, online the 2nd international Open Call
Press Release
Martedì, 09 Giugno 2026
The Mata Castle Museum brought together the cultural sector to launch a new participatory process around the final project that could lead Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to become European Capital of Culture 2031. Initiatives and practitioner profiles can be submitted until 15 July through an online form available at www.lpgc2031.com
Larnaka 2030, Open call for 12 emerging Mediterranean artists
Luigi Paternoster
Mercoledì, 20 Maggio 2026
MedSEA is an international project that focuses on socially engaged art practices as tools for empowering communities in remote areas of the Mediterranean.
Cáceres 2031, Open Call for Rural Labs for Artistic Residencies
Luigi Paternoster
Lunedì, 18 Maggio 2026
Cáceres 2031 Launches International Call for Rural Labs for Artistic Residencies in Rural Extremadura. The pilot project will select European and international artists to undertake residencies in Extremadura during 2026
Aalborg 2032, two calls are open
Editorial staff
Giovedì, 16 Aprile 2026
As previously reported by our online webmagazine, Aalborg is one of the Danish cities to have put itself forward as a candidate for European Capital of Culture in 2032.
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).
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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.