On November 18, 2021, Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin, Minister of Culture, presented the prizes for the 2021 edition of the: Young Researchers. Created by the Ministry of Culture in 2017 and placed under the aegis of the Ministry’s History Committee, the «Valois» Thesis Prize distinguishes three doctoral theses for their quality, their originality and their essential contribution to the public policies carried out by the Ministry of Culture.

Starry sky, light pollution, astrotourism - an international conference organized by the Hajdú-Bihar County Government, closing the five-year cooperation of the Night Light project, was built around these three topics. During the event taking place in Debrecen, many regions of Europe presented themselves, jointly evaluating the results of the partnership and formulating the challenges for the coming years.

After a long wait, the last episode of the James Bond saga, the secret agent in the service of Her Majesty that has fascinated international audiences for years, has been released in cinemas all over the world. An audience that this time will see Matera, the European Capital of Culture for 2019, among the protagonists.

From 7 to 11 August 2021, in Marconia di Pisticci (Matera - Italy), the 22nd edition of Lucania Film Festival will feature a rich parterre of guests. Following the announcement in the last few days about Abel Ferrara’s participation as very special guest, the event, curated by Allelammie Cultural Association, will also feature Franco Arminio, Luca Manfredi and Boss Doms.

Strange numerical coincidences.  On July 24, the ministry of cultural heritage in Italy issued a press release announcing that there are 24 candidate cities for the Italian capital of culture in 2024. In short, everything depends on the number 24.