“Culture Is an Act of Resistance,” Says Outgoing European Film Academy Chair Mike Downey

After 25 years at the EFA, he talks about activism, awards reform, and why European cinema must fight harder than ever to be ...
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Europe's capital of culture 2026 is an underrated Nordic city filled with arts, shopping, and saunas

This underrated city in Northern Finland is home to lively sauna traditions, contemporary art galleries and collectives, and ...
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Air guitar, ice swimming, screaming choir: 2026 culture capital Oulu

The northern Finnish city of Oulu kicked off the year as European Capital of Culture with a showcase of its unique offerings, ...
Charlotte Observer

Europe’s new golden age: Americans choose culture over beaches

Goodbye, sandy beaches, hello cultural immersion. A new era of travel is redefining how Americans vacation, with the majority seeking not just escape but enrichment. According to JayWay Travel's 2025 ...