Film festival spotlights new voices from the region
This year the programme features first-time directors, documentaries about small towns and a strand dedicated to animated films.
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Arts, history, film, music and lifestyle from Eastern Europe. Stories about the people and traditions behind the region’s creative life, and the history that still shapes it.
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Museum reopens with a fresh look at a century of history
Redesigned galleries use personal letters, photographs and recorded testimonies to tell the story of ordinary families.
Folk music revival finds a new audience online
Young musicians are mixing traditional songs with electronic production, drawing millions of streams and packed concert halls.
Contemporary art biennale returns with a focus on memory
Artists from across the region explore migration, family archives and changing cities in exhibitions spread across old industrial…
Book translations bring regional authors to new readers
Publishers report growing interest in contemporary novels and essays, supported by translation grants and literary festivals abroad.
Design week showcases sustainable craft traditions
Makers presented furniture, textiles and ceramics that combine old techniques with recycled materials and modern forms.