Art
Art theft rocks Italian museum with paintings worth millions stolen
Italian police have confirmed that four thieves stole paintings by Cézanne, Matisse and Renoir from a museum near Parma a week ago. The artworks are worth millions and the thieves managed the smash-and-grab in under three minutes.
Silk Road Adventures
Exploring museums and cultural heritage
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From royal palaces and Silk Road artefacts to avant-garde art and interactive science exhibitions, Uzbekistan’s museums offer visitors a journey through centuries of history and cultural exchange.
Art
Love, life and etchings: Renoir's passions explored at Musee d'Orsay
The Musée d'Orsay is devoting two separate exhibitions to Pierre-Auguste Renoir to explore his early paintings and the importance of drawing in his work. Together, both collections revisit the career of the Impressionist artist.
Smart Regions
Driverless trains and ancient treasures: inside Thessaloniki's ultra-modern metro
In partnership with the European Commission
After nearly 20 years of construction, Thessaloniki’s first metro is finally running. Driverless trains ease traffic and pollution, while stations display ancient artefacts uncovered during works. The €3bn project was completed thanks to strong EU and European Investment Bank support.