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Food and Drink

The infinite (and calorific) world of Portuguese Christmas sweets

Perhaps no other country has such a wide variety of Christmas sweets as Portugal. Every family has its favourites, but classics such as sonhos or bolo-rei are never missing from the Christmas table.

Cult

Baku Creative Week celebrates culture and creative industries

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku Creative Week 2025 brought together artists, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders for the OIC Cultural Festival, showcasing heritage, creative industries and women’s empowerment through exhibitions, performances and discussions.

World News

Festive fare: Europeans are paying dearly for the holidays this year

Euronews took a quick sleigh ride around Europe to see what bills countries are facing to put on the traditional festive banquet.

Around Azerbaijan

Gabala: adventure, heritage and wine in Azerbaijan's mountain region

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

Gabala, Azerbaijan’s mountain retreat, mixes adventure, culture, and heritage in one remarkable region.

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Modern Nomads

Wild horses return to Kazakhstan’s steppe

In partnership with MDQ

A vanished species is returning to Kazakhstan’s vast grasslands, symbolising a broader effort to restore the country’s natural and cultural heritage.

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In the Footsteps of TOKUGAWA Ieyasu: Chubu’s living samurai heritage

Partner content presented by Japan National Tourism Organization

The Chubu region, situated in central Japan between the major hubs of Tokyo and Kyoto, offers travelers a profound opportunity to experience history through the life and legacy of TOKUGAWA Ieyasu (1543-1616), the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1867).

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Inside Tokyo’s culinary heritage scene through its chefs

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Two renowned Tokyo chefs, Kimio Nonaga and Yahei Suzuki, open a window into the city’s culinary heritage, from centuries-old neighbourhoods to bustling markets and contemporary inspirations.

Culture Series

Azerkhalcha highlights the heritage and future of Azerbaijani carpets

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerkhalcha preserves Azerbaijan’s UNESCO-recognised carpet weaving tradition, empowering rural women and promoting centuries-old craftsmanship through global exhibitions and cultural partnerships.

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Japan’s Water Story: a journey through the Hokuriku-Shinetsu region

Partner content presented by Japan National Tourism Organization

Water is not just a resource in Japan’s Hokuriku-Shinetsu region; it is the very foundation of the land, its culture and the enduring resilience of its people.

Silk Road Adventures

Uzbekistan’s Silk Road heritage

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Once a crossroads of empires and ideas, Uzbekistan remains one of the best-preserved witnesses to the Silk Road’s influence on architecture, learning and spiritual life.

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Central Asia and Azerbaijan: a shared cultural legacy for a shared future

Partner content presented by the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Culture is the memory of civilisation — a legacy that crosses borders, survives political change, and unites generations and nations.

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Tracing the Edo Shogun Roads: Kanto’s highways of heritage and craftsmanship

Partner content presented by Japan National Tourism Organization

The Kanto region, defined by the expansive Greater Tokyo Area, is recognised for its dynamic modernity, towering architecture, advanced technology and bustling commerce.

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Inside Uzbekistan’s drive to reclaim its heritage

Partner content presented by the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

In central Tashkent, a bold new landmark symbolises Uzbekistan’s spiritual revival.

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Sake and flavours: a journey through Tohoku

Partner content presented by Japan National Tourism Organization

As its Japanese name suggests, the region of Tohoku extends to the northeast of the archipelago. It includes the six prefectures of Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata and Fukushima, located between Tokyo to the south and the island of Hokkaido to the north.

Spotlight

Hong Kong blends culture, sport and heritage in a year of major events

In partnership with Hong Kong

Hong Kong is highlighting its cultural, artistic and sporting strengths as the city hosts major events and celebrates centuries-old traditions.

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Hokkaido: a journey of snow, culture and cuisine

Partner content presented by Japan National Tourism Organization

Each winter, Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido, transforms into a spectacular wonderland of deep snow and vibrant culture.

Focus

Central Asia boosts cultural cooperation at Tashkent Heritage Congress

In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

Tashkent hosted an international congress “Central Asia: Shared Spiritual and Educational Heritage – Shared Future” at the Center for Islamic Civilization, bringing together representatives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan.

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Midnight tastings mark Beaujolais Nouveau celebrations in France

France marked the release of Beaujolais Nouveau at midnight, drawing crowds to bars and celebrating a long-standing tradition around the young red wine.

Qatar in Motion

Navigating Modernity, Anchored by Tradition

In partnership with Media City

At the Old Doha Port, motion flows from past to present. Once a lifeline for traders and pearl divers, it now welcomes luxury marine brands. How does the Old Doha Port chart a modern course while staying anchored in its history?

Silk Road Adventures

Uzbekistan’s intangible heritage of music and dance lives on

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

From the desert winds of Karakalpakstan to the courtyards of Andijan, Uzbekistan’s music and dance heritage remains a living language of culture and memory.