Online newspaper based in Matera
EcocNews is registered at the Court of Matera in the press register n. 2/2021
Editor in chief: Mariateresa Cascino. Founder and editorial director: Serafino Paternoster
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Portugal, Evora is the European capital of culture for 2027
Serafino Paternoster
Mercoledì, 07 Dicembre 2022
Evora will be the European capital of culture for Portugal in 2027. This was announced today by the president of the evaluation panel, Beatriz Garcia, during a press conference in the presence of national, local and European institutional representatives.
Veszprém 2023, Open call for European Youth Music Festival
Press release
Martedì, 29 Novembre 2022
Go shine with their and participate in an unforgettable week-long rendezvous of youth choirs and musical ensembles in Veszprém, Hungary - the 2023 European Capital of Culture.
Nova Gorica 2025, a Transbordering Laboratory project
Editorial staff
Martedì, 22 Novembre 2022
A year ago, three researchers, Michael Kurzwelly, Tanel Rander and Miha Kosovel, who are residents of various European cities divided in two by borders, founded the Transbordering Laboratory project. Their main objectives were to research and map European cities that are divided by borders, to find partners, and to establish connections and a sustainable network.
Tartu 2024, looking for ideas for short films
Editorial staff
Giovedì, 10 Novembre 2022
The Tartu 2024 foundation, Estonian Film Institute and NGO Tartu Filmiselts invites filmmakers to take part in a creative contest looking for ideas for short films capturing Southern Estonia.
Eleusis 2023, An open space for networking and inspiration
Editorial staff
Venerdì, 04 Novembre 2022
For the first time, the “Open Space,” a place of inspiration and networking, will be open for participants to showcase their activities. The “Open Space” will take place on Saturday, November 12, from 11:00 to 14:00, at the X-Bowling Art Center (Charilaou 12).
Eleusis 2023, Anatomy of a Transformation
Editorial staff
Martedì, 01 Novembre 2022
2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture, in collaboration with the Photographic Club of Elefsina, organizes, from November 9 (opening at 20:00) to December 18, the action Mystery_24 Anatomy of a Transformation, at the Leonidas Kanellopoulos Cultural Center.
Valencia is the European Green Capital 2024
Editorial staff
Venerdì, 28 Ottobre 2022
The Spanish city of Valencia will be the European Green Capital of the year 2024. The winning title was granted yesterday at a special ceremony in the French city of Grenoble.
Tartu 2024, The smoke sauna tradition as platform for the arts
Editorial staff
Mercoledì, 26 Ottobre 2022
During the darkest time of the year, in November and December, three artists, Anica Huck (GER), Gary Markle (CAN/EE) and Laura Põld (EE), begin an artistic residency in Southern Estonia as a part of the European Union “Creative Europe” platform “MagiC Carpets”.
Ecoc 2028, Broumov and Budejovice in short list
Serafino Paternoster
Venerdì, 14 Ottobre 2022
Broumov and Budejovice are the cities in the Czech Republic that passed the preselection and entered the short list to become the European Capital of Culture for 2028. This was announced today by the evaluation panel of the European Commission during a press conference that took place today in Prague.
Eleusis 2023, the visible and invisible history
Editorial staff
Venerdì, 07 Ottobre 2022
The city of Elefsina introduces itself to the general public with the Exhibition Mystery 29_Eleusis at the Benaki Museum / 138 Pireos Str. An emblematic project that serves as a precursor to the programme of 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture, co-organized with the Benaki Museum, about the visible and invisible history of Elefsina.
Bradford 2025, £ 250,000 for cultural volunteering programme
Editorial staff
Mercoledì, 05 Ottobre 2022
London 2012 legacy funder, Spirit of 2012 has today announced the award of a quarter of a million pounds to City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council to develop volunteering in the area, delivering plans set out in its UK City of Culture bid.
Liepāja 2027, online the Expert Panel’s report
Editorial staff
Sabato, 24 Settembre 2022
The report of the Evaluation Jury was published on the European Union website with the reasons that led Liepāja to be named European Capital of Culture for 2027 in Latvia.
Oulu 2026, 20 million euros from the Finnish government
Press release
Martedì, 20 Settembre 2022
The budget proposal for 2023 of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government will continue to invest in education and culture. The budget proposal helps implement the key objectives in the Government Programme of raising the level of education and competence, bridging learning gaps and increasing educational equality. Arts and culture will be used to boost conditions and strengthen engagement in creative work.
European capital of Smart Tourism 2023, 7 cities in shortlist
Editorial staff
Lunedì, 19 Settembre 2022
Tourism is one of the fundamental themes of the competition for the European capital of culture because the title undoubtedly allows cities to be highly visible. And, in our opinion, it is no coincidence that 4 ecoc out of 7 cities have entered the short list to become the European capital of Smart tourism for 2023.
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Italian capital of culture 2025, 15 cities run for the title
Press release
Sabato, 17 Settembre 2022
There are 15 Italian cities that have submitted candidacy dossiers to the Ministry of Culture for the award of the title of "Italian Capital of Culture" for the year 2025.
Bodø 2024 at the court of the Queen
Editorial staff
Giovedì, 15 Settembre 2022
Queen Sonja of Norway will be Patron of Bodø 2024. "This is very inspiring" says Bodø2024's CEO, Andre Wallann Larsen. He is naturally very pleased with the news from the Royal Palace.
Ecoc 2028, hot hours in the Czech Republic
Serafino Paternoster
Martedì, 30 Agosto 2022
In some cities of the Czech Republic, the days are very hot and not only due to the high temperatures that are characterizing this summer. The deadline for submitting the dossier that will allow candidate cities to participate in the European Capital of Culture competition for 2028 expires on 1st September.
Bradford 2025, Shanaz Gulza and Dan Bates will lead the program
press release
Mercoledì, 24 Agosto 2022
Bradford 2025 has announced that leading cultural figures Shanaz Gulzar and Dan Bates have been appointed to lead the development and implementation of UK City of Culture 2025 program.