Looted art: Colonial ghosts haunt Europe’s museums
With France returning royal treasures taken from Benin in the 19th century, here is a recap of other disputes over artefacts looted from Europe's former African colonies
As third wave rages, show goes on at Sofia opera
With an orchestra spread out across the parterre, limited audiences and no breaks but plenty of disinfectant, the Sofia Opera is one of the few music venues still hosting live performances in Europe
EU racism pledge clouded by ‘blackface’ controversy
A pledge by the EU to make its 30,000 strong civil service more diverse has been overshadowed by the blackface-wearing past of its top justice official, Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders
Brexit strips UK of 2023 European Capital of Culture
Why has Britain lost the right to host the European Capital of Culture in 2023?
Bach vs burka: Germany in election-year identity debate
What does it mean to be German? A minister close to Chancellor Angela Merkel has kicked off a divisive election-year debate about cultural identity.