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Berg-nein: Study probes the logic behind Berlin club door policies

Berg-nein: Study probes the logic behind Berlin club door policies

A recently published study sheds light on the logic behind the tricky door policy of Berlin’s clubs – especially Berghain. Here’s what you need to know. ADVERTISEMENT If you’ve ever been to Berlin, there’s a chance you’ve been tempted to visit one of the most famous clubs in the world: Berghain.  It’s Europe’s techno temple and without divulging too much, a …

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Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy

Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy

In Neuchâtel, Switzerland, doctors can now prescribe free museum visits to patients as part of an initiative aimed at improving mental and physical health. ADVERTISEMENT Stressed? Feeling run down? In need of a little pick-me-up? Well, if you’re in the Swiss town of Neuchâtel, you might just get a doctor’s note to visit a museum – for free. In a …

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Polish designer Magda Butrym brings romance to H&M with new collection

Polish designer Magda Butrym brings romance to H&M with new collection

For the first time in its 20-year history of fashion collaborations, Swedish fashion giant H&M has teamed up with a Polish designer. The collection highlights Magda Butrym’s heritage and unique style: a tribute to femininity in bloom and an invitation to discover the romantic world of Slavic style. “The rose, the rose is alive!” ADVERTISEMENT The leitmotif of the collection …

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Covid-19 Culture: What we’d like to bring back from the pandemic

Covid-19 Culture: What we'd like to bring back from the pandemic

Five years on, Euronews Culture reflects on the things we miss the most from the March 2020 Covid lockdown and what practices we’d bring back. ADVERTISEMENT March 2020. More and more governments ask their citizens to confine themselves to their homes as COVID-19 outbreak spread. Less than a month later, about half of the world’s population was under some form …

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World’s most expensive dog bought for a hefty sum

World’s most expensive dog bought for a hefty sum

Wealthy Indian dog lover S Sathish is a well-known dog breeder from Bengaluru, and owns more than 150 different breeds. The newest member of his pup family came with quite the price tag… ADVERTISEMENT A wealthy Benhaluru-based dog enthusiast has made headlines today by buying the most expensive dog in the world.   S Sathish, 51, paid a staggering Rs …

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The best Donatella Versace’s designs that blew up the world of fashion

The best Donatella Versace's designs that blew up the world of fashion

As the imperious creative director steps down from the Italian fashion house, we take a look at some of the most iconic looks Versace produced under Donatella’s stewardship. ADVERTISEMENT In the wake of Donatella Versace’s revelation that she’s stepping down as creative director of the Italian fashion house, let’s roll back the years and consider the sensational impact she had …

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Donatella Versace out as creative director of family fashion house

Donatella Versace out as creative director of family fashion house

Donatella’s out but remains as a brand ambassador, as a new creative director has been named to replace her as creative director of Versace. ADVERTISEMENT Donatella Versace, creative director of the fashion house founded by her late brother Gianni Versace, has been replaced and assumes the new role of chief brand ambassador. Versace’s US owner Capri Holdings announced today that Donatella will …

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How the abaya has become a modern essential for women during Ramadan

How the abaya has become a modern essential for women during Ramadan

This article was originally published in Arabic In recent years, women in Arab markets during Ramadan have been increasingly wearing the abaya, a traditional, loose-fitting symbol of chastity and dignity. With designers giving it a modern and chic twist, it’s now become has become a hallmark of the fasting month. ADVERTISEMENT In Arab countries, the abaya is known by many names, …

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Turn the heat up! Estonia Sauna Marathon tests limits and tradition

Turn the heat up! Estonia Sauna Marathon tests limits and tradition

The challenge of the Estonia Sauna Marathon is simple – how long can you stand the heat while dressed in a funny costume. The weekend long event is a great leveller for visitors but Maris Hellrand says saunas are a very serious part of Estonian culture. ADVERTISEMENT Every year, in early spring, the small southern Estonian town Otepää, which is …

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