Shorouk Express Two excommunicated Spanish nuns who have joined a sect were held for allegedly selling cultural assets belonging to the Catholic Church from a convent they refuse to leave, a court said on Friday. The women belong to a group of nine nuns from the Order of Saint Clare who split from the Vatican…
Shorouk Express Society Materials 23 October 2025 19:29 (UTC +04:00) Azerbaijan plans to allocate 11.4 million manat ($6.72 million) in 2026 for maintaining its cultural centers abroad. According to data from the draft 2026 state budget, this is 2 million manat ($1.18 million), or 21.9%, more than in 2025. Access to paid…
Shorouk Express As Spain campaigns for traditional Jota music and floral carpets to be included in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2026, here are some other Spanish customs and festivals that have already made the list. According to UNESCO, Intangible Cultural Heritage includes traditions and living expressions inherited from our ancestors. It’s festivals, performing…
Shorouk Express On April 23rd, NARGIS Magazine hosted the presentation of the book “Əlifba. A Cultural Alphabet” at the archaeological site La Chellah in Rabat. Organised by NARGIS Magazine, the evening was a vivid celebration of Azerbaijani culture, showcasing its rich heritage through music, art, fashion, and cuisine. The book “Əlifba. A Cultural Alphabet” is…
Shorouk Express Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email From Hogmanay, to cheese rolling or London’s vibrant Notting Hill Carnival, Britain’s most treasured cultural events and traditions will soon be officially recognised…
