The Diplomatic Service of the European Union

In the summer of 2022, in the village of Mangush, 25 kilometres from Mariupol, local residents were selling bottles from Vyna Pryazovia, a Ukrainian winery based in the area. The wine, from the 2020 vintage, was being sold for next to nothing—even though it had won five gold medals at an exhibition in Verona in 2021.

The Lagos Biennial is one of Africa’s leading contemporary art events, bringing together artists, curators, and audiences from across the continent and beyond. Founded by artists in 2017, it has become an important space for exchange, experimentation, and dialogue, while positioning Lagos as a vital centre for contemporary art.

The European External Action Service (EEAS) has published the 2025 Report on the implementation of the EU Concept on Cultural Heritage in Conflicts and Crises.

Young people have a crucial role to play in conflict prevention, dialogue and reconciliation, particularly in regions affected by protracted conflict.