Infamous drug baron Pablo Escobar had four hippos flown over from Africa to populate his very own zoo on his private estate in Columbia. But then they escaped.

Volodymyr Yugalenko and six of his fellow Ukrainians are bargemen on an Austrian ship that carries thousands of tonnes of goods down the Danube

In the perfume capital of India, Kannauj, flower petals are distilled with sandalwood oil to create fragrant essences.

Carpenter Brut's synthmetal electrifies Hellfest.

Moldova is advancing its transition to renewable energy, boosting local businesses.

WestBam has been one of the leading figures in electronic music since the 1980s.

Five years ago, hundreds of thousands of people in Belarus took to the streets to protest against Alexander Lukashenko.

The katana, the legendary samurai sword, embodies Japanese culture, spirituality, and discipline.

Ana Frango Elétrico has emerged from the indie scene as the new figurehead of Brazilian groove.

Already a superstar across Africa, Dobet Gnahoré is now the ambassador for Afro-pop on the international scene.

Tarta Relena takes a gentle stroll through futuristic sounds and traditional Catalan harmonies.

The Balkan Paradise Orchestra mixes Balkan brass with dance music in a heady artistic swirl.

The European probe Euclid took off successfully on 1 July 2023. Its objective is ambitious: to attempt to solve the enigma of dark matter and above all dark energy, which make up 95% of the universe.

With their new approach to tango, these five Argentinian musicians turn traditional gender roles on their head.

With her punchy bass playing and on-stage energy, this bassist has no equal when it comes to working up her audience.

Mongolian heavy folk metal sensation The Hu bring the power of the plains to Hellfest.

Halo Effect showcases its melodic death metal from Sweden at Summer Breeze.

Agnostic Front unleashes its legendary, raw hardcore punk on the Summer Breeze stage.

August Burns Red delivers passionate and energetic metalcore at Summer Breeze.

Elvenking captivates the audience at Summer Breeze 2025 with its epic folk metal and rousing anthems.