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How not to rewrite history: Play on, Vienna

An alarming cultural and political craze in the closing years of this decade has been the enthusiasm for the kind of virtue signalling expressed in demands to sanitise history

Tue, 31 Dec, 2019

Ten of the best events around Europe for fans of classical music and opera

As many people’s minds turn to planning trips abroad, Cathy Desmond looks at some of the best events for fans of classical music and opera

Wed, 04 Jan, 2017

Austria assumes EU presidency with tangible vow

Austria assumed the presidency of the European Union today with a pledge to make the 25-nation bloc “more tangible to our citizens”.

Sun, 01 Jan, 2006

Riverdance gets Chinese dancing in the aisles

THE aisles swayed with dancing Chinese people as Riverdance and Altan sounded a lively warning cry that the Irish Festival of Culture and Arts in China is very officially under way.

Mon, 10 May, 2004