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🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Olympic Festival: Swimming Star on Skates and Stunning Skateboard Tricks

The Olympic Festival in Ceske Budejovice attracted 112,000 visitors over seventeen days, featuring numerous Czech sports stars and a variety of sports activities.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS AND VIDEO ⟩ Rubber Ducks Lured Hundreds of People to Kallaste

Hundreds of people flocked to Kallaste to experience the vibrant winter festival featuring rubber ducks and local flavors from the Peipsi region.

Feb 28 • 13:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Quiet Rest at the Moonlit Beach’... Yangyang's Bonfire Festival to be Held on the 28th

The Yangyang Bonfire Festival will take place at Naksansa Beach from February 28 to March 1, emphasizing tranquility and immersive experiences rather than large performances.

Feb 27 • 06:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Here’s why Sanremo is not thriving, the sexist telephoto and Deliveroo: so, today…

The first two nights of the Sanremo Festival suffered a decline in viewership, attributed to competition from the Champions League and viewer fatigue from recent Winter Olympics coverage.

Feb 26 • 21:24 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Swimmers brave icy Moscow canal for water polo match (PHOTOS)

Athletes participated in a water polo match in an icy canal in Moscow as part of the 'Friendship Cup – Moscow 2026' festival during extreme cold temperatures.

Feb 23 • 18:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Pancakes, singing, and long slides. The people of Obinitsa celebrated the pre-Lenten Maslenitsa festival in the snow

The people of Obinitsa, Estonia, celebrated Maslenitsa, the pre-Lenten festival, with traditional activities in snowy conditions.

Feb 22 • 13:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

PHOTO: The Move Paid Off. A Record Twelve Thousand People Attended the Winter Let It Roll

A record attendance of twelve thousand people gathered for the Winter Let It Roll festival, showcasing the event's growing popularity.

Feb 22 • 13:03 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Families gather for Wanuskewin’s 6th annual Kôna Winter Festival

Thousands attended the Kôna Winter Festival at Wanuskewin, celebrating Indigenous culture with various winter activities.

Feb 22 • 00:53 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Labubu-inspired effigy burned at spring festival in Russia (VIDEOS)

A large effigy inspired by the Labubu dolls was burned during the Maslenitsa festival in Lipetsk Region, Russia, signifying the end of winter and the start of spring.

Feb 21 • 21:12 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Celebrating Meteņi in Old Riga and Symbolically Saying Goodbye to Winter

Today, the festival of Meteņi was celebrated in the Rat Square of Old Riga with songs, masks, and children's laughter, marking a symbolic farewell to winter.

Feb 21 • 14:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘National Festival’ - JTBC's Exclusive Broadcast of the Winter Olympics: Will the Fallout Affect the World Cup in June?

The article discusses the low viewership ratings of JTBC’s exclusive broadcasts of the Winter Olympics and emphasizes the need for government attention to ensure universal viewing rights for major sports events amidst concerns for upcoming World Cup broadcasts.

Feb 18 • 20:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Last Days, Greatest Emotions and Beer. Why You Should Still Head to Budějovice for the Olympic Festival

The Olympic fever continues with the Olympic Festival in České Budějovice, offering a unique combination of sports and local brewing culture.

Feb 18 • 10:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Olympic Diary: The South Bohemian Festival Beckons with Curling and Meetings with Stars. Visitors Await Euphoria Like on Staromák

The Olympic festival in České Budějovice has attracted tens of thousands of visitors, offering them a chance to meet Czech Olympians and try out multiple winter sports.

Feb 16 • 19:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Until March 1: New York installs the largest sauna in the city and here's how to enter

New York City is introducing the largest sauna in the city as part of a winter wellness initiative, providing an immersive experience that combines relaxation with traditional rituals until March 1.

Feb 15 • 20:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In the Seaside – a Festival for Sauna Lovers: Even the Record Cold Didn't Deter Attendees

A festival celebrating sauna culture features various programs, educational lectures, and recreational activities, despite facing record low temperatures.

Feb 15 • 11:17 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Saskatoon celebrates Valentine’s Day in Bridge City style

Saskatoon hosted various events for Valentine's Day, including the Nutrien WinterShines festival and speed dating opportunities.

Feb 15 • 00:33 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Japan: Akiba Festival draws crowds despite winter cold

The Akiba Festival in Kochi, Japan, attracts large crowds despite winter temperatures, showcasing traditional performances and a rich cultural history.

Feb 13 • 07:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The MUBA Talent Award was won by percussionist Karl Martin Tombak

Karl Martin Tombak has received the MUBA Talent Award at the Tallinn Winter Festival, marking a significant recognition of his musical talent.

Feb 10 • 16:57 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Winter activities warm up at Frost Regina

Frost Regina's winter festival attracted large crowds this year, benefiting from unusually warm temperatures for January.

Feb 10 • 14:43 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Gallery | 1200 Dancers Gathered for the Winter Dance Festival in Kohtla-Nomme

A winter dance festival, known as Kohtla-Nomme Winter Pilgar, drew over 1200 dancers in Ida-Viru County, Estonia, honoring dance leader Urve Kilgi.

Feb 7 • 16:40 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

Nature, unity, evolution, and the smiles of Quim Salarich and Olivia Smart stand out at the inauguration of the Games

Milan marks the start of the Winter Olympic Games with a vibrant festival featuring Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey, alongside the ceremonial lighting of the dual cauldron between Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Feb 6 • 22:45 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Sports

Artist from Kalmar won 'Olympic gold' at the snow sculpture festival

This week, a snow sculpture festival was held in conjunction with the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, where sculptors from around the world competed, leading to Edwin Böck and his team winning for the first time.

Feb 6 • 15:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Life & Tech

Nagasaki Winter Tradition 'Lantern Festival' Begins

The Nagasaki Lantern Festival, a winter tradition in Nagasaki City, kicked off on the 6th, featuring around 15,000 lanterns illuminating prominent spots like the Megane Bridge, with various cultural performances scheduled until the 23rd.

Feb 6 • 10:54 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Gloomy Krist­rún and Winter Festival starts tonight

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir expressed her dismay over the latest inflation figures while emphasizing the importance of long-term financial planning during a parliamentary discussion.

Feb 5 • 11:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Spring

The article describes the Basant Panchami festival in Prayagraj, India, celebrating the transition from winter to spring and honoring the Hindu goddess Saraswati Mata.

Feb 4 • 19:26 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Kikumu Winter Festival canceled this year

The Kikumu Winter Festival, set to take place for the first time on February 20 and 21 at Jäneda, has been canceled, with plans to reschedule it for next year to coincide with the Presidential Trek.

Feb 4 • 13:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

THE BUN SCENT FILLS THE CITY ⟩ The winter festival brings together over 40 cafes and bakeries

The KukliFest winter bun festival in Tallinn features over 40 cafes and bakeries, offering a cozy atmosphere to enjoy traditional and innovative buns until February 17.

Feb 4 • 10:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Full Moon Night Feast offers beaver meat and Saatse boot soup

The fifth Full Moon Night Feast invites guests to a winter celebration of flavors and experiences in Peipsimaa on Saturday, February 7th.

Feb 3 • 07:13 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Saint Moritz on Ice, the car becomes art and show

For two days, the winter in Engadine transformed, turning the frozen surface of a lake in the town of Saint Moritz into a captivating theater for vintage and collectible cars amid a backdrop of elegance and music.

Feb 2 • 17:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Completely Free to Watch Six Award-Winning Films from the Region, Including the Brilliant 'Fiume o morte!', 'After Summer'...

The fourth Winter Edition of the Adriatic Region Film Festival will offer audiences free access to a selection of award-winning regional films from January 22 to February 5, starting with Igor Bezinović's 'Fiume o morte!'.

Jan 14 • 13:32 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Life & Tech

Thousands attend South Korea's Sancheoneo Festival for icy trout fishing

The Sancheoneo Festival in Hwacheon, South Korea attracts thousands as they engage in the challenging sport of catching live trout in icy waters.

Jan 12 • 14:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Snapshots in January: Pictures of the Day

Members of the Berlin swimming club 'Berliner Seehunde' take a chilly bath in Orankesee during a carnival event, while traditionally scantily clad men participate in a fire festival in Moriyama, Japan, featuring torches shaped like a giant snake.

Jan 11 • 15:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Snapshots in January: Pictures of the Day

This article features images capturing moments from the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, including a mass wedding preparation amid winter conditions.

Jan 7 • 15:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Bollito, the Tuesday festival of Vòce Aimo and Nadia

The article discusses the traditional winter festival of 'bollito', featuring various meats typically served with specific sauces, particularly celebrated in Northern Italy.

Jan 5 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Games, vaccinations at S. Siro, flower festival and pizzoccherata among the most popular posts

A countdown video for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Lombardy garners significant social media attention, highlighting various key events including the 'longest pizzoccherata' in Italy.

Jan 2 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Ice instruments play inside a spectacular igloo at 2600 meters

The Paradice Music Festival returns at the Presena Glacier, transforming a monumental igloo into a stunning concert hall from January 10 to April 4, attracting alpine music lovers at an elevation of 2,600 meters.

Dec 29 • 04:00 UTC

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