European Authors Day returns in 2026 under the central message #ReadForReal, inviting schools, libraries, bookshops, cultural organisations and institutions across Europe to take part in activities promoting reading and bringing children and young people closer to contemporary European literature and its authors. The 2026 edition will take place from 11 November to 12 December 2026. […]
Creative Europe Desk Greece will participate in Xeno Festival 2026, the interdisciplinary contemporary art festival taking place in Sigri, Lesvos, from 2 to 9 August 2026, under this year’s central theme “Non-human Animals.” As part of the festival programme, on Sunday, 9 August, Eirini Komninou, Deputy Head of the Directorate of International Relations and European […]
The Creative Europe Desk Greece is pleased to inform you about the new rolling open call under the European project ZMINA:Resilience, titled “Support for international showcasing of co-creation projects”. The initiative is co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union and is implemented by the IZOLYATSIA Foundation (Ukraine) in partnership with Malý Berlín […]
Creative Europe Desk Greece informs you about the new open call launched by the Hamburg Ministry for Culture and Media, in cooperation with the Westwerk e.V. artists’ centre. This residency programme offers eight (8) three-month residential and work grants for the years 2027 and 2028, aiming to facilitate work on an artistic project and foster […]
The European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission have signed a Joint Declaration setting out twelve guiding principles for cultural policy across Europe. The declaration positions culture as both a strategic resource for, and a beneficiary of, European unity, democracy and competitiveness. Today, we reaffirm that culture is the soul […]
MusicACT – Activating Careers in Music for Youth is a European cooperation project funded by the Creative Europe Programme, implemented by El Sistema Greece (Greece), Sistema Cyprus (Cyprus), Trillargento (Italy), and the Reina Sofía School of Music (Spain). The project aims to empower young musicians, particularly those from vulnerable or less advantaged backgrounds, by strengthening […]
The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) has published a new report titled “Advancing Digital Education for Every Learner – Innovative Practices from the EU”, showcasing innovative digital education practices across all 27 EU Member States. This report is the fourth publication under the European Digital Education Hub initiative and presents two selected good […]
The Culture Moves Europe mobility scheme, funded by the Creative Europe Programme, is expected to launch new calls in October 2026. The upcoming calls will cover: Individual Mobility, supporting artists and cultural professionals wishing to undertake international mobility projects. Residency Hosts, supporting organisations interested in hosting artists and cultural professionals through residency programmes. Interested applicants […]
Between 2023 and 2026 LiveMX fostered a more diverse and sustainable music sector with a focus on three key areas: music export live music venues digital circulation and engagement Supported by Creative Europe under its Music Moves Europe initiative, LiveMX has redistributed through “cascading grants” €4 million to 72 projects selected through open calls […]
The Creative Europe Desk Greece is pleased to announce the launch of the first call for applications for the Simone Veil Prize! This new, annual European cultural initiative is co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union, aiming to highlight the profound significance of Jewish cultural heritage in our shared European history. Inspiration […]