08/01/2018 (Agence Europe) – On 1 January 2018, the cities of Leeuwarden (The Netherlands) and Valletta (Malta) became the European capitals of culture. These two cities therefore succeed Aarhus (Denmark) and Paphos (Cyprus). This title is a applicable for a year and allows the cities to promote their heritage and cultural dynamism through the organisation of exhibitions, festivals and other events to underline the role of culture in the construction of a European identity. The opening...