04/01/2019 (Agence Europe) – A new year means a new European Capital of Culture. In 2019, Plovdiv in Bulgaria and Matera in Italy will defend this title, succeeding Valletta (Malta) and Leeuwarden (Netherlands). This is a first for Bulgaria since its accession to the EU 12 years ago. "The European Capital of Culture initiative brings people together and highlights the role of culture in building a European identity. Both cities will help ensure a long-term impact of last year's successful...