The earth-moving equipment has gone, the builders are almost out of sight - even the Italian pavilion is finally taking shape. In less than a fortnight, the doors will open at Expo 2000, this year's world exposition, in Hanover...more

ART
Spoils of war under scrutiny  May 22

BONN TO BERLIN
Tale of two cities in newly unified nation  May 22

ENTERTAINMENT
New competition for cultural capital's fortunes  May 22

FUNDS
Tight budget drops the curtain on theatres  May 22