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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

After attack on its facilities in Quito, Iranian Cultural Center called for sanctions against those responsible

The Ecuadorian-Iranian Cultural Center condemned a violent attack on its facilities in Quito during a peaceful Ramadan gathering, calling for accountability against the perpetrators.

Mar 1 • 22:53 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Iranian Cultural Center was attacked in Quito: ‘We were praying here and they started to attack us’

The Iranian Cultural Center in Quito was attacked by a group of individuals during a prayer session, resulting in panic and injuries among attendees.

Mar 1 • 01:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With music and tradition, the Fair at the Square returns to downtown Teresina this Sunday (1st)

The Fair at the Square in Teresina is returning this Sunday, featuring local music and cultural performances as part of an initiative to revitalize the city's center.

Feb 27 • 18:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government of Piauí inaugurates cultural space in Anísio de Abreu

The Government of Piauí has inaugurated the Tamanduá Izabel Maria dos Santos Cultural Space in Anísio de Abreu, transforming an old public jail into a community cultural center.

Feb 27 • 18:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Corfu: The new Maritime Heritage Preservation Center 'Spyros Zervopoulos' was inaugurated

The new Maritime Heritage Preservation Center named after Spyros Zervopoulos was inaugurated in Corfu, celebrating his contributions to the port's development.

Feb 27 • 15:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Will there be solar panels in the center of Kutná Hora? The city called for talks with Minister Klempíř due to concerns about monuments

The city of Kutná Hora has expressed concerns about the potential installation of solar panels in the historic center and has requested discussions with Minister Klempíř.

Feb 27 • 08:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Take a look at Peđa Grbin's move in the center of Pula: Citizens continue to mock him

Pula's Mayor Peđa Grbin has resurfaced a key street in the city, sparking mockery from local citizens who expected a more culturally respectful approach.

Feb 27 • 08:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Borges, Klemm, and Mafalda: the pillars of the 2026 season at the Recoleta Cultural Center

The Recoleta Cultural Center in Argentina has launched its 2026 program featuring major exhibitions dedicated to Jorge Luis Borges, Federico Klemm, and an immersive display on Mafalda.

Feb 26 • 23:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Borges, Mafalda, and Klemm: Recoleta Triples Its Commitment to Continue Breaking Audience Records

The Recoleta Cultural Center in Argentina plans to feature Jorge Luis Borges, Mafalda, and Federico Klemm in its 2026 programming, expecting a substantial increase in audience turnout.

Feb 26 • 18:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Word Searches for a Human: The Vilnius Book Fair opened at the 'Litexpo' center

The Vilnius Book Fair this year serves as a vibrant space for dialogue, idea exchange, and meetings with authors and cultural professionals.

Feb 26 • 09:41 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Exhibition at the Poing Community Center: Once Upon a Time Japan

The Poing Community Center is hosting an exhibition titled 'Once Upon a Time Japan' featuring works by Carolina Veranen-Phillips that explore traditional Japanese art forms until April 16.

Feb 25 • 16:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bahia Book Biennial begins ticket sales for the 2026 edition

Ticket sales for the Bahia Book Biennial, a major event in literature and culture, have commenced for its 2026 edition, scheduled from April 15 to 21 at the Salvador Convention Center.

Feb 25 • 15:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bayreuth: Cultural Center Makes Jewish Life Visible

Bavaria's premier affirmed his commitment to Jewish life in the state during the opening of a cultural center in Bayreuth, highlighting the need for visibility amid ongoing antisemitism.

Feb 25 • 13:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Concert in Taufkirchen: The Sound of Bohemia

The Orchestra Mondo is set to perform a concert titled 'Tango meets Gypsy: La Vie Bohème' at the cultural center in Taufkirchen, showcasing a blend of tango and gypsy music.

Feb 25 • 10:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Wonju City Children's and Social Welfare Meal Management Support Center Operates 'Growing Cooking Class'

The Wonju City Children's and Social Welfare Meal Management Support Center successfully conducted a 'Growing Cooking Class' for local children from February 23 to 25, aimed at promoting healthy eating habits and cultural understanding of food.

Feb 25 • 09:05 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The forthcoming 'Gora' management law prohibits Rēzekne from alienating the concert hall building

A new law aims to ensure the effective and sustainable management of the cultural center 'Gors' in Latvia, preventing the local government of Rēzekne from selling the concert hall building.

Feb 25 • 07:09 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The upcoming "Gora" management law prohibits Rēzekne from disposing of the concert hall building

A new management law is proposed to ensure sustainable and democratic governance of the "Gors" cultural center in Rēzekne, prohibiting the municipality from selling the concert hall building.

Feb 25 • 07:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Algeria's Mosque: A Place for Prayer, Religious Lessons, and a Tourist Attraction

The Algiers Mosque attracts thousands of worshippers during Ramadan for prayers and religious lessons, emphasizing its role as both a spiritual center and a cultural landmark.

Feb 25 • 06:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Almeida will create a cultural 'refuge' for youth in the iconic Peironcely building, it will be named after Robert Capa, cost a million euros and will be managed by the foundation of Father Llanos

The city of Madrid plans to transform the historic Peironcely building into a cultural center for young people, named after photographer Robert Capa, with funding from the Father Llanos Foundation.

Feb 23 • 23:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Work begins to convert the Helicoide into a public space "to elevate happiness"

The Venezuelan government has announced the start of renovations to convert the Helicoide, a former prison and known torture center, into a public space aimed at social and cultural development.

Feb 23 • 16:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The legendary 'Veneros' building has turned to rubble - construction of apartment buildings begins

The 'Veneros' building, formerly known as the 'Šilelis' cultural center in Lithuania, has been demolished to make way for new apartment structures after a lengthy bureaucratic process.

Feb 23 • 15:17 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The reopening of the Stock Exchange opens to the public

A visitor center will open at the Stock Exchange construction site to give the public insight into its restoration after a fire in 2024.

Feb 22 • 19:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Play about Alzheimer's and photography exhibition of demonstrations open cultural center in SP

The cultural space ºAndar in São Paulo opens a new location featuring a play about Alzheimer's and a photography exhibition of protests.

Feb 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Abandoned quarry village forgotten in time at the end of the world

Nant Gwrtheyrn, an isolated former quarry village in Wales, has transformed from a ghost town into a vibrant language center for Welsh culture.

Feb 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Italy seeks the center of gravity of Franco Battiato

A new exhibition in Rome commemorates Franco Battiato's artistic legacy five years after his death through various media, including a film and several books.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Professor thinks Joensuu city mismanaged the €30 million music house competition: 'It's pouring into the cooperative's pocket'

A public law professor has criticized Joensuu city's handling of the competition for a €30 million music and cultural center, suggesting it may constitute hidden state aid.

Feb 21 • 11:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Skyscraper or Culture in the Center of Warsaw? We Know the City's Position

The Warsaw City Hall is considering modifications to the general plan that allows for high-rise buildings in an area currently hosting the Komuna Warszawa cultural hub, met with skepticism from local artists and activists.

Feb 20 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The valued building in Kirkkonummi is set to be demolished – the emeritus professor exclaims: "I am shocked"

In Kirkkonummi, a church center designed by renowned architect Juha Leiviskä faces demolition amid ongoing disputes over its preservation despite its historical significance.

Feb 20 • 07:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Mayor of Riihimäki Strongly Believes in Voimala – Spring Will Determine If Political Support Can Be Found

Riihimäki's old power plant, which has been empty for years, is a significant topic in local politics as the city seeks to transform it into a cultural and event center, but faces challenges in securing funding and political consensus.

Feb 20 • 05:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Planetarium resumes public visits in Belém; find out the days and hours of operation

The Pará Science and Planetarium Center in Belém is resuming public visits starting Saturday, with specific hours and ticket pricing.

Feb 19 • 21:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A Ghost Discusses the History of the Recoleta Cultural Center

A new performative tour at the Recoleta Cultural Center features an apparition that engages visitors in a dialogue about the building's rich history.

Feb 19 • 18:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In the Music Hall – Sounding Lithuania: Culture Inspiring Strength and the Brightest Regional Projects

The article highlights a cultural event organized by Lithuania's National Culture Center, celebrating its 85th anniversary and featuring various artistic presentations and educational workshops.

Feb 19 • 07:34 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

They will pay a FREE tribute to George Harrison in Mexico City with cinema and concerts at the Futurama Cultural Center

Fans in Mexico City will have a chance to celebrate George Harrison's legacy with a free event featuring film screenings and live concerts.

Feb 18 • 20:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Head of the Kaunas Symphony Orchestra Algimantas Treikauskas: 'The Future Concert Center of M. K. Čiurlionis is a True Cultural Phenomenon'

Algimantas Treikauskas discusses the significance of the upcoming M. K. Čiurlionis concert center for Kaunas's cultural growth and future vision, emphasizing the city's recent artistic vibrancy.

Feb 18 • 14:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

"The situation is wild," says an archaeologist evaluating the impact of power lines – the museum is now writing statements at a record pace

A proposed data center in Kokemäki, Finland, by Canadian Bitzero necessitates new power lines that disrupt a nationally significant cultural landscape and archaeological sites.

Feb 18 • 11:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The iconic elephant sculpted by Bernini in the center of Rome loses a tusk again

The famous elephant statue by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in Rome's Piazza della Minerva has lost another tusk, prompting an investigation into whether the damage was due to vandalism, an accident, or weather conditions.

Feb 18 • 08:59 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Invitation to Establish a Foundation for the Gors Administration

A new foundation is being proposed for the administration of the Gors cultural center in Latvia, involving both state and local government entities.

Feb 18 • 08:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

AlUla: The Story of a Saudi City that Shaped Rock to Carve the Memory of Heritage

AlUla is a Saudi city known for its historical significance and impressive rock formations, showcasing human ingenuity and its role as a center of ancient civilizations.

Feb 18 • 06:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A historic theater in the center of Naples ravaged by flames

A historic theater in Naples, the Teatro Sannazaro, has been completely destroyed by a fire that started in a nearby apartment building.

Feb 17 • 13:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The challenge of creating a fabric softener bottle or a toothbrush: André Ricard stars in the design exhibition of the year

André Ricard, a pioneer of industrial design, features in an exhibition at the Fernando Fernán Gómez cultural center showcasing his influential works that emphasize the relationship between utility and aesthetics in everyday objects.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito vibrated with the Carnival Parade in the capital's center

Quito's Carnival Parade featured various cultural groups showcasing their traditions and vibrant costumes throughout the streets of the capital.

Feb 16 • 19:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Nipernaadi and Sipsik find a worthy place in Siuru

A recent cultural center initiative in Siuru gathered 210 submissions, proposing 1,092 names from literature and other cultural texts, with Nipernaadi and Sipsik being the most frequently suggested.

Feb 16 • 14:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The critical legacy of artist Carlos Gorriarena arrives at the Recoleta Cultural Center

A new exhibition at the Recoleta Cultural Center showcases the significant impact of Argentine artist Carlos Gorriarena, highlighting his early artistic influences and critical stance during a transformative era in Argentine art.

Feb 16 • 13:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Samba schools parade returns to the center of São José dos Campos this Monday, after 13 years

The samba schools of São José dos Campos are set to return to the streets after a 13-year hiatus, with the parade scheduled for Monday evening.

Feb 16 • 11:21 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

PHOTO ⟩ The group 'Lādezers' launches the concert tour 'Submarines' in Sigulda with standing ovations

The Latvian band 'Lādezers' launched their new concert tour 'Submarines' at the Sigulda Cultural Center, receiving enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Feb 16 • 10:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cultural cradle, Madre Deus is a stage of resistance for Maranhão's Carnival

The article profiles a vibrant cultural scene in the historic center of São Luís, Maranhão, highlighting the preparations for Carnaval at Laborarte, a historic cultural house.

Feb 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

68 percent of Estonian residents visited a museum last year

According to a recent study, 68% of Estonians visited a museum or experience center in the last year, with many visitors experiencing their first museum visit.

Feb 16 • 05:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

QUIZ: Do you know the connection between Eno Rau and the national epic "Kalevipoeg"?

A quiz organized by the Estonian National Library's educational center challenges knowledge about writer Eno Rau and his contributions to Estonian literature, particularly in relation to the epic "Kalevipoeg."

Feb 15 • 16:41 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Cleanliness at the Olympics: 'Things can easily go wrong'

The article discusses the challenges of maintaining cleanliness at the Olympic Press Center in Milan, highlighting cultural differences in waste management.

Feb 13 • 10:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026 in João Pessoa: Bloco Cafuçu parades through the Historic Center this Friday (13)

The Bloco Cafuçu will parade through the Historic Center of João Pessoa this Friday evening, marking the start of the Carnival season with a new visual identity honoring the 40th anniversary of Muriçocas do Miramar.

Feb 13 • 08:53 UTC

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