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🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Per-Erling Johnsen worked with the preservation and communication of Oslo's history

Per-Erling Johnsen, a former colleague of Oslo Museum, passed away at nearly 86 years old, remembered for his contributions to the preservation and sharing of Oslo's history.

Mar 3 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

In honor of Doctor José Sánchez

Doctor José Sánchez Mata is honored for his significant contributions to medicine and science in Loja, Ecuador.

Mar 2 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Gallery ⟩ Librarians shared annual awards: laureates stand for the endurance of the Estonian language

The Estonian Librarians' Association announced the annual awards for the library sector, celebrating outstanding librarians and their contributions to preserving the Estonian language.

Mar 1 • 14:10 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The winners in 20 categories were revealed at the "Golden Microphone" awards ceremony

The Golden Microphone awards ceremony in Latvia honored various artists across 20 music categories, highlighting significant contributions to the music scene.

Feb 28 • 20:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Dancer's Day in Argentina: Who Was Jorge Donn and Why He is Honored Today

Dancer's Day in Argentina celebrates Jorge Donn, a notable figure in dance history, recognized for his contributions to the art and his partnership with famous dancers.

Feb 28 • 10:14 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Bronze statues can be bought with money. Moving power requires more than that

The article discusses the historical neglect of women's contributions in storytelling and highlights the challenges of addressing centuries of gender inequality in the cultural narrative.

Feb 28 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Finnish Cultural Foundation awarded Veli-Pekka Lehtola for his contributions to Sámi culture

The Finnish Cultural Foundation has awarded emeritus professor Veli-Pekka Lehtola a significant prize for his work in promoting Sámi culture, although he expresses mixed feelings about the honor.

Feb 27 • 18:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Goodbye, Luis Murschetz!

The article 'Goodbye, Luis Murschetz!' reflects on the contributions of Luis Murschetz to the realm of art and public discussion.

Feb 27 • 15:44 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ROOT ⟩ Allan Hmelnitski's drawing

The article discusses a drawing by Allan Hmelnitski, showcasing his artistic contributions and connection to cultural events in Estonia.

Feb 27 • 12:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Mohammed Al-Qrayti.. the 'Herald of Iftar' who united the spirits of Yemenis for 6 decades

The article celebrates the life and contributions of Mohammed Al-Qrayti, a significant figure in Yemen known for his role during Ramadan over the past 60 years.

Feb 27 • 06:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deaths: He was the guardian of his father's works and marked culture in his own way

Nelson Rodrigues Filho, known for his contributions to Brazilian theater and culture, dedicated his life to preserving and adapting his father's works while also engaging in political activism.

Feb 26 • 22:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

'Particular Flowers': the memoirs of Nora Eckert, a trans woman in West Berlin in the 70s

The article discusses the memoirs of Nora Eckert, a trans woman who navigated life in 1970s West Berlin as both a gay man and later as a woman, highlighting her cultural contributions and experiences.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Overlooked by the Western canon: Why Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi matters now

The article emphasizes the significance of Ukrainian author Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi in today's context, highlighting his contributions to literature and examining the modern relevance of his themes.

Feb 26 • 09:59 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

With relentless power throughout the year. What have the nominees for the Great Music Award done?

The article highlights the nominees for the Great Music Award in Latvia, exploring their contributions and performances over the past year.

Feb 26 • 05:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Brazil that emerges from the margins

The article explores the vibrant and politically charged realities of Brazilian peripheral communities, highlighting their cultural contributions and struggles against systemic challenges.

Feb 25 • 15:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Gunnar D Hansson receives the Academy's Nordic Prize: 'This matter of poetry is very important'

Gunnar D Hansson has been awarded the Academy's Nordic Prize, acknowledging his significant contributions to poetry and the literary arts in Sweden.

Feb 25 • 09:05 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Dušek, Studenková, Peteraj, and others on Ján Štrasser: He sees beyond us, he has a huge wingspan

Ján Štrasser, a prominent Slovak author and publicist, celebrates his 80th birthday, with tributes highlighting his significant contributions to literature and public discourse.

Feb 25 • 08:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Theodoros Kanonidis: From Sochumi to REX in 1963 and the KTHBE in 2002

The article discusses the life and contributions of Theodoros Kanonidis, a notable figure in the Pontic Greek community, highlighting his impact on theater within the Soviet Union and Greece.

Feb 24 • 20:03 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Leif Braseth left a lasting mark on Norwegian music and cultural life

Leif Braseth, a significant figure in Norwegian music and culture, passed away on January 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of community impact and literary contributions.

Feb 24 • 18:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Reading of the key Swedish-Finnish novel: 'Now we speak in our own way'

The Swedish-Finnish community celebrates the literary contributions of Antti Jalava with a reading of his acclaimed novel, "Asfaltblomman," emphasizing the significance of cultural identity and language.

Feb 24 • 09:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Biggest Patron of Culture and Sport

The article discusses the significant contributions of Totalizator Sportowy to Polish sports and culture over the past 70 years, detailing financial support extended to various cultural activities and institutions.

Feb 24 • 07:46 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Actress Marie Göranzon Awarded: 'Influential Voice'

Marie Göranzon, a prominent Swedish actress, has been awarded a cultural prize for her significant contributions to film and theater.

Feb 23 • 11:18 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Honoring cultural worker Ruta Cibule for her lifelong contribution to the development of Latgalian culture

Ruta Cibule, a dedicated cultural worker, is being recognized for her significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Latgalian culture over more than forty years.

Feb 23 • 06:14 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"The Development is not an Evaluation." Colleagues Remember Deceased Artist Miervaldis Polis

Miervaldis Polis, a prominent figure in Latvian art, is remembered for his innovative contributions and impactful public performances following his death.

Feb 22 • 17:56 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"The Progress is Currently Undervalued." Contemporaries Remember the Deceased Artist Miervaldis Polis

Miervaldis Polis, a notable figure in Latvian art, is remembered for his innovative contributions from the 1970s onwards, particularly in photorealism and performance art.

Feb 22 • 17:56 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The Glasses of the Quartetto

The article discusses Anton Virgilio Savona, a member of the famed Quartetto Cetra, and his contributions to music criticism and his evolution as a musician.

Feb 22 • 06:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

With Vivid Cracks (Evocation of the Poetry of Maria Antònia Salvà)

The article reflects on the recent reissue of two works by poet Maria Antònia Salvà and highlights the importance of her literature and intellectual contributions.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

"Faced the Great - Made the Impossible Possible": The Eulogy of K. Tasoulas for Eleni Glykatzis-Arveler

The eulogy delivered by Greece's President expresses great respect and admiration for the late historian Eleni Glykatzis-Arveler, celebrating her contributions and impact on Greek history and culture.

Feb 20 • 12:41 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Mitsotakis: "The life of Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler has become a companion of Greek evolution"

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis delivered a eulogy for Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler, praising her contributions over a century of life filled with research and cultural service.

Feb 20 • 11:21 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

TESTS: What do you know about Marģeris Zariņš, his musical and literary works?

The article discusses the life and contributions of Marģeris Zariņš, a prominent Latvian composer and writer known for his expertise in combining various styles and forms of expression.

Feb 20 • 10:11 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

TESTS: What do you know about Marģeris Zariņš, his musical and literary works?

The article explores the life and contributions of composer and writer Marģeris Zariņš, emphasizing his unique style of polystylism and his significant body of work in various genres during and after Soviet times.

Feb 20 • 10:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Maqamat of al-Hamadhani and al-Hariri: A Story of Art That Amazed Writers for a Thousand Years

The article explores the literary art of Maqamat, highlighting its historical significance and the contributions of notable figures like al-Hamadhani and al-Hariri.

Feb 20 • 08:34 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Do you know what trading arts mean for Handel, Kalsons, and Petersone in music?

The article discusses the significance of trading arts in music, particularly focusing on Handel's contributions and his techniques in harmonics.

Feb 20 • 06:23 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Bangarra Dance Theatre wins international award for creating 'radical change'

Bangarra Dance Theatre, Australia's foremost Indigenous dance company, has received the Golden Lion award at the Venice Biennale for its contributions to dance.

Feb 19 • 22:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘The Last Resting Place of Atahualpa’

Paúl Puma, a prominent Ecuadorian author and academic, has made significant contributions to literature and history, exploring themes related to Atahualpa's legacy.

Feb 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Ritesh Deshmukh pays homage to Shivaji Maharaj

Ritesh Deshmukh emphasizes the importance of Shivaji Maharaj's contributions and sacrifices for the nation, urging the youth to learn from his inspiring tales.

Feb 19 • 08:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Taha Al-Feshni: Master of Tawasih in Egypt and an Iconic Voice Welcoming Ramadan

Taha Al-Feshni, born in 1900 in Egypt, is celebrated for his significant contributions to religious choral recitations and continues to have a profound cultural impact during Ramadan.

Feb 19 • 06:05 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The University, Books, the Pipe. The Secrets of Umberto Eco and "The Name of the Rose"

The article reflects on the legacy of Umberto Eco, highlighting his views on the importance of reading and his contributions to literature and culture.

Feb 19 • 06:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Unconventional Star. The First Republic Pleasure-Seeker and Entrepreneur Hugo Haas Succeeded in America

The article commemorates the 125th anniversary of actor Hugo Haas, highlighting his unique contributions and struggles in Czech cinema and his successful career in America.

Feb 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Cecilia Estrada Solá, the historian of Guayaquil who explored the past and the future

Cecilia Estrada Solá, a renowned historian from Guayaquil, is celebrated for her extensive work on the city's history and her contributions to historical documentation.

Feb 18 • 22:22 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Prof. Billy Melman Wins the Israel Prize for History: "Paved the Way for Restoring Voices of Those Who Were Suppressed and Marginalized"

Prof. Billy Melman from Tel Aviv University has been awarded the Israel Prize for History for her groundbreaking contributions to social, cultural, and intellectual history.

Feb 18 • 21:46 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Gallery: National awards were presented in the House of the Knights

The national awards were presented in the House of the Knights, acknowledging outstanding contributions in culture and sports.

Feb 18 • 13:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Searching for the East – Crossed Paths of Archaeologists

The article discusses an exhibition exploring the intertwined journeys of archaeologists related to the French School of Athens and their contributions to the knowledge of the Eastern regions during the interwar period.

Feb 18 • 07:16 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The greatest Latvian architect in the world. An exhibition of Gunārs Birkerts' ideas opened at the Architecture Museum

An exhibition celebrating the works and ideas of prominent Latvian architect Gunārs Birkerts has opened in Riga, attracting significant interest due to his impactful architectural contributions.

Feb 17 • 15:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The anniversary collection of Vytautas Kernagis' 'Song Theater' vinyls and photo album presented

A celebration of Vytautas Kernagis' artistic contributions through a new collection of vinyls and a photo album was held in Lithuania, emphasizing the cultural significance of 'Song Theater.'

Feb 17 • 08:37 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The ceremonial event of 'Kilograms of Culture 2025' will be led by musicians Edgars and Emīls Kauperi on February 21

The 'Kilograms of Culture 2025' awards ceremony will be hosted by musicians Edgars and Emīls Kauperi, celebrating various cultural contributions in Latvia.

Feb 17 • 03:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pavlopoulos on Arveler: An irreparable void for European thought

Former Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the esteemed historian and intellectual Eleni Glykatzi-Averoff, noting her contributions to European thought and cultural heritage.

Feb 16 • 20:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mendoni on Arveler: 'Her long and highly creative life makes her loss even greater'

The Greek Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, expresses her condolences on the death of prominent Byzantine scholar, Eleni Glykatzis-Arveler, highlighting her significant contributions to Byzantine studies.

Feb 16 • 19:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From radio host to icon of Carnival in Alagoas: who was Edécio Lopes

Edécio Lopes, a renowned radio host and composer from Brazil, became a significant cultural figure in Alagoas, particularly known for his contributions to the local Carnival scene.

Feb 16 • 17:13 UTC

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