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🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Tatoi: The exhibition at the Palace moves forward after the 'green light' from the Museum Council

The establishment of a permanent exhibition at the former Royal Estate of Tatoi is progressing, following a positive assessment from the Museum Council regarding the updated museological and museographic study.

Mar 2 • 17:23 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

We have proposed to hang up 25 of Edvard Munch's over 26,000 works in Oslo City Hall. It should be perfectly fine.

Oslo's mayor and city council leader respond to a recent editorial advocating for the display of Edvard Munch's artworks at City Hall.

Mar 2 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The longest Riga City Council meeting of this term has been held

The Riga City Council held its longest meeting of the current term, discussing 102 important issues, including housing policies and cultural support, while notably not debating a key agenda item about the sale of shares for a city property management company.

Feb 26 • 16:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Municipal body denies classification of Ó do Borogodó bar as cultural heritage

The São Paulo municipal council denied the request to classify the bar Ó do Borogodó as a cultural heritage site, leading the owner to plan an appeal against the decision.

Feb 25 • 21:06 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Helsingør enters the race to become European Capital of Culture

The municipality of Helsingør in Denmark announced its intention to apply for the title of European Capital of Culture for 2032, with significant funding approved by the city council.

Feb 24 • 08:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

C.S.C.N.M.: The photographs of Kaisariani 'give face to the historical testimonies of their ethos and patriotism'

The Central Council of Modern Monuments recognized the significance of a collection of photographs related to the execution of 200 Greeks by Nazi forces during World War II.

Feb 19 • 14:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Sanwo-Olu Hails Oniru Business Council

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu praised the Oniru Business and Cultural Day, emphasizing the importance of responsible leadership in development during the inauguration of the Oniru Business Council.

Feb 19 • 00:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Monitor Polski from February 17, 2026 (item 214)

The article discusses a resolution passed by the Council of Ministers in Poland regarding changes to the National Program for the Protection of Monuments and Historical Care for the years 2023-2026.

Feb 17 • 17:56 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Rane Willerslev defends criticized cultural council: 'It is quite a fluffy concept'

Cultural Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt emphasizes the need for Denmark to strengthen its cultural resilience in response to global challenges, as expressed by the newly established cultural council chairman, Rane Willerslev.

Feb 16 • 16:21 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen defends criticized council: 'We need to reignite desire and joy'

Danish Minister of Culture Jakob Engel-Schmidt calls for a cultural revitalization to strengthen the country's resilience amid global challenges, acknowledging the critical discussion about societal values.

Feb 16 • 16:21 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Rēzekne City Council rejects the Ministry of Culture's offer to involve the state in the management of 'Gora'

The Rēzekne City Council has decided not to support the Ministry of Culture's proposal for the state to take over the management of the Gors cultural venue.

Feb 13 • 07:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The Serbs receive the most money from the budget, but 'Novosti' continue to complain

The Croatian National Minorities Council has allocated over 2.5 million euros to the Serbian minority this year, leading to complaints from the minority that it is insufficient despite the significant amount.

Feb 12 • 11:15 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The artistic council of the Song and Dance Festival will be led by conductor Mārtiņš Klišāns

Mārtiņš Klišāns has been appointed to lead the artistic council overseeing the upcoming XXVIII General Latvian Song and XVIII Dance Festival, focusing on the analysis and evaluation of concert concepts.

Feb 12 • 08:51 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The government confirms the new composition of the cultural capital council

The Estonian government has confirmed the new composition of the Cultural Capital Council during its Thursday meeting.

Feb 11 • 19:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Heritage Protection versus Accessibility: The Farce of the Reconstruction of the Karl Valentin Museum

The Munich city council has agreed on new ideas for the renovation of the Karl Valentin Museum, which has been closed for reconstruction since October 2024 due to fire safety upgrades.

Feb 11 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Dispute over 'Gors': the government pushes for state involvement, the city council objects

The Latvian government is advocating for state involvement in the management of the Gors concert hall, despite objections from the local council.

Feb 11 • 12:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Lord Byron Award 2025 to Alain Berset during his first official visit to Greece

Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, was awarded the Lord Byron Award 2025 in Greece.

Feb 11 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo State begins study that may protect the Beira Rio Complex in Piracicaba

The São Paulo State's Council for the Defense of Historical, Archaeological, Artistic and Tourist Heritage has initiated a study to potentially safeguard the Beira Rio Complex in Piracicaba, which includes several historically significant sites.

Feb 10 • 19:33 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Rēzekne City Council is not ready to support the state's involvement in the management of the concert hall "Gors"

The Rēzekne City Council has decided not to support the Ministry of Culture's proposal for state involvement in the management of the concert hall "Gors".

Feb 9 • 14:22 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Cultural Debate. The Beauty Council: Strange Expressions of Force Against the Nobel Center

Henrik Nerlund from Stockholm's Beauty Council argues for a higher level of debate regarding the Nobel Center, which has been designed within the site’s limitations and is deemed successful by him.

Feb 6 • 11:34 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

NRK: Proposes serving alcohol until 06:00 in Oslo during the World Cup

Oslo's Cultural and Business Council proposes extending alcohol service hours until 6:00 AM during the summer World Cup, applicable to venues showing matches.

Feb 6 • 06:08 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Carme Elias receives the Gold Medal for Cultural Merit of Barcelona: "I am happy, I live in the present and do not think about the future"

Actress Carme Elias was awarded the Gold Medal for Cultural Merit by the City Council of Barcelona for her over fifty-year career in theater and film.

Feb 5 • 11:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jabrzyk won in court. The provincial council must present the working conditions of the theater director in Kielce

Jacek Jabrzyk, appointed director of the Jerzy Żeromski Theater in Kielce, won a court case against the provincial council which had previously rejected his appointment after claiming irregularities in the competition process.

Feb 4 • 15:26 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Will remove statue of the accused poet

The municipal council in Surnadal has decided to remove and store the statue of poet Hans Hyldbakk, following allegations of misconduct against him 24 years after his death.

Feb 3 • 10:57 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Council of Ministers will urgently approve the budget extension for the Senior Cinema program so that it does not come to a halt

The Spanish Council of Ministers plans to urgently approve a budget extension for the Senior Cinema program to ensure its continuation until June, following its success with over a million and a half viewers.

Feb 2 • 18:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Representative of Croats to the Head of the Government of Vojvodina: We are loyal, we respect the institutions of Serbia

The President of the Vojvodina Provincial Government, Maja Gojković, met with a delegation from the Croatian National Council and emphasized the importance of continued cooperation on issues relevant to the Croatian national minority in Vojvodina.

Jan 15 • 16:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Churchill’s desk and rare artwork among items donated to UK cultural institutions

Important cultural items, including Winston Churchill and Benjamin Disraeli's desk, as well as artworks by Vanessa Bell and Edgar Degas, valued at £59.7m, are being allocated to UK cultural institutions as part of Art Council England's donation schemes.

Jan 15 • 00:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Footage from Pupovac's Serbian Evening in Zagreb Appears, Singing about the 'Battle of Kosovo'

A new recording from the Serbian Evening event in Zagreb features singer Snežana Đurišić and the audience singing about Kosovo, leading to a report by the Serbian National Council.

Jan 14 • 18:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Who are the members of the Council of the Ministry of Culture for Cultural and Artistic Amateurism?

The Ministry of Culture and Media has announced funding of just over one million euros for 305 cultural and artistic amateur programs, including festivals, concerts, and workshops.

Jan 12 • 12:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Who are the members of the Council of the Ministry of Culture who allocated funds to publishers?

The Ministry of Culture and Media announced the allocation of just over one million euros for 305 programs in the field of cultural and artistic amateurism, including funding for festivals, concerts, traditional clothing procurement, and publishing activities.

Jan 12 • 12:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Director Saša Božić proposed as the new director of GK Gavella

Saša Božić has been proposed by the Theatre Council for the position of director at GK Gavella, pending confirmation from the city authorities.

Jan 8 • 13:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Open letter to Peđa Grbin: Don't let them remember you for appointments based on party membership

An open letter criticizes the politically motivated reshuffle in the Theater Council of INK Pula by Mayor Peđa Grbin, which led to the removal of experienced member Sanela Pliško without clear legal justification.

Jan 4 • 19:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Juan Ramón Ferreira, Councilor of Culture and Tourism of Granada, Dies

Juan Ramón Ferreira Siles, the fourth deputy mayor and councilor for Culture and Tourism in Granada, has passed away, prompting the city council to declare a day of official mourning.

Jan 1 • 10:52 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Juan Ramón Ferreira passes away, councilor of Culture and Tourism of Granada and former Andalusian deputy of the PP

Juan Ramón Ferreira Siles, the councilor of Culture and Tourism in Granada and former PP deputy, has passed away, leading the city council to declare an official day of mourning.

Jan 1 • 08:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Peđa Grbin illegally appoints members to the Theatre Council, bypassing even the head of the department?

The Istrian National Theatre in Pula is embroiled in a scandal as Mayor Peđa Grbin allegedly unlawfully removed a member of the Theatre Council and appointed a retiree without following legal procedures.

Dec 30 • 17:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Controversial decision by the Minister of Culture, turmoil among museum professionals

The article discusses the Polish National Committee of the International Council of Museums' concerns over the dismissal of Piotr Tarnowski and the financial irregularities found at the Stutthof Museum, as well as the reactions of museum professionals and potential consequences for cultural institution management.

Dec 29 • 17:00 UTC

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