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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The first Estonian Film Month draws attention to local film culture

The inaugural Estonian Film Month aims to celebrate and promote domestic film culture and establish an annual tradition.

Mar 23 • 09:09 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

They Want to Starve and Destroy Us, Says Director of the Theatre Institute Alžbeta Vakulová

The director of the Theatre Institute, Alžbeta Vakulová, announced her resignation amidst significant budget cuts that threaten the institution's future amid plans to celebrate its 65th anniversary.

Mar 20 • 09:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Institute in SP closes research area after catching book thief Laéssio Rodrigues

The Historical and Geographical Institute of São Paulo has suspended research access after notorious book thief Laéssio Rodrigues was recognized during an attempted theft.

Mar 19 • 18:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Willem Dafoe Writes the Message for World Theatre Day 2026

The International Theatre Institute has selected American actor Willem Dafoe to write the message for World Theatre Day 2026.

Mar 18 • 07:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Now a cultural heritage, collaborative fishing with dolphins celebrates the rare relationship between species on the coast of RS: 'They have become part of the family'

A long-standing tradition of collaborative fishing with dolphins in Rio Grande do Sul has been recognized as intangible cultural heritage by Brazil's National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage.

Mar 14 • 03:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Karol Madaj: We want to introduce the story of Poland's history into the bloodstream of the USA

The article discusses the financial situation and operational challenges of the Polish Institute's branch in New York, highlighting a recent exhibition on the legal definition of genocide.

Mar 12 • 03:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unprecedented recognition in Brazil: Tia Eva Community becomes the first quilombo officially recognized in the country

The Tia Eva Community in Campo Grande has become the first quilombo in Brazil to be recognized by the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage (Iphan).

Mar 11 • 08:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

IBGE and MinC will resume mapping of the cultural sector in municipalities and states

The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) will resume mapping the cultural sector in municipalities and states, the first since 2014, as part of efforts to gather comprehensive data on public policies and resources allocated to culture.

Mar 10 • 18:38 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

In Madrid, the Cultural Institute celebrates the Week of Italian Contemporary Art

The Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid hosted a convivial evening for contemporary art professionals, marking the first Week of Italian Contemporary Art.

Mar 7 • 17:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Cultural Diplomacy": An Argentine Seeks to Globalize Latin American Art from New York

Ariel Aisiks, an Argentine entrepreneur, aims to enhance the visibility of Latin American art globally through his institute based in New York City.

Mar 7 • 16:03 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

About 20 students are learning Latvian at a Paris university

Around 20 students are currently enrolled in a Latvian language program at the National Institute of Eastern Languages and Civilizations in Paris.

Mar 5 • 15:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carlos Gomes Institute opens free registrations for musical extension projects in Belém

The Carlos Gomes Institute in Belém has opened free registrations for its musical extension projects aimed at enhancing musical skills of students and the general public.

Mar 5 • 13:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Institute opens registrations for free pre-university course in Salvador

The Steve Biko Cultural Institute in Salvador is accepting registrations for a free pre-university course aimed at Black individuals in Bahia.

Mar 1 • 18:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

New book about the history of first names: "Children today should be unique"

A new book from the Swedish Institute for Language and Folklore explores the history of first names in Sweden and their societal implications.

Feb 27 • 14:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IF Baiano promotes Science and Technology Week with lectures and workshops in Alagoinhas; see programming

The Federal Institute of Bahia (IF Baiano) is hosting a National Week of Science and Technology in Alagoinhas featuring free lectures and workshops focused on various scientific and cultural topics.

Feb 24 • 13:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A wooden plow used for farming in Seoul 1500 years ago has regained its original form

A 1500-year-old wooden plow used by ancient farmers in Seoul has been restored to its original condition by the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage.

Feb 24 • 05:30 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Arab World Institute names new chief after Epstein-linked scandal

The Arab World Institute in France has appointed a new chief in the wake of a scandal involving Epstein.

Feb 17 • 14:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

New Podcast 'Cabinet Conversations': History Not Just for Historians

A new podcast called 'Cabinet Conversations' features discussions with historians from the Lithuanian Institute of History, focusing on various historical themes.

Feb 17 • 10:23 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Arab World Institute to name new head after Lang resigns

The Arab World Institute in France is set to appoint a new director following the resignation of Jack Lang.

Feb 17 • 10:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Anne-Claire Legendre, a close diplomat-advisor to Emmanuel Macron, proposed to succeed Jack Lang at the Arab World Institute

Anne-Claire Legendre has been proposed to succeed Jack Lang as the head of the Arab World Institute following Lang's resignation due to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 17 • 09:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Dramatic End for Jack Lang: Security Raid during His Farewell at the Arab World Institute

French police raided the Arab World Institute in Paris during a farewell speech for its president, Jack Lang, as part of an investigation into his financial ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 16 • 17:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

INEL honors the World Greek Language Day with activities in Greece and abroad

The Institute of Greek Language (INEL) celebrates World Greek Language Day with various activities aimed at promoting Greek language education both domestically and internationally.

Feb 16 • 11:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

How former French minister Jack Lang fell due to his relationship with Epstein: gifts, favors, and common business

Former French minister Jack Lang resigned due to his and his daughter's associations with Jeffrey Epstein, as revealed in documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Soongsil University's Korean Studies Institute signs MOU with Azerbaijan University of Languages

Soongsil University’s Korean Studies Institute has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Azerbaijan University of Languages to enhance Korean studies and cultural exchange.

Feb 13 • 00:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Paolo Giordano and Donato Carrisi in Athens for the First Italian Literature Festival

The first Italian Literature Festival in Greece will take place from February 13 to 15 at the Italian Cultural Institute in Athens, featuring authors Paolo Giordano and Donato Carrisi.

Feb 10 • 07:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigeria not technologically ready for real-time election results — NICO chief

Nigeria's Executive Secretary of the National Institute of Cultural Orientation states the country lacks the infrastructure for electronic voting and real-time election results transmission.

Feb 9 • 12:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A historic politician from France resigned: his name appears 673 times in the Epstein case documents

Jack Lang, a former French Minister of Culture and Education, resigned from his position at the Arab World Institute after being implicated in the Epstein case, which has led to an ongoing judicial investigation.

Feb 8 • 13:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Arab World Institute: A French Cultural Institution Ousted Its President Due to the Epstein Case

The Arab World Institute in France faced a leadership crisis as its president, Jack Lang, resigned following financial investigations linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 8 • 10:43 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Epstein Storm Removes Jack Lang... What Future for the Arab World Institute in Paris?

Jack Lang, head of the Arab World Institute in Paris, has resigned following calls for his departure due to his ties with convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 8 • 05:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Epstein files push Jack Lang to resign from the Arab World Institute in Paris

Former French Culture Minister Jack Lang has proposed his resignation from the Arab World Institute in Paris amid increasing pressure and scrutiny over his connections to the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.

Feb 8 • 02:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Epstein Case: What Will Happen to Former French Minister Jack Lang

The French foreign minister commented on the situation of former culture minister Jack Lang, who faces scrutiny due to his connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, stating that all options are on the table.

Feb 6 • 18:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Life & Tech

Abirekka is good Finnish, says Kotus

Language expert Henna Leskelä from the Institute for the Languages of Finland (Kotus) affirms that 'abirekka' is a commonly used term in Finnish, highlighting its established cultural significance despite ongoing corrections in media usage.

Feb 5 • 13:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Territory of Arts Institute promotes training to strengthen the creative economy in three regions of Pará

The Territory of Arts Institute has launched strategic actions to foster sustainable cultural development in the low Amazon, Xingu, and Caeté regions of Pará.

Feb 4 • 14:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

SZ Series: They Give Courage: 'Cultural Behavior Has a Deep Logic'

The article discusses Maximilian Engl, the founder of Kubekom, an institute for culturally aware communication, and his efforts in providing intercultural training for various organizations since 2006.

Jan 15 • 10:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Ceremonial concert on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the Croatian Music Association

The Croatian Music Institute is celebrating its 200th anniversary with a ceremonial concert featuring the Symphony Orchestra, set to take place on January 14 at the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb.

Jan 5 • 14:00 UTC

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