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National & Local

The Louvre Museum has a new director – former head of Versailles Leribot

The Louvre Museum has appointed a new director, former Versailles Palace head Leribot, following the resignation of Laurence de Carla amid scandals affecting the institution's reputation.

Feb 25 β€’ 12:30 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Louvre Museum director resigns months after crown jewel heist in Paris

The director of the Louvre Museum resigned amid ongoing controversies following a major jewel theft and multiple operational issues.

Feb 24 β€’ 19:59 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Salman Rushdie among 170 figures to sign open letter over Barbican arts lead departure

Over 170 cultural figures, including Salman Rushdie, have signed an open letter criticizing the departure of Barbican's arts director Devyani Saltzman, following recent leadership changes at the institution.

Feb 19 β€’ 16:57 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Berlin's New State Library: This Building Must Become Autonomous in All Aspects

The Berlin State Library is set to undergo extensive renovations starting in 2030, with concerns over its current deteriorating condition leading to urgent interventions.

Feb 12 β€’ 19:44 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ 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 β€’ 10:43 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

In the wake of the Epstein revelations: Suspicion of tax fraud: Authorities investigate former French Minister Lang

Former French Culture Minister Jack Lang has resigned from his position amid allegations of money laundering and serious tax fraud linked to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

Feb 7 β€’ 19:52 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

Trump shuts down Kennedy Center after extensive boycott

The Kennedy Center, America's premier cultural institution, is closed for two years by President Trump, a decision made following a significant boycott and citing the need for renovations.

Feb 2 β€’ 10:48 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

History Under the Guillotine of Politics.. America's Largest Museums Yield to Trump's Pressures

The Smithsonian Institution has submitted new documents to the White House in response to President Trump's pressures to present a more optimistic narrative of American history for the country's 250th anniversary.

Jan 16 β€’ 08:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Mekeo Orphanage: The women who keep alive the memory and weaving of Epirus

The Mekeo Orphanage in Ioannina is a cultural institution where women narrate inspiring stories of resilience, care, and the transmission of weaving traditions across generations.

Jan 15 β€’ 12:30 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Washington National Opera to depart Trump-Kennedy Center amid reported financial difficulties

The Washington National Opera plans to leave the Trump-Kennedy Center, citing financial difficulties amidst ongoing tensions related to the Trump administration's control over the institution.

Jan 10 β€’ 01:44 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

See.. The Library of Al-Aqsa Mosque from the Inside

The Al-Aqsa Mosque, established as a cultural and scientific institution, hosts thousands of students seeking religious and linguistic knowledge, with its library located in the western part of the mosque, dating back to the Ayyubid era and known by several names throughout its storied history.

Jan 5 β€’ 11:33 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Culture on a Large Scale – The Grand Theatre in ŁódΕΊ Invites

The Grand Theatre in Łódź serves as a major cultural institution in the region, blending tradition with modernity and contributing significantly to the city and province's identity through its varied activities beyond just performances.

Jan 2 β€’ 15:46 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Siassos: "The University of Athens will be at the forefront of the world in 2026"

The rector of the University of Athens, Gerasimos Siassos, emphasizes the institution's role in Greece's academic, scientific, and cultural development and its commitment to international collaboration and outreach.

Jan 2 β€’ 12:46 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± 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 β€’ 17:00 UTC

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