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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

ORF Chief Roland Weißmann: The ESC is not a Tribunal

ORF Chief Roland Weißmann emphasizes that the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) must remain a cultural space rather than a political platform, highlighting the responsibility of its host.

Feb 28 • 09:15 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"We have a couple of pieces of furniture we argue about"

Young cultural figures in Denmark share insights on creating personal homes with a focus on vibrant decor and repurposing, rather than traditional costly classics.

Feb 28 • 07:57 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Space for Islamic prayer at school: there is controversy

A school in Florence has designated a space for Islamic students to pray, sparking outrage given the local government previously opposed placing crucifixes in classrooms.

Feb 27 • 15:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

SPD Voters Live near Multi-Level Intersections. Delivery Boxes Place Us in Eastern Europe, Says Designer Veronika Rút

Czech designer Veronika Rút discusses the cultural implications of delivery boxes in public spaces and highlights a connection between urban architecture, voter demographics, and extremism.

Feb 27 • 13:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Gardel Revives to Tell the Story of Grand Splendid

A new immersive space at El Ateneo Grand Splendid showcases a holographic Carlos Gardel sharing his history with the iconic venue.

Feb 26 • 21:29 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

Small Museums: When Moths Eat the Exhibits

A discussion on the struggles faced by small museums in Germany due to lack of funding, space, and poor storage conditions, highlighted by the deterioration of an exhibit at the Dachau District Museum.

Feb 25 • 13:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

David Černý Physically Occupied Public Space. I Wouldn't Talk About Quality, Says Art Historian Milena Bartlová

Art historian Milena Bartlová discusses the controversy surrounding modern art, particularly David Černý's work, highlighting its impact on public perception and the ongoing cultural debates in Czechia.

Feb 25 • 10:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Space Ship, Tribute to Obama, and Other Marvels Worth Billions: Museums Opening in 2026

The article discusses the opening of several significant museums around the world in 2026, highlighting their architectural grandeur and cultural importance.

Feb 25 • 04:59 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

NDG’s Empress Theatre to be demolished, site repurposed as cultural space

The Empress Theatre in Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, built in 1927, is set to be demolished with plans to preserve its iconic facade while repurposing the site as a cultural space.

Feb 24 • 22:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The former Costume Museum definitely closes and the Government plans to open a cultural space for emerging artists

The former National Costume Museum in Argentina will close permanently to make way for a new cultural space aimed at emerging artists, set to open by the end of the year.

Feb 24 • 19:39 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
🇧🇷 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Sanctuary on the Moon: the crazy bet to send a backup of humanity to the Moon

A French engineer's initiative aims to send 24 sapphire disks to the Moon to preserve humanity's knowledge, history, and culture.

Feb 21 • 20:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From Earth to the Moon without leaving the Sierra Oeste of Madrid

The article highlights a gastronomic route in Sierra Oeste de Madrid, featuring historical and cultural landmarks including the Lunar Museum of Fresnedillas and its significance during the Apollo 11 mission.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The old police station in Seogyo-dong, Seoul transforms into a 'small library' starting on the 20th

Seoul is set to transform the old police station in Seogyo-dong into a small library named 'Seogyo Fun Vitality Space' as part of a city initiative to revitalize underused urban spaces.

Feb 20 • 01:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnaboi 2026 Will Have Accessible Space for People with Disabilities in Manaus

Carnaboi 2026 will provide an accessible space for people with disabilities in Manaus, ensuring their participation in the event.

Feb 19 • 21:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Carousel and Shooting Range by the Church. Cardinal Ryś Intervenes in an Unclear Dispute

A carousel and shooting stalls were set up near a historic church in Zakopane, leading to legal disputes over commercial use of the public space.

Feb 19 • 17:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The largest mural in the world is being created. It is to be visible from space

Saudi Arabia is undertaking the construction of the world's largest mural, spanning 50,000 square meters, as part of its Vision 2030 initiative to boost tourism and reduce economic dependence on fossil fuels.

Feb 19 • 13:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After more than six years closed, the Library of the Forest will be reopened in Rio Branco with a new cultural space

The Library of the Forest in Rio Branco, Brazil, is set to reopen on March 20 after undergoing extensive renovations and upgrades since shutting down in 2019.

Feb 16 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gravatá Municipal Theater to undergo revitalization in Divinópolis; see the changes

The Gravatá Municipal Theater in Divinópolis will undergo renovations aimed at modernizing the cultural space and improving accessibility.

Feb 15 • 12:38 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A venue in Funes where rock is the main focus in every detail

The Rock&Feller's brand is expanding with plans for a new location in Santa Fe, featuring a rock-themed space in Funes.

Feb 13 • 18:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A new theater has opened in Helsinki – director: "Audiences no longer have to sit in old IKEA chairs"

A new theater venue called Konepajan näyttämö has opened in Helsinki, providing a modern space for various performances and eliminating the discomfort of outdated seating.

Feb 12 • 12:13 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Morena announces the House of Transformation where AMLO planned his campaign; it will be open to the public

The Mexican political party Morena has announced the establishment of the House of Transformation in Mexico City, a space with significant historical value related to former President AMLO's campaign.

Feb 12 • 00:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Nabu Museum: A Cultural Memory That Could Rescue What Politics Failed in Lebanon

The Nabu Museum in northern Lebanon serves as a cultural space, addressing the nation’s historical memory amidst political challenges.

Feb 11 • 11:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chungbuk Jeungpyeong Merinol Village Creation Center to Be Used as a Space for Interaction Between Artists and Residents

The Merinol Village Creation Center in Jeungpyeong, Chungcheongbuk-do, will serve as a cultural exchange space for artists and local residents.

Feb 11 • 08:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Catalan playwrights without major theaters

Catalan playwrights struggle to find space in major theaters due to a lack of opportunities to showcase their work.

Feb 10 • 08:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

LATAM bets on activation space at Planeta Atlântida

LATAM Airlines establishes a dedicated lounge at Planeta Atlântida, reinforcing its connection to local culture during the festival's 30th anniversary.

Feb 9 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

This is how the unurbanized coastline of Barcelona will look: a promenade facing the sea and sports and cultural uses

Barcelona has unveiled a long-awaited plan to develop a coastal area into a waterfront promenade and multifunctional space for sports and cultural activities.

Feb 9 • 11:27 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Citizens Demand the First Municipal Referendum for a New Metropolitan Park

Citizens in Thessaloniki are moving closer to conducting Greece's first municipal referendum for the establishment of a large green and cultural Metropolitan Park in the area of the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF).

Feb 7 • 17:29 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Route of the companies: Mexico City among art, movement and urban memory

Mexico City uniquely activates its cultural life through public spaces and interactions rather than traditional venues, particularly highlighted during its Art Week in February.

Feb 6 • 23:16 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Gerardo Estrada: 'The UNAM is the freest space in Mexico'

Gerardo Estrada, celebrating his eightieth birthday, reflects on his extensive career in Foreign Service and cultural diffusion, emphasizing the significance of friendship in his professional life and the vibrant community he has built through various gatherings.

Feb 6 • 20:29 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Kristen Stewart rescues a historic theater in Los Angeles to revive the cinematic experience: 'It's an antidote to corporate trash'

Kristen Stewart has purchased the historic Highland Theatre in Highland Park, Los Angeles, aiming to restore it as a cultural and community space after it had been abandoned.

Feb 5 • 15:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Kristen Stewart buys historic cinema and plans to reopen cultural space in Hollywood

Actress Kristen Stewart has purchased the historic Highland Theatre in Los Angeles, which has been closed since 2024, intending to transform it into a community-focused cultural center that enhances the cinematic experience.

Feb 4 • 23:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Etelä-Saimaa: Nuijamies bankruptcy estate is being sought for public investigation - the investigation could take years

The bankruptcy ombudsman is seeking a public investigation into the Nuijamies association, which manages a cultural space that filed for bankruptcy due to ongoing financial difficulties.

Feb 4 • 17:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Caruso: "Inside the Adi Design Museum, a new space dedicated to Gio Ponti"

A new museum dedicated to the architect and designer Gio Ponti is set to open within the Adi Design Museum by the end of 2026, announced by regional Culture Assessor Francesca Caruso during a press conference.

Feb 3 • 07:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Popular in Salvador, Iemanjá festival gains space in Rio with celebration at Arpoador beach

The Iemanjá festival, traditionally celebrated in Salvador, is making its mark in Rio de Janeiro with efforts to establish a popular celebration at Arpoador beach, coinciding with the city's official recognition of February 2nd as Iemanjá's day.

Feb 2 • 19:35 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

On the Way to the Jewish Museum

The Altona Museum presents a new permanent exhibition titled 'Milestones of Jewish History: A Project Space for Hamburg', showcasing the city's 400-year Jewish history through objects, texts, and photographs.

Feb 2 • 17:17 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The 'Kokovikou House' in Plaka is acquiring an archaeological site

The Ministry of Culture is restoring the historic Kokovikou House in Plaka and transforming it into a cultural space for showcasing Greek cinema while protecting the archaeological findings discovered in its courtyard.

Jan 14 • 12:49 UTC
🇺🇸 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 • 01:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Málaga Marginalizes Its Russian Museum, in Decline Since the Invasion of Ukraine

Málaga's Russian Museum, once a major cultural attraction, has been reduced in space and significance, with more than half of its facilities now occupied by the new Málaga Espacio Expositivo Tabacalera.

Jan 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

USA: Plenty of Space for the 'Epstein Dancers'

The cultural scene is curious about the future programming of the Kennedy Center after Donald Trump renamed it, especially with the mention of the controversial 'Epstein Dancers' for New Year’s Eve.

Jan 1 • 12:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The ancient ruined palace that is revolutionizing the historic center of Toledo

The restoration of the Salón Rico, a medieval building that had deteriorated in the 20th century, is being transformed into a vibrant cultural space, a resting area for tourists, and rental homes for young people.

Dec 30 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Public Intervention by Artist Karlo Štefanek Halted: 'I was fully prepared to adapt my work in collaboration with ZET'

The Zagrab Art Salon, celebrating its 60th edition, sparked important discussions about the relationship between art and public space, highlighted by the suspension of artist Karlo Štefanek's work 'In transit'.

Dec 29 • 15:23 UTC

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