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🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Obuljen Koržinek on the media in the Parliament: Here is what she replied about Novosti and Hrvatsko slovo

The Croatian Minister of Culture and Media, Nina Obuljen Koržinek, addressed criticisms in Parliament regarding media funding, clarifying that her ministry does not financially support any media, including Novosti and Hrvatsko slovo.

Mar 3 • 14:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lina Mendoni: Working Meetings with the Ambassadors of Indonesia, Georgia, and Turkey

Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni held working meetings with the ambassadors of Indonesia, Georgia, and Turkey to strengthen bilateral cultural relations and promote joint initiatives.

Mar 3 • 12:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The First Joint Meeting of Lithuania's Diplomats and Cultural Attachés Has Begun

The Lithuanian Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of strengthening cultural ties between Lithuania and its partner countries during the inaugural joint meeting of diplomats and cultural attachés.

Mar 2 • 10:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Archaeologist Liana Parlama has died

Notable Greek archaeologist Liana Parlama passed away on February 26th, prompting a heartfelt tribute from the Greek Minister of Culture.

Mar 2 • 07:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Don't attack us, theater artists urge the Minister of Culture

Theater artists in Czechia have called on the Minister of Culture to refrain from attacks on their sector amidst ongoing challenges.

Feb 28 • 10:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Darío Lopérfido has died: the last interview with LA NACION, in which he spoke about his illness and his relationship with death

Darío Lopérfido, former Minister of Culture of Buenos Aires and Secretary of Culture of Argentina, passed away at the age of 61 after battling ALS, as detailed in his final interview with LA NACION.

Feb 27 • 13:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Klempíř vs. the Literary Community: 'If it was customary for artists to decide on the distribution of subsidies, that is ending'

Czech Culture Minister Oto Klempíř announced that decisions regarding literary subsidies will no longer be made by artists, amidst backlash from the literary community over proposed cuts.

Feb 27 • 12:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Darío Lopérfido, former Minister of Culture and former director of the Teatro Colón, has died

Darío Lopérfido, a prominent figure in Argentine culture and politics, has passed away at the age of 61 after battling ALS.

Feb 27 • 12:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Scandals and a campaign among the homeless: Rachida Dati, the most controversial and resilient candidate for the mayoralty of Paris

Rachida Dati has stepped down from her role as Minister of Culture to focus on her campaign for the mayor of Paris, engaging directly with homeless individuals to highlight her commitment to their issues.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Just appointed to replace Rachida Dati as Minister of Culture, Catherine Pégard appears on the red carpet at the César Awards

Catherine Pégard, recently appointed as France's Minister of Culture, made her debut appearance at the César Awards.

Feb 26 • 19:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

K. Budrys: The Creating Diaspora Enriches Lithuania and Strengthens Its Future

Minister K. Budrys emphasizes the importance of the Lithuanian diaspora in enriching the nation’s culture and helping Lithuania to be heard in the world.

Feb 26 • 18:11 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

France names former Versailles Palace head Catherine Pégard as new culture minister

Catherine Pégard has been appointed as France's new culture minister in a cabinet reshuffle, succeeding Rachida Dati.

Feb 26 • 18:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Reshuffling: Agresti-Roubache, Pégard, Berger... Who are the new entrants to the government?

The French government undergoes a reshuffle with the appointment of four new ministers including Catherine Pégard as the Minister of Culture.

Feb 26 • 17:51 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Catherine Pégard, a loyalist appointed to replace Rachida Dati as Minister of Culture

Catherine Pégard has been appointed as the new Minister of Culture in France, succeeding Rachida Dati.

Feb 26 • 17:38 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"Good luck. I hope you smash the Social Democrats," says Vanopslagh. "Likewise," replies Olsen Dyhr

Politicians in Denmark exchanged friendly banter as they prepared for an election called by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, leading to lively reactions from both the public and media.

Feb 26 • 17:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Film World Comes to the Defense of the Festival Director

Over 1,200 film professionals, including actress Tilda Swinton and director Sean Baker, are defending festival director Tricia Tuttle after the German Culture Minister called for a meeting regarding her future.

Feb 26 • 16:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Tanja Karpela has become a grandmother - this is what she looks like now

Former Finnish Minister of Culture Tanja Karpela, who has stepped away from politics, has embraced her role as a grandmother while living a quieter life focused on dog training and environmental projects.

Feb 26 • 12:46 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Táňa Pauhofová: Fico is making himself a Putin riding a bear

Actress Táňa Pauhofová expresses her frustration with Slovak culture politics and discusses her resignation from the Slovak National Theatre due to disagreements with the current Minister of Culture.

Feb 26 • 09:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Don't travel to Frankfurt: Czech writers call for a boycott of the world literary event due to Klempíř's cuts

Czech writers are urging a boycott of an international literary event in Frankfurt, citing budget cuts by Minister Klempíř as the main reason.

Feb 26 • 09:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Rachida Dati resigns as Minister of Culture to focus on her candidacy for the mayoralty of Paris

Rachida Dati has resigned as France's Minister of Culture to focus on her campaign for the mayoralty of Paris ahead of the upcoming municipal elections.

Feb 25 • 21:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

France: The Culture Minister resigned to run for the mayoralty of Paris

Culture Minister Rachida Dati has resigned to focus on her candidacy for the mayor of Paris in the upcoming elections.

Feb 25 • 21:23 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Her method was to shake things up and see how they took": Dati's two political years in Culture

Rachida Dati, the outgoing Minister of Culture and candidate for the Paris mayoralty, has resigned from the government to focus on the upcoming municipal elections.

Feb 25 • 19:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections: Candidate in Paris, Rachida Dati Leaves the Ministry of Culture

Rachida Dati, the outgoing Minister of Culture and mayor of the 7th arrondissement of Paris, has announced that she will leave the government to focus on her candidacy in the upcoming municipal elections.

Feb 25 • 19:48 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

I. Ruginienė responded to V. Benkunsko's proposal regarding performers: she believes the perspective should be broader

Lithuanian Prime Minister I. Ruginienė argues for a broader discussion regarding performers scheduled to perform in Lithuania, questioning a focus solely on concert artists.

Feb 25 • 13:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Film: Should Berlinale Chief Tricia Tuttle Leave?

The future of Berlinale Chief Tricia Tuttle is uncertain as Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer reportedly seeks her dismissal following controversy over a photo with Palestinian filmmakers.

Feb 25 • 13:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

At the Farnesina, the 'success' of the appointment of Matera as 'Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue'

The Italian Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, highlights the appointment of Matera as the 'Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue' and the related initiatives planned from March to November.

Feb 24 • 18:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Independent theatres criticize Klempíř's budget. Ticket prices will rise and a third of them may close.

Independent theatres in Czechia are voicing strong objections to the proposed budget by Minister Klempíř, which could lead to increased ticket prices and potential closures of a third of these theatres.

Feb 24 • 16:36 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

South Africa withdraws from the Venice Biennale after conflict over Gaza artwork

South Africa has canceled its participation in this year's Venice Biennale following a conflict involving Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie and artist Gabrielle Goliath, centered around Goliath's artwork referencing Gaza.

Feb 24 • 14:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Boss Culture' Proved Costly! Court Imposed Ban on Sending Messages to Employees

The Kerala High Court has ordered the Chief Minister's Office to immediately stop sending messages to government employees, questioning the legality of accessing their personal information.

Feb 24 • 10:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

TMBK: A Grievous Monday Morning. The Minister of Culture Had a Car Accident

The Czech Minister of Culture was involved in a car accident on a Monday morning.

Feb 23 • 12:35 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Gave This to the Best Man. Now He Apologizes.

Trond Myklebust, the acting national librarian of Norway, apologized for gifting an expensive stone head to his best man, reflecting a misjudgment of appropriateness, as noted by Culture Minister Lubna Jaffery.

Feb 23 • 10:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Plumber crashed this morning, minister taken to hospital for examination

Czech Culture Minister Ota Klempíř was involved in a car accident this morning in Prague and later transported to the hospital for examination due to deteriorating health.

Feb 23 • 09:51 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Professor: It is the worst that has happened in 108 years

Experts are criticizing a new proposal from Denmark's culture minister that aims to make it easier for people to live in protected houses, arguing it undermines important cultural heritage.

Feb 23 • 08:02 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Minister of Culture Wants to Allocate 10 Million for Statues of Women

The Danish Culture Ministry proposes a budget of 10 million kroner to create statues commemorating historically significant women in Denmark.

Feb 23 • 06:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Farewell to the Games between opera and colors. Meloni: "Emotion and pride"

Italy's Prime Minister Meloni reflects on the emotional closing ceremony of the Olympic Games, which highlighted Italian culture and spirit.

Feb 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Germany demands Turkey to release Deutsche Welle journalist

Germany's Culture Minister has called for Turkey to free journalist Alican Uludag from Deutsche Welle, asserting that the charges against him are baseless.

Feb 20 • 15:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Funeral of Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler: Kyriakos Mitsotakis's reference to the handwritten note he received in 2015

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis paid tribute to the late historian Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler during her funeral, highlighting her significant contributions to Greek culture and her remarkable life journey.

Feb 20 • 13:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

MKiDN Takes Millions from the Literature Museum

Poland's Minister of Culture, Marta Cienkowska, terminates the funding agreement with the Masovian local government for the Adam Mickiewicz Literature Museum, dramatically impacting its budget by over 6 million PLN.

Feb 20 • 12:40 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Review of Discretionary Labor System: 'Pressing the Growth Switch'

Japan's Prime Minister announced a review of the discretionary labor system in his policy speech, emphasizing the need for flexible working arrangements amid concerns about long working hours.

Feb 20 • 07:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Representatives of Slovak culture warned that Czech Republic may follow the Slovak path

More than 700 Slovak cultural figures expressed concerns about the potential actions of Czech culture minister Ota Klempíř and offered support to their Czech counterparts in defending against possible power attacks.

Feb 19 • 17:25 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Bashkortostan’s Culture Minister Arrested on Bribery and Fraud Charges

Amina Shafikova, the long-serving culture minister of Bashkortostan, has been arrested on suspicion of corruption, prompting pre-trial detention by a Moscow court.

Feb 19 • 15:02 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Sanremo, the Temptation of Meloni: A Showcase at the Ariston for the First Evening

Giorgia Meloni is considering attending the Sanremo Music Festival, which would make her the first Italian Prime Minister to do so in recent years.

Feb 19 • 12:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Controversy Over Calling Ramakrishna Paramahamsa 'Swami', Mamata Banerjee Angered at PM Modi

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for addressing Ramakrishna Paramahamsa with the title 'Swami', claiming it is culturally insensitive and contrary to Bengal's traditions.

Feb 19 • 09:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Simonas Kairys. The Minister of Culture's Hundred Days - Another 100 Days of Lost Time

Simonas Kairys critiques the performance of the Lithuanian Minister of Culture, questioning the effectiveness and future prospects of cultural policies after her first hundred days in office.

Feb 19 • 09:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Young Farmers Are in Charge of the Institute Subordinate to the Minister from PSL

The article discusses the influence of the Union of Rural Youth on employment and leadership changes at the National Institute of Culture and Heritage, following political shifts in Poland.

Feb 19 • 03:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bangladesh government's first cabinet meeting, Tariq Rahman sends a stern message - mob culture is unacceptable

The newly formed Cabinet of Bangladesh has convened its first meeting led by Prime Minister Tariq Rahman, focusing on controlling prices of essential goods, improving law and order, and ensuring a regular supply of electricity and energy.

Feb 18 • 15:32 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Caroline Lang: the unknown journey of Jack Lang's daughter, caught up in the Epstein affair

Caroline Lang, daughter of former French Culture Minister Jack Lang, resigned from her position at SPI after being linked to Jeffrey Epstein amid allegations of sexual trafficking.

Feb 18 • 15:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lina Mendoni: The ‘Kavafies 2026’ strongly enhances Greek-Egyptian cultural ties

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni attended the awarding of the 'Kavafies Awards' in Cairo, marking the dynamic revival of the Kavafies Festival, which aims to strengthen Greek-Egyptian cultural relationships after a seven-year hiatus.

Feb 18 • 12:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LIVE: In the Riigikogu information hour Michal, Kallas, and Purga

The Riigikogu information hour features Prime Minister Kristen Michal and ministers Kristina Kallas and Heidy Purga responding to questions from deputies.

Feb 18 • 10:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

New momentum in cultural cooperation between Greece and Egypt

Greece and Egypt are enhancing their cultural cooperation as highlighted by the official visit of Culture Minister Lina Mendoni to Cairo.

Feb 18 • 06:17 UTC

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