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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Poisoned chalice? The BBC’s struggles to find a successor to Tim Davie

The BBC is struggling to find a successor for Tim Davie amid controversy following the recent inclusion of a racial slur during its Bafta coverage.

Feb 28 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Darío Lopérfido: an innovative and bold cultural manager, was a polemicist and declared himself a rebel

Darío Lopérfido, a notable figure in Argentine culture and former cultural secretary, passed away at the age of 61 in Madrid, after being diagnosed with ALS.

Feb 27 • 15:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the disease that Darío Lopérfido had

Darío Lopérfido, former Secretary of Culture of Argentina, died at 61 after living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for over a year, which he openly discussed in a column.

Feb 27 • 14:02 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Brutal Reflections of Darío Lopérfido Shortly Before His Death: The Physical Changes Due to ALS and the Memories That Will Remain for His Five-Year-Old Son

Darío Lopérfido, former Secretary of Culture in Argentina, reflected on his battle with ALS shortly before his death, lamenting the physical changes and the memories his young son will have of him.

Feb 27 • 12:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What Darío Lopérfido Died Of

Darío Lopérfido, former Argentine Secretary of Culture, passed away at the age of 61 due to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), which he had been diagnosed with in July 2024.

Feb 27 • 12:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Darío Lopérfido, former Secretary of Culture in De la Rúa's government, died at 61

Darío Lopérfido, the former Secretary of Culture in Argentina, passed away at the age of 61 in Madrid after battling ALS.

Feb 27 • 12:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Photography taught me to look": Aldo Sessa recognized as an eminent personality in national culture

Aldo Sessa, renowned Argentine photographer, received the title of 'eminent personality of national culture' at the age of 86 from the Secretary of Culture of Argentina.

Feb 23 • 22:58 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Bishop Barron: AOC mocks Western culture — Marx would love that, but I find it chilling

Bishop Barron critiques AOC's remarks on Western culture, aligning with Secretary Rubio's view on the importance of cultural and religious values in society.

Feb 22 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I just thought about finding my family,' says Secretary of Culture who narrowly escaped being run over in MG; VIDEO

Sandro Rios, the Secretary of Culture in Miradouro, Brazil, recounted his close brush with death when he was nearly hit by a runaway car, emphasizing his relief and gratitude for surviving the incident.

Feb 21 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

There was negligence at the Mário de Andrade Library, says former director, after thefts

Ex-director Luiz Armando Bagolin claims that negligence has led to significant thefts at the Mário de Andrade Library in São Paulo, while the city's Culture Secretary denies any management failures.

Feb 15 • 07:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Law initiative to increase the exhibition of Mexican cinema in theaters and platforms

Mexican Culture Secretary Claudia Curiel de Icaza presented two law initiatives aimed at promoting Mexican culture and cinema during a press conference.

Feb 13 • 14:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Shakira will fill Copacabana beach, says culture secretary of Rio

Shakira's free concert at Copacabana beach in May 2026 has been officially confirmed by event organizers and local government officials in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 12 • 19:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Lisa Nandy refers Telegraph sale to watchdogs over rightwing media plurality concerns

UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has referred the proposed sale of the Telegraph to competition and media regulators over concerns about media plurality.

Feb 12 • 14:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Henilton Menezes, secretary of the Rouanet Law, leaves MinC and will be replaced by Thiago Rocha Leandro

Henilton Menezes is stepping down from his role as secretary of the Ministry of Culture in Brazil, with Thiago Rocha Leandro set to take over.

Feb 11 • 21:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

There is administrative disagreement, but no crisis, says secretary about Theatro Municipal

São Paulo's Municipal Secretary of Culture, Totó Parente, asserts that there is no crisis at the Theatro Municipal, highlighting the venue's successful attendance despite claims of ideological conflict.

Feb 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Hegseth ending military education ties with Harvard amid Trump feud: 'We train warriors, not wokesters'

The Department of War announced the end of military education programs with Harvard University, as Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the institution's 'woke' culture.

Feb 7 • 05:49 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

USA's Department of Defense stops collaboration with Harvard

The U.S. Department of Defense is ending all military training and programs at Harvard University due to its perceived 'woke' culture according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Feb 7 • 05:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Shouting 'K-Culture' in the Heart of Milan... Korea House Opens

The Korea House, which will promote K-Culture and serve as a hub for sports diplomacy, officially opened in the heart of Milan on October 5th, 2023, attended by over 130 guests including notable figures such as former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

Feb 5 • 17:34 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Befana: Trieste's mayor insults Schlein. PD: "Embodies right-wing culture"

On Epiphany, Trieste's mayor Roberto Dipiazza posted an offensive photomontage targeting PD secretary Elly Schlein, prompting a backlash following prior sexist remarks.

Jan 6 • 15:46 UTC

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