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Lufthansa has updated its carry-on regulations for musical instruments following a successful appeal by violinist Carolin Widmann and others.

A rare 416-year-old Italian viola, discovered by Stefanie Farrands, has been added to the Australian Chamber Orchestra's collection after a five-year international search.

Transportation issues for musical instruments, especially cellos, persist in air travel due to size restrictions and regulations, leading to significant risks during handling.

Argentina's national gross public debt reached approximately $460.934 billion, marking an increase despite dollar debt reductions.

A recent survey reveals that a significant portion of Lithuanians plan to invest their pension funds in various financial instruments, while others prefer spending or saving the money.

The article highlights a troubling issue at the Litoměřice hospital regarding the potential misuse of disposable medical instruments.

During the recent Carnival in Olinda, colorful fans have become popular among participants, symbolizing expression and unity within the LGBTQIAPN+ community.

Partial municipal plans are urban planning instruments that help organize and develop specific areas within a canton in Ecuador, ensuring sustainable growth to meet social housing demands.

A Palestinian drummer in a Gaza displacement camp is turning everyday objects into musical instruments to entertain children and families amidst the hardships of war.

Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) announced a record corporate issuance of 31.5 billion pesos in debt instruments, a key part of its Strategic Plan 2025-2035.

Latvia's upcoming young virtuoso competition will showcase talents like Sonja Misiņa and Kristiāns Gorbatko, determining the representative for the international 'Eurovision Young Musicians' contest in Yerevan.

A unique jazz ensemble without traditional instruments performed in Estonia, featuring renowned musicians Béla Fleck, Antonio Sanchez, and Edmar Castañeda.

The percussion group at UFSCar in São Carlos, Brazil, lost its musical instruments due to flooding caused by heavy rain, prompting a campaign for assistance in acquiring new equipment.

Hossam Qassem, a musician from Gaza, reconstructed his drum set using pots and a broken chair after his original set was destroyed in a bombing.

The unique Synthesizer Museum in Berlin showcases the history of pop music through iconic synthesizers, allowing visitors to interact and play with these instruments.

The Mexican rock band Caifanes will perform a unique concert featuring pre-Hispanic percussion instruments in April at the Otomi Ceremonial Center.

Kurt Cobain's iconic 1966 Fender Mustang, played in 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', is set to be auctioned next month, with estimates suggesting it could fetch up to $5 million.

In March, an auction will feature instruments and original items that shaped rock and pop history, including a 1966 Fender Mustang guitar played by Kurt Cobain.

The Institute of Environmental Protection of Amazonas (Ipaam) has canceled a R$ 10 million fine and embargo against the establishment of a new urban solid waste landfill in Manaus after a legal review found it compliant with legal instruments.

The CEO of Itaú Unibanco, Milton Maluhy Filho, stated that the Master case will impose costs on society by affecting the financial instruments' pricing and the cost of obtaining new loans.

The band Oopus has released their third studio album titled "Reivlender," blending traditional instruments with modern electronic sounds.

Palácio da Música in Teresina is now accepting registrations for music instrument courses including guitar, sanfona, and violin, aimed at children, adolescents, and adults, with a one-time registration fee of R$ 60 and no monthly fees.

In São Paulo, the street carnival involves dedicated individuals who spend months or even years mastering specific skills to actively participate as musicians, stilt walkers, and organizers in the festivities.

The Kaunas 'Žalgiris' team played like a well-tuned orchestra during the Euroleague match, with Ąžuolas Tubelis as the lead violinist, Arno Butkevičius on drums, while Donatas Motiejūnas faced a unique challenge of being without his instruments.

An ambitious attempt to study the rapidly melting Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica failed as scientific instruments became buried in 800 meters of ice.

Native Instruments, a Berlin-based music software company, is facing an uncertain future as its employees protest against partial insolvency.

Spain's treasury continues to issue short-term debt despite favorable market conditions, demonstrating the strength of savings instruments.

The article discusses the resurgence of gold as an investment due to increasing distrust in traditional financial instruments, highlighting the recent volatility and cautious market sentiment surrounding the precious metal.

A new creative department featuring audio armchairs, musical instruments, and 3D printing has been launched at the Regional Scientific Library in Liberec.

The government of Javier Milei successfully renewed local debt instruments with interest rates up to 50% per annum, equating to over 6 billion dollars.

The Bristol Britton organ, one of the UK's largest concert hall instruments, has been restored and will make its comeback this weekend after eight years of silence.

The Munich group 'Jisr' releases a new album that combines traditional instruments and modern rhythms to challenge narrow-mindedness.

The article discusses how vintage guitars can yield remarkable returns, with a 68-year-old guitar increasing in value from 213 euros to 350,000 euros, presenting instruments as a viable alternative to traditional investments.

La Voix from Strictly Come Dancing surprised London commuters with a performance featuring an orchestra made of vegetable instruments.

After the arrest of Maduro by the US military, uncertainty prevails in Venezuela as the political and military elite seek guidance, analyzed by security expert Nico Lange.

The article explores the clandestine practices of illegal abortions in Slavonia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, highlighting the use of homemade poisons and blunt instruments, often resulting in fatal outcomes.

The article discusses the critical role of Pernambuco wood in bow-making for string instruments, its endangered status due to overexploitation, and the implications of the recent species protection conference in Samarkand on the music community.

A thief returned stolen musical instruments to a store, apologizing with a note for their actions, claiming they were drunk at the time of the theft.

Since summer 2025, there have been repeated explosions and arson attacks on residential buildings, bars, and cafes in Hesse, with investigators focusing on a well-known organized gang from the Netherlands.

The Paradice Music Festival returns at the Presena Glacier, transforming a monumental igloo into a stunning concert hall from January 10 to April 4, attracting alpine music lovers at an elevation of 2,600 meters.