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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The funding has been cut, the league is horrified: 'A slap in the face'

The Finnish Electronic Sports Association (Seul) is shocked by the decision to deny it youth organization funding from the Ministry of Education and Culture for 2026.

Mar 21 • 14:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Emilia Kangas, 24, who was left without a grant, asked people for money – this is the amount that came in

Shot putter Emilia Kangas raised €8,000 to €9,000 through a crowdfunding campaign after being denied a sports grant from the Ministry of Education and Culture.

Mar 20 • 12:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Poll: Does the Dismissal of Alicja Knast from NGP Indicate a Future Slovak Path in Czech Culture?

The unexpected dismissal of Alicja Knast from the National Gallery in Prague sparks mixed reactions, highlighting criticism of her leadership and raising questions about the future direction of Czech culture.

Mar 20 • 09:15 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

They Cut the Throat of Everyone Who Creates Culture. How the FPU Affected Festivals, Magazines, and Cultural Centers (Survey)

The Slovak Ministry of Culture has led to the cancellation of multi-year grants by the Fund for the Support of Arts, impacting numerous cultural organizations across Slovakia.

Mar 19 • 11:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Is Barbara Nowacka leaving the Ministry of Education? Urgent reports from the government

There are unofficial reports that Donald Tusk plans to make changes to the government ahead of summer, focusing on ministries including culture, education, and health.

Mar 19 • 07:02 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Supreme Court did not accept the appeal of the Old Baskin Theater

The Estonian Supreme Court has declined to take up the Old Baskin Theater's appeal for operational support from the Ministry of Culture for the year 2024.

Mar 18 • 12:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ministry of Culture: Memorandum of Cooperation and Programmatic Agreement for Digital Culture and Artificial Intelligence with the National Technical University of Athens

The Greek Ministry of Culture and the National Technical University of Athens have signed a memorandum to enhance cooperation in digital culture and technology.

Mar 18 • 10:07 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Buttafuoco meets La Russa. The Biennale: 'Sanctions respected'

Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, president of the Venice Biennale, was seen in Rome on the day the Ministry of Culture received documents regarding the controversial reopening of the Russian pavilion.

Mar 18 • 00:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Promoting Korea for the 'BTS Concert'... Ministry of Culture and Tourism Welcomes ARMY with 'Purple' Decorations

Ahead of BTS's comeback concert in Seoul, the South Korean Ministry of Culture and the Korea Tourism Organization are launching a variety of hospitality campaigns to promote Korea to the global ARMY fanbase.

Mar 17 • 05:18 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Biennale, the letter of the commission. Giuli receives the documents on the Moscow pavilion

The Biennale is set to deliver crucial documents to Italy's Ministry of Culture, marking a significant moment in an international political-diplomatic controversy and a personal clash between Minister Alessandro Giuli and Foundation President Pietrangelo Buttafuoco.

Mar 17 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A harsh decision from the Football Association: The Huuhkajat's controversial match moved out of Finland

Finland's Football Association has decided to relocate the upcoming match between Huuhkajat and Belarus to a neutral country following recommendations from the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Mar 16 • 15:19 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Valentovič from the Music Center: If Minister Šimkovičová Dismisses Me, It Will Be Vengeance

Igor Valentovič, director of the Music Center in Slovakia, discusses the severe funding cuts imposed by the Ministry of Culture that threaten the existence of key cultural events.

Mar 16 • 14:23 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Ministry of Culture announces an open competition for the director of the Memorial Museum Association

The Latvian Ministry of Culture has announced an open competition for the director position of the Memorial Museum Association, following the announcement of retirement by long-serving director Rita Meinerte.

Mar 16 • 10:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kookmin University's Sports Industry Startup Support Center Selected as an Operating Institution for Sports Industry Startup Support Project for 10 Consecutive Years

Kookmin University's Sports Industry Startup Support Center has been selected for 10 consecutive years as the operating institution for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's sports industry startup support project.

Mar 16 • 01:07 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Ministry of Culture proposes to maintain the De-Sovietization Commission and not transfer its functions to local government

The Lithuanian Ministry of Culture recommends that the De-Sovietization Commission remain active and not delegate its responsibilities to local authorities to mitigate risks to the country's historical memory policy.

Mar 15 • 10:24 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Audit Will Evaluate the Effectiveness of the SIF's Operations

The Latvian Ministry of Culture has announced a procurement for auditing the effectiveness of the Social Integration Fund's functions and support programs, with a contract value of nearly €42,000.

Mar 14 • 16:26 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Former diplomat on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: - A culture of silence

Former diplomat Johan Meyer criticizes the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' management of aid funds as careless and inefficient.

Mar 14 • 15:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Russia at the Venice Biennale. The curator is the daughter of an FSB general. Protest by Polish minister

The Polish Ministry of Culture vehemently opposes Russia's participation in this year's Venice Biennale, led by Minister Marta Cienkowska's protest against using the event to bolster Russia's credibility amidst its military aggression.

Mar 14 • 10:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The watermill is being restored in the archaeological site of Gortyn

The Greek Ministry of Culture is restoring the watermill at the archaeological site of Gortyn to function as an open museum, part of broader restoration efforts for the Roman complex and visitor infrastructure.

Mar 14 • 06:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul City's promotional materials mislabel kimchi as 'paocai'... Ministry of Culture has not followed guidelines for four years

Seoul City's promotional materials incorrectly refer to kimchi as 'paocai', prompting corrective action from the local government.

Mar 13 • 07:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Ministry would end religious education, replacing it with a common subject for all - this is the opinion of the parties

A proposal is being considered in Finland to replace separate religious education with a unified worldview subject for all students as a response to declining enrollment.

Mar 12 • 17:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Russia at the Biennale, Giuli requests the resignation of the MiC representative on the board

The Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli has called for the resignation of Tamara Gregoretti, a representative of the Ministry of Culture, over her support for Russia's participation in the Venice Biennale amidst ongoing controversy.

Mar 12 • 17:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Turkey: The Conflict in the Middle East Does Not Affect Our Tourism

Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism asserts that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has no impact on its tourism industry, with operations continuing as normal.

Mar 12 • 14:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lina Mendoni: "The Ministry of Culture returns the State Conservatory to the citizens of Thessaloniki fully renovated"

The Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni inaugurated the fully renovated building of the State Conservatory in Thessaloniki after extensive conservation and restoration work.

Mar 12 • 10:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ministry proposes: Religion teaching removed from schools

A working group from Finland's Ministry of Education and Culture has proposed converting religious education in schools to a common subject for all students.

Mar 12 • 09:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Director A. Lukošiūnienė Awarded the Star of Lithuanian Diplomacy

A. Lukošiūnienė received an award for her significant contribution to preserving the heritage of Lithuanian diplomacy and shaping its modern image, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Mar 12 • 09:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Constitution Protection: Weimer Sets an Example, Others Should Follow

Cultural State Minister Wolfram Weimer has secretly had over a hundred bookstores checked by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, signaling a potential broader strategy supported by the Federal Interior Ministry.

Mar 12 • 08:26 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Cinecittà, two projects by Cacciamani for 650 thousand euros are under investigation by Anac

Two urgent contracts worth 650,000 euros granted upon explicit request from the Ministry of Culture are under investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Authority (Anac) due to concerns surrounding the CEO of Cinecittà, Manuela Cacciamani.

Mar 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Fire at Sannazaro, Giuli's Announcement: The Ministry of Culture Will Acquire the Theater

The Italian Ministry of Culture has announced plans to acquire the historic Sannazaro theater in Naples, which was destroyed by a fire last month, to ensure its continued operations.

Mar 11 • 17:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Culture and Sports: 105 suspicious BTS tickets identified and referred to police for investigation

The Ministry of Culture and Sports in South Korea has identified 105 cases of suspected illegal resale of BTS concert tickets and referred them to the police for investigation.

Mar 11 • 10:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The next General Latvian Song and Dance Festival in Riga will start on June 30, 2028

The XXVIII General Latvian Song and XVIII Dance Festival is set to take place in Riga from June 30 to July 9, 2028, according to a draft order from the Ministry of Culture.

Mar 11 • 08:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Students in Prague protest against budget cuts in the Ministry of Culture

Students in Prague are protesting against budget cuts proposed by the Ministry of Culture in Czechia.

Mar 11 • 07:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilman files request with Public Ministry to investigate spending of R$ 30 million on contracts in the Santos Culture Department

Councilman Rui de Rosis Jr. has called for an investigation into over R$ 30 million spent on contracts within the Santos Culture Department, alleging potential irregularities in the hiring process.

Mar 10 • 21:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

"Right to the Name" – The Youth's Favorite Sport Association Did Not Receive Funding

The Finnish Electronic Sports Federation (SEUL) was denied public funding for youth organizations by the Ministry of Education and Culture for 2026, ending a longstanding financial support since 2013.

Mar 10 • 18:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Ministry of Culture canceled training on integration for journalists

The Estonian Ministry of Culture has canceled a training program aimed at enhancing journalists' skills in addressing integration and migration issues, which was set to cost 315,000 euros.

Mar 10 • 07:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

War in the Middle East: the Louvre Abu Dhabi has 'secured spaces', reassures the French Ministry of Culture

The French Ministry of Culture reassures that the Louvre Abu Dhabi has 'secured spaces' amidst concerns over missile attacks in the region.

Mar 9 • 09:57 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Only 60% of Junior High School Teachers Work Less Than 45 Hours Overtime per Month: MEXT Survey

A recent survey by Japan's Ministry of Education reveals that only 60.5% of junior high school teachers manage to work less than 45 hours of overtime per month, falling short of the government's goal of 100%.

Mar 9 • 08:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

State Minister Wolfram Weimer: Essentially, he is a Culture Warrior

The article discusses Wolfram Weimer's controversial approach to the cultural ministry, highlighting the loss of trust in his leadership.

Mar 8 • 11:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

KM and theater workers remind about freedom of speech in response to KNAB's desire to evaluate the play 'Order No. 2'

The Latvian Ministry of Culture emphasizes the importance of freedom of speech and artistic expression in response to KNAB's decision to evaluate the content of the upcoming play 'Order No. 2'.

Mar 6 • 09:21 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

KM is puzzled by the KNAB's decision to evaluate the play 'Order No. 2'

The Latvian Ministry of Culture expresses confusion over the KNAB's decision to evaluate the play 'Order No. 2', citing concerns about censorship and freedom of expression.

Mar 6 • 09:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korean Press Foundation recommends candidates for new executive directors: Kim Hyun-jun, Lim Seok-kyu, and Koo Yong-hwe

The Korean Press Foundation has officially recommended three candidates for the position of executive director to the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.

Mar 6 • 07:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kaisariani: Historical photos of the execution of 200 revealed to the public

The Greek Ministry of Culture has publicly displayed historical photographs documenting the execution of 200 communists in Kaisariani on May 1, 1944, shortly after the state acquired this significant historical material.

Mar 5 • 15:55 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Kaisariani: The shocking moment of the execution of 200 patriots

The Greek Ministry of Culture released a powerful photograph of the execution of 200 Greek patriots on May 1, 1944, in Kaisariani as part of an exhibition of photos from the Hermann Hoyer collection.

Mar 5 • 14:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Actors denounce new delays in payroll from the Ministry of Culture: 'It is an absolute lack of respect'

Actors working in productions supported by Spain's Ministry of Culture are protesting over delays in payment of their salaries since December, calling it a disrespect to their work.

Mar 4 • 15:12 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Machala implements further cuts: Cultural institutions can only heat and light their spaces

Cultural institutions in Slovakia face severe financial cuts imposed by the Ministry of Culture under Lukáš Machala's directive.

Mar 4 • 14:46 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Ministry of Culture will request 107,000 euros for the repair of the National Archive's heating system

The Latvian Ministry of Culture is preparing a request for nearly 107,000 euros to address heating system issues at the National Archives.

Mar 4 • 12:10 UTC
🇭🇷 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
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Eili Lepik is the new Deputy Chancellor of Cultural Values at the Ministry of Culture

Eili Lepik has been appointed as the new Deputy Chancellor of Cultural Values at the Estonian Ministry of Culture, effective April 1.

Mar 3 • 10:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cultural Day Expanded to Every Wednesday Starting in April

The South Korean government is expanding the 'Cultural Day' program from the last Wednesday of each month to every Wednesday starting April 1, 2024, to enhance access to cultural activities.

Mar 3 • 05:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Preveza: The archaeological site of Kassope is upgraded

The Greek Ministry of Culture is enhancing the archaeological site of Kassope in Preveza, focusing on improving accessibility and infrastructure for visitors.

Mar 2 • 11:23 UTC

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