Cannes Adds New Film By Jean-Luc Godard Alongside Restorations of Spielberg, Wiseman, Tsui Hark, Bresson, and Sembène
thefilmstage.com/cannes-adds-new-film-by-jean-luc-godard-alongside-restorations-of-spielberg-wiseman-tsui-hark-bresson-and-sembene/
Finnish epic Kalevala receives European Heritage Label: "For many generations, the Kalevala has been a source of inspiration to artists when creating new music ...
yle.fi/a/74-20083250
Chechnya is banning music that's too fast or slow. These songs wouldn't make the cut
npr.org/2024/04/09/1243632570/chechnya-music-ban-bpm
Chechnya is banning music that's too fast or slow. These songs wouldn't make the cut
npr.org/2024/04/09/1243632570/chechnya-music-ban-bpm
Marconi's Shame — Why Italy Has Forgotten The Iconic Founder Of Wireless Communications
worldcrunch.com/tech-science/guglielmo-marconi-wireless-inventor
A room of her own: Louvre to give ‘disappointing’ Mona Lisa new digs: France’s Louvre could move the Mona Lisa to her own basement room. Here’s why.
euronews.com/culture/2024/04/24/a-room-of-her-own-louvre-to-give-disappointing-mona-lisa-new-digs
Italy's state museums free for Liberation Day on 25 April: Festa della Liberazione is a public holiday in Italy.
Italy will open its state museums and ...
wantedinrome.com/news/italy-state-museums-free-for-liberation-day-on-25-april.html
Türkiye offers new digital nomad visa: Türkiye is an ideal country for digital nomads on many levels, offering the fun of its atmospheric cities or the peace of ...
dailysabah.com/life/turkiye-offers-new-digital-nomad-visa/news
The rise of Afghanistan’s women YouTubers: Amid strict restrictions on women’s employment, some have been able to meet the Taliban’s stringent requirements and ...
scroll.in/article/1066847/the-rise-of-afghanistans-women-youtubers
Russian attack in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast injures 2: Two men, aged 30 and 35, were hospitalized in moderate condition, said Governor Serhii Lysak.
kyivindependent.com/russian-attack-in-dnipropetrovsk-oblast-injures-2/
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
30 individuals receive cultural, creative industry grants - Guyana Chronicle: Another recipient, Joel Browne expressed gratitude for the opportunity to enhance ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/25/30-individuals-receive-cultural-creative-industry-grants/
#LATEST | The Ministry of Culture and Heritage has pulled the plug on two services for Anzac Day in the capital due to concerns over safety of veterans and ... Show more
Anzac Day: Follow live updates from across Aotearoa | RNZ News
Anzac Day: Follow live updates from across Aotearoa | RNZ News
LOOK: 2024 World Music Festival @ Taiwan opens application to int’l artists: Applications are open until May 25 while the festival is set for October 11 to 13
rappler.com/entertainment/music/2024-world-music-festival-taiwan-opens-application-international-artists/
Saudi Arabia joins Paris camel parade to celebrate UN's Year of Camelids: Organized by the French Federation for the Development of Camelids in France and ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642250/SAUDI-ARABIA/Saudi-Arabia-joins-Paris-camel-parade-to-celebrate-UNs-Year-of-Camelids
Milan’s Istituto Marangoni to open campus in Riyadh: RIYADH: Milan-based Istituto Marangoni, in collaboration with the Saudi Fashion Commission ...
arabnews.com/node/2498396/lifestyle
The #NationalMuseum , in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth, on Wednesday launched several collectibles of the Omani international goalkeeper Ali ... Show more
From a Protestant pastor imprisoned for his American citizenship, to an Orthodox bishop pressured to embrace the “Russian World ... Show more
Obey to pray: Russia's religious persecution in occupied Ukraine
Obey to pray: Russia's religious persecution in occupied Ukraine
Turkish contemporary art spotlighted at Venice Biennale preview: Turkish contemporary art shines at the Venice Biennale as the Istanbul Foundation for Culture ...
dailysabah.com/arts/turkish-contemporary-art-spotlighted-at-venice-biennale-preview/news
Türkiye's Orange Flag Program promotes sustainability: The orange flag, given to environmentally friendly businesses focused on recycling and aiming to prevent ...
dailysabah.com/turkiye/turkiyes-orange-flag-program-promotes-sustainability/news
Festival In Focus: Saudi Film Festival Director Ahmed Almulla Talks Underground Beginnings & Cinema Dreams As Event Marks 10th Anniversary
deadline.com/2024/04/festival-in-focus-saudi-film-festival-director-ahmed-almulla-10th-anniversary-1235892391/
HS: Finnish government shifts focus of culture funding toward commercialisation, innovation
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25154-hs-finnish-government-shifts-focus-of-culture-funding-toward-commercialisation-innovation.html
World Book and Copyright Day: Here’s how Kerala’s Kozhikode got UNESCO’s ‘City of Literature’ tag
indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/art-and-culture/world-book-day-kerala-kozhikode-unesco-city-of-literature-9285651/
Indonesia plans to block violent online games to protect children: The Ministry of Communication and Informatics could block games for physical aggression ...
channelnewsasia.com/indonesia/indonesia-plans-block-violent-online-games-protect-children-4285506
Is UNESCO's recognition truly benefiting local craftspeople?: On 6 December 2023, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) ...
thedailystar.net/life-living/news/unescos-recognition-truly-benefiting-local-craftspeople-3589941
UK children bombarded by gambling ads and images online, charity warns: Young people feel their internet activity is overwhelmed by betting promotions and ...
theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/21/uk-children-bombarded-by-gambling-ads-and-images-online-charity-warns
Professor, poet and photographer win culture award: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/23/2003816835
Tensions escalate as Tenerife told to get rid of Brits wearing popular item: Opera star Ainhoa Arteta has spoken out following protests by locals against UK ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/tensions-escalate-tenerife-told-rid-32622535
Saudi Arabia launches cultural asset insurance project: In a statement on the social media platform X, the minister highlighted that this project is a ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642236
Taliban pull two TV channels for 'violating Islamic values': Culture spokesman Khubaib Ghufran said the "Barya" and "Noor" TV ...
standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001493462/taliban-pull-two-tv-channels-for-violating-islamic-values
A senior Caribbean government minister has pointed to the debilitating effects that travel advisories can have on small, tourism-dependent nations in the ... Show more
Deeply damaging - Jamaica Observer
Deeply damaging - Jamaica Observer
PM opens first artisan village in Falmouth: TRELAWNY, Jamaica— Prime Minister Andrew Holness, and Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/pm-opens-first-artisan-village-falmouth/
Nepal eyes a luxury travel renaissance with new high-end resorts: ‘investors are optimistic’
scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3259627/nepal-eyes-luxury-travel-renaissance-new-high-end-resorts-investors-are-optimistic
Türkiye nominates 3 more cultural heritages to UNESCO for evaluation: The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has nominated three cultural heritage elements to be ...
dailysabah.com/arts/turkiye-nominates-3-more-cultural-heritages-to-unesco-for-evaluation/news
Women in AI: Ewa Luger explores how AI affects culture — and vice versa: Ewa Luger, profiled as part of TechCrunch's series on women in AI ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/20/women-in-ai-ewa-luger-studies-how-ai-impacts-culture-and-vice-versa/
First evidence of human occupation in lava tube cave in Saudi Arabia: Recent strides in interdisciplinary archaeological research in Arabia have unveiled new ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-evidence-human-occupation-lava-tube.html
Bangladesh joins the prestigious Venice Int'l Art Biennale: The central theme of this year's biennale is 'Foreigners Everywhere', providing a platform for global ...
thedailystar.net/entertainment/theatre-arts/news/bangladesh-joins-the-prestigious-venice-intl-art-biennale-3591346
As the 2023/2024 cruise season came to a close on Wednesday, the Ministry of Tourism said total expenditure by passengers to T&T was over $48 million ... Show more
Cruise visitors spend - Trinidad Guardian
Cruise visitors spend - Trinidad Guardian
Carnival 2024 was a financial boon, earning for the economy some $4.6 billion, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The ministry’s Delano Seiveright reported ... Show more
Editorial | Carnival, the cultural mirror | Commentary | Jamaica Gleaner
Editorial | Carnival, the cultural mirror | Commentary | Jamaica Gleaner
China-born Zhou Guanyu will be a star regardless of who wins the Chinese Formula 1 race in Shanghai
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/18/china-born-zhou-guanyu-will-be-a-star-regardless-of-who-wins-the-chinese-formula-1-race-in-shanghai
Greek tourism minister to visit Japan in September: Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni received the new ambassador of Japan, Koichi Ito, on Thursday.
ekathimerini.com/economy/1236876/greek-tourism-minister-to-visit-japan-in-september/
"As much as I welcome the Government’s steps on the issue of deepfakes, unless we get tough on social media platforms this legislation will be pointless ... Show more
Deepfake porn is a terrible threat, but Big Tech is disgustingly casual about it | Evening Standard
Deepfake porn is a terrible threat, but Big Tech is disgustingly casual about it | Evening Standard
Cycladic Islands in Greece 'Threatened by Surge in Tourism' - GreekReporter.com
greekreporter.com/2024/04/19/cycladic-islands-greece-threatened-surge-tourism/
Russia slams propaganda film ban in Bucharest: The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, accused that Romania is trying to "cancel" ...
romaniajournal.ro/society-people/russia-accuses-romania-of-banning-two-propaganda-films/
Six out of 10 Korean adults did not read single book last year : Koreans are not really into reading, a government survey released on Thursday showed.
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/04/135_373046.html
Sylvain Amic appointed president of the Musée d'Orsay: The 56-year-old new head of the Parisian institution dedicated to the 19th century succeeds Christophe ...
lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2024/04/19/sylvain-amic-appointed-president-of-the-musee-d-orsay_6668868_30.html
Ukrainian couple rescues 14 Prymachenko paintings from burning nuseum amid Russian invasion
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/17/from-inferno-to-international-acclaim-the-improbable-saga-of-prymachenkos-rescued-art/
Saudi pavilion at Venice Biennale charts the evolving role of women in the kingdom
thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2024/04/18/saudi-pavilion-venice-biennale-2024/
New evidence of human settlement discovered in Umm Jirsan cave in #Madinah New evidence of human settlement discovered in Umm Jirsan cave in Madinah - Saudi Gazette
Design Is Poised to Contribute to Saudi Arabia’s Economy: The potential of the Saudi Arabian design industry is showcased to the international design crowd at ...
wwd.com/home-design/furniture/saudi-arabian-design-potential-milan-1236318233/
Culture Ministry removes historical status of Kyiv's Peoples' Friendship Arch, allows for dismantling
kyivindependent.com/culture-ministry-removes-historical-status-of-kyivs-peoples-friendship-arch-allows-for-dismantling/
Ukrainian writer Dmytro Kapranov dies at 56: Ukrainian writer and public figure Dmytro Kapranov died on April 16, according to the Kapranov brothers’ official ...
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-writer-dmytro-kapranov-dies-at-56/
UK Considering AI Regulation with Updates from AI Safety Institute Amid Legislation Drafting
techtimes.com/articles/303610/20240415/uk-considers-ai-regulation-updates-ai-safety-institute-amid-legislation-drafting.htm
Matteo Salvini can't do anything anymore: The star of the right-wing populist is sinking. His favorite project, the bridge to Sicily, is stalling ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/profil-salvini-bruecke-italien-1.6560592
China preps for tourism boom on May Day holiday as early bookings rocket past pre-pandemic levels
scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3259348/china-preps-tourism-boom-may-day-holiday-early-bookings-rocket-past-pre-pandemic-levels
Italy to allocate €45 million for emergency restoration work on UNESCO sites in Odesa - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/16/italy-to-allocate-e45-million-for-emergency-restoration-work-on-unesco-sites-in-odesa/
Rallies held over historic beer factory rezoning: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/17/2003816548
‘Alponay Baishakh 1431’ held successfully across three cities: A collaborative initiative of Asiatic Experiential Marketing Limited, Berger Paints Bangladesh ...
en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/mvhfpc1zf8
Diriyah Biennale Foundation announces shortlist for AlMusalla Prize, set to revolutionize musalla architecture
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642090
Sisimpur Bangladesh celebrates its 19th anniversary: The program, designed to promote learning among children at the pre-primary and primary levels in the areas ...
thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/sisimpur-bangladesh-celebrates-its-19th-anniversary-3588166
Statue of God Apollo Unearthed at Ancient Etruscan and Roman Baths: Archaeologists discovered a statue of Greek Apollo "Lizard-Slayer" at the ancient Etruscan ...
greekreporter.com/2024/04/15/statue-apollo-ancient-etruscan-roman-baths/
Smaller agencies cutting deepest into staffing, data to date shows: Smaller agencies are making deepest cuts as they look to save costs, RNZ data shows.
rnz.co.nz/news/what-you-need-to-know/514391/smaller-agencies-cutting-deepest-into-staffing-data-to-date-shows
Lucea Mayor Sheridan Samuels has issued an appeal to political representatives to help residents of the parish who are being impacted by the current drought ... Show more
Drought at crisis level, says Lucea mayor - Jamaica Observer
Drought at crisis level, says Lucea mayor - Jamaica Observer
Finland enhances pathway for non-EU nurses to practice professionally: Finland is rolling out a significant initiative aimed at integrating nurses trained ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25118-finland-enhances-pathway-for-non-eu-nurses-to-practice-professionally.html
Ugandans conquer South Africa’s Two Oceans: A senior tourism officer at the Ministry of Tourism, Ssali powered home in Cape Town in 4.21.29 ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/athletics/ugandans-conquer-south-africa-s-two-oceans-4590128
Adana's 12th Orange Blossom Carnival in Türkiye promises enriched content: The 12th International Orange Blossom Carnival kicked off in Adana amid fervent ...
dailysabah.com/life/travel/adanas-12th-orange-blossom-carnival-in-turkiye-promises-enriched-content
Thousands of stolen artifacts repatriated to Türkiye over 4 decades: For decades, the efforts of the teams combating cultural heritage trafficking under the ...
dailysabah.com/arts/thousands-of-stolen-artifacts-repatriated-to-turkiye-over-4-decades/news
St. George Church restoration gains momentum in Türkiye's Diyarbakır: Restoration efforts for Diyarbakır's St. George Church, damaged by the Feb ...
dailysabah.com/arts/st-george-church-restoration-gains-momentum-in-turkiyes-diyarbakir/news
Unlocking North Macedonia's Tourism Potential: While North Macedonia experiences an increase in tourists, there's a concerning trend of visitors spending fewer ...
rferl.org/a/unlocking-north-macedonia-s-tourism-potential/32901316.html
European cinemas focus: Italy’s exhibitor association CEO on the country’s cinema landscape
screendaily.com/features/european-cinemas-focus-italys-exhibitor-association-ceo-on-the-countrys-cinema-landscape/5192214.article
Oaxaca Residents Fight Back Against Gentrification, Overtourism: Soaring housing costs and a lack of public resources are making life for locals harder in the ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-10/in-oaxaca-some-residents-are-fighting-back-against-gentrification
Oaxaca Residents Fight Back Against Gentrification, Overtourism: Soaring housing costs and a lack of public resources are making life for locals harder in the ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-10/in-oaxaca-some-residents-are-fighting-back-against-gentrification
Quick Glance: Oaxaca Residents Resist Gentrification and Overtourism
- Protests in Oaxaca highlight issues of gentrification and overtourism, with rising living costs and displacement reshaping the city.
- The tourism boom has led to unaffordable living costs, tensions, and concerns about Oaxaca's future.
- Government programs and private investments have made the city more appealing to tourists, posing challenges for local residents.
- Activists and citizens are pushing back against gentrification as the city grapples with water problems and infrastructural issues.
Cannes 2024 lineup includes 3 BFI-supported UK films: The line-up includes Andrea Arnold’s Bird and Sandhya Suri’s Santosh, both backed by the BFI Filmmaking ...
bfi.org.uk/news/cannes-2024-lineup
Malaysia highlights Sarawak’s charms at Vietnam International Travel Mart: HANOI: A range of enticing travel destinations highlighting Malaysia's strengths ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/12/malaysia-highlights-sarawaks-charms-at-vietnam-international-travel-mart
Public hearings in 'Armenia vs. Azerbaijan' case to continue at UN Court of Justice on April 15
armenpress.am/eng/news/1134665.html
Job cuts at MBIE double in size to 286 roles: Up to 286 staff will now be dropped at MBIE, while dozens look set to lose their job at the heritage ministry.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513977/job-cuts-at-mbie-double-in-size-to-286-roles
Radosław Śmigulski Dismissed As Polish Film Institute Director By Ministry Of Culture
deadline.com/2024/04/radoslaw-smigulski-dismissed-as-director-polish-film-institute-1235882866/
A group of people who have identified themselves as Jamaican Taínos are calling on the Government to legitimise their status as indigenous people amid concerns ... Show more
Tainos want ‘indigenous’ status legitimised | Lead Stories | Jamaica Gleaner
Tainos want ‘indigenous’ status legitimised | Lead Stories | Jamaica Gleaner
China Tells Mid- to High-End Hotels to Accept Foreign Bank Cards: Chinese hotels with three-star ratings or more have been told to accept payments with foreign ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/china-tells-mid-to-high-end-hotels-to-accept-foreign-bank-cards
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Taiwan’s Golden Horse To Present Five Upcoming Projects At Cannes Market: 'Golden Horse Goes to Cannes' will present five upcoming projects ...
deadline.com/2024/04/taiwan-golden-horse-projects-cannes-market-1235879162/
Drive for new £20m Grimsby ice rink gathers support: Lia Nici backs plans, which are taking inspiration from as far away as Sweden
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/drive-new-20m-grimsby-ice-9219462
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