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Mont-Saint-Michel governance reform sparks criticism from trade unions

French authorities have announced a reform of the governance structure of Mont-Saint-Michel, one of the country’s most iconic tourist and cultural landmarks, triggering criticism from several trade unions who argue the decision goes against the public interest. Under the new arrangement, the entire......

Tom Holland says AI lacks a soul and cannot replace human creativity

British actor Tom Holland has expressed confidence in the enduring value of human creativity amid growing discussions about the role of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry. Speaking during a television appearance in Spain alongside his wife Zendaya, the Spider-Man star shared his views......

Philippe Geluck abandons Brussels Cat museum project amid rising construction costs

The Belgian cartoonist Philippe Geluck has officially abandoned his long-planned museum project dedicated to his iconic character The Cat, citing sharply rising construction costs and repeated delays that made the project financially unfeasible. The museum, which was intended to celebrate both the famous......

Morocco inaugurates cultural pavilion in Mexico ahead of 2026 World Cup village event

A Moroccan cultural pavilion has been inaugurated in Mexico City as part of the “Aldea Global 2026” (Global Village 2026), an international cultural event held alongside preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The pavilion, which will remain open until June 21, aims to showcase Morocco’s......

François Gall, creator of “Des Trains Pas Comme Les Autres,” dies at 103

François Gall, the French journalist, writer, and documentary filmmaker best known for creating the long-running television series Des trains pas comme les autres, has died at the age of 103, his family and France Télévisions announced. Gall passed away on Saturday, according to......

Rabat Grand Museum of Archaeology and earth sciences project faces early delays

The construction of the Grand Museum of Archaeology and Earth Sciences in Rabat is already experiencing delays, raising concerns about timelines and costs for one of Morocco’s most ambitious cultural infrastructure projects. Initially budgeted at around 900 million Moroccan dirhams, the project......

Roschdy Zem appointed jury president of the 52nd Deauville American Film Festival

French-Moroccan actor and filmmaker Roschdy Zem has been named president of the jury for the 52nd edition of the Deauville American Film Festival, set to take place in Normandy from September 4 to 13, organizers announced. At 60 years old, Zem takes over the role from Franco-Iranian actress Golshifteh......

Petition against Trump’s “Manga-Style Posts” gains 20,000 signatures in Japan

A petition in Japan opposing the use of manga and anime characters in political content linked to U.S. President Donald Trump has gathered around 20,000 signatures, according to organizers. The controversy intensified after a video shared on Truth Social showed Trump depicted in a style resembling Naruto......

Tahar Ben Jelloun warns of cultural loss as artisans disappear

Returning to Fès means reconnecting with a deeply personal source of memory, according to Moroccan writer Tahar Ben Jelloun. Speaking at the Forum of the Festival of Fès of World Sacred Music, he reflected on the role of memory, transmission and craftsmanship in shaping a living culture.......

Bookstores reinvent themselves to survive beyond book sales

French bookstores are undergoing a profound transformation as they seek new ways to remain economically sustainable in a rapidly changing retail environment. Faced with declining book sales and rising operating costs, many independent booksellers are expanding their activities beyond traditional publishing......

Jalil Tijani wins over Casablanca audience at Comediablanca 2026 festival

Moroccan comedian Jalil Tijani delivered a standout performance in Casablanca on Friday evening, closing the latest show of his one-man play “Jeux de société” as part of the 2026 edition of the Comediablanca comedy festival. The performance, held at the Complexe Mohammed V,......

Iconic music store Paul Beuscher reopens in Paris

The historic music instrument store Paul Beuscher in Paris has officially reopened after being closed since November, marking a new chapter for one of the most iconic music addresses in France. With a history spanning 175 years, the legendary shop has long been associated with major figures of music......

Visiting Cologne Cathedral will cost 12 euros from July

From July, visitors to the famous Cologne Cathedral in Cologne will be required to pay an entry fee of 12 euros, according to church authorities. The decision applies to tourists visiting outside of religious services, while worshippers attending mass and children will continue to enter for free. The......

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