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Moroccan cinema in the spotlight at the Málaga Film Festival

Moroccan cinema received notable attention at the opening of the Málaga Film Festival, where the feature film Calle Málaga by Moroccan director Maryam Touzani was screened during the inaugural ceremony on Friday evening. The 29th edition of the festival is taking place from March 6 to March......

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi says he will return to Iran after Oscars

Iranian director Jafar Panahi has said he intends to return to Iran immediately after attending the Oscars ceremony on March 15, despite facing a one year prison sentence imposed by a Tehran court. Speaking during an interview with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show, the filmmaker described the risks faced......

Francophonie Month 2026 events postponed amid escalation in Lebanon

The events scheduled for Francophonie Month 2026 in Lebanon have been postponed until further notice due to the ongoing military escalation in the country. The announcement was made by Lebanon’s Ministry of Culture as tensions entered a third consecutive day of intensified violence marked by heavy......

Rijksmuseum confirms long lost Rembrandt after 65 years

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has authenticated a long missing painting by Rembrandt van Rijn, restoring it to the Dutch master’s official body of work after more than six decades of doubt. The 1633 biblical scene, titled Vision of Zacharias in the Temple, had disappeared from public view in the......

Christophe Leribault expected to lead the Louvre as leadership reshuffle unfolds

France’s cultural sector is preparing for a major leadership transition as Christophe Leribault, current president of the Château de Versailles, is widely expected to become the next head of the Louvre Museum. The appointment is expected to be reviewed during the weekly Council of Ministers......

Archaeological excavations reveal 7,000 years of civilization beneath normandy fields

Archaeologists have uncovered traces of 7,000 years of human occupation beneath farmland in northwestern France, shedding new light on prehistoric settlement and trade in Normandy. The discoveries were made in Ecouche-les-Vallees, a quiet rural commune in the department of Orne, where fields of flax......

Vatican considers opening café on St Peter’s Basilica terrace

The Vatican City is considering the opening of a café area on the terrace of St Peter's Basilica as part of a broader modernization and visitor management plan marking the 400th anniversary of the basilica’s inauguration. Vatican officials announced that the entire terrace of the Renaissance......

Director challenges jury head, calls Gaza violence genocide at Berlin film festival

The 76th Berlin International Film Festival has been shaken by controversy after jury president Wim Wenders said filmmakers should “stay out of politics,” prompting public withdrawals and sharp responses over the festival’s stance on Gaza. The latest intervention came on February 15,......

Caricatures of Vladimir Putin spark controversy at German carnival

In Germany, the traditional “Rosenmontag” carnival this Monday featured hundreds of thousands of participants parading alongside political caricatures that have drawn Moscow’s ire. Colorfully dressed revelers in cities like Düsseldorf and Cologne marched past floats satirizing......

Anne-Claire Legendre proposed to lead Arab World Institute

Anne-Claire Legendre, a senior adviser to French President Emmanuel Macron on North Africa and the Middle East, has been proposed to succeed Jack Lang as head of the Arab World Institute, according to a statement from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Legendre, a figure combining political experience......

Cambridge University returns Benin bronzes to Nigeria

The University of Cambridge has announced the restitution of 116 artifacts from the former Kingdom of Benin to Nigeria, marking another significant step in the global movement to return cultural heritage taken during the colonial era. The objects, commonly known as the Benin Bronzes, are held by the......

Israeli producer Dana Eden found dead in Athens

Israeli television producer Dana Eden, known for her work on the acclaimed drama series Tehran, was found dead in her hotel room in central Athens, Greek authorities confirmed on Monday. She was 52. According to a police spokesperson, preliminary findings indicate that the circumstances point toward......

Michel Portal, iconic figure of contemporary jazz, dies at 90

French musician Michel Portal, a towering presence in contemporary jazz and a pioneer of the European free jazz movement, has died at the age of 90, according to his representatives. Born in Bayonne in 1935, Portal first gained recognition through classical training. He won top honors in clarinet at......

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