UK government responds to Uefa’s threat of Euro 2028 ban Uefa had written to UK Culture Secretary to express concerns over the ‘government interference in the running of football’ The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2024
England could be kicked out of Euro 2028 over football bill, Uefa warns Labour ENGLAND could be kicked out of Euro 2028 over the UK Government’s plans for an independent football regulator, Uefa has warned ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2024
Hundreds file complaints over advertising of Oasis tickets after surge pricing The Culture Secretary has pledged to look in to use of surge pricing in its forthcoming Government review of the secondary gig sales market. The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024
The BBC’s toxic culture: a list of the corporation’s worst scandals From Jimmy Savile to Huw Edwards, the broadcaster has been rocked by a number of scandals Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2024
Huw Edwards should return his £200k BBC salary, Culture Secretary says HUW Edwards should return his BBC salary after admitting accessing indecent images of children, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has said. The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2024
'Falls far short': UK nations object to Ofcom's England-centric Channel 4 proposals INDUSTRY and government representatives from all three devolved nations have called on Ofcom to change plans which will allow Channel 4 to… The National (Scotland) · Jul 27, 2024
Gareth Southgate transformed the culture and spirit of the England men’s team – his successor is lucky to inherit this legacy After eight years and 102 games, Gareth Southgate has stepped down from his role as manager of the England men’s football team following their defeat in the final of Euro 2024. Under his leadership, England reached two European Championship finals (including the first major tournament final abroad by an England… The Conversation · Jul 17, 2024
Ed Davey's Lib Dems topple four Cabinet ministers as they win record number of seats Lib Dems defeat Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer, Science Secretary Michelle Donelan and Justice Secretary Alex Chalk Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2024
Angus Robertson says divestment campaigns pose 'existential threat' to arts sector THE Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has warned that divestment campaigns against corporate sponsors pose an “existential threat” to… The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2024
RFI staff stage strike over controversial public media merger Employees across France’s massive public broadcasting sector, including RFI, are striking for two days to protest a proposed public media merger put forward by Culture Minister Rachida Dati. Radio France Internationale · May 23, 2024
Poland's Prime Minister Tusk Announces Cabinet Reshuffle Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk reshuffles Cabinet to replace ministers running for European Parliament, injecting new energy and reversing previous po... Top News · May 10, 2024
BJP accuses ruling Congress of showing signs of frustration ahead of LS polls The BJP on Tuesday claimed that the “objectionable” remarks of some Congress leaders including Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi against it was an indication that the Congress leaders were becoming frustrated ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024
England kit's multi-coloured St George’s Cross ‘pointless and unnecessary', says Cabinet minister Lucy Frazer ‘Fans should always come first, and it’s clear that this is not what fans want,’ says the Culture Secretary Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2024
'A fight for your way of life’: Lithuania's culture minister on Ukraine and Russian disinformation Lithuania’s Minister of Culture Simonas Kairys spoke to FRANCE 24 about Lithuania's fight against Russian disinformation and why the Baltic nation feels so bound to Ukraine. France 24 · Mar 16, 2024
Radio France Internationale · Mar 1, 2024 Podcast: #MeToo hits French cinema, mobile movie theatre, leap year paper How a wave of #MeToo allegations against French directors is shaking up the cinema industry; the Cinémobile movie theatre bringing culture to the countryside; and the satirical news rag that appears just once every four years, on 29 February.
International Business Times · Feb 23, 2024 Colombia To Start Recovering Bounty From 18th-century Shipwreck Colombia's government on Friday announced an expedition to remove items of "incalculable value" from the wreck of the legendary San Jose Galleon, which sank in 1708 while laden with gold, silver and emeralds estimated to be worth billions of dollars.
International Business Times · Jan 29, 2024 Museum Chief Brands Tourist-hit Florence A 'Prostitute' Mass tourism has turned Florence into a "prostitute", one of the city's museum directors said Monday, sparking outrage from politicians including Italy's culture minister.
Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2024 OPINION - Lucy Frazer is wrong to say the BBC is biased, when I had to flee war it was a rock of sanity and fairness The BBC is back in the news after Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer boldly declared on television and the radio yesterday that there was a “perception among audiences” that the corporation was biased. Downing Street last night backed her; Rishi Sunak said the BBC has “more work to do” — though…
International Business Times UK · Jan 22, 2024 BBC Charter Mid-Term Review Calls for Better Complaints Handling & Diversity The UK government has set the pace for BBC reforms by publishing a mid-term review of the 11-year BBC Charter to regain viewers' trust as shown by reduced faith in BBC complaints handling.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 6, 2024 Demolition of 'Marie Curie' site on hold in Paris amid heritage debate France's culture minister said Friday that the demolition of a site linked to pioneering radioactivity researcher Marie Curie would be put on hold. This after several prominent figures called for its preservation in the name of heritage.
The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024 KCBC slams Minister for remarks on priests’ presence at PM’s Xmas meet KCBC and other Christian forums react strongly to alleged remarks made by Culture Minister Saji Cherian & K.T. Jaleel on Christmas celebrations.
Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2023 The Ultimate Christmas Day Playlist – curated by the Standard’s culture team From soundtracking the early promise of Christmas morning right through to the deranged after-party, we've got your back....
Radio France Internationale · Dec 23, 2023 Bourges named as European culture capital for 2028 Bourges, a medium-sized town in the heart of France, is looking forward to an economic boost after being chosen as the European Capital of Culture for 2028 alongside Ceské Budejovice, in the Czech Republic, and Skopje, in North Macedonia.
International Business Times · Dec 12, 2023 Ancient Roman Home With 'Unparalleled' Mosaic Found In Italy Italian archaeologists have uncovered a luxurious Roman home near the Colosseum, boasting an "unparalleled" mosaic featuring shells, marble and precious glass, the culture ministry said Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023 Tricia Tuttle appointed as the next director of the annual Berlin film festival Germany's culture minister has announced that Tricia Tuttle, a former director of the London Film Festival, will become the new director of the Berlin International Film Festival next year