UNESCO, 28 January 2026, International

At a time when Southern Africa is seeking inclusive, sustainable pathways to economic recovery and youth employment, the Africa–Europe Partnerships for Culture: Promoting Culture and Heritage-based Sustainable Tourism in Southern Africa project steering committee formally launched the project’s implementation phase and set in motion a multi-country effort to translate heritage potential into tang…

UNESCO, 28 January 2026, Samoa

The meeting underscored the shared commitment of UNESCO and Samoa to strengthening cooperation across education, culture and science, in support of Samoa’s national development priorities and the broader Pacific regional agenda.

Radio Republik Indonesia, 28 January 2026, Indonesia

The Ministry of Creative Economy has affirmed its commitment to strengthening the downstream sector of the national film industry, particularly in promotion, distribution, and marketing to improve their quality and compete in the global market.

UNESCO, 28 January 2026, Viet Nam

As the international community inaugurates the “Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development (2026–2035)”, UNESCO formally acknowledges and commends the promulgation of Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW by the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Viet Nam. This important document represents a significant shift in the development paradigm, formally recognizing culture not merely as an auxiliary secto…

European Parliament, 28 January 2026, International

On Wednesday, Legal Affairs Committee MEPs adopted a series of proposals to ensure full transparency and fair remuneration of rightsholders for the use of copyrighted work by generative artificial intelligence (genAI), by 17 votes in favour, 3 against, and with 2 abstentions.

RTL Today, 27 January 2026, Luxembourg

Luxembourg's performing arts sector has secured updated minimum fee agreements that introduce automatic indexation, ensuring pay keeps pace with the cost of living and strengthening long-term working conditions for artists and technical staff.