SeeNews, 08 January 2026, Egypt

Egypt’s Minister of Culture, Ahmed Fouad Hano, announced a sweeping package of cultural initiatives, unveiling a national strategy to modernize cultural palaces, launch a “Digital Culture Palace,” and revive the country’s film industry during the second edition of Egypt’s Culture Day celebration.

World Economic Forum, 08 January 2026, International

Global cooperation is proving resilient even as multilateralism continues to face strong headwinds, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer 2026. However, cooperation is below where it needs to be to address critical economic, security and environmental challenges. Within a more complex and uncertain geopolitical context, open and constructive dialogue is a critical f…

Hyperallergic, 07 January 2026, USA

Supporting existing research on the benefits of viewing original artwork versus reproductions, a new study found that seeing authentic art can help drop cortisol levels, among other positive effects on the nervous system.

EU Neighbours East, 07 January 2026, Moldova

The Republic of Moldova has officially joined Creative Europe, thus becoming the 41st country participating in the European Union’s flagship programme supporting the cultural and creative sectors.

Cook Island News, 07 January 2026, Cook Islands

Significant progress is being made to strengthen te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani, with Tauranga Vānanga (the Ministry of Cultural Development) and Te Kopapa Reo Māori o te Kūki ‘Āirani formalising a new Language Sub-committee aimed at accelerating the creation of Māori vocabulary for modern use.

IBC, 06 January 2026, Ireland

The Republic of Ireland has become the first country in Europe to offer a tax incentive for unscripted productions.