Nordisk Ministerråd - Secretariat of the Nordic Council of Ministers, 15 October 2025, International

Over time, cultural policy in the Nordic countries has shifted towards greater emphasis being placed on funding from private-sector sources. At the same time, there are both similarities and differences in the specific policies of each country and in the prevalence of private-sector funding within their respective cultural sectors. This is emphasised in a knowledge overview produced by the Swedis…

World Cities Culture Forum, 14 October 2025, International

Cities around the world are putting culture at the centre of recovery and innovation, our new report shows. New data from the 5th Edition of the World Cities Culture Report shows that cultural participation is rebounding strongly, creative spaces are being protected, and the night-time economy has become a mainstream policy focus for global cities.

Europeana PRO, 13 October 2025, International

This paper is the first outcome of the Alignment Assembly on Culture for AI, a collective intelligence exercise initiated within the data space, which engaged circa 400 professionals. It maps the results of the community consultation, identifies areas of consensus, friction and uncertainty and pinpoints topics that require further exploration. The paper identifies two opinion groups: boundary-set…

UNESCO, 13 October 2025, International

The European Union was represented at the highest level. Commissioner for Culture, Youth, and Sport Glenn Micallef participated in the opening plenary session, thematic debates, and side events, including sessions on culture, heritage, and crisis, as well as culture and well-being. Commissioner Micallef met with numerous counterparts, including UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture Ernest…

UNESCO, 10 October 2025, International

The Western Balkans are a vibrant mosaic of living traditions that transcend national boundaries and foster cross-border unity. Preserving this shared legacy, however, requires active stewardship to ensure it thrives amid rapid social and economic change.

RTSH - Radio Televizioni Shqiptar, 10 October 2025, Albania

Gonxhja said the strategy marks the start of a new path for national cultural policy. He added that the process will be comprehensive, building a shared vision for the future of Albanian culture based on the strong foundation established at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sports.