Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications, 11 December 2024, Ukraine

Mykola Tochytskyi, the Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine, met with Nela Riehl, Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education, in Brussels on December 10. They discussed important issues related to cooperation between Ukraine and the EU in the cultural sector.

China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (CFLAC), 11 December 2024, China

On December 10, the 2024 Forum on International Communication of Chinese Culture was held at Beijing Language and Culture University. Du Zhanyuan, Director of CIPG, and Yao Zhichuan, Vice Dean of the Institute of Chinese Culture, attended the forum and delivered speeches.

The President's Office, Republic of Maldives, 10 December 2024, Maldives

The amendment seeks to address some of the limitations of the previous legislation, ensuring broader coverage for a variety of works, including literature, art, performances, voice recordings, and broadcasts. Once the amendment is enforced, these works will be protected regardless of their presentation, purpose, or quality.

National Endowment for the Arts, 10 December 2024, USA

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced today funding for nine projects that demonstrate promising local arts and cultural approaches for addressing social connection, belonging, and mental health through the arts.

Department for Culture, Media & Sport, United Kingdom, 09 December 2024, United Kingdom

The UK is set to share its world-leading expertise in culture, heritage and tourism with Saudi Arabia, to help the country fulfil its ambition to become a global visitor destination.

Ministry of Culture and Media, Montenegro, 09 December 2024, Montenegro

The adoption of the Herceg Novi Declaration "Culture and Art for Sustainable Development" will strengthen the integration of art and culture into education, improve access to education, encourage creativity and innovation, and improve cross-border cooperation.