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Rome's historic Trevi Fountain becomes paid attraction for tourists

Rome's historic Trevi Fountain becomes paid attraction for tourists

Authorities say $2.36 entrance fee is 'to maintain, restore Rome's cultural heritage'

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Turkish artist’s exhibition highlighting Gaza genocide opens in London
16.01.2026

Turkish artist’s exhibition highlighting Gaza genocide opens in London

Solo show features 20 works by artist Yusuf Aygec blended with verses by Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish

Ban on Palestinian-origin author triggers outcry as Australian literary festival cancelled
13.01.2026

Ban on Palestinian-origin author triggers outcry as Australian literary festival cancelled

Adelaide Writers’ Festival barred Randa Abdel-Fattah for 'it would not be culturally sensitive to continue to program her’

Adelaide Writers’ Festival sees withdrawals after barring award-winning Palestinian-origin author
12.01.2026

Adelaide Writers’ Festival sees withdrawals after barring award-winning Palestinian-origin author

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern joins growing list of speakers who pull out

Turkish television dramas boost cultural, economic ties with Bangladesh
10.01.2026

Turkish television dramas boost cultural, economic ties with Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s ambassador to Ankara says Turkish dramas foster stronger people-to-people connections, mutual understanding between 2 countries

Digital age intensifies parasocial ties, turning fandom into cultural, economic force: Experts
05.01.2026

Digital age intensifies parasocial ties, turning fandom into cultural, economic force: Experts

Parasocial, the Cambridge Dictionary’s word of 2025, refers to a one-sided connection with a famous person, character