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British Museum removes the word 'Palestine' from displays following pressure by pro-Israel lawyers

British Museum removes the word 'Palestine' from displays following pressure by pro-Israel lawyers

UK Lawyers for Israel welcomes British Museum's willingness to review, amend terminology

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Rome's historic Trevi Fountain becomes paid attraction for tourists
02.02.2026

Rome's historic Trevi Fountain becomes paid attraction for tourists

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

Anadolu’s Istanbul street music documentary to screen at Japan festival
02.02.2026

Anadolu’s Istanbul street music documentary to screen at Japan festival

Documentary portraying foreign street musicians and Istanbul’s cultural diversity, is selected from more than 1,100 entries and screens in Japan in March

Saudi Arabia opens 3rd Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale
31.01.2026

Saudi Arabia opens 3rd Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale

Exhibition runs through May 2 featuring more than 65 artists from 37 countries

11th International Istanbul Publishing Fellowship set to host 335 publishers from 73 countries
30.01.2026

11th International Istanbul Publishing Fellowship set to host 335 publishers from 73 countries

More than 35,000 rights meetings held since 2016 as publishers from across world gather again in Türkiye on Feb. 10-12

Paris' Louvre Museum closes again as staff strike enters 6th week
26.01.2026

Paris' Louvre Museum closes again as staff strike enters 6th week

At least 300 employees gathered in general assembly in morning, voted to extend strike that began on Dec. 15, reports media