‘It’s about being able to say goodbye’: Spanish graphic novel explores early Franco-era reprisals
The Abyss of Forgetting chronicles a woman’s struggle to find remains of her father who was murdered after civil war At the beginning of the...
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Money, money, money: Abba’s Benny and Björn share in £900,000 payout
Swedish music stars profit from blockbuster year for Mamma Mia! production company Littlestar Services Abba stars Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus have shared in a...
‘It’s a golden age’: poetry flourishes in Ukraine – but at a terrible price
Conflict has changed Ukrainian poetry and boosted interest at home and abroad, but several poets have died or disappeared A year ago, the poet Borys...
‘No, that’s fascism’: the librarian who defied Russia’s purge of LGBTQ+ books
When Vladimir Kosarevsky was ordered to destroy books referring to same-sex relationships, he raised the alarm instead – then went to Spain to rebuild his...
Italy’s ruling party drafts law to ‘safeguard’ school nativity scenes
Brothers of Italy party plans law to ‘protect’ Christian traditions and prevent schools ‘modifying the essence of Christmas’ Italy’s ruling far-right party has identified a...
Georgian film-maker Otar Iosseliani dies at 89
Award-winning director made most of his films in France, where he was free to be critical of his home country Otar Iosseliani, an award-winning film-maker,...
Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Fall wins best film at European Film Awards
Drama also claims the prizes for best director, best screenwriter and best actress for Sandra Hüller An arthouse whodunit about sexual jealousy and simmering creative...
Leaning tower in Bologna to be saved as city announces €4m repair project
Work to be carried out on Garisenda tower in new year after area around it was cordoned off due to collapse fears Officials have announced...
Parts of Anselm Kiefer sculpture stolen from French warehouse
Lead books stolen from artwork, representing loss of more than $1m, according to prosecutor Thieves have stolen parts of a lead sculpture by the German...
Sunak accuses Greek PM of ‘grandstanding’ over Parthenon marbles
Prime minister escalates row with Athens counterpart in first public comments after cancelling their meeting Rishi Sunak has intensified his diplomatic spat with his Greek...
