‘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...
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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...
Greek PM bemoans lack of progress on return of Parthenon marbles
Kyriakos Mitsotakis to raise issue of ‘reunification’ of sculptures when he meets Rishi Sunak this week Talks over a possible return of the Parthenon marbles...
Björk turns up the volume in attack on industrial salmon farming in open pens
Icelandic singer condemns ‘terrible suffering’ of salmon farming with proceeds from her new single with Rosalía going to activists The Icelandic singer Björk has condemned...
Venice Biennale’s new, rightwing director has art world guessing
Meloni’s party is pleased by the appointment but Pietrangelo Buttafuoco has surprised before – not least by adopting Islam When Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, the incoming new...
