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The Italian Culture Ministry has dispatched inspectors to the Venice Biennale to investigate issues surrounding the Russian Pavilion. This move comes amid reports of restricted access and concerns about the pavilion's operations.
Monika Garbačiauskaitė-Budrienė, Director General of LRT, disclosed that she received an unexpected inquiry from the Ministry of Culture concerning the program 'Window to Power,' hosted by journalist.
South Korea's agriculture ministry announced plans to accept a record 93,500 foreign seasonal workers for the agriculture sector in the first half of the year.
Under public pressure, the Slovak Ministry of Culture has reconsidered its budget cuts that had put several cultural organizations in crisis since the beginning of the year, promising to repay the withheld funds to theaters, galleries, museums, and libraries by the end of May.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has expressed support for the Selangor government's RM131 million plan aimed at boosting the state's food sector resilience.
Haiti's Culture Ministry has fired employees following a stampede at a citadel that resulted in 25 deaths, with at least nine people, including police and ministry staff, arrested.
The Moldovan Ministry of Culture has declared three upcoming concerts featuring artists Diana Arbenina, Nurlan Saburov, and Oleg Vinnik as "inopportune."
Italy's Culture Minister has distanced himself from the rejection of funding for a documentary related to the Regeni case, with the ministry announcing the removal of commissioners and the introduction of new criteria for film funding.
The Slovak Ministry of Culture is accused of attempting to revert to a feudal system, turning independent institutions into personal property and experts into puppets of power, raising concerns about government revanchism.
The Cypriot agriculture ministry has announced a budget of €7.7 million to compensate farmers whose crops and fixed assets were damaged by poor weather conditions in 2024 and 2025.
A growing number of artists in Slovakia are protesting against the actions of the culture ministry, specifically reacting to developments within the Art Support Fund and STVR, with acclaimed director Peter Bebjak also speaking out and the cultural community calling for a large gathering.
The Slovak Culture Ministry and the Arts Support Fund (FPU) are defending their decision to stop offering three-year contracts, with Minister Šimkovičová denying accusations of interference in the fund's operations.
Environmental organizations have intensified criticism against the forestry department and agriculture ministry regarding the management of Cyprus's Akamas peninsula, alleging sustained inaction and breaches of environmental conditions.
Livestock farmers in the Paphos district of Cyprus are protesting new measures implemented by the agriculture ministry, which restrict access to protect animals from foot-and-mouth disease.
Culture Ministry launches nationwide cultural tour program AzerNews
(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 11 - The Italian culture ministry is to acquire the premises of the burned-out Sannazaro Theatre in Naples so as to keep the birthplace of Neapolitan vaudeville and former home of…
PUTRAJAYA, March 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met about 350 staff of the Ministry of Agriculture an...
A meeting was held between Serbian farmers' associations and the head of the agriculture minister's cabinet, leading to some blockades being lifted, but others, like in Miločaj, remain. Meanwhile, five farmers arrested after blocking a border crossing are scheduled for questioning in Šabac.
South Korea's agriculture ministry announced it will release 100,000 tons of rice from its reserves to combat soaring prices caused by a supply shortage.
German tabloid Bild has claimed the culture ministry is planning to fire Tricia Tuttle following a pro-Palestinian speech by an award winner at Saturday's festival gala.
The Greek Culture Ministry is moving forward with plans to establish a state-run film school, aiming to bolster film education and production in the country.
The Serbian Agriculture Ministry said in a written statement that 2 of the six demands made by farmers have been met.
The Greek Culture Ministry plans to acquire photographs depicting World War II executions.
India's agriculture ministry expects stable wheat production for the 2025-26 crop year, citing increased acreage and early sowing, despite some industry estimates suggesting lower output due to localized weather disruptions.
Morocco's Agriculture Ministry has launched a pilot program to introduce electronic payments for rural cooperatives, testing the system during the 18th International Agriculture Fair (SIAM) in Meknes.
Cambodia's Culture Ministry has accused Thailand of escalating border tensions through a 'fait accompli' at the Ta Krabei area.
A 55-year-old employee of the Ministry of Culture in Greece tragically died after falling from the second floor of the building. Authorities have been alerted to the incident.
The Ministry of Culture has completed a significant project for the protection and promotion of the Mycenaean acropolis of Gla in Boeotia, one of the most important fortified complexes with a Cyclopean wall.
Haiti’s culture ministry has dismissed two officials following a stampede that resulted in 25 deaths. The dismissals come as part of the official response to the tragic incident.
A third member of Italy's culture ministry's cinema funding selection committee has resigned in protest after the panel denied funding for a documentary about Giulio Regeni, an Italian student who was tortured to death in Egypt in 2016.
Two senior cinema officials have resigned from Italy's culture ministry's cinema selection committee after a documentary about Giulio Regeni, an Italian student tortured to death in Egypt in 2016, was denied ministerial funding.
The Indian Agriculture Ministry has reportedly asked officials to encourage private sector involvement at the upcoming Vidisha farm fair, aiming to boost participation.
Bulgaria's Ministry of Agriculture and Food announced it will advance €550 million in payments to farmers to boost liquidity in the sector, which is struggling with high fuel and fertilizer prices and external competition.
Veterinary services in Cyprus have closed 11 livestock units in the Pergamos buffer zone due to fears of further spreading the foot-and-mouth disease, as confirmed by the director general of the agriculture ministry.
Malaysia's Agriculture Ministry announced it will continue input subsidies for seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides, despite rising costs attributed to unrest in West Asia.
Experts said the fragment, recovered by divers from the Greek culture ministry, matched the style and dimensions of the Parthenon, but that it was too soon to be certain of its provenance.
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Agriculture ministry instructs provincial departments to monitor fuel prices phnompenhpost.com
Three new cases of foot-and-mouth disease were confirmed in Dromolaxia on Monday afternoon, the agriculture ministry reported on Tuesday.
The Serbian Agriculture Ministry announced that it has reached an agreement with farmers on measures aimed at stabilizing the milk market.
The Malaysian Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has assured the public that there are sufficient coconut supplies for the upcoming Aidilfitri celebrations.
Tricia Tuttle will remain in place as director of the Berlinale for now after no decision was taken over her future in the role in a crisis meeting at the Ministry of Culture on Thursday morning,…
The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture is working to resolve an 'error' that included Calafell and Cunit (Tarragona) in a new 'plague map,' preventing some companies from exporting pork to China.
Veterinary services and the Agriculture Ministry are mobilising to halt a disease outbreak affecting Cyprus’s livestock, with a team of EU experts due on the island tomorrow. The Veterinary Services a
Authorities in Cyprus have implemented measures, including restricting hunters' movements in affected areas, to control the spread of foot-and-mouth disease following a meeting at the agriculture ministry.
Compensation for animals culled due to ongoing measures to combat foot and mouth disease in Cyprus is set to significantly increase following a meeting at the agriculture ministry.
Russia's Culture Ministry has refused to grant a distribution license for the film "Hana Korea," which tells the story of a woman who leaves North Korea, according to its Russian distributor, U Films.
European Union foreign ministers have rejected a proposal to suspend the bloc's association agreement with Israel, with Germany and Italy notably blocking the bid. This decision highlights internal divisions within the EU regarding its relationship with Israel.
A Slovak media briefing reports on STVR's sharp criticism of the Ministry of Culture, threats faced by journalists from gamblers, and an epidemic of AI-generated nude photos of female students in schools.
The Lithuanian Ministry of Culture is facing criticism for its proposed changes to the selection process for UNESCO commission members. Opponents express concerns that these changes could lead to the politicization of the commission.
Organizers of several cultural events in Cyprus, including festivals and performances, have expressed serious concern over delays in funding approvals from the deputy culture ministry, impacting their 2026 programs.
A decision regarding the admission of conductor Teodor Currentzis to the Curia at the Hofburg Palace has not yet been made, as the Culture Ministry has refused to release documents related to his nomination, potentially influencing President Van der Bellen.
Uganda's Ministry of Agriculture has launched an investigation into a controversial land deal involving a ranch in the Sembabule district.
BirdLife Cyprus, Terra Cypria, and Opok have sharply criticized the agriculture ministry's handling of environmental violations in Akamas, Cyprus, following a meeting with the ministry’s director-general for the environment.
The Cyprus agriculture ministry has allocated €2.5 million to support the revitalization of abandoned vineyards, offering funding to small and medium-sized enterprises.
The agriculture ministry in Cyprus has launched a new website dedicated to foot-and-mouth disease, providing farmers, producers, and the public with information on the illness, biosecurity guidelines, and contact numbers for reporting suspected cases.
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Cambodia's Ministry of Agriculture have renewed their cooperation agreement to protect rivers, focusing on environmental conservation efforts.
The Ministry discussed the immediate needs of farmers, the process of insurance claims, and the functioning of relief mechanisms
Taiwan agriculture ministry says fertilizer supplies stable amid Middle East war Taiwan News
SHAH ALAM, March 14 — The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) is expected to reassess the country’...
German-Turkish director İlker Çatak, whose “Yellow Letters” recently won the Berlin Film Festival’s Golden Bear, has weighed in on the recommendations made by Germany’s culture ministry after it Berlinale chief Tricia Tuttle came under fire earlier this week Tuttle’s leadership came under threat after the 2026 edition of the festival was overshadowed by political debate, with […]
Mexico has been aggressive lately in challenging sales and auctions of pieces from its pre-Columbian past, often successfully negotiating their return. The post Culture Ministry seeks to block…
Cyprus has placed every livestock farm on the island under an emergency lockdown to stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, as authorities confirmed 110 cases across 11 infected units holding nearly 14,000 animals. The Veterinary Services of the Agriculture Ministry published the lockdown order in the Official Gazette on Thursday, invoking the Animal Health Laws […]
The Agriculture Ministry has launched a full investigation after priests from the True Orthodox Christians Church — known as Old Calendarists — entered livestock units in Aradippou in breach of strict
The German government will hold an extraordinary meeting to discuss the future direction of the Berlinale film festival following political backlash over pro-Palestinian speeches at its closing ceremony.
Four years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Moldova's Ministry of Culture is asking public and private cultural institutions to report when they plan to invite or involve artists from countries 'condemned by the international community for armed aggression,' particularly CIS states.
Amid a dispute over a church in Dereńeu village, Călărași district, the Moldovan Ministry of Culture has invited representatives from the Moldovan and Bessarabian Metropolises for consultations to find legislative solutions and prevent future conflicts.