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BBC

December 19, 2025 • 4 weeks ago

Eurovision Boycott: Four Nations Withdraw Over Israel Participation

Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, and Slovenia announce Eurovision boycott following EBU's decision to allow Israel's participation amid ongoing Middle East tensions.

#Eurovision #boycott #Israel

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The Guardian

December 17, 2025 • 4 weeks ago

Hollywood's Hidden Diplomat: Toni Basil's Cultural Impact Spans Decades

At 82, entertainment legend Toni Basil reveals her extraordinary connections across Hollywood's elite, showcasing the soft power of American cultural exports worldwide.

#soft-power #cultural-diplomacy #american-influence

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BBC

December 11, 2025 • 1 month ago

UNESCO Recognizes Italian Cuisine as Cultural Heritage Treasure

Italy's culinary traditions join Egyptian snacks and Cuban music in UNESCO's prestigious cultural heritage list, marking a significant diplomatic victory.

#UNESCO #cultural-diplomacy #Italy

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BBC

December 10, 2025 • 1 month ago

Louvre Museum Faces Infrastructure Crisis After Water Damage

Water leak damages hundreds of books in Louvre's Egyptian department, raising concerns about France's cultural heritage protection amid recent security failures.

#France #cultural-diplomacy #heritage-protection

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BBC

December 03, 2025 • 1 month ago

UK vs Germany: The Battle for Europe's Most Authentic Christmas Markets

A cross-border investigation reveals stark differences between British and German festive markets, highlighting deeper questions about cultural authenticity and tourism economics in post-Brexit Europe.

#European-tourism #cultural-diplomacy #post-Brexit-Britain

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France 24

December 02, 2025 • 1 month ago

Ukrainian Philosopher Highlights Cultural Resistance Amid Wartime

Volodymyr Yermolenko discusses how international artistic solidarity bolsters Ukrainian morale during ongoing conflict with Russia.

#Ukraine #cultural-diplomacy #Russia-Ukraine-war

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The Guardian

November 28, 2025 • 1 month ago

NFL Thanksgiving Showcase: Sports Diplomacy Unites America

Jordan Love's stellar performance leads Packers over Lions while Cowboys triumph over Chiefs in traditional Thanksgiving games that showcase American cultural soft power.

#american-soft-power #cultural-diplomacy #sports-politics

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The Guardian

November 27, 2025 • 1 month ago

From Silicon Valley to Pie Empire: American Dream Redefined

Beth Howard's journey from tech burnout to pie documentary filmmaker reflects broader shifts in American values and economic priorities post-pandemic.

#american-economy #rural-development #cultural-diplomacy

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France 24

November 26, 2025 • 1 month ago

French Cultural Diplomacy: Classic Cinema Gets Stage Revival

Jacques Demy's beloved 'Les demoiselles de Rochefort' receives a theatrical adaptation in Paris, highlighting France's soft power strategy through cultural exports.

#cultural-diplomacy #soft-power #france-politics

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Deutsche Welle

November 25, 2025 • 1 month ago

Italy Mourns Musical Icon Ornella Vanoni's Death at 91

Ornella Vanoni, Italy's legendary singer who shaped the nation's musical identity for seven decades, has died at 91, prompting tributes from Prime Minister Meloni.

#Italy #cultural-diplomacy #European-politics

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France 24

November 25, 2025 • 1 month ago

Franco-Senegalese Artist anaiis Explores Diaspora Identity in New Album

Franco-Senegalese R&B artist anaiis releases 'Devotion & The Black Divine,' exploring Afro-Caribbean diaspora experiences through music and visual storytelling.

#cultural-diplomacy #franco-african-relations #diaspora-politics

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The Guardian

November 25, 2025 • 1 month ago

Jimmy Cliff Dies at 81: Jamaica Loses Cultural Ambassador Who Spread Reggae Globally

Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died at 81, marking the end of an era for the artist who helped transform reggae into a worldwide cultural force and symbol of resistance.

#Jamaica #cultural-diplomacy #Caribbean

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