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The Board for Handicraft Issues is Being Shut Down

The Board for Handicraft Issues is being shut down. The authority will be phased out and its tasks will instead be sorted under the State Cultural Council.

The Board for Handicraft Issues is Being Shut Down

Politician attacked "offensive" paintings

A Greek politician went over the weekend to attack against several objects at the National Museum of Athens and tried to destroy four paintings. .

Politician attacked "offensive" paintings

Swedish Film Industry Set for a Shake-Up with Bold New Funding Proposal

Eva Hamilton, chairperson of the Film and TV Producers, describes the film inquiry's proposal as more far-reaching than she had dared to hope: I am delighted and positively surprised by the radicalism in this inquiry, she says to TT. .

Swedish Film Industry Set for a Shake-Up with Bold New Funding Proposal

Norrbotten demands answers on minority groups

Norrbotten wants the government to take greater responsibility for the minority groups Tornedalians, Kvens, and Lantalaiset. This is a national issue, says Anders Öberg (S), chairman of the regional board.

Norrbotten demands answers on minority groups

Cultural Canon to Also Cover Religion and Politics

The Government's and the Riksdag parties' Swedish cultural canon is to include politics and religion as well. A broader group, consisting of five to seven experts, will select what is to be included.

Cultural Canon to Also Cover Religion and Politics

Kiruna becomes Europe's cultural capital: "Grateful"

The European jury has made its choice and it will be Kiruna that is appointed European Capital of Culture 2029. We are so grateful.

Kiruna becomes Europe's cultural capital: "Grateful"

The Freedom Hero's Tooth in Safety After Break-in

Patrice Lumumba's tooth is safe, announces the Interior Minister of Congo-Kinshasa. The concern has been great since the shrine with the national relic was destroyed by vandals during a break-in.

The Freedom Hero's Tooth in Safety After Break-in

Further Criticism of the Cultural Canon: "Strange"

The work on a cultural canon has been heavily debated. In an interview with Sveriges Radio's Culture News, Lawen Redar, cultural policy spokesperson for the Social Democrats, expresses sharp criticism of the work on the cultural canon.

Further Criticism of the Cultural Canon: "Strange"

Further Criticism of the Cultural Canon: "Strange"

The work on a cultural canon has been highly debated. Now the work is also receiving sharp criticism from Lawen Redar, cultural policy spokesperson for the Social Democrats.

Further Criticism of the Cultural Canon: "Strange"

Green light for Swedish sex book in South Korea again

For over a month, the Swedish sex educator Inti Chavez Perez's book "Respect, a sex book for guys" was banned in South Korea. But now, the Swedish Writers' Union announces that the ban has been lifted.

Green light for Swedish sex book in South Korea again

A Swedish Cultural Canon - This is How it Happened

The question of a Swedish cultural canon has been driven by the Christian Democrats and the Sweden Democrats, and in the Tidö Agreement, the government and the Sweden Democrats decided that expert groups within different areas should develop one. .

A Swedish Cultural Canon - This is How it Happened

Alexander Ekman creates dance number for the Paralympics

The Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman is the artistic leader for a dance performance at the Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris on August 28, according to the Paralympics Committee's website. Over 150 dancers, including several professionals with disabilities, will bring the opening ceremony to life.

Alexander Ekman creates dance number for the Paralympics