Creative Scotland, 14 January 2026, Scotland

The UK Arts Councils and Agencies today announced renewed funding to strengthen innovative models of international cultural exchange and collaboration.

Ministry of Education, Science and Culture, Suriname, 13 January 2026, Suriname

On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the management of Het Cultuurfonds paid a working visit to Minister Dirk Currie of Education, Science and Culture. During the consultation, the meeting with the minister was central, as well as the further strengthening and expansion of cultural cooperation between Suriname and the Netherlands, with special attention to young people, heritage and education.

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, 13 January 2026, Korea, Rep

On January 12 (Monday), Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism CHAE Hwi-young attended the “2026 New Year’s Gathering for Museum and Art Museum Professionals” at the National Museum of Korea, exchanging New Year’s greetings with approximately 400 museum and art museum officials from across the nation.

Estonian Ministry of Culture, 12 January 2026, Estonia

Last December, the UNESCO Committee for the Protection of Cultural Heritage in the Event of Armed Conflict decided at its meeting in Paris to add the Estonian National Museum and the main building of the Estonian National Archives Noora to the list of enhanced protection on the basis of an application submitted by the Estonian state.

Ministry of Arts and Culture, Mauritius, 12 January 2026, Mauritius

The meeting focused on reinforcing bilateral cooperation in the arts and cultural sector, with both parties expressing a strong commitment to developing meaningful partnerships. Particular emphasis was placed on strengthening cultural links with the Mauritian diaspora in Australia, estimated at over 34,000 citizens, and ensuring they remain connected to their heritage and roots.

The Government of The Bahamas, 10 January 2026, Bahamas

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg said the recent National Book Awards recognIsed and celebrated the works of Bahamian authors "that have enriched our culture and advanced the art of storytelling".