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Governments of Canada and Nunavut sign a bilateral agreement on minority-language education and second-language instruction

Government of Canada, 05 January 2026, Canada

Our two official languages are at the heart of Canadian identity. They make us unique, unite us, and enrich our culture and economy from coast to coast to coast. Promoting and protecting them starts with education. Supporting minority-language education and second official-language instruction is essential for the community in Nunavut, as it strengthens their linguistic and cultural vitality, pro…

We have secured almost 400 thousand euros for cultural heritage digitisation programs in 2026

Ministry of Culture and Media, Croatia, 05 January 2026, Croatia

Based on the Public Call for Proposals for Public Needs in Culture of the Republic of Croatia for 2026, the Ministry of Culture and Media will co-finance 65 cultural heritage digitisation programs in the total amount of EUR 399,700.00.

Korea’s Social and Cultural Trends in 2026: From Recovery to Adaptation

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, 05 January 2026, Korea, Rep

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST) announced its forecast of the “2026 Social and Cultural Trends,” based on an analysis of 538 million online big data collected between January and November 2025 from news outlets, social media, online communities, and video platforms.

Looking Back: Three Trade Missions Strengthening Luxembourg-Germany Music Connections

Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg, 05 January 2026, Luxembourg

Germany is one of Europe’s most vibrant music markets and a key gateway for Luxembourgish artists and professionals seeking to expand internationally. Between November and December, Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg organised three trade missions to Germany, dedicated to Pop/Rock/Electro, Jazz, and Classical Music, promoting professional exchange, cross-border collaboration, and sustainable i…

Finnish Arts and Culture Agency begins operations

Finnish Arts and Culture Agency, 02 January 2026, Finland

The Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) and the National Audiovisual Institute (KAVI) have merged at the start of the year to form the new Finnish Arts and Culture Agency. The new agency carries out tasks related to the promotion of the arts and culture, media education and a safe media environment, as well as archiving and promoting knowledge of audiovisual culture. The merger will not result …

Launching patronage reform, creating the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Fund, and strengthening cultural institutions: key results of the Ministry of Culture in 2025

Government of Ukraine, 01 January 2026, Ukraine

This year, the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine focused its efforts on strengthening institutions, protecting cultural heritage, and forming a long-term framework for the development of the sector in the context of war and recovery. The Ministry of Culture team also worked on systemic changes in the sector. In 2025, the Ministry of Culture, together with its partners, launched a patronage reform, c…