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French trapeze artist and theatre director Stéphane Ricordel dies at 62

French circus artist and theatre director Stéphane Ricordel has died at the age of 62, leaving behind a major legacy in contemporary circus and performing arts. Ricordel passed away on Thursday, July 30, following a neurodegenerative illness, according to an announcement by his partner and co-director......

Paris Match highlights Morocco's rise as a premium global tourism destination

Morocco is strengthening its position as one of the world's leading tourism destinations, according to French magazine Paris Match, which has highlighted the country's transformation into a more diverse, sophisticated and competitive travel market. In a report titled "The New Morocco Moves......

Greece praises Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey for renewing global interest in ancient culture

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has praised Christopher Nolan for his adaptation of The Odyssey, saying the film has helped revive international interest in Greece’s ancient heritage and mythology. During a video conference with the British filmmaker on Monday, Mitsotakis congratulated......

Emmanuel Macron renews leadership at Centre Pompidou and Paris Opera

French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed new leadership terms for two of the country's most prominent cultural institutions, extending the mandates of Laurent Le Bon at the Centre Pompidou and Alexander Neef at the Paris Opera as both organizations prepare for major transformation projects. The......

France releases €10 million in frozen funding for performing arts institutions

The French government has reversed its decision to withhold part of the 2026 operating grants allocated to key performing arts institutions, confirming that €10 million in previously frozen funding will be released during the second half of the year. The announcement brings relief to dozens of......

Maroc Telecom launches the 22nd edition of its Beach Festival with 60 free concerts

Maroc Telecom kicks off the 22nd edition of its Beach Festival, a summer event that will take place from July 20 to August 21, 2026. Organized in the cities of M'diq, Tangier, Al Hoceima, and Saïdia, the event will feature nearly 60 free concerts bringing together Moroccan and Arab artists on stages......

France-Morocco partnership gains momentum through new cooperation initiatives in Fès

The partnership between France and Morocco is entering a renewed phase of cooperation, with Fès emerging as one of the key locations for strengthening diplomatic, cultural and economic ties between the two countries. During celebrations marking France’s national day on July 14, French Consul......

European Commission threatens to withdraw Venice Biennale funding over Russia's return

The European Commission is considering ending its financial support for the Venice Biennale after the prestigious international art exhibition allowed Russia to return for its 2026 edition, reopening a sensitive debate over the relationship between cultural diplomacy and geopolitical conflict. The proposed......

Avignon Festival artists urge Macron to reverse performing arts budget cuts

Leading figures from France’s performing arts community have appealed directly to President Emmanuel Macron to reverse planned budget cuts affecting the live entertainment sector, warning that continued reductions could undermine decades of cultural investment. The public appeal was made during......