Keywords: Institutions


Epstein case: Jack Lang defends his integrity and refuses to step down

Former French culture minister Jack Lang has publicly defended his integrity after his name appeared in newly released documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case, firmly rejecting calls to resign from his role as president of the Arab World Institute in Paris. Lang, who has led the institution since......

YPG/SDF supporters arrested in Brussels following violent clashes with police

Belgian authorities have arrested several supporters of the YPG/SDF group in Brussels following violent demonstrations that resulted in injuries to police officers, according to the Federal Prosecutor’s Office. The investigation was launched after unrest erupted during protests held on January......

Betharram school site to close, says catholic education official

The site hosting the Betharram educational institution is expected to close by the coming summer, according to a senior representative of Catholic education authorities in France. Speaking on French radio, Pierre-Vincent Guéret, president of the National Federation of Management Bodies for Catholic......

Italian police search data protection authority headquarters in corruption probe

Italian financial police have carried out a search at the headquarters of the country’s Data Protection Authority as part of an investigation into alleged corruption and embezzlement, according to reports from local media. Officers from the Guardia di Finanza reportedly entered the authority’s......

Jacqueline Keller, former director of CRIF, dies at 97

The Representative Council of French Jewish Institutions (CRIF) announced on Wednesday the death of Jacqueline Keller, who led the organization from 1981 to 1996. She passed away on Tuesday at the age of 97, the institution said in a statement expressing “deep sadness”. Keller, described......

Attijariwafa Bank names Rachid Kettani as deputy CEO, focusing on retail banking

Attijariwafa Bank Group has appointed Rachid Kettani as its new Deputy Chief Executive Officer, entrusting him with the leadership of the retail banking division. Kettani takes over from Hassan Bertal, marking a new chapter in the bank's strategic direction. A seasoned professional with over two......

Amina Bouayach honored with San Salvador’s symbolic key at global human rights summit

The mayor of San Salvador presented the symbolic key of the Salvadoran capital to Amina Bouayach, President of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH) and head of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), during the Global Human Rights Summit held from September......

White House reviews Smithsonian exhibitions to align with Trump’s vision of American exceptionalism

The Trump Administration has announced a sweeping review of exhibitions at the Smithsonian Institution to ensure they align with President Donald Trump’s directive to celebrate American exceptionalism and remove what the White House describes as divisive or partisan narratives. This effort forms......

Amina Bouayach recognized as one of Africa’s most inspiring women

Amina Bouayach, President of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), has been honored on Pour Elle’s 2025 list of “50 Inspiring African Women.” The recognition highlights her unwavering dedication to defending human rights, equality, and social justice throughout her career. Pour......