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'A glimer of hope' for Lebanon after talks with Israel, says former French minister

"This is maybe our last chance to start in a good path," says Rima Abdul Malak, the Lebanese-born former France Culture minister. On Tuesday, Lebanon and Israel held first talks in 30 years. The now executive director of L'Orient-Le Jour asks the international community to "support" Lebanon.

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Anger over Macron's defence of French actor Depardieu, accused of rape

French President Emmanuel Macron said French film star Gerard Depardieu – accused of rape – had become the target of a "manhunt" as the actor faces fresh scrutiny over sexism. But Macron's stance has been met with anger by those who say he is undermining the cause of eradicating violence…

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France legislates for repatriation of more human remains from museums

France's parliament has passed a bill that paves the way for human remains contained in its museum collections to be repatriated to their countries of origin for burial.

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France passes law to help return art looted by Nazis to Jewish owners

France has passed a law making it easier to return works of art seized by Nazi Germany during World War II to their Jewish owners or heirs.

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Evacuation of Kyiv icons takes fight for Ukraine’s heritage to Louvre in Paris

The Louvre in Paris is hosting some of Ukraine’s most treasured works of art that were secretly evacuated from Kyiv to shield them from the war. Their exhibition at the world’s best-known museum highlights the role played by culture and heritage as Ukraine resists Russian attempts to deny both its…

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Paris announces its bid to become Europe’s Hollywood

With a local film industry that was already flourishing, France is now setting its sights on becoming the next major destination for film shoots. French Culture Minister Rima Abdul Malak has recently announced a substantial investment of €500 million, dedicated to developing the necessary infrastructure. Adding to the cinematic landscape,…

France 24

Picasso 50 years on: can art be separated from artist?

Exhibitions across Europe and beyond honouring Pablo Picasso on the 50th anniversary of his death have triggered fresh debate about the Spanish artist’s treatment of women.

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Saudi Culture Minister Meets French Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Culture and Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan held an official meeting with the French Minister of Culture, Rima Abdul Malak, who is on an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Prince Badr emphasized the strong bilateral relations…

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France's Lissandro wins 20th edition of Junior Eurovision

Junior Eurovision was won by Lissandro, a 13 year-old from France, with a rockabilly-inspired song entitled "Oh Maman!".

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'Caméra Libre': a French plan to foster freedom of speech for muzzled filmmakers

France is to help filmmakers from countries where freedom of speech is under threat with a new residency programme that will support a dozen directors each year.

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Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral on course to reopen in 2024

Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris is on track to reopen to worshippers and the public in 2024, Culture Minister Rima Abdul Malak said on Thursday, more than three years after its roof was destroyed in a massive blaze.

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