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Wigtown Book Festival appoints new chief executive with ambitious plans
Isla Rosser-Owen will become the new chief executive of Scotland's Wigtown Book Festival in August, succeeding interim chief Andrew McConnell; she plans to build on the festival's 25-year history, following recent changes including the end of a sponsorship and a move to new offices.
Wigtown Book Festival appoints new chief executive with ambitious plans
Isla Rosser-Owen will become the new chief executive of Scotland's Wigtown Book Festival in August, succeeding interim chief Andrew McConnell; she plans to build on the festival's 25-year history, following recent changes including the end of a sponsorship and a move to new offices.
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24% Bias Score
2025 French Legion of Honor Awards Diverse Figures
The 2025 French Legion of Honor, announced July 13th, awarded 589 individuals, including historian Mona Ozouf (grand-croix), feminist Gisèle Pelicot (chevalier), and various artists and politicians, highlighting diverse contributions to French society.
2025 French Legion of Honor Awards Diverse Figures
The 2025 French Legion of Honor, announced July 13th, awarded 589 individuals, including historian Mona Ozouf (grand-croix), feminist Gisèle Pelicot (chevalier), and various artists and politicians, highlighting diverse contributions to French society.
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36% Bias Score
Documentaries Expose Online Dangers, Wealth Excesses, and Criminal Negligence
Three new documentaries explore dark aspects of modern life: "Poisoned" investigates deaths linked to a suicide forum and a poison supplier; "Billion Dollar Playground" profiles entitled reality TV stars; and "The Mortician" reveals the horrifying actions of a crematorium owner.
Documentaries Expose Online Dangers, Wealth Excesses, and Criminal Negligence
Three new documentaries explore dark aspects of modern life: "Poisoned" investigates deaths linked to a suicide forum and a poison supplier; "Billion Dollar Playground" profiles entitled reality TV stars; and "The Mortician" reveals the horrifying actions of a crematorium owner.
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4% Bias Score
Venice's Literary Resilience Amidst Modern Challenges
Babelia's cover story explores Venice's enduring charm despite overtourism and environmental threats, contrasting with Francesco Pecoraro's novel, "Lo único que importa es el verano," which recounts the 2001 Genoa G8 protests, and further reviews including an autobiography by Bárbara Rey and essays ...
Venice's Literary Resilience Amidst Modern Challenges
Babelia's cover story explores Venice's enduring charm despite overtourism and environmental threats, contrasting with Francesco Pecoraro's novel, "Lo único que importa es el verano," which recounts the 2001 Genoa G8 protests, and further reviews including an autobiography by Bárbara Rey and essays ...
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28% Bias Score
Soviet Music Repression: Political Factors Outweighed Ideology
Michel Krielaars's "Al son de la utopía" explores the Soviet regime's repression of musicians, revealing that political factors and economic crises, rather than ideology, primarily drove the persecution of composers like Shostakovich and Prokofiev, along with lesser-known artists and popular singers...
Soviet Music Repression: Political Factors Outweighed Ideology
Michel Krielaars's "Al son de la utopía" explores the Soviet regime's repression of musicians, revealing that political factors and economic crises, rather than ideology, primarily drove the persecution of composers like Shostakovich and Prokofiev, along with lesser-known artists and popular singers...
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24% Bias Score
Renowned Pianist Alfred Brendel Dies at 94
Alfred Brendel, one of the world's most accomplished pianists, died peacefully in London on Tuesday at age 94; his family confirmed he would be remembered for his musical interpretations, essays, and poetry.
Renowned Pianist Alfred Brendel Dies at 94
Alfred Brendel, one of the world's most accomplished pianists, died peacefully in London on Tuesday at age 94; his family confirmed he would be remembered for his musical interpretations, essays, and poetry.
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Hessen's Diverse Summer Activities Attract Tourists"
Hessen, Germany, offers diverse summer activities including swimming at Edersee, tobogganing, treetop walks, suspension bridge crossings, mountain activities at Wasserkuppe, museum visits, and various adventure options across the state, showcasing a blend of nature, history, and modern attractions.
Hessen's Diverse Summer Activities Attract Tourists"
Hessen, Germany, offers diverse summer activities including swimming at Edersee, tobogganing, treetop walks, suspension bridge crossings, mountain activities at Wasserkuppe, museum visits, and various adventure options across the state, showcasing a blend of nature, history, and modern attractions.
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32% Bias Score
Putin Envoy Proposes Soviet-Style Censorship for Russian Arts
Mikhail Shvydkoy, Putin's special envoy, proposed reinstating Soviet-style censorship in Russia to combat the current repressive measures against artists critical of the war in Ukraine or promoting LGBTQ+ themes, which has led to artists fleeing the country and facing persecution.
Putin Envoy Proposes Soviet-Style Censorship for Russian Arts
Mikhail Shvydkoy, Putin's special envoy, proposed reinstating Soviet-style censorship in Russia to combat the current repressive measures against artists critical of the war in Ukraine or promoting LGBTQ+ themes, which has led to artists fleeing the country and facing persecution.
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56% Bias Score
Belarus Festival Underscores Pro-Russia Slavic Unity, Excluding Zelensky
The "Slavic Bazaar" festival in Belarus, featuring Belarusian, Russian, and Ukrainian artists, notably excluded Ukrainian President Zelensky, while showcasing pro-Russian sentiment through performances like Taisia Povaliy's and joint orchestras, highlighting a political message of Slavic unity exclu...
Belarus Festival Underscores Pro-Russia Slavic Unity, Excluding Zelensky
The "Slavic Bazaar" festival in Belarus, featuring Belarusian, Russian, and Ukrainian artists, notably excluded Ukrainian President Zelensky, while showcasing pro-Russian sentiment through performances like Taisia Povaliy's and joint orchestras, highlighting a political message of Slavic unity exclu...
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64% Bias Score
China Expands National Cultural Ecology Protection Zones to Preserve Intangible Heritage
China recently established seven new national cultural ecology protection zones, bringing the total to 24, to systematically preserve diverse cultural heritages including ethnic and intangible cultural heritages such as the Baofeng rap culture, showcasing a unique approach to ICH conservation integr...
China Expands National Cultural Ecology Protection Zones to Preserve Intangible Heritage
China recently established seven new national cultural ecology protection zones, bringing the total to 24, to systematically preserve diverse cultural heritages including ethnic and intangible cultural heritages such as the Baofeng rap culture, showcasing a unique approach to ICH conservation integr...
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48% Bias Score
Renowned Pianist Alfred Brendel Dies at 94
Celebrated pianist and author Alfred Brendel died aged 94 in London; his 60-year career included championing works by Haydn, Schubert, and Liszt, and mentoring many leading pianists.
Renowned Pianist Alfred Brendel Dies at 94
Celebrated pianist and author Alfred Brendel died aged 94 in London; his 60-year career included championing works by Haydn, Schubert, and Liszt, and mentoring many leading pianists.
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4% Bias Score
Post-Earthquake Arts Programs Bring Hope to Turkish Children
Funded by the Jointly: Culture, Dialogue and Support Program, two projects—the Perre Children and City Biennial in Adıyaman (June 13-20) and a Hatay children's orchestra and choir concert (June 25)—offer art and music programs to children in earthquake-stricken areas, aiming for healing and communit...
Post-Earthquake Arts Programs Bring Hope to Turkish Children
Funded by the Jointly: Culture, Dialogue and Support Program, two projects—the Perre Children and City Biennial in Adıyaman (June 13-20) and a Hatay children's orchestra and choir concert (June 25)—offer art and music programs to children in earthquake-stricken areas, aiming for healing and communit...
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16% Bias Score
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