Louvre Director Demands Massive Investments for the Museum
Christophe Leribault, the new director of the Louvre in Paris, has warned of an enormous need for investment to preserve the museum. He spoke before a commission of the French Senate.
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“Welt/Bühne” Festival: International Theater Guest Performances in Munich
The "Welt/Bühne" festival at Munich's Residenztheater brings together international authors starting Friday. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the program includes guest performances from Warsaw and Tbilisi, as well as an evening about racist harassment online.
MDR Pays Freelancers for Doing Nothing Despite Austerity
The Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR) is compensating freelancers who lost assignments due to budget cuts with up to 90 percent of their pay, according to a collective agreement with unions DJV, ver.di, and unisono, as reported by "Welt."
Jeremy Clarkson Reveals Cancer Diagnosis on ‘Clarkson’s Farm’
The British TV host Jeremy Clarkson has disclosed his cancer diagnosis in the current season of his Amazon series 'Clarkson’s Farm'. According to Spiegel, the 66-year-old is suffering from an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
Martin’s Producer Thought ‘María’ Would End His Career
Martin's producer Robi Draco Rosa initially believed the song 'María' would end the singer's career, but it became his global breakthrough.
Jordi Savall: ‘Music Heals – I Knew a Musician Who Cured Gastrointestinal Diseases with an Instrument’
Catalan viol player Jordi Savall, recipient of the 2026 Ernst von Siemens Music Prize, speaks in an interview with the FAZ about the healing power of music, intercultural influences, and his unusual sleep rhythm.
Social Media Becomes Top News Source for Young People
Social media continues to gain ground as a news source, according to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2026, to which the Leibniz Institute for Media Research contributed a sub-study.
The Debate on AI and Authorship: A Step Back for Journalism?
The discussion about artificial intelligence in the world of authorship is becoming increasingly heated. Mario Voigt has become a symbol of the conflict between tradition and innovation.
Dagmar Berghoff: First female Tagesschau anchor 50 years ago
In June 1976, Dagmar Berghoff became the first woman to read the news on Germany's flagship Tagesschau broadcast, breaking a nearly 24-year male monopoly.
“Sechswochenamt”: Film About Grief and Bureaucracy Opens
Jacqueline Jansen’s film “Sechswochenamt” follows a young woman grappling with bureaucracy and family expectations after her mother’s death. The award-winning movie hits theaters this week, reports the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Cirque du Soleil brings insect show ‘Ovo’ to Munich
The Canadian circus Cirque du Soleil will perform its insect parade 'Ovo' at Munich's Olympiahalle in January 2027. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the 17-year-old production features 53 acrobats in insect costumes.
Michel Friedman: Bayreuth Festival Cancels Memorial Concert Citing Security Concerns
Michel Friedman was scheduled to speak at the opening of the 150th Bayreuth Festival about antisemitism and Richard Wagner. The festival management canceled the event due to security concerns, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Debate over Lueger statue in Vienna: Anti-Semitism and police protection
The controversial statue of former Vienna mayor Karl Lueger has been re-erected under police protection. Vienna's Greens criticize the return of the monument as insufficient and warn of a problematic signal in times of growing anti-Semitic tensions.
“Oresteia” in Nuremberg: Aeschylus’ Ancient Thriller as a Gripping Family Drama
Stephan Kimmig directs the "Oresteia" by Aeschylus at the Nuremberg State Theatre. The premiere is based on Robert Icke's adaptation and presents the ancient material as a gripping family drama.
Sheryl Crow criticizes UFC cage fights for Trump’s 80th birthday
US Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a controversial martial arts spectacle directly in front of the White House. Singer Sheryl Crow sharply condemned the event.
South Jazz Legend Abdullah Dies at 91
Abdullah Ibrahim, the renowned South African jazz pianist and composer, has died at the age of 91. Cyril Ramaphosa announced the musician's death, citing information from the family.
“The Love That Remains”: Icelandic Drama Hits Cinemas
Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason's new film "The Love That Remains" portrays a family falling apart – and how it still holds together, reports Süddeutsche Zeitung.
JR turns Pont Neuf into a walk-in cave
The French artist JR has opened a walk-in cave installation on the Pont Neuf bridge. According to Euronews, the "Caverne" can be seen until June 28.
12-year-old finds 2,700-year-old Celtic arm ring in Büdingen
A 12-year-old girl has discovered a bronze arm ring from the Celtic period in Büdingen, Hesse. According to the FAZ, the roughly 2,700-year-old treasure is now on display at the Keltenwelt am Glauberg museum.
Stress as a Driver of Evolution: Sex Accelerated Biodiversity
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have proposed a new theory on the origin of biodiversity: stress factors such as tides and storms may have driven the evolution of sexual reproduction. According to Die Zeit, the prehistoric creature Fractofusus was evolutionarily stuck without sex.
Literaturm 2026: East-West Tensions and the Legacy of Dictatorship
The Frankfurt literature festival 'Literaturm' explored the tensions between East and West Germany in its 13th edition, with discussions on consumerist mothers, the legacy of dictatorship, and the difference between novelist and historian.
“Tosca” in Lübeck: Premiere as Gripping Psychological Thriller
Giacomo Puccini's "Tosca" premiered at the Theater Lübeck on Friday, turning the timeless story of love, jealousy, and betrayal into a gripping psychological thriller, as reported by NDR.
RAW-Gelände in Berlin: Club Cassiopeia faces eviction as early as June
The Club Cassiopeia and other cultural institutions on the RAW-Gelände in Berlin-Friedrichshain face eviction as early as June. According to the Tagesspiegel, the owner of the site, the Kurth Group, has broken off negotiations with the Senate and the district that had been ongoing for years.
Wolfram Weimer visits cultural buildings to strengthen cultural identity
From June 15 to 19, State Minister Wolfram Weimer will visit selected cultural buildings across Germany to highlight their role for the country's cultural identity and showcase the diversity of the cultural landscape beyond major cities.
DDR Revue at the Opera: ‘Mokka-Hits and Milchbar Dreams’
The Komische Oper Berlin presents the revue 'Mokka-Hits and Milchbar Dreams' – a musical journey through East German history. Directed by Axel Ranisch and Adam Benzwi, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
Jane Fonda: Warner takeover by Paramount is attack on media freedom
Acting legend Jane Fonda has called the planned takeover of Warner Bros. by Paramount Skydance a direct attack on free speech and media freedom. At a counter-event to Donald Trump's birthday, she urged people to sign a petition against the merger.
New Play John Maynard Keynes Premieres in London
James Graham's new work 'The Standard of Living' explores the life of economist John Maynard Keynes, from 1917 to his death in 1946. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, it opens at the Haymarket Theatre in September.
The Streets in Berlin: Mike Skinner Fans Carry Him Through the Crowd
At a sold-out show in Berlin's Columbiahalle, Mike Skinner and his project The Streets delivered a party night of the highest order. The Brit played a greatest-hits set that sent the audience into ecstasy – and at the end, he let himself be carried through the crowd on their hands.
Heterofatalism: Why Young Women Doubt Love
A new resignation is emerging on social media: more and more young women are heterosexual but convinced that a relationship with men only brings frustration or danger. An FAZ feature explores the reasons and legitimacy of this attitude.
US singer Oliver Tree dies in helicopter collision in Rio
The 32-year-old musician was among six people killed when two helicopters collided over a parking lot in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
Oper Frankfurt: Händel’s ‘Triumph of Time and Insight’ as Critique of Beauty Obsession
The Oper Frankfurt presents Händel's oratorio 'The Triumph of Time and Insight' as a Frankfurt premiere at the Bockenheimer Depot. Director Katharina Kastening stages the Baroque work as a contemporary critique of beauty obsession and self-optimization.
Potsdam Sanssouci Music Festival Opens 35th Edition
The Musikfestspiele Potsdam Sanssouci have launched their 35th season with two opening concerts featuring Baroque music, migration history, and Handel's Fireworks Music, reports Tagesspiegel.
Tyra Banks Netflix for Defamation Over ANTM Documentary
Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix over the documentary series 'Inside American's Next Top Model,' which she claims is defamatory.
Munich’s Pop Scene: Between Glamour and Niche
Munich has a rich pop music history, but successful careers often start elsewhere. A new themed history trail and a songwriter camp this summer aim to change that.
John Cassidy: Capitalism Can Be Reformed
Journalist John Cassidy has written a book covering 250 years of criticism of capitalism. His conclusion: capitalism can be reformed – under one condition.
“Six” in Frankfurt: Musical About Henry VIII’s Wives
The pop musical "Six" about the six wives of Henry VIII is now showing at the Alte Oper Frankfurt. According to FAZ, the success began in 2017 in a student basement in Edinburgh.
“Vertell doch mal” Gala: Winners Announced at Ohnsorg Theatre
The winners of the Low German storytelling competition "Vertell doch mal" have been announced at the Ohnsorg Theatre in Hamburg. The gala is being streamed live, according to NDR.
World Cup Launch Edition: A Historic Debacle on Netflix
The new FIFA game on Netflix is a bitter disappointment. In his column, Josef Erl tears apart the Launch Edition as a historic debacle.
Den Gamle By in Aarhus European Museum of the Year 2026
The Danish open-air museum Den Gamle By in Aarhus has won the European Museum of the Year Award 2026. The prize was awarded on Saturday evening at the EMYA gala in Bilbao, Spain.
Romería de El Rocío: A Festival of Tradition and Devotion in Andalusia
The Romería de El Rocío, one of Spain's largest religious pilgrimages, takes place from May 20 to 25 in El Rocío. Each year, over a million people make the pilgrimage to this significant festival to honor the Virgin Mary.