2025-03-17
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Art
Tate museums to cut 7% of workforce amid financial challenges
Tate has announced that it is cutting 7% of its workforce, as the British arts institution grapples with a post-pandemic financial deficit. The move echoes major budget cuts for many cultural institutions globally, including major European museums.
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Culture news
Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe
A new documentary celebrates 130 years of cinema, the Centre Pompidou honours the Black artists that shaped Paris' cultural identity, and Snow White arrives in cinemas - more empowered, but shrouded in controversy... Here's what's on this week's agenda.
World News
Rule of law deteriorates across the EU, report finds
A deterioration in the EU's rule of law is has been observed for years, according to a recently released report. Democracy indexes related to the justice system, anti-corruption and media freedom are facing persistent and systemic challenges.
Cinema
Actress Émilie Dequenne dies aged 43
The actress had been battling adrenal cancer for months. First seen in "Rosetta" (1999), she was appreciated by audiences on both sides of the Franco-Belgian border for her performances in "Le pacte des loups", "Au revoir là-haut", "Les hommes du feu" and "Close".
Markets
Crude oil prices rise as Red Sea tensions intensify after US strikes
Crude oil prices jumped following the US military strikes on the Iran-backed Houthi militants, in response to the Yemen-based group’s commercial vessel attacks in the Red Sea. However, a deteriorating economic outlook is expected to continue pressuring oil prices.
Markets
Markets week ahead: Will central banks announce more rate cuts?
Major central banks are set to decide on interest rates this week, providing guidance on market trajectory. Investors will particularly focus on the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook, as the bank may step in and buoy a wobbly Wall Street after it fell into correction territory.