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Tasmanian museum hangs Picassos in women's toilet

A museum in Tasmania found an innovative workaround when it was told it couldn’t restrict access to its women-only ‘Ladies Lounge’ – hanging artwork in a female toilet cubicle.

Mexico

Mexico elects Claudia Sheinbaum as its first woman president

The governing party candidate campaigned on continuing the political course set over the last six years by her political mentor, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

Ocean Calls

Meet the people working in Europe's small-scale fisheries

In this episode of Ocean Calls, we hear from the people behind the fish on your plate. They are often overlooked, but play a crucial role in Europe's fishing industry.

Art

Who is 'The Infinite Woman' in Alona Pardo's show at Villa Carmignac

'The Infinite Woman' is an exhibition on the French Mediterranean island of Porquerolles that could change your life, or at least make you think differently about yours. That's what curator Alona Pardo hopes will happen, and she just might be right.

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Europe News

Period poverty still a problem within the EU despite tax breaks

In some countries, costs remain high for women despite tax breaks with many not being able to buy their product of choice.

France

Eighty years on France marks milestone in women's right to vote

Suffrage for women in France was delayed amid German occupation, while elsewhere across Europe, women's voting rights unfolded at a different pace.

Culture news

Kurt Cobain’s overlooked social activism – 30 years since his death

Kurt Cobain died 30 years ago today, and on the anniversary of his death, Euronews Culture’s David Mouriquand dwells on an often-overlooked aspect of Nirvana’s generation-spanning legacy: social activism and the importance of staying true to oneself.

Art

Female artists take centre stage at Athens Contemporary art museum

Spanning the entirety of 2024, this ambitious project features solo exhibitions, special projects, and large-scale installations by women artists and those who identify as female.

Culture news

Meet the trad wives: the anti-feminist traditional influencers

Have you heard of trad wives? Content posted by women in flowery dresses from lavish country kitchens may look innocent enough, but beneath this they are in fact calling for a return to 1950s style gender norms.

Lifestyle

Razors down for Januhairy! Why are we so obsessed with body hair?

The viral start-of-year challenge invites women to embrace their natural body hair for a month. But why is body hair - especially on women - still so controversial?

World News

Outrage in Iran after woman whipped for refusing to wear hijab

The flogging of an Iranian woman who refused to wear the mandatory hijab has sparked widespread horror and condemnation.

Culture news

UK's National Theatre appoints first female artistic director

Indhu Rubasingham will replace Britain's National Theatre's current artistic director Rufus Norris when he stands down in 2025.

Spain

How did Spain's Equality Minister fall from grace?

Montero, who was hailed on the cover of Time magazine as the saviour of feminism in Spain now faces a completely uncertain political future. But why?

Culture news

Pussy Riot protest at Indiana State Capitol in US with a giant vulva

Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova led the protest art action GOD SAVE ABORTION at Indiana’s Supreme Court, to fight for reproductive rights.

Art

'Women in Revolt': British feminist art takes over Tate Britain

From crochet to photos and life-sized installations, feminist art from the 1970s and 1980s has taken over Tate Britain in London.

World News

Feminist foreign policy: Can Scotland succeed where Sweden failed?

Scotland will be the first part of the UK to adopt a feminist approach to international relations. But is it merely symbolic or transformative?

Lifestyle

From Birkenstocks to Crocs: Is the ugly shoe trend a feminist stand?

This summer saw the rise of the ugly shoe trend. With oft-maligned German sandal maker Birkenstock set to float on NY stock market, we ask: Could this call for comfort stem from feminism?

Lifestyle

Nigerian influencer offers a glossary of modern sex words in new book

In a post-#MeToo world, author and influencer Camille Aumont Carnel questions what the words we use convey about our sexualities in her new book.

Culture news

This French gallery to re-open as a dedicated space for female artists

The Musée d’Art Classique de Mougins has closed its doors temporarily before it will reopen as a museum dedicated to female artists next year.

Spain

Jenni Hermoso accuses Rubiales of sexual assault for World Cup kiss

Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso has accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault for 'unacceptable' World Cup kiss. Hermoso's decision is Rubiales' biggest challenge to date, as it could lead to criminal proceedings.