Venice Biennale’s international jury resigns as Italy’s government opposes Russia’s participation

The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned on Thursday, just days before the world’s oldest and most important contemporary art fair opens. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING No reason was given, but the move came as Italy’s government opposed Russia’s participation. The Biennale said in a statement that the jury, made up of the president, Solange Farkas, […]

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‘We are ready to discuss digital rules with the US but cannot wipe out rules,’ EU trade chief says

Fresh from Washington after several days of talks with US counterparts, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič told Euronews the EU and the US are discussing a new forum on digital legislation, following months of pressure from Washington. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Under the Trump administration, the White House has stepped up calls for Brussels to scale back […]

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EU shouldn’t ‘humiliate’ itself by seeking direct talks with Russia, warns Kallas

Published on 30/04/2026 – 18:20 GMT+2•Updated 18:22 The European Union should not “humiliate” itself by seeking direct talks with Russia to end the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, High Representative Kaja Kallas has said, urging the bloc to avoid falling for Moscow’s “trap” of maximalist demands. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING “What we have seen so far is that […]

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