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European Commission confirms withdrawal of €2m grant to Venice Biennale over return of Russian pavilion

Ukrainska Pravda

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July 12, 2026

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European Commission confirms withdrawal of €2m grant to Venice Biennale over return of Russian pavilion

The European Commission has formally confirmed the withdrawal of a 2 million grant awarded to the Venice Biennale, an international art exhibition, for the 2025-2028 period.

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The West Australian

lean right

· Jul 11, 2026

Venice Biennale faces EU funding cuts over Russia

The European Commission is threatening to cut vital funding to The Venice Biennale over the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the celebrated art show.

Times of India

lean right

· Jul 6, 2026

Jewellery likely to be worth €4m stolen from French museum, probe on

Millions of euros worth of exquisite jewellery vanished from the Lalique museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, France, after a daring pre-dawn burglary. Thieves targeted the jewellery room, making off with approximately twenty pieces. The estimated loss is substantial, potentially reaching four million euros. The museum, a tribute to Rene Lalique's artistry, will remain closed for several days following the incident.

RTÉ News

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· Jul 7, 2026

IOC provisionally lifts ban on Russian Olympic Committee

The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its ban on the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday, paving the way for a return to international ‌competitions including the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 5, 2026

Jewellery worth about 44 million kronor stolen from Lalique museum in France

Jewellery worth about 44 million kronor stolen from Lalique museum in France

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 9, 2026

Louvre shortens visiting hours amid extreme heat across France

The Louvre Museum in Paris will close earlier than usual from July 10 to July 13 due to extreme heat affecting France, the museum announced. According to a statement posted on the...

TASS

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· Jul 5, 2026

Jewelry worth about 4 million euros stolen from French museum — Le Parisien

About 20 pieces of jewelry were stolen

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Related coverage for "European Commission confirms withdrawal of €2m grant to Venice Biennale over return of Russian pavilion": The West Australian — Venice Biennale faces EU funding cuts over Russia. Times of India — Jewellery likely to be worth €4m stolen from French museum, probe on. RTÉ News — IOC provisionally lifts ban on Russian Olympic Committee. Sweden Herald — Jewellery worth about 44 million kronor stolen from Lalique museum in France. Daily Sabah — Louvre shortens visiting hours amid extreme heat across France. TASS — Jewelry worth about 4 million euros stolen from French museum — Le Parisien