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Now playing Next Culture news Berlin's new culture budget more than double England's arts spending Last week Berlin’s Senator for Culture announced a massive amount of funding for the art institutions in Germany's capital, putting the city’s financial support to culture in stark contrast with the UK. 25/07/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news Royal restoration: Marie Antoinette's private Versailles rooms reopen The tragic queen of France's sanctuary has been refurbished during its seven year closure and is now open to the public once again. 22/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Cultural Digest: Don't miss these events in Europe this week Want a taste of culture this week? Here's what you might have missed. 22/07/2023
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