UNESCO Heritage Partnership: Troyan Municipality and UNESCO’s regional centre signed a memorandum to safeguard living traditions, with a focus on passing crafts and knowledge to young people. Cultural Diplomacy: The 35th Philippine–Korea Cultural Exchange Festival opened at Manila’s Metropolitan Theater, blending music, performances and pop culture. Community Arts in Action: Okotoks’ Foothills Paint Off returns with five artists painting the same landscape reference, and the Parsonage Gallery debuts new shows exploring perception and the Maine coast. Nightlife & Recovery: Pittsburgh’s Cultural District checks in on post-pandemic footfall, tracking how arts venues are rebuilding late-evening momentum. Art as Identity & Memory: A Montclair exhibition turns one artist’s fingerprints into a record of survival, while UNESCO-backed “Living Hands” spotlights six endangered Palestinian crafts. Culture, Politics, and Protest: The Ed Sheeran Loop Tour fallout continues as supporting acts quit over pro-Palestine remarks. Arts Funding Pressure: South Hill Park in Bracknell Forest introduces parking charges to keep the arts centre running amid funding cuts. Design & Craft Recognition: Japan–Mexico fusion restaurant Boku wins a Silver A’ Design Award.