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The Russian government announced plans to shut down Goethe-Institut branches across the country, framing the move as a direct response to Germany's planned closure of the Russian House in Berlin.
Russian authorities have announced plans to shut down multiple branches of Germany's cultural institution, the Goethe-Institut, citing reciprocal measures.
In the ongoing dispute over the Russian House in Berlin, the German Foreign Office cited the status of the Goethe-Institut in Russia as a reason for not closing the cultural center, despite the Goethe-Institut's work being significantly restricted after expulsions.
Germany's Goethe-Institut is celebrating its 75th anniversary, marking decades as a global cultural voice. The institution plays a crucial role in promoting German language and culture worldwide.
Historians Stefano Bottoni and Karl Schlögel discussed Hungary's relationship with Russia following a power change and the Pope's potential role in mediation during a debate at the Goethe-Institut in Budapest.
The Goethe-Institut Cyprus is continuing its 'Between Imagination and Hope' exhibition with a parallel program featuring guided tours, film screenings, and discussions throughout May.
Popi Tsoukatou is participating in the international art project "Three Myths for Athens," an exhibition inspired by Athenian versions of myths, presented at SMCK On Reel and the Goethe-Institut.
The Goethe-Institut has inaugurated its new facility in Dakar, Senegal, marking an expansion of its cultural and educational presence in the region.
A new German conscription law requires men aged 17 to 45 to report if they plan to travel abroad for more than three months, sparking discussions about its implementation and implications.
Multiple European nations have summoned Russian diplomats and condemned a suspected drone attack at Leipzig airport, warning of further sabotage campaigns. In a reciprocal escalation, Russia has ordered the immediate closure of all Goethe Institutes operating within its territory.
The Russian government has condemned recent German punitive measures, announcing plans to close the Goethe-Institut and the consulate in St. Petersburg while also drawing attention to regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt.
The Ethnofest – Athens Ethnographic Film Festival and the Goethe-Institut Athen are inviting the public to the second episode of their 'History Projected' film screening series on July 8, 2026.
The Goethe-Institut hosted a musical evening to celebrate and revive Rabindranath Tagore's historical connection and bond with Germany.
The Goethe-Institut in Belgrade will organize its 'Films on the Road' film program from June to September, screening films in cinemas across various Serbian cities including Čačak, Niš, and Novi Pazar.
The Goethe-Institut Cyprus is continuing its 'Between Imagination and Hope' exhibition with a parallel program of guided tours, film screenings, and discussions throughout May.
The Goethe-Institut Athens invites the public to 'SMCK ON REEL', a project by Loukia Richards and Christoph Ziegler dedicated to contemporary jewelry and its reflection of new values in a rapidly changing world.
Pritzker Prize laureate Francis Kéré has completed and delivered a substantial project, described as a 'jewel' worth 2.6 billion FCFA, for the Goethe-Institut.
The third edition of GoetheKino is here, bringing film screenings to Nicosia’s cultural scene under the theme Questions of her Own. Organised by the Goethe-Institut Cyprus with the support of the Visual Artists and Art Theorists Association – phytorio, the film series kicks off in March, Women’s History Month, and runs until May, opening up […]
Russia has ordered the closure of all German cultural centers nationwide in retaliation for Berlin’s attribution of responsibility for a recent drone strike on Leipzig airport. The diplomatic escalation coincides with Germany’s announcement of enhanced military support for Ukraine and broader European condemnation of Russian actions.
The cultural institute invites the public to explore its facilities and learn about the German language during its annual open house event on September 4.
The Goethe-Institut in Nicosia is hosting its seventh annual 'Sommerkino: Between Waves' open-air cinema event, screening a selection of German films from July 6 to 10.
The Ethnofest – Athens Ethnographic Film Festival and the Goethe-Institut Athen are presenting the fifth and final episode of this year's 'Projections of History. Archaeologies of Movement' series.
The Goethe-Institut hosted an event titled 'Exile Talks Europe,' as reported by eKathimerini.com.
The play 'Klamm's War' by Kai Hensel, directed by Dražen Krešić and produced by Trupa OvoOno in collaboration with Teatar Exit and Goethe-Institut, premiered at Teatar Exit. It marks the first monodrama for actor Goran Grgić.
Gitte Zschoch, a cultural manager, is set to become the new Secretary-General of the Goethe-Institut this summer, marking a significant leadership change after 14 years.
The Goethe-Institut has inaugurated its new building in Dakar, Senegal, featuring sustainable architecture designed by Francis Kere, which blends local materials with contemporary design.
The Goethe-Institut is set to reopen its "Ministry of Curiousness" in Tallinn from March to mid-May, providing a space where creativity, knowledge and the joy of discovery intertwine.