By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
Russia's Largest Publisher Faces 'LGBT Extremism' Probe Over Teen Literature
Russia's leading publisher, Eksmo, is under criminal investigation for 'LGBT extremism' related to books from its now-closed Popcorn Books i
Marseille's 'Final Rave' Protests French Crackdown on Free Parties
A 'final rave' in Marseille marked opposition to a new French law imposing six-month prison sentences and €30,000 fines for organisers of la
Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Criticised as a Sanitised, Estate-Controlled Hagiography
The official Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has been released to scathing reviews. Critics condemn the film as a sanitised, estate-control
Cannes 2026 Poster Pays Homage to Feminist Classic 'Thelma & Louise'
The Cannes Film Festival's official poster for its 79th edition in 2026 honours Ridley Scott's 1991 feminist road movie 'Thelma & Louise'. T
Royal Danish Ballet Brings Bournonville Tradition to Astana in Cultural Exchange
The historic Royal Danish Theatre performed for the first time in Astana, presenting a gala of classical Bournonville ballet and contemporar
Évora's 'Vagar' Philosophy to Guide Its 2027 European Capital of Culture Programme
Évora in Portugal's Alentejo region will be a European Capital of Culture in 2027, sharing the title with Liepāja in Latvia. Its programme w
Major Artists Call for Eurovision Boycott Over Israel's Participation
More than 1,000 artists have signed an open letter urging a boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel's participation
Scorsese's 'Aldeas', Featuring Pope Francis's Final Interview, Premieres at Vatican
The film 'Aldeas', overseen by Martin Scorsese and featuring Pope Francis's final interview, premiered at the Vatican on the first anniversa
Nancy Sinatra Condemns Trump's Use of Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' as 'Sacrilege'
Nancy Sinatra has publicly condemned Donald Trump for posting a clip of her father Frank Sinatra performing 'My Way' on his social media pla
Loewe Craft Prize 2026 Finalists Announced, Spanning Global Traditions and Innovation
The Loewe Foundation has selected 30 finalists for its 2026 Craft Prize, showcasing global craftsmanship from textiles to metalwork. The sho
From Berlin to Kyiv: The European Protest Anthems Defining a Decade
Artists across Europe and beyond continue a long tradition of political music, using song to confront injustice, authoritarianism, and socia
Amsterdam Artist's Museum of Edible Earth Explores the Global Practice of Geophagia
Amsterdam-based artist and researcher masharu has founded the Museum of Edible Earth, a nomadic project featuring soils from 44 countries. T