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By Tomas Horak

Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.

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Kanye West Claims Record Crowd in Istanbul Amid EU Tour Cancellations
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Kanye West Claims Record Crowd in Istanbul Amid EU Tour Cancellations

Kanye West drew 118,000 fans in Istanbul, claiming the largest stadium audience ever. His European tour faces cancellations in Italy, France

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Marry in Intimate London Ceremony
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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Marry in Intimate London Ceremony

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner married in a private civil ceremony at London's Old Marylebone Town Hall on Sunday. A larger, three-day celebrati

2026 World Cup Kits: Six Designs That Already Belong in a Museum
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2026 World Cup Kits: Six Designs That Already Belong in a Museum

The 2026 World Cup brings 48 teams and a fierce off-pitch contest: the best shirt. From Uruguay's ancestral armour to Japan's high-fashion c

Celestial Art and Masters of the Universe: This Week's Cultural Highlights Across Europe
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Celestial Art and Masters of the Universe: This Week's Cultural Highlights Across Europe

Exhibitions exploring celestial themes and the enduring appeal of Masters of the Universe. A week of diverse cultural offerings from Paris t

PSG Returns to Paris as Two-Time Champions After Budapest Final Victory
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PSG Returns to Paris as Two-Time Champions After Budapest Final Victory

PSG defeated Arsenal in a penalty shootout in Budapest to win their second consecutive Champions League title. Captain Marquinhos consoled A

Paris Police Detain Dozens After PSG Champions League Victory Turns Violent
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Paris Police Detain Dozens After PSG Champions League Victory Turns Violent

French police detained 416 people nationwide after PSG's Champions League victory celebrations turned violent. In Paris, fans set cars on fi

João Fonseca Stuns Djokovic in Five-Set Roland Garros Thriller
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João Fonseca Stuns Djokovic in Five-Set Roland Garros Thriller

Brazilian João Fonseca beat Novak Djokovic in a five-set marathon lasting over five hours at Roland Garros. The 18-year-old will face Casper

Clashes Erupt in Budapest Streets Ahead of Champions League Final
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Clashes Erupt in Budapest Streets Ahead of Champions League Final

Fans of Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal clashed on Király Street in Budapest early Saturday. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and have laun

Kazakhstan and Italy Strengthen Cultural Ties with Rome Concert and Vatican Embassy
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Kazakhstan and Italy Strengthen Cultural Ties with Rome Concert and Vatican Embassy

Kazakhstan opened its embassy to the Holy See in Rome, marked by a concert blending Italian opera and Kazakh classical music. The event also

Patrick Bruel Cancels Summer Concerts Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
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Patrick Bruel Cancels Summer Concerts Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Patrick Bruel has cancelled his summer concert tour following at least eight sexual assault complaints in France and an investigation in Bel

Edgar Morin, France's Intellectual Guide and Cinéma Vérité Pioneer, Dies at 104
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Edgar Morin, France's Intellectual Guide and Cinéma Vérité Pioneer, Dies at 104

Edgar Morin, the French philosopher and Resistance fighter, has died at 104. He pioneered cinéma vérité with 'Chronicle of a Summer' and dev

Kanye West and Travis Scott Cancel Italian Concerts Amid Security Fears
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Kanye West and Travis Scott Cancel Italian Concerts Amid Security Fears

Italian authorities have cancelled Kanye West and Travis Scott's scheduled concerts due to security concerns over potential counter-protests