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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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French Rights Groups Sue Canal+ for Blacklisting Anti-Bolloré Op-Ed Signatories
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French Rights Groups Sue Canal+ for Blacklisting Anti-Bolloré Op-Ed Signatories

The Human Rights League and CGT Spectacle have filed a civil suit against Canal+ over its decision to stop funding signatories of an anti-Bo

Can Canal+ Legally Blacklist Film Professionals for Criticizing Owner Vincent Bolloré?
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Can Canal+ Legally Blacklist Film Professionals for Criticizing Owner Vincent Bolloré?

Over 3,500 film professionals signed a petition protesting Vincent Bolloré's growing hold on French cinema. Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada threaten

Pep Guardiola to Depart Manchester City After Decade of Dominance
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Pep Guardiola to Depart Manchester City After Decade of Dominance

Pep Guardiola confirmed he will leave Manchester City after Sunday's match against Aston Villa, ending a 10-year tenure. He won 17 major tro

Sherlock Holmes Fans Recreate Iconic Death Scene at Reichenbach Falls
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Sherlock Holmes Fans Recreate Iconic Death Scene at Reichenbach Falls

On 3 May, enthusiasts from the Sherlock Holmes Society of London traveled to Switzerland's Reichenbach Falls to reenact the iconic death sce

Emily in Paris to End After Six Seasons: A Welcome Farewell to a Show That Lost Its Way
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Emily in Paris to End After Six Seasons: A Welcome Farewell to a Show That Lost Its Way

Netflix's 'Emily in Paris' will end after its upcoming sixth season, a move widely seen as overdue. The show, which debuted in 2020, has bee

Lost Photos of 1941 Paris Roundup Give Faces to Holocaust Victims
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Lost Photos of 1941 Paris Roundup Give Faces to Holocaust Victims

Ninety-eight photographs from the 1941 'billet vert' roundup of Jews in Paris have been rediscovered and are now on display in Berlin. The i

EuroLeague Final Four: Greece and Spain Lead Modern Era Dominance
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EuroLeague Final Four: Greece and Spain Lead Modern Era Dominance

Greece leads the modern EuroLeague era with seven titles, followed by Spain with five. Panathinaikos is the top club with five championships

Lupita Nyong'o Dismisses Racist Backlash Over Her Role in Nolan's 'The Odyssey'
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Lupita Nyong'o Dismisses Racist Backlash Over Her Role in Nolan's 'The Odyssey'

Lupita Nyong'o has dismissed racist backlash over her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey.' Elon Musk and others cr

Hollywood Stars Join French Film Industry Protest Against Bolloré's Media Dominance
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Hollywood Stars Join French Film Industry Protest Against Bolloré's Media Dominance

Hollywood actors and directors join French film professionals in an open letter against Vincent Bolloré's grip on cinema. The protest, which

Rosalía, Lily Allen, and CMAT Shine at 2025 Ivor Novello Awards
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Rosalía, Lily Allen, and CMAT Shine at 2025 Ivor Novello Awards

Rosalía won international songwriter of the year for her album LUX. Irish artist CMAT's Euro-Country was named best album. Lily Allen receiv

Team Qatar Prepares for Historic Le Mans Debut in LMGT3 Class
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Team Qatar Prepares for Historic Le Mans Debut in LMGT3 Class

Team Qatar will make its debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans next month, competing in the LMGT3 class with a Mercedes-AMG. Driver Abdulla Al Kh

Bad Bunny Kicks Off Spain's Biggest Tour of 2025 in Barcelona
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Bad Bunny Kicks Off Spain's Biggest Tour of 2025 in Barcelona

Bad Bunny starts his world tour at Barcelona's Estadi Olímpic this Friday, with 10 shows in Madrid and over 600,000 tickets sold nationwide.