By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
JR Turns Paris's Pont Neuf into a Cavern for Three-Week Immersive Art Installation
JR's 'La Caverne du Pont Neuf' turns Paris's oldest bridge into a 120-metre-long cavern. The installation, open 24 hours a day for three wee
Taiwanese Novel 'Taiwan Travelogue' Wins International Booker Prize
Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and Lin King have won the 2026 International Booker Prize for 'Taiwan Travelogue.' The novel is the first Mandarin Chinese wo
Arsenal Ends 22-Year Premier League Drought After Manchester City Draws with Bournemouth
Arsenal secured the Premier League title on Tuesday after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth, ending a 22-year drought. The Gunners n
Bayeux Tapestry to Be Displayed Flat in Full Length for First Time at British Museum
The Bayeux Tapestry will be shown flat and in full length for the first time at the British Museum in London. The loan, agreed by President
Beer Overtakes Wine as France's Preferred Alcoholic Drink
Beer has overtaken wine as the most consumed alcoholic beverage in France. The shift reflects changing tastes among younger generations and
Beer Overtakes Wine as France's Preferred Drink for First Time
In 2025, the French drank 22.1 million hectolitres of beer versus 22 million of wine, marking a historic shift. Wine consumption hit its low
New Documentary Revives the Legacy of Zurita de Oliveira, Portugal's First Rock 'n' Roll Pioneer
Zurita de Oliveira recorded Portugal's first rock 'n' roll song in 1961, decades before the genre gained mainstream recognition. A new docum
Brussels' Manneken-Pis Dons Sportswear for World Fair Play Day
Brussels' Manneken-Pis statue was dressed in sportswear for World Fair Play Day on 19 May. The International Fair Play Committee (CIFP) anno
Florentino Pérez's Real Madrid Power: A Fortress Built on Membership and Millions
Real Madrid's statutes demand a 20-year uninterrupted membership and a €187 million personal guarantee from presidential candidates. Florent
Eurovision 2026: Viral Claims of Rigged Contest Debunked as Bulgaria Wins
A viral post claiming Finland paid €16 million to secure Eurovision victory spread widely before the final. The EBU dismissed it as false, a
Aqua, Danish-Norwegian Band Behind 'Barbie Girl', Disbands After Three Decades
Aqua, the Danish-Norwegian band behind the global hit 'Barbie Girl', announced their breakup on Instagram. The group sold over 33 million re
Iranian Filmmaker Jafar Panahi Faces Retrial on Propaganda Charges
Jafar Panahi, winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes, faces a retrial in Iran for 'propaganda activity against the regime.' He was sentenced in