By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
Mbappé explains partial Ceuta shirt protest before Elche match
Kylian Mbappé has broken his silence over the Ceuta shirt controversy, insisting he and his teammates meant no disrespect to the city's resi
US Open 2026: The standout watches from Zverev to Federer
The US Open doubled as a luxury watch showcase, with players and celebrities sporting rare timepieces. From Zverev's Jacob & Co to Federer's
Edgar Barrera tops 2026 Latin Grammy nominations with ten nods
Edgar Barrera leads the 2026 Latin Grammy nominations with ten nods, spanning the general categories. The 27th ceremony takes place on 12 No
Bonnie Greer, playwright and cultural critic, dies at 77
Bonnie Greer, the American-born playwright and novelist who became a prominent voice in British cultural life, has died at 77. Her husband c
Syria's al-Sharaa opens largest Arab Media Summit in Dubai
Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa delivered the opening keynote at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, the largest in its history. UAE officials revealed
Catherine Ringer of Les Rita Mitsouko dies at 68, sparking tributes
Catherine Ringer, the iconic singer of Les Rita Mitsouko, has died at 68 after a battle with cancer. Tributes from French President Macron a
Verhoeven: Trump's Space Force uniforms echo Nazi style
Paul Verhoeven, director of Starship Troopers, says Trump's proposed Space Force uniforms are based on Nazi-era style. He warns the administ
Greek soprano Christina Poulitsi pays homage to Maria Callas at Chios Festival
Christina Poulitsi, a celebrated Greek soprano, gave a concert at the Chios Festival dedicated to Maria Callas. She spoke about her career,
Ed Sheeran's tour crisis deepens as artists back Macklemore
Ed Sheeran's US tour faces a wave of withdrawals after Macklemore was dropped for pro-Palestinian remarks. Roger Waters and other artists ha
A $60 Austrian rye loaf lands in Soho, sparking a debate on bread's worth
Austrian bakery Rye has opened in Soho, New York, selling a single organic rye sourdough loaf for $60. The price has sparked online debate a
Los Javis' 'La bola negra' chosen as Spain's Oscar entry for 2027
Spain's film academy has picked 'La bola negra' by Los Javis as its candidate for the 2027 Oscars. The queer Civil War drama, which won Best
Ed Sheeran's US tour unravels as support acts quit over Macklemore's exit
Ed Sheeran's US tour faces collapse after all support acts quit in protest over Macklemore's removal. The rapper was dropped for pro-Palesti