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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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Urban Art Biennale Transforms Völklingen Ironworks into Open-Air Gallery
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Urban Art Biennale Transforms Völklingen Ironworks into Open-Air Gallery

Dozens of urban artists from 17 countries have transformed the Völklinger Hütte, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, into a giant open-air gallery

Lamine Yamal's Palestine Flag Gesture Reignites Football-Politics Debate
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Lamine Yamal's Palestine Flag Gesture Reignites Football-Politics Debate

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal waved a Palestinian flag during the club's La Liga title celebrations, drawing millions of likes on Instagram

Oldest English Poem Found in 9th-Century Manuscript at Rome Library
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Oldest English Poem Found in 9th-Century Manuscript at Rome Library

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin identified a 9th-century copy of Caedmon's Hymn in a manuscript held by Rome's National Central Librar

Qatar's Venice Biennale Pavilion Explores Hospitality, Migration, and Belonging Through Food and Art
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Qatar's Venice Biennale Pavilion Explores Hospitality, Migration, and Belonging Through Food and Art

Qatar's temporary pavilion at the Venice Biennale features a giant water vessel by Alia Farid and a culinary program curated by Palestinian

Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez Sparks Sexism Row and Political Storm in Spain
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Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez Sparks Sexism Row and Political Storm in Spain

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez launched a tirade against the press, making sexist comments and accusing Barcelona of corruption. The

Cannes 2026 Opens with French Comedy and Peter Jackson Honor
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Cannes 2026 Opens with French Comedy and Peter Jackson Honor

The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday with the French period-comedy 'The Electric Kiss.' Peter Jackson received an honorary Palme d'O

Lamine Yamal Waves Palestinian Flag at Barcelona's La Liga Title Parade
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Lamine Yamal Waves Palestinian Flag at Barcelona's La Liga Title Parade

Footage from May 12 shows Lamine Yamal waving a Palestinian flag during FC Barcelona's La Liga title parade. Coach Hansi Flick said he did n

Florentino Pérez Claims Conspiracy, Calls for Elections at Real Madrid
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Florentino Pérez Claims Conspiracy, Calls for Elections at Real Madrid

Florentino Pérez, Real Madrid's president, held a rare press conference to denounce what he called an 'organised campaign' against him. He c

Finland and Israel Advance to Eurovision Final Amid Boycotts and Protests
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Finland and Israel Advance to Eurovision Final Amid Boycotts and Protests

Finland's 'Liekinheitin' and Israel's Noam Bettan advanced to the Eurovision final from the first semi-final in Vienna. Five countries boyco

EU Member States Move to Suspend Funding for Venice Biennale
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EU Member States Move to Suspend Funding for Venice Biennale

EU member states have voted to suspend funding for the Venice Biennale, one of Europe's most prestigious cultural events. The move reflects

EU States Move to Suspend Funding for Venice Biennale
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EU States Move to Suspend Funding for Venice Biennale

EU countries have agreed to suspend funding for the Venice Biennale. The decision follows disputes over artistic content and political neutr

EU States Move to Suspend Funding for Venice Biennale
Culture

EU States Move to Suspend Funding for Venice Biennale

EU countries have voted to suspend funding for the Venice Biennale. The decision reflects growing tensions over cultural policy and financia