By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
Oscar-Winning Russian Filmmaker Loses Statue After TSA Confiscation at JFK
Pavel Talankin, co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin,' lost his statuette after TSA agents at JFK forced hi
Ex-Spandau Ballet Singer Ross Davidson Sentenced to 14 Years for Rape and Sexual Assault
Ross Davidson, who performed with Spandau Ballet in 2018, has been sentenced to 14 years for rape and sexual assault. A jury at Wood Green C
David Lowery's 'Mother Mary': A Fashion Psychodrama Haunted by Red Fabric
David Lowery's 'Mother Mary' pairs Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel in a strange chamber piece that evolves into a Gothic ghost story. The fi
Venice Biennale Jury Quits as Italy Pressures Over Russian Pavilion
The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned just days before the opening, citing no official reason. The move follows Italian gov
Mysterious Statue in London Raises Questions: Is This a New Banksy?
A statue of a suited man walking off a plinth, blinded by a flag, appeared overnight in London's Waterloo Place. Many suspect it is a new Ba
PSG and Bayern Deliver a Nine-Goal Classic in Champions League Semifinal
PSG beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in a nine-goal thriller at the Parc des Princes. It was the first European semifinal where both teams scored at l
Beyond English: Seven Languages Reshaping Global Music
English-language music dominance is declining, with Spanish leading the charge. European artists in French, Italian, and other languages are
Love Actually Door Auctioned as Owner Tires of Notting Hill Tourist Crowds
The white wooden door from the 2003 film Love Actually is being sold by Omega Auctions, with a pre-sale estimate of £3,000 to £5,000. The ow
Roy Lichtenstein's 'Anxious Girl' Heads to Auction After 30 Years in Private Hands
Roy Lichtenstein's 'Anxious Girl', a 1964 Pop Art portrait from his 'Girls' series, is expected to sell for up to $60 million at Christie's
Patti Smith to Receive 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts
Patti Smith, the 79-year-old American singer, poet, and activist, has been named the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts laureate.
Sigur Rós and Bastille to Perform at Sir David Attenborough's 100th Birthday Gala
Sir David Attenborough turns 100 on 8 May, with a star-studded concert at London's Royal Albert Hall. Sigur Rós and Bastille will perform tr
From Évreux to the Champions League: Dembélé and Upamecano's Unbreakable Bond
Ousmane Dembélé scored twice for Paris Saint-Germain as they beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in a Champions League thriller. His childhood friend Day