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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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Trump's AI tribute to Dolly Parton draws anger as literacy program loses funds
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Trump's AI tribute to Dolly Parton draws anger as literacy program loses funds

Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself with Dolly Parton, drawing widespread criticism. The backlash intensified as fans noted

Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars' fails to rise above its post-apocalyptic clichés
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Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars' fails to rise above its post-apocalyptic clichés

Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars' is a derivative and slow post-apocalyptic drama. Despite strong performances from Jacob Elordi and Josh Broli

Malta's artists move beyond the baroque with a Korean connection
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Malta's artists move beyond the baroque with a Korean connection

Malta's art scene is breaking free from its baroque past, thanks to new venues like MICAS and Valletta Contemporary. A collaborative pavilio

Greece opens 126 ancient sites for free under August full moon
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Greece opens 126 ancient sites for free under August full moon

Greece's Culture Ministry is marking the August full moon with free evening access to 126 archaeological sites, monuments, and museums. Even

Kyiv stage reimagines Homer's Odyssey as a tale of war and homecoming
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Kyiv stage reimagines Homer's Odyssey as a tale of war and homecoming

A Kyiv theatre presents 'Odysseus, Maeotis', a modern Ukrainian take on Homer's epic, exploring war, captivity, and the longing for home. Th

Dolly Parton's sister reveals singer offered to test experimental cancer drugs
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Dolly Parton's sister reveals singer offered to test experimental cancer drugs

Stella Parton revealed her sister Dolly offered to undergo experimental cancer treatment to help others. The country icon died at 80 after a

Jack Barton emerges as surprise frontrunner in Bond casting race
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Jack Barton emerges as surprise frontrunner in Bond casting race

Jack Barton, a relatively unknown British actor, is reportedly the surprise frontrunner for the next James Bond. Screen tests continue, with

Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85
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Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85

Peter Cullen, the voice behind Optimus Prime, Eeyore, and the Predator, has died at 85. His family announced his passing, asking fans to hon

Ten underrated albums that deserve a second listen
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Ten underrated albums that deserve a second listen

Euronews Culture picks ten underrated albums that deserve far more love. From Jeri Southern's jazz gem to Labi Siffre's soulful classic, the

Oslo crowds rally in support of Norway's ailing King Harald V
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Oslo crowds rally in support of Norway's ailing King Harald V

Hundreds gathered outside Oslo's Royal Palace with flowers and candles as concern grows over King Harald V's health. The 87-year-old monarch

Rock en Seine brings live audio description to blind concertgoers
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Rock en Seine brings live audio description to blind concertgoers

Rock en Seine, near Paris, is offering live audio-described concerts for blind and partially sighted fans for the first time. A narrator des

Rachel Cusk's 'Life of M' Sparks Speculation Over Natalie Portman Portrait
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Rachel Cusk's 'Life of M' Sparks Speculation Over Natalie Portman Portrait

Rachel Cusk's new novel 'Life of M' has ignited speculation that its titular character is a fictionalized Natalie Portman. The buzz has over