By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
Bronze Age Villena Treasure stolen in four-minute heist in Alicante
In a coordinated heist, burglars stole 59 Bronze Age artefacts from the Villena Museum in Alicante, Spain, in under four minutes. They used
Gdańsk shipyard artists resist redevelopment to preserve Solidarity legacy
Artists at the WL4 atelier in the Gdańsk Shipyard face an uncertain future as a developer plans to build apartments on the historic site. Th
Yayoi Kusama, pioneer of polka dots and infinity rooms, dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist famed for polka dots and immersive installations, has died at 97. Her decades-long career spanned painting
Yayoi Kusama, Japan's polka-dot visionary, dies at 97 in Tokyo
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese avant-garde artist famed for her polka dots and immersive installations, died on 14 August in Tokyo at 97. Her st
Tim Curry, star of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', dies at 80
Tim Curry, the British actor known for his iconic roles in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'It', has died at 80. His career spanned stag
Istanbul's cultural life out of reach for many as ticket costs soar
Nearly 46% of Istanbul residents attended no cultural or arts event in the past year. High ticket prices were the top obstacle, cited by 45%
Harry and Meghan return to UK with children, reports say
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly landed in Birmingham with their two children. They plan to settle in the Cotswolds, with the
Paris opens its first boutique dedicated entirely to butter
Le Butter Shop, Paris's first butter-only boutique, opened last month with 30 varieties from small producers. Owner Erwan Leo encourages tas
Fans gather to honor Dolly Parton with flowers and memories
Fans across Europe are honoring Dolly Parton with flowers and personal mementos. The country legend died at 80, prompting tributes from lead
Dolly Parton's legacy collides with Trump's tribute as literacy program loses funding
Donald Trump ordered flags lowered for Dolly Parton, but fans point out his administration cut funding for her Imagination Library. The prog
Péter Nádas, master of Hungarian prose, dies at 83
Péter Nádas, the Hungarian author and playwright, died peacefully at his home in Gombosszeg on 26 August 2026. He was 83. His major works in
Thessaloniki's Upper Town turns graffiti targets into open-air murals
In Thessaloniki's Upper Town, homeowners are commissioning murals to replace graffiti-scarred facades. A new Hokusai-inspired work has becom