By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
Michelin's First Winery Ratings Face Backlash After Burgundy Estate Rejects Award
Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux in Burgundy has asked to be removed from Michelin's inaugural winery guide, questioning how its rating was determined
From Greek Classrooms to Nolan's Epic: The Odyssey's Enduring Journey
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' premieres worldwide, reigniting interest in Homer's ancient epic. In Greece, teachers and theatre producti
EU Sport Commissioner Backs Spain as World Cup's Strongest Team Ahead of Final
EU Sport Commissioner Glenn Micallef has declared Spain the strongest team in the World Cup ahead of Sunday's final. He defended the expande
Speedcubers from 53 Nations Compete in Arnhem at European Championship
More than 1,000 speedcubers from 53 countries are competing in Arnhem, Netherlands, from 16 to 19 July 2026. Events range from blindfolded s
Salzburg Marks Mozart's 270th Birthday with 300 Gold Statuettes
German artist Ottmar Hörl, in collaboration with the Mozarteum Foundation, has created 300 gold-coloured statuettes of Wolfgang Amadeus Moza
Mick Jagger's Disappointed Reaction to England's World Cup Loss Becomes Meme
Mick Jagger's disappointed reaction to England's World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina has become a viral meme. The Rolling Stones frontman
György Kemény Retrospective in Budapest Celebrates Seven Decades of Hungarian Pop Art
The GYURIII! exhibition at Budapest City Hall showcases György Kemény's seven-decade career, from iconic posters to digital works. A 1963 tr
From a Camp Nou Bath to the World Cup Final: Messi and Yamal's Unlikely Reunion
A 2007 UNICEF charity photo captured Lionel Messi bathing a five-month-old Lamine Yamal at Camp Nou. Nineteen years later, the two face off
Nolan's 'The Odyssey': A Bold but Flawed Voyage into Homer's Epic
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is a monumental technical achievement, shot entirely on IMAX with practical effects. However, its rapid-fi
Unreleased David Bowie Tracks from 1965 to Be Released on New Album
Ten unreleased David Bowie tracks from 1965, recorded with his band The Lower Third and producer Shel Talmy, will be released on a new album
Ex-Spanish PM Rajoy Doubles Down on Controversial French Team Remarks After World Cup Win
Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has written a new column in 'El Debate' after Spain's World Cup semi-final win over France, stan
Roman Faces from Aquincum Reconstructed in Budapest Exhibition
The Aquincum Museum in Budapest presents facial reconstructions of Roman-era individuals based on skulls, DNA, and historical evidence. The