By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
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
Ellen Burstyn to Receive Venice Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
Ellen Burstyn will receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. The festival praised her
Attempted Burglary at Lamine Yamal's Barcelona Home During Spain-France Match
Two hooded individuals attempted to break into Lamine Yamal's residence in Esplugues de Llobregat early Wednesday morning. Private security
Erling Haaland Brings Taxidermy Raccoon Back to Norway After World Cup Exit
Erling Haaland landed in Oslo with a taxidermy raccoon holding a whiskey bottle, bought in Dallas for $750. The souvenir has gone viral as N
World Cup Fever Drives 91 Peruvian Babies to Be Named Erling Haaland
Peru's civil registry lists 468 citizens with the surname Haaland and 91 children officially named Erling Haaland. The trend surged after No
France vs Spain: €2.8bn Semi-Final Showdown in Texas
Tuesday's semi-final between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, is the costliest in World Cup history, with squads valued at a combined €
Oslo's Former Industrial District Becomes Open-Air Gallery for Street Art Festival
Forty artists from 21 countries painted murals over three days in Oslo's former industrial district. The festival is one of the largest of i
San Fermín 2026: 57 Injured in Pamplona's Final Bull Run, Including Five Foreign Nationals
Ten men were injured in the final bull run of the San Fermín festival in Pamplona, bringing the total to 57 for the week. Two participants s
Yamal Deflects Rajoy's Controversial Remarks on French Team's Origins
Former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy's column claiming the French national team plays 'without Frenchmen' sparked controversy. Before the World C
Casa Batlló Exhibition Uses AI and 3D Scans to Reveal Hidden Links Between Gaudí, Miró, and Gomis
At Casa Batlló in Barcelona, 'Gaudí–Miró–Gomis: Deconstructed' uses AI, photogrammetry, and 3D scanning to reveal hidden details in Miró's s
Paris Pre-Bastille Day Drone and Fireworks Show Honors 2016 Nice Attack Victims
Paris held a spectacular drone and fireworks show at the Eiffel Tower on the eve of Bastille Day. The national holiday itself was dedicated