By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
EU Cultural Sector Employs 8.9 Million as Bloc Signs First Culture Declaration
The EU's cultural sector employed 8.9 million people in 2025, 4.3% of total employment. The Netherlands, Estonia, and Malta lead in cultural
Spain's World Cup Triumph: A Victory for La Roja and a Political Subplot
Spain's La Roja defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the men's FIFA World Cup, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. The matc
Trump's Awkward Trophy Presentation Overshadows Spain's World Cup Win
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win their second World Cup. Donald Trump, who had backed Argentina, lingered on stage after presenting the t
Charli XCX, Lucian Freud, and Vijay's Final Film: This Week's Cultural Highlights Across Europe
Charli XCX releases her album 'Music, Fashion, Film' on 24 July. Lucian Freud's drawings and paintings are on display at Louisiana Museum in
Spain Fans Erupt in Celebration After World Cup Final Victory
Spain won the FIFA World Cup final 1-0 against Argentina in extra time. Fans in Madrid and Barcelona celebrated late into the night. The vic
Shakira Headlines First World Cup Final Half-Time Show, Extending Break to 30 Minutes
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina featured a Super Bowl-style half-time show curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin. Shakira perfo
World Cup Winners to Receive Record $51 Million Prize
The 2026 World Cup champions will receive a record $51 million prize, up from $42 million in 2022. FIFA has allocated $871 million in total
Zinedine Zidane to Succeed Deschamps as France Coach on 1 September
According to L'Équipe and Le Parisien, Zinedine Zidane will take over as France coach on 1 September. He replaces Didier Deschamps, who led
England Edges France 6-4 in Record-Breaking World Cup Third-Place Match
England beat France 6-4 in a thrilling World Cup third-place playoff, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat trick. The match set records for most g
The Milanese Sculptor Behind the FIFA World Cup Trophy
Silvio Gazzaniga, a Milanese sculptor, created the FIFA World Cup trophy in 1971. His design, featuring two figures spiraling toward an orb,
Athens Photo Festival 2026: A Polyphonic Exploration of Photography at Benaki Museum
The Athens Photo Festival, Greece's largest photography event, features 70 artists from 30 countries at the Benaki Museum. The exhibition sp
Brenda Fricker, First Irish Woman to Win an Oscar, Dies at 81
Brenda Fricker, the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award, has died aged 81. She won Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'My Left Fo