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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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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma'
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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma'

Jane Schoenbrun's third feature in their Screen Trilogy is a fever dream of fear, desire and blood-soaked release. It hails a return to brai

MOTELX horror festival marks 20 years with ten-day Lisbon programme
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MOTELX horror festival marks 20 years with ten-day Lisbon programme

MOTELX, Portugal's leading horror film festival, celebrates its 20th edition in Lisbon from 3 to 13 October. The festival expands to ten day

Gloria Steinem's sharpest lines: wit, rage and radical empathy
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Gloria Steinem's sharpest lines: wit, rage and radical empathy

Gloria Steinem, the feminist writer and activist, has died at 92. Her words shaped generations of activism. Here are some of her most memora

Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and writer, dies at 92
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Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and writer, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the feminist icon and pioneering journalist, has died at 92. Her foundation confirmed she passed away at her New York home.

The Killers' 'Mr Brightside' hits 520 weeks on UK chart
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The Killers' 'Mr Brightside' hits 520 weeks on UK chart

The Killers' 'Mr Brightside' has now spent 520 weeks on the UK Top 100, a record-breaking run. The 2003 indie anthem continues to resonate a

Cassandra Wilson, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist, dies at 70
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Cassandra Wilson, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist, dies at 70

Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy-winning jazz vocalist, has died at 70 in her hometown of Jackson, Mississippi. Known for her deep, moo

Granada's Neorama festival showcases Spain's emerging musical talent
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Granada's Neorama festival showcases Spain's emerging musical talent

Neorama, a new festival in Granada, runs from 3-5 September with 40 concerts spanning flamenco, punk, jazz, and classical. It brings togethe

Ghana's fantasy coffins turn funerals into final life stories
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Ghana's fantasy coffins turn funerals into final life stories

Ghanaian artisans in Accra build fantasy coffins shaped like guitars, shoes and microphones. Each piece reflects the passions and work of th

Macron and King Charles celebrate Franco-British bond at Bayeux Tapestry viewing
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Macron and King Charles celebrate Franco-British bond at Bayeux Tapestry viewing

The French president and British royals viewed the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum, marking its first UK visit in nearly a millennium.

Venice Film Festival opens with Clooney, geopolitics and AI in focus
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Venice Film Festival opens with Clooney, geopolitics and AI in focus

George Clooney headlines the 83rd Venice Film Festival, receiving a lifetime achievement award. Jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal and Clooney

Netflix to release three-part Matthew Perry documentary next month
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Netflix to release three-part Matthew Perry documentary next month

Netflix will premiere 'The One With Matthew Perry' on 27 October. The three-part series includes interviews with his sister and lifelong fri

Fall 2026 album preview: Hope, dopamine, and the return of Beck
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Fall 2026 album preview: Hope, dopamine, and the return of Beck

Euronews Culture picks 15 albums to watch before 2026 ends. Highlights include Ezra Collective's ambitious fourth LP, Beck's return to form,