By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
BBC commissions two-part documentary on J.K. Rowling's polarising legacy
The BBC has commissioned a two-part documentary on J.K. Rowling's career and legacy. The first episode covers her early life and the creatio
Sally Rooney pulls UK book sales over Palestine Action ban
Sally Rooney has stopped selling her books in the UK after supporting Palestine Action, which London proscribed as a terrorist group. Her pu
French cinema warns 2027 budget could kill 400 films
More than 170 French filmmakers warn the 2027 budget could wipe out 400 films over five years. They cite a proposed VAT hike on Canal+ and c
A 7,000-year-old twisted skeleton from Lower Bavaria puzzles archaeologists
Archaeologists in Lower Bavaria have uncovered a 7,000-year-old skeleton in an unusual twisted position. The adolescent's burial deviates fr
Louvre director warns of closure without urgent renovation
Louvre director Christophe Leribault says the museum could close without a major renovation. He warns that security fixes alone won't addres
Monsoon founder Peter Simon puts €130m art collection up for sale
Peter Simon, the British entrepreneur behind Monsoon, is auctioning 200 modern and contemporary artworks at Christie's London. The collectio
Tsui Hark at Lumière: cinema's past and future meet in Lyon
Tsui Hark, the legendary Hong Kong filmmaker, was honoured at the Lumière Festival in Lyon. He discussed his career, the intersection of act
Prosecutor calls Russell Brand a 'ruthless' predator as London trial opens
Prosecutors opened the sexual assault trial of Russell Brand in London, calling him a 'ruthless' predator. Brand, 51, denies all charges inv
Brian Cox receives 2026 Stephen Hawking Medal for science communication
Brian Cox has been awarded the 2026 Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication. The prize, established by Starmus with Stephen Hawking
Danny Boyle's 'Ink' examines Murdoch's tabloid legacy and media truth
Danny Boyle's 'Ink' premiered at the London Film Festival, exploring how Rupert Murdoch's The Sun overtook the Daily Mirror in a pivotal yea
Todd Haynes at Lumière: defending creative freedom in uncertain times
Todd Haynes brought restored prints of Poison and Safe to Lyon's Lumière Festival. He spoke about the enduring relevance of these films and
Kazakhstan hosts first Open Asian Falconry Cup in Bozanbay
Kazakhstan hosted its inaugural Open Asian Falconry Cup on 9-10 October in Bozanbay, with 176 falconers from 10 countries. The event showcas