By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
World Cup Kicks Off Amid Political Tensions and Fan Boycotts: MEPs Debate in The Ring
The 2026 World Cup in North America faces subdued vibes, with ticket prices and immigration issues dominating headlines. MEPs debate whether
Why World Cup Tickets Are So Expensive: Demand, Dynamic Pricing, and Resale Markets
World Cup ticket prices are surging due to high demand, dynamic pricing algorithms, and a thriving resale market. As teams advance and knock
Amaterasu Stage Production Celebrates 160 Years of Belgium-Japan Ties in Brussels
The Japanese stage production Amaterasu was performed at Brussels Town Hall as part of celebrations marking the 160th anniversary of relatio
Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' Blends Alien Conspiracy with Earnest Optimism
Spielberg's latest film follows a whistleblower and a weather presenter whose fates collide amid a government cover-up of alien encounters.
French Star Patrick Bruel Faces Formal Investigation Over Sexual Assault Allegations
French prosecutors have requested a formal investigation and pre-trial detention for Patrick Bruel, accused of sexual assault by nine women.
From Baikonur to La Scala: Kazakh Soprano Aigerim Altynbek's Rise on Europe's Opera Stages
Kazakh soprano Aigerim Altynbek, 28, won four awards at Italy's CLIP competition and signed with Milan's Teatro alla Scala. She incorporates
Julian Barnes Announces End of Fiction Career After Winning Princess of Asturias Prize
Julian Barnes, winner of the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Literature, has announced he will stop writing fiction after his upcoming n
The Hague's Marktweg Turns Orange Again for World Cup, Continuing a Dutch Tradition
Marktweg in The Hague has been transformed into a sea of orange by residents ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The annual tradition has become a
Pope Leo XIV Makes Surprise Cockpit Visit on Madrid-Barcelona Flight
Pope Leo XIV made an unannounced cockpit visit during his Iberia flight from Madrid to Barcelona on 9 June. He greeted passengers and crew b
French Air Force Flyover in New York Kicks Off US Independence Bicentennial Celebrations
Eight Alpha Jets from the Patrouille de France flew over Manhattan on 9 June, releasing blue, white, and red smoke. The display, part of the
Pope Leo XIV in Barcelona: Human Castle Greets Pontiff at Youth Vigil
Pope Leo XIV joined 40,000 young people in Barcelona on 9 June, greeted by a towering Catalan human castle. He called for greater support fo
Lisbon's Santos Populares: A Guide to the City's Saint Anthony Street Parties
Lisbon's Santos Populares festivals return in June, honoring Saint Anthony, Saint John, and Saint Peter. The city hosts numerous free street