By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
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
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
BCA Research Model Predicts France to Win 2026 World Cup Over Portugal
BCA Research, which correctly predicted the 2018 and 2022 World Cup winners, forecasts France to defeat Portugal in the 2026 final. The mode
Iron Age Celtic Princely Tomb Unearthed in Hesse Solar Park Survey
A Celtic princely tomb with exceptional grave goods has been uncovered during solar park surveys near Bad Camberg, Hesse. The find includes
Pope Leo XIV and Bad Bunny Meet in Madrid: Faith Meets Reggaeton at the Bernabéu
Pope Leo XIV and Bad Bunny met privately in Madrid on Monday following the Pontiff's 'festival of faith' at the Bernabéu stadium. The encoun
Pope Leo XIV and Bad Bunny Hold Private Meeting at Madrid's Bernabéu Stadium
Pope Leo XIV granted a private audience to Bad Bunny at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid. The meeting, kept secret by the Vatican, hi
Six Georgians Face Trial in Paris for Theft of Rare Russian Literary Works
Six Georgian nationals appeared in a Paris court on Tuesday for stealing rare Russian literary works from prestigious French libraries. The
BBC Casts Edward Bluemel as Young Hercule Poirot in 2027 Reboot
Edward Bluemel, known for 'Killing Eve' and 'Sex Education', has been cast as a young Hercule Poirot in a new BBC series. The six-part show,
Rare Tour of Sagrada Familia Reveals Gaudí's Hidden Symbols and Sacred Relics
A rare tour of Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Familia reveals a magic square on the Passion Façade where every row adds up to 33. Visitors can also
Israeli Filmmaker Nadav Lapid Withdraws from Marseille Festival Amid Boycott Pressure
Israeli director Nadav Lapid has withdrawn from the Marseille International Film Festival following boycott calls from fellow filmmakers. Th
Idris Elba Says James Bond Should Stay True to Ian Fleming's Original Character
Idris Elba has stated that James Bond should stay true to Ian Fleming's original character. He suggests that some international audiences wo