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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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World Cup 2026 Kit Rankings: Fashion Hits and Misses Across the Tournament
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World Cup 2026 Kit Rankings: Fashion Hits and Misses Across the Tournament

Argentina's away kit, inspired by Buenos Aires' Fileteado art, tops the list. France's home shirt impresses with subtle elegance, while Swed

Bad Bunny Brings Puerto Rico's History and Politics to Lisbon's Estádio da Luz
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Bad Bunny Brings Puerto Rico's History and Politics to Lisbon's Estádio da Luz

Bad Bunny debuted in Portugal with two concerts at Estádio da Luz, drawing 120,000 fans. He mixed hits like 'DTMF' with political commentary

Bad Bunny Brings Puerto Rican Culture to Lisbon in a Night of Love and Resistance
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Bad Bunny Brings Puerto Rican Culture to Lisbon in a Night of Love and Resistance

Bad Bunny performed at Lisbon's Estádio da Luz, mixing hits like 'El Apagón' with political messages about Puerto Rico. The concert highligh

Young French Women Redefine Priorities: Sex Less Central, Poll Finds
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Young French Women Redefine Priorities: Sex Less Central, Poll Finds

Only 38% of French women aged 15-24 consider sex very important or essential, down from 62% in 1990. Over half could envision a relationship

Spain's La Roja to Wear Loewe Luxury Fashion at 2026 and 2030 World Cups
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Spain's La Roja to Wear Loewe Luxury Fashion at 2026 and 2030 World Cups

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has partnered with luxury house Loewe to dress La Roja for the 2026 and 2030 World Cups. The four-yea

Spain's La Roja to Wear Loewe Luxury Fashion at 2026 and 2030 World Cups
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Spain's La Roja to Wear Loewe Luxury Fashion at 2026 and 2030 World Cups

Spain's La Roja has signed a four-year partnership with luxury fashion house Loewe. The brand will design the team's official suits for the

Dressing for the Office in a Heatwave: A Practical Guide for Europe
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Dressing for the Office in a Heatwave: A Practical Guide for Europe

Record-breaking May heatwaves across Europe have made office dressing a challenge. Fashion experts recommend loose clothing, natural fabrics

Naomi Osaka's Gold Dress at Roland Garros Sparks Debate on Tennis Dress Codes
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Naomi Osaka's Gold Dress at Roland Garros Sparks Debate on Tennis Dress Codes

Naomi Osaka wore a custom gold sequined dress at Roland Garros, drawing praise and criticism. The debate reflects tennis's struggle with wom

Stephan Gladieu's North Korea Portraits: A Humanist View from Behind the Lens
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Stephan Gladieu's North Korea Portraits: A Humanist View from Behind the Lens

French photographer Stephan Gladieu spent three years and five trips capturing portraits of North Koreans. His exhibition at the Musée des C

Six Arrested in Portugal for Bad Bunny Ticket Speculation
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Six Arrested in Portugal for Bad Bunny Ticket Speculation

Portugal's ASAE arrested six people for price speculation on Bad Bunny tickets. The operation seized 14 tickets and uncovered profits of €12

Holy Pop! Exhibition Explores the Sacred Relics of Extreme Fandoms
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Holy Pop! Exhibition Explores the Sacred Relics of Extreme Fandoms

Holy Pop! at Somerset House in London showcases the strange and sacred objects of extreme pop fandoms. From Nina Simone's chewing gum to Geo

Brussels Festival Turns Trauma and Dystopia into Intimate Performance Art
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Brussels Festival Turns Trauma and Dystopia into Intimate Performance Art

French choreographer Boris Charmatz performed a naked solo in silence, inspired by the Bétharram abuse scandal. Italian director Romeo Caste