By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
BBC to Revive Hercule Poirot with New Series Set for 2027
The BBC has won a competitive bidding war to produce a new Hercule Poirot series, set to debut in the second half of 2027. Mammoth Screen, k
King Felipe VI Awards Joan Margarit Prize to Margaret Atwood in Toronto
King Felipe VI of Spain awarded the Joan Margarit Poetry Prize to Margaret Atwood in Toronto. The ceremony included readings by the poet's f
Jeanette Revives 'Por qué te vas' at Cannes for 'Cría Cuervos' 50th Anniversary
Jeanette performed 'Por qué te vas' live at the Cannes Film Festival. The song is from Carlos Saura's 1976 film 'Cría Cuervos', which was sc
Portuguese Volunteers Create Audio Story Collection for Blind Children
A partnership between the Alcântara Municipal Library in Lisbon and the Bengala Mágica association has produced over 100 audio stories read
Radio Caroline Apologises for Erroneously Announcing King Charles III's Death
Radio Caroline, a former pirate radio station founded in 1964, mistakenly announced the death of King Charles III due to a computer error. T
Sofia Erupts in Celebration as Eurovision Winner Dara Brings 'Bangaranga' to the Streets
Bulgaria's first Eurovision victory sparked massive celebrations in Sofia, with Dara performing 'Bangaranga' to tens of thousands. The event
Centre Pompidou Opens Seoul Branch with Major Cubism Exhibition
The Centre Pompidou opens a new branch in Seoul's Yeouido district on 4 June, its second in Asia. A four-year partnership with the Hanwha Cu
Centre Pompidou Opens Seoul Outpost with Major Cubism Loan Programme
The Centre Pompidou has opened a new outpost in Seoul, South Korea, featuring a major cubism exhibition. The four-year loan programme, part
Almodóvar Calls Trump, Netanyahu, Putin 'Monsters' at Cannes, Urges European 'Shield'
Pedro Almodóvar called Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Vladimir Putin 'monsters' at a Cannes press conference. The Spanish director ur
JR Turns Paris's Pont Neuf into a Cavern for Three-Week Immersive Art Installation
JR's 'La Caverne du Pont Neuf' turns Paris's oldest bridge into a 120-metre-long cavern. The installation, open 24 hours a day for three wee
Taiwanese Novel 'Taiwan Travelogue' Wins International Booker Prize
Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and Lin King have won the 2026 International Booker Prize for 'Taiwan Travelogue.' The novel is the first Mandarin Chinese wo
Arsenal Ends 22-Year Premier League Drought After Manchester City Draws with Bournemouth
Arsenal secured the Premier League title on Tuesday after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth, ending a 22-year drought. The Gunners n