By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
Eurovision 2026 Grand Final: Politics, Protests, and Performances in Vienna
The 70th Eurovision final in Vienna faces boycotts from five countries over Israel's war in Gaza. Security is high amid protests, with Finla
Louvre Exhibition Juxtaposes Michelangelo and Rodin to Explore the Living Body
The Louvre in Paris is hosting a major exhibition that pairs Michelangelo and Rodin, featuring around 200 works. The show explores how both
White Lotus Season 4 to Film in Cannes and Saint-Tropez, but Festival Backdrop Uncertain
Season 4 of The White Lotus will be set around the Cannes Film Festival, with the Hôtel Martinez in Cannes and the Airelles Château de la Me
Venice Biennale 2025: Quiet Acts of Care and Radical Listening Steal the Show
The 61st Venice Biennale, curated by the late Koyo Kouoh, focuses on 'minor keys' despite political turmoil. Standout national pavilions in
Eurovision 2026 Grand Final: Best Watch Parties from Vienna to Bergen
Eurovision 2026 watch parties are surging across Europe, with venues in London, Vienna, and Bergen reporting high demand. The contest has ev
Uzbekistan's Ohang Platform Digitizes Rare Folk Instruments for Global Creators
Uzbekistan's Ohang platform digitizes 24 traditional instruments and over 200 sound samples, including the rare gajir nay flute. It offers f
Cannes 2026: Fans Camp Overnight with Ladders and Chains for Red Carpet Spots
Film enthusiasts camped overnight on the Croisette, using stepladders and chains to reserve red carpet spots for the 2026 Cannes opening. Th
Pompeii Discovery: Doctor Identified by Surgical Tools in Plaster Cast
A plaster cast from the 1961 excavation of Pompeii's Orto dei Fuggiaschi has been identified as a doctor, thanks to X-ray and CT scans of a
King Charles and Idris Elba Share Turntables at Buckingham Palace Garden Party
King Charles III and Idris Elba took turns on the turntables at a Buckingham Palace garden party. The event marked 50 years of The King's Tr
Audemars Piguet and Swatch Join Forces to Redefine Watchmaking Tradition
Audemars Piguet and Swatch launch the Royal Pop collection, blending haute horlogerie with Pop Art. CEO Ilaria Resta aims to break stereotyp
Abu Dhabi to Build Sphere Venue on Yas Island, Expanding Global Entertainment Footprint
Abu Dhabi plans to build a Sphere entertainment venue on Yas Island, following the Las Vegas original. The $1.7 billion project aims to open
FC Barcelona Silent as Israeli Minister Accuses Lamine Yamal of Inciting Hatred Over Palestinian Flag
FC Barcelona has refused to respond to Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz's accusation that Lamine Yamal incited hatred by waving a Palest