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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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Israeli Community in Portugal Condemns Public Support for Kanye West Concert
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Israeli Community in Portugal Condemns Public Support for Kanye West Concert

The Israeli Community of Lisbon has formally requested that Faro and Loulé city councils and the national government withhold public support

Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Trailer Draws Fire Over American Accents and Modern Dialogue
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Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Trailer Draws Fire Over American Accents and Modern Dialogue

The trailer for Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has ignited criticism over American accents and modern language, including the term 'daddy

Super Furry Animals: Wales' Most Underrated Musical Export Gets a Beginner's Guide
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Super Furry Animals: Wales' Most Underrated Musical Export Gets a Beginner's Guide

Super Furry Animals, formed in Cardiff in 1993, blended psychedelic rock, pop, and experimental sounds across nine studio albums. Their new

Iran Withdraws from Venice Biennale as Middle East Tensions Persist
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Iran Withdraws from Venice Biennale as Middle East Tensions Persist

Iran has withdrawn from the 2026 Venice Biennale just days before the exhibition opens. The move comes as tensions remain high in the Middle

Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Trailer Reveals Cyclops, Beards, and a Puppy
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Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Trailer Reveals Cyclops, Beards, and a Puppy

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' trailer showcases Matt Damon as Odysseus, a cyclops, and a puppy. The film is the first shot entirely on I

Met Gala 2026: The Best Looks as Fashion Celebrates 'Costume Art'
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Met Gala 2026: The Best Looks as Fashion Celebrates 'Costume Art'

The Met Gala 2026 saw many celebrities embrace the 'Costume Art' theme, though some notable stars stayed away in protest over Jeff Bezos's s

Prix Versailles 2026: Lithuanian Museum Among World's Seven Most Beautiful
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Prix Versailles 2026: Lithuanian Museum Among World's Seven Most Beautiful

The Lost Shtetl Museum in Šeduva, Lithuania, is the sole European entry on the Prix Versailles 2026 list of the world's most beautiful museu

London Police Return Ancient Artefacts to Uzbekistan After Trafficking Probe
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London Police Return Ancient Artefacts to Uzbekistan After Trafficking Probe

Nine ancient artefacts recovered by London's Metropolitan Police are being returned to Uzbekistan. The items, dating from the 2nd to 7th cen

Czech Jakub Dolejs Wins European Yo-Yo Championship in Bratislava
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Czech Jakub Dolejs Wins European Yo-Yo Championship in Bratislava

Jakub Dolejs of the Czech Republic secured the championship title in the main 1A category at the European Yo-Yo Championship in Bratislava.

Shakira Draws 2 Million to Copacabana in Record-Breaking Free Concert
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Shakira Draws 2 Million to Copacabana in Record-Breaking Free Concert

Shakira drew two million people to Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night, matching the crowds of Madonna and Lady Gaga. The f

Venice Biennale, Marina Abramović, and Broken Social Scene: This Week's European Cultural Highlights
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Venice Biennale, Marina Abramović, and Broken Social Scene: This Week's European Cultural Highlights

Marina Abramović marks her 80th birthday with a new exhibition at the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice during the Biennale. Broken Social S

Basel Museum Offers Free Entry in Swimwear to Explore Cézanne's 'The Bathers'
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Basel Museum Offers Free Entry in Swimwear to Explore Cézanne's 'The Bathers'

On 1 May, Fondation Beyeler near Basel offered free entry to visitors arriving in swimwear. The event, conceived by artist Maurizio Cattelan