By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
Judo Grand Slam Dushanbe: European Heavyweights Claim Gold on Final Day
The Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 concluded with European heavyweights taking center stage. Italy's Asya Tavano defended her +78 kg title, while
Qatar Launches 2026 Year of Culture with Canada and Mexico via Winter Sports Initiative
Qatar launched its 2026 Year of Culture with Canada and Mexico through a Winter Sports Development Programme in Doha. The initiative include
Alex Zanardi, F1 Driver Turned Paralympic Champion, Dies at 59
Alessandro Zanardi, the Italian racing driver who lost both legs in a 2001 crash and later won multiple Paralympic gold medals in handcyclin
Brixen's Water Light Festival Illuminates Alpine Town with a Call for Peace
Brixen's Water Light Festival returns with the theme 'Imagine Peace,' featuring light installations by international artists. The event turn
Kneecap's 'Fenian': Belfast Trio Delivers a Scathing, Layered Masterpiece
Kneecap's third album 'Fenian' is a scathing, layered, and foul-mouthed triumph. It merges political outrage with catchy hooks and explores
Oscar-Winning Russian Filmmaker Loses Statue After TSA Confiscation at JFK
Pavel Talankin, co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin,' lost his statuette after TSA agents at JFK forced hi
Ex-Spandau Ballet Singer Ross Davidson Sentenced to 14 Years for Rape and Sexual Assault
Ross Davidson, who performed with Spandau Ballet in 2018, has been sentenced to 14 years for rape and sexual assault. A jury at Wood Green C
David Lowery's 'Mother Mary': A Fashion Psychodrama Haunted by Red Fabric
David Lowery's 'Mother Mary' pairs Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel in a strange chamber piece that evolves into a Gothic ghost story. The fi
Venice Biennale Jury Quits as Italy Pressures Over Russian Pavilion
The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned just days before the opening, citing no official reason. The move follows Italian gov
Mysterious Statue in London Raises Questions: Is This a New Banksy?
A statue of a suited man walking off a plinth, blinded by a flag, appeared overnight in London's Waterloo Place. Many suspect it is a new Ba
PSG and Bayern Deliver a Nine-Goal Classic in Champions League Semifinal
PSG beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in a nine-goal thriller at the Parc des Princes. It was the first European semifinal where both teams scored at l
Beyond English: Seven Languages Reshaping Global Music
English-language music dominance is declining, with Spanish leading the charge. European artists in French, Italian, and other languages are