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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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Ten underrated albums that deserve a second listen
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Ten underrated albums that deserve a second listen

Euronews Culture picks ten underrated albums that deserve far more love. From Jeri Southern's jazz gem to Labi Siffre's soulful classic, the

Oslo crowds rally in support of Norway's ailing King Harald V
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Oslo crowds rally in support of Norway's ailing King Harald V

Hundreds gathered outside Oslo's Royal Palace with flowers and candles as concern grows over King Harald V's health. The 87-year-old monarch

Rock en Seine brings live audio description to blind concertgoers
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Rock en Seine brings live audio description to blind concertgoers

Rock en Seine, near Paris, is offering live audio-described concerts for blind and partially sighted fans for the first time. A narrator des

Rachel Cusk's 'Life of M' Sparks Speculation Over Natalie Portman Portrait
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Rachel Cusk's 'Life of M' Sparks Speculation Over Natalie Portman Portrait

Rachel Cusk's new novel 'Life of M' has ignited speculation that its titular character is a fictionalized Natalie Portman. The buzz has over

Bronze Age Villena Treasure stolen in four-minute heist in Alicante
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Bronze Age Villena Treasure stolen in four-minute heist in Alicante

In a coordinated heist, burglars stole 59 Bronze Age artefacts from the Villena Museum in Alicante, Spain, in under four minutes. They used

Gdańsk shipyard artists resist redevelopment to preserve Solidarity legacy
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Gdańsk shipyard artists resist redevelopment to preserve Solidarity legacy

Artists at the WL4 atelier in the Gdańsk Shipyard face an uncertain future as a developer plans to build apartments on the historic site. Th

Yayoi Kusama, pioneer of polka dots and infinity rooms, dies at 97
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Yayoi Kusama, pioneer of polka dots and infinity rooms, dies at 97

Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist famed for polka dots and immersive installations, has died at 97. Her decades-long career spanned painting

Yayoi Kusama, Japan's polka-dot visionary, dies at 97 in Tokyo
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Yayoi Kusama, Japan's polka-dot visionary, dies at 97 in Tokyo

Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese avant-garde artist famed for her polka dots and immersive installations, died on 14 August in Tokyo at 97. Her st

Tim Curry, star of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', dies at 80
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Tim Curry, star of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', dies at 80

Tim Curry, the British actor known for his iconic roles in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'It', has died at 80. His career spanned stag

Istanbul's cultural life out of reach for many as ticket costs soar
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Istanbul's cultural life out of reach for many as ticket costs soar

Nearly 46% of Istanbul residents attended no cultural or arts event in the past year. High ticket prices were the top obstacle, cited by 45%

Harry and Meghan return to UK with children, reports say
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Harry and Meghan return to UK with children, reports say

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly landed in Birmingham with their two children. They plan to settle in the Cotswolds, with the

Paris opens its first boutique dedicated entirely to butter
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Paris opens its first boutique dedicated entirely to butter

Le Butter Shop, Paris's first butter-only boutique, opened last month with 30 varieties from small producers. Owner Erwan Leo encourages tas