Culture & Arts
Literature, film, design, food and the everyday culture of European cities.
London's National Portrait Gallery Removes Artwork Amid Churchill Legacy Dispute
The National Portrait Gallery in London removed a video installation that criticized Winston Churchill's role in the Bengal famine. The deci
Giesinger Brewery Campaigns for a Spot at Munich's Oktoberfest
Giesinger Brewery is campaigning for a spot at Munich's Oktoberfest. The push was highlighted during the city's Brewers' Day 2026 celebratio
Cate Blanchett and Javier Bardem Launch Free AI Registry to Protect Artists' Identities
Cate Blanchett and Javier Bardem have launched a free online registry that lets artists grant or deny permission for AI to use their image.
Paris's 'Ciné-clim' Initiative Offers Cool Refuge During Heatwave
A Parisian neighborhood has introduced 'Ciné-clim,' offering free air-conditioned cinema screenings during peak heat hours. The initiative h
Rock in Rio 2026 Opens with 125-Nation Crowd, Defying Digital Distractions
The opening weekend of Rock in Rio 2026 in Lisbon attracted visitors from 125 countries. The festival's strong turnout underscores the conti
Romeo Beckham to Star in French Queer Tennis Film 'Forty Love'
Romeo Beckham, 23, is set to make his acting debut in the French film 'Forty Love', a queer tennis drama. The film, directed by a French fil
Belgian Royal Family Welcomes Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Brussels State Visit
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako began a state visit to Belgium with a formal welcome at the Royal Palace of Brussels. The visit commemor
Japan's Emperor and Empress Begin State Visit to Belgium, Marking 160 Years of Ties
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan have arrived in Belgium for a state visit. The trip underscores a partnership that dates back m
LEGO's Julia Goldin Named First European CMO of the Year at Cannes Lions
Julia Goldin, LEGO Group's Chief Product & Marketing Officer, has been awarded the first European CMO of the Year at Cannes Lions. Selected
Versailles Opens New Gallery for US Independence 250th Anniversary
A new gallery at Versailles opens on 4 July, marking 250 years of US independence. It features paintings and sculptures from the palace's co
Nearly Intact WWII StuG III Assault Gun Found at German Naval Air Base
A StuG III assault gun, almost completely intact, was unearthed during construction at Nordholz naval air base on the North Sea. The vehicle
WWII StuG III Assault Gun Unearthed at German Naval Air Base
A 29-tonne StuG III assault gun from WWII was found buried in sand at Nordholz naval air base in Lower Saxony. The vehicle is in exceptional