Culture & Arts
Literature, film, design, food and the everyday culture of European cities.
Louvre's Apollo Gallery Reopens as Empty Ceremonial Hall After €88 Million Crown Jewels Heist
The Apollo Gallery at the Louvre has reopened as a ceremonial hall, stripped of display cases after the €88 million Crown Jewels theft. The
Zendaya's Ancient Iranian Earrings Reignite Debate on Looted Artefacts
Zendaya wore 3,000-year-old Iranian gold earrings at a London photocall for Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'. Experts say the pieces, likel
Portuguese Singer Luís Represas Dies at 69 After Long Illness
Luís Represas, the Portuguese singer known for hits like 'Perdidamente' and his activism for Timor-Leste, has died at 69 after a long illnes
UNESCO Decision Nears for Normandy D-Day Beaches as World Heritage Bid Reaches Final Stage
The bid to list Normandy's D-Day landing beaches as a UNESCO World Heritage site enters its decisive phase, with a decision expected between
Italy's Historic Condominium Theatres Seek UNESCO World Heritage Status
Italy is nominating 18 historic condominium-style theatres for UNESCO World Heritage status. These theatres, built within residential buildi
Madrid Welcomes Spain's World Cup Champions with Million-Strong Crowd
More than one million supporters filled Madrid's streets to welcome Spain's World Cup champions. The team paraded through the capital, greet
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Sets Global Box Office Record with $264M Opening
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' earned $264 million globally in its opening weekend, the director's largest international debut. The film'
Aristides de Sousa Mendes: The Portuguese Diplomat Who Defied Salazar to Save Thousands
On the 141st anniversary of his birth, Portugal remembers Aristides de Sousa Mendes, the consul in Bordeaux who defied Salazar's Circular 14
EU Cultural Sector Employs 8.9 Million as Bloc Signs First Culture Declaration
The EU's cultural sector employed 8.9 million people in 2025, 4.3% of total employment. The Netherlands, Estonia, and Malta lead in cultural
Spain's World Cup Triumph: A Victory for La Roja and a Political Subplot
Spain's La Roja defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the men's FIFA World Cup, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. The matc
Trump's Awkward Trophy Presentation Overshadows Spain's World Cup Win
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win their second World Cup. Donald Trump, who had backed Argentina, lingered on stage after presenting the t
Charli XCX, Lucian Freud, and Vijay's Final Film: This Week's Cultural Highlights Across Europe
Charli XCX releases her album 'Music, Fashion, Film' on 24 July. Lucian Freud's drawings and paintings are on display at Louisiana Museum in