Culture & Arts
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Uzbekistan's Equestrian Revival: Polo, Breeding, and a New Generation of Riders
Uzbekistan is reviving its equestrian heritage through polo, breeding programmes, and riding schools. A new generation of riders is embracin
Dustin Hoffman and Maggie Gyllenhaal Honoured at 60th Karlovy Vary Film Festival Opening
The 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival opened with a ceremony honouring Dustin Hoffman and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Hollywood names inc
Tosca Opens at St Margarethen Quarry: Love, Power, and Betrayal in Baroque Rome
Rehearsals for Puccini's Tosca are underway at Austria's St Margarethen quarry. The production evokes Baroque Rome with monumental stage des
Kazakhstan's Rare 'Satin' Horse Becomes Emblem of National Renewal
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's viral post about a rare satin-haired foal has sparked national pride. The horse, Aqzhan, embodies Kazakhst
Keith Richards Calls America 'a Disappointment' as Rolling Stones Release New Album
Keith Richards labels the US 'a bit of a disappointment' in a new interview, discussing the song 'Ringing Hollow'. The Rolling Stones have c
George Clooney to Receive Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Film Festival
George Clooney will be awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice International Film Festival, running from 2 to 12 Sept
Munich Begins Oktoberfest 2026 Setup, Prioritizing Atmosphere Over Attendance Records
Construction for Oktoberfest 2026 began on Monday in Munich, with crews erecting beer tents, rides, and infrastructure on the Theresienwiese
Rolling Stones, Evil Dead, and Pioneers: This Week's European Culture Highlights
The Rolling Stones release their 25th studio album, 'Foreign Tongues,' with guest stars including Robert Smith and Paul McCartney. A new 'Ev
Red Paint Protest Targets Bullfighting Ahead of Pamplona's San Fermín
Activists drenched in red paint demonstrated against bullfighting in Pamplona ahead of the San Fermín festival. The protest calls for an end
Viking Textile Workshop Discovery Near Aarhus Rewrites Economic History
An excavation near Aarhus, Denmark, has revealed 82 pit houses used as specialized textile workshops from the 7th to 10th centuries. The sit
Orhan Pamuk on Memory, Objects, and the Museum of Innocence in Istanbul
Orhan Pamuk explains how he conceived the Museum of Innocence as both a novel and a physical space. He reflects on the role of objects in pr
Karlovy Vary Film Festival Celebrates 60th Edition with Dustin Hoffman Tribute
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival marks its 60th edition with a tribute to Dustin Hoffman. Founded in 1946, it survived communism