Culture & Arts
Literature, film, design, food and the everyday culture of European cities.
Portugal's Best-Ever Squad Gives Ronaldo One Last Shot at World Cup Glory
Portugal enters the 2026 World Cup with its strongest squad in history, led by a 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo. A second Nations League win
Javier Bardem Leaves Nose Print at TCL Chinese Theatre, Honours Bardem Family Legacy
Javier Bardem departed from tradition by pressing his nose into wet cement alongside his hands and feet at the TCL Chinese Theatre. He honou
Lídia Jorge Receives Austrian State Prize for European Literature
Portuguese writer Lídia Jorge has been awarded the 2026 Austrian State Prize for European Literature. The jury praised her decades-long focu
Russian Satirist Semyon Skrepetsky Killed in Eastern Poland, Two Belarusians Held
Russian caricaturist Semyon Skrepetsky, known for his provocative depictions of Vladimir Putin, was shot dead in eastern Poland. Two Belarus
Beyond Disclosure Day: Steven Spielberg's Most Underrated Films
Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day has grossed $93 million globally despite mixed reviews. Our culture team selects the director's most under
Shaftesbury Theatre to Be Renamed Judi Dench Theatre in West End Tribute
The Shaftesbury Theatre in London's West End will be renamed the Judi Dench Theatre. The 91-year-old actress called the honor 'truly overwhe
Anish Kapoor's Hayward Exhibition Explores Darkness, Mirrors, and the Sublime
Anish Kapoor's latest exhibition at London's Hayward Gallery showcases blood-red suspended sculptures, distorted mirror installations, and v
Rare First Edition of 'Wuthering Heights' with Spelling Errors Heads to Auction
A first-edition copy of Emily Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights' in its original cloth binding is going to auction for the first time since 1908.
JR's Giant Cave Installation Draws Crowds to Paris's Pont Neuf
French artist JR has turned Paris's Pont Neuf into a giant cave, open 24/7. Thousands queue daily to explore the immersive installation, whi
JR Transforms Paris's Pont Neuf into a Giant Cave Installation
French artist JR has transformed the Pont Neuf into a 120-metre-long cave installation, complete with stalactites and a soundscape by Daft P
European Celebrities Who Champion LGBTQIA+ Rights Year-Round
Pride Month highlights LGBTQIA+ achievements, but many European celebrities advocate year-round. From Sweden's Zara Larsson to Ukraine's Oly
Athens Summit Uses Ancient Greek and Chinese Philosophy to Tackle Modern Crises
Over 200 scholars from 20 nations gathered in Athens for the Second World Conference of Classics. They adopted a joint declaration that uses