Culture & Arts
Literature, film, design, food and the everyday culture of European cities.
Eurovision 2026: Geopolitics Takes Center Stage in Vienna
Eurovision 2026 in Vienna sees only 35 participating countries, the lowest since 2003. Five nations—Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sloveni
Sánchez Defends Yamal's Palestinian Flag Gesture Amid Israeli Criticism
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal waved a Palestinian flag at the club's La Liga title parade. Israel's defense minister accused him of inciting hatr
Eurovision 2026 Final Lineup Complete After Second Semi-Final
Ten more acts secured spots in Saturday's Eurovision Grand Final after Thursday's second semi-final. Five countries were eliminated, and the
Cannes Directors' Fortnight: Alexandra Matthaiou's 'Free Eliza' Challenges Toxic Positivity
Alexandra Matthaiou's third short film, 'Free Eliza (Notes on an Anatomical Imperfection)', premieres at Cannes Directors' Fortnight. The co
Rafa Nadal Opens Museum in Manacor, Denies Role in Real Madrid Elections
Rafa Nadal opened his museum in Manacor, Mallorca, offering an immersive tour of his tennis career. He also denied any role in Real Madrid's
New Book Revives Speculation on Macron's Alleged Platonic Bond with Iranian Actress
Florian Tardif's 'Un couple (presque) parfait' alleges a platonic relationship between Macron and Farahani, linked to a reported slap in Han
Time Out Ranks Europe's Top Cultural Cities for 2026: London Leads, Paris and Berlin Follow
London tops Time Out's 2026 list of the world's best cities for culture, with nine European cities in the top 20. Paris earned a perfect cul
Urban Art Biennale Transforms Völklingen Ironworks into Open-Air Gallery
Dozens of urban artists from 17 countries have transformed the Völklinger Hütte, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, into a giant open-air gallery
Lamine Yamal's Palestine Flag Gesture Reignites Football-Politics Debate
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal waved a Palestinian flag during the club's La Liga title celebrations, drawing millions of likes on Instagram
Oldest English Poem Found in 9th-Century Manuscript at Rome Library
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin identified a 9th-century copy of Caedmon's Hymn in a manuscript held by Rome's National Central Librar
Qatar's Venice Biennale Pavilion Explores Hospitality, Migration, and Belonging Through Food and Art
Qatar's temporary pavilion at the Venice Biennale features a giant water vessel by Alia Farid and a culinary program curated by Palestinian
Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez Sparks Sexism Row and Political Storm in Spain
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez launched a tirade against the press, making sexist comments and accusing Barcelona of corruption. The