Culture & Arts
Literature, film, design, food and the everyday culture of European cities.
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
Cannes 2026 Opens with French Comedy and Peter Jackson Honor
The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday with the French period-comedy 'The Electric Kiss.' Peter Jackson received an honorary Palme d'O
Lamine Yamal Waves Palestinian Flag at Barcelona's La Liga Title Parade
Footage from May 12 shows Lamine Yamal waving a Palestinian flag during FC Barcelona's La Liga title parade. Coach Hansi Flick said he did n
Florentino Pérez Claims Conspiracy, Calls for Elections at Real Madrid
Florentino Pérez, Real Madrid's president, held a rare press conference to denounce what he called an 'organised campaign' against him. He c
Finland and Israel Advance to Eurovision Final Amid Boycotts and Protests
Finland's 'Liekinheitin' and Israel's Noam Bettan advanced to the Eurovision final from the first semi-final in Vienna. Five countries boyco
EU Member States Move to Suspend Funding for Venice Biennale
EU member states have voted to suspend funding for the Venice Biennale, one of Europe's most prestigious cultural events. The move reflects
EU States Move to Suspend Funding for Venice Biennale
EU countries have agreed to suspend funding for the Venice Biennale. The decision follows disputes over artistic content and political neutr
EU States Move to Suspend Funding for Venice Biennale
EU countries have voted to suspend funding for the Venice Biennale. The decision reflects growing tensions over cultural policy and financia
EU States Back Funding Freeze for Venice Biennale Over Russian Pavilion
A majority of EU culture ministers criticized the Russian pavilion's return at the Venice Biennale. The European Commission has moved to fre
Cannes Film Festival Opens with 600 Industry Figures Protesting Bolloré's Media Influence
On the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival, 600 film industry figures published a manifesto in Libération denouncing Vincent Bolloré's e
German Breeders Help Revive Rare Karabakh Horse from the Caucasus
The Karabakh horse, prized for its golden coat and stamina, is being preserved through joint Azerbaijani and German conservation efforts. Br
Silk Road Instruments: Craft, Oral Tradition, and Cultural Continuity Across Central Asia
In Andijan, master craftsman Abdumalik Madraimov has spent over 55 years reviving forgotten instruments like the dutar and ghijjak. In Surkh