Culture & Arts
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Shakira Wins Tax Case Against Spain, Secures €60 Million Refund
Spain's National Court has annulled a €60 million tax penalty against Shakira for 2011, ruling the tax agency failed to prove she resided in
Swatch Pleads for Calm as Royal Pop Pocket Watch Frenzy Sweeps Europe
Swatch has appealed for calm after massive queues and violent incidents erupted at stores across Europe following the launch of its Royal Po
From Pop Fandoms to Masculinity: Europe's Cultural Highlights This Week
London's Somerset House examines pop fandom as modern devotion. Amsterdam's Stedelijk Museum questions masculinity in the digital age. 'Star
Noam Bettan Thanks Supporters After Eurovision 2026 Runner-Up Finish Amid Boycotts
Israeli singer Noam Bettan placed second at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, amid a record political boycott by five nations over the Gaza war. Bu
Tashkent Jazz Festival Draws Global Musicians and New Audiences to Open-Air Nights
The Tashkent International Jazz Festival features free open-air performances by artists like Stanley Clarke and Incognito. Organizers report
Les Invalides: 350 Years of Caring for France's Wounded Soldiers and War Victims
Les Invalides in Paris has served as a hospice for wounded soldiers since Louis XIV founded it in the 17th century. Today, it houses 64 resi
Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria Triumphs in Vienna as Public Vote Overturns Jury Favorite Israel
Bulgaria's Dara won Eurovision 2026 with 'Bangaranga' after the public vote overturned Israel's jury lead. The UK's Look Mum No Computer rec
Chopard's Craftsmanship at Cannes: The Palme d'Or and Beyond
Since 1998, Chopard has crafted the Palme d'Or, symbolizing a deep partnership with the Cannes Film Festival. The 79th edition featured the
Eurovision 2026 Grand Final: Politics, Protests, and Performances in Vienna
The 70th Eurovision final in Vienna faces boycotts from five countries over Israel's war in Gaza. Security is high amid protests, with Finla
Louvre Exhibition Juxtaposes Michelangelo and Rodin to Explore the Living Body
The Louvre in Paris is hosting a major exhibition that pairs Michelangelo and Rodin, featuring around 200 works. The show explores how both
White Lotus Season 4 to Film in Cannes and Saint-Tropez, but Festival Backdrop Uncertain
Season 4 of The White Lotus will be set around the Cannes Film Festival, with the Hôtel Martinez in Cannes and the Airelles Château de la Me
Venice Biennale 2025: Quiet Acts of Care and Radical Listening Steal the Show
The 61st Venice Biennale, curated by the late Koyo Kouoh, focuses on 'minor keys' despite political turmoil. Standout national pavilions in