Culture & Arts
Literature, film, design, food and the everyday culture of European cities.
Dolly Parton's legacy collides with Trump's tribute as literacy program loses funding
Donald Trump ordered flags lowered for Dolly Parton, but fans point out his administration cut funding for her Imagination Library. The prog
Péter Nádas, master of Hungarian prose, dies at 83
Péter Nádas, the Hungarian author and playwright, died peacefully at his home in Gombosszeg on 26 August 2026. He was 83. His major works in
Thessaloniki's Upper Town turns graffiti targets into open-air murals
In Thessaloniki's Upper Town, homeowners are commissioning murals to replace graffiti-scarred facades. A new Hokusai-inspired work has becom
Rare Mondrian painting unseen for 25 years heads to auction
A rare Piet Mondrian painting, unseen for 25 years, will be auctioned in Paris. The work, from his classic grid period, is expected to fetch
Dolly Parton remembered: tributes from leaders and celebrities
Dolly Parton, the legendary country singer, has died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Tributes pour in from politicians and celebriti
Volunteers pull 400-year-old Hirosaki Castle back into place
More than 1,000 volunteers joined forces to pull Hirosaki Castle back to its original location in Aomori Prefecture. The 400-year-old keep h
Blacksmiths forge Viking anchor with ancient methods at Danish fortress
Blacksmiths from the UK and Denmark are forging a Viking Age anchor at Aggersborg using bloomery iron and hand-powered bellows. The project
Kanye West's St Petersburg concerts in doubt after venue backs out
Kanye West's planned concerts in St Petersburg appear cancelled after Gazprom Arena said no rental agreement was signed. The promoter insist
Oasis fans eye 2027 dates as Liam Gallagher hints at new tour announcement
Liam Gallagher has hinted at more Oasis concerts, but no dates are confirmed. The Live '25 tour skipped mainland Europe, leaving fans there
Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball fetches €2.9m, far below estimate
The ball used for Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup sold for €2.9m, far below its €8.6m presale estimate. T
Philippe Bouvard, French radio and TV legend, dies at 95
Philippe Bouvard, the creator of RTL's iconic comedy show 'Les Grosses Têtes', has died at 95. President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to a '
Dolly Parton, country music legend, dies at 80
Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon, has died at the age of 80, her family announced. Known for hits like 'Jolene' and '9 to 5', sh