Culture & Arts
Literature, film, design, food and the everyday culture of European cities.
Bavaria's finger wrestling championship: a test of strength and pain
In the Bavarian village of Pflugdorf-Stadl, athletes gathered for Germany's finger wrestling championship, a traditional Alpine contest of s
Brad Pitt returns to San Sebastián after 17 years with survival thriller
Brad Pitt will return to the San Sebastián Film Festival after 17 years to present 'Heart of the Beast', a survival thriller directed by Dav
Meghan Markle's reported role in 'The Gentlemen' withdrawn after UK backlash
Tina Brown reports that Meghan Markle's casting in season 3 of 'The Gentlemen' has been withdrawn after intense UK backlash. The news follow
Dolly Parton opens up about health struggles and hints at digital avatar shows
Dolly Parton has shared a candid health update, citing exhaustion and ongoing recovery. She also revealed early-stage discussions about crea
Comedian Zarna Garg trapped in Berlin Hermès toilet for 80 minutes
Indian-American comedian Zarna Garg was trapped in a Hermès toilet on Berlin's Kurfürstendamm for 80 minutes. She criticizes the store's res
Erling Haaland's buzzcut sparks global fan debate
Erling Haaland has traded his flowing locks for a buzzcut, prompting a viral reaction. Fans are split, and even Zlatan Ibrahimovic weighed i
Netherlands quits Eurovision 2027, citing loss of neutrality
The Netherlands will skip Eurovision 2027, with broadcaster AVROTROS saying the contest has lost its neutral character. The decision follows
Child actor safety debate reignites after Hayden Panettiere's death
Hayden Panettiere's death at 36 has sparked renewed calls for better protection of child actors. Anna Paquin, Rose McGowan, and Melissa Gilb
Dog Stars and Dark Matter: Europe's cultural picks for late August
Oslo's National Museum showcases overlooked Norwegian painter Asta Nørregaard. Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic 'The Dog Stars' hits cinemas,
Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, Spain's 'wolf boy', dies at 80
Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, known as Spain's 'wolf boy', has died at 80 in Ourense. He spent 12 years alone in the mountains, living among wol
Aura farming: TikTok's viral charisma battles hit Europe's streets
Teenagers in Spain and Latin America are staging 'aura farming' battles, testing charisma and meme knowledge in public duels. The trend, bor
Aura Battles: Mexico's viral confidence contest reaches Europe
Aura Battles, a viral trend from Mexico, pits teens against each other in creative confidence contests. Winners earn cash prizes and social