Which highly symbolic books has Nicolas Sarkozy taken to prison?
The former French president begins a five-year prison sentence today and is allowed to bring three books with him. What will he be reading behind bars, and how are his…
Ryuichi Sakamoto estate joins ‘No Music For Genocide’ campaign
The estate of legendary Japanese composer joins the likes of Björk, Massive Attack and Fontaines D.C. in the boycott initiative, in response to the genocide in Gaza. Read More
Fifty not-out: Madrid exhibition traces decades of democratic transitions in Portugal and Spain
“Inquietude: Freedom and Democracy” is the title of the exhibition at the Casa Encendida in the Spanish capital, organised by the Montemadrid Foundation and the Commission for the Commemoration of…
Michael Mann shares updates about ‘Heat 2’ at Lyon’s Lumière Film Festival
Michael Mann, who is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Lumière Award, sat down with journalists in Lyon and revealed what the long-awaited sequel to 1995’s ‘Heat’ could look like……
Louvre museum to remain shut after spectacular heist as hunt for thieves continues
The theft, the first significant robbery at the Louvre since 1998, has captured international attention and reignited debate over security measures taken to ensure the protection of France’s cultural heritage.…
Internet outraged over Donald Trump’s ‘disgusting’ AI video response to historic ‘No Kings’ protests
Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video of himself dumping feces from a fighter jet onto protestors, following US-wide demonstrations against his administration. This latest – but not uncommon – use…
‘Das crazy’ has been voted German Youth Word of the Year 2025
Every year, Germany’s youth select their annual “Youth Word of the Year”, which is voted for by youngsters around the country. Read More
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
The magic of unicorns in art, a Bruce Springsteen biopic, and ’90s post-rockers Tortoise return – here’s what to look out for this week. Read More
From Da Vinci to Rembrandt, here’s a look at some famous museum heists throughout history
Thieves reportedly stole nine pieces of valuable jewellery from the Louvre on Sunday, but it’s not the first daring heist at the museum. Here’s a look at some other famous…
Jewels of ‘inestimable’ value stolen from Louvre museum in Paris in major heist
France’s Interior Ministry said that around 9:30am several intruders forced open a window, stole jewels from vitrines and fled on two-wheelers. Read More