France French senators criticise Louvre's security after jewellery heist A delegation of senators visited the Paris museum and said that its security was "not in line" with modern standards. 28/10/2025
Culture news Spanish star Rosalía releases 'Berghain', her new track with Björk The Spanish artist presents an experimental track with Björk and American musician Yves Tumor, the first preview of her upcoming album 'Lux', which will be released on 7 November. The song mixes electronica, orchestral music and religious references. 28/10/2025
Culture news Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales dies aged 93 The actress Prunella Scales, best known for her role as Sybil Fawlty in the British comedy series Fawlty Series, has died aged 93. 28/10/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week A London exhibition that turns your heartbeat into art, an exhilarating new album from Florence and the Machine, and clown-induced spooks in HBO's new IT series. Here's what to look out for this week (if you dare). 27/10/2025
Culture news Louvre robbery: Two suspects arrested, Paris prosecutor says It took the French police almost a week to make their first arrests in connection with the investigation into the theft of the jewels of the French sovereigns from the Apollo Gallery. 26/10/2025
Culture news The Louvre transfers part of jewellery collection to underground vault Last week, eight crown jewels were stolen from the world-famous museum in Paris, which sparked public outrage and raised questions over museum security. 25/10/2025
Culture news Iconic pop memorabilia from Lennon, Elvis and Oasis on sale in London Fans of music legends can bid on iconic memorabilia this week, including John Lennon’s glasses, Liam Gallagher’s damaged Oasis guitar and Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” fedora. 24/10/2025
Culture news Lost Picasso painting found in Madrid after exhibition transfer chaos Heard the one about the Picasso painting meant to be moved from Madrid but didn't make it to the removal lorry? Well, Spanish police have now found 'Still Life with Guitar' which was reported to have disappeared earlier this month ahead of its display at a Granada exhibition. 24/10/2025
Business German lift maker responds to Louvre heist with playful marketing post German lift manufacturer, Böcker, turned to social media when they spotted their ladder used in the Louvre theft. In a post, the firm said: "The Böcker Agilo transports your treasures weighing up to 400kg at 42m/min — quiet as a whisper." 24/10/2025
Culture news King Charles meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in a historic visit Britain's King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV have prayed in public together in a historic moment, marking the first time in 500 years that leaders of both the Church of England and the Catholic Church have taken part in a joint service. 23/10/2025
Cinema Gen Z want less sex in movies and TV shows according to new study According to a new study, raunchy teen comedies and sexually edgy dramas are losing favour among Gen Z viewers. 23/10/2025
Culture news Louvre director calls for in-house police station to protect museum At a Senate hearing, Louvre director Laurence des Cars detailed failures in the Paris museum's security and also confirmed that she had offered to resign but the move was rejected by Culture Minister Rachida Dati. 23/10/2025
Culture news Why is Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant being asked to change his name? November is Plant Wool Month, which raises awareness for "cruelty-free, sustainable plant wools and the innovative designers using them.” 23/10/2025
Culture news Agatha Christie’s detectives join Mr Men and Little Miss universe Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple are back, sorting out mischief and muddles instead of death and murder... 23/10/2025
Culture news Eric Lu celebrates 'dream come true' victory at Chopin competition American classical pianist Eric Lu is celebrating a "dream come true" after winning the International Chopin Competition with a stunning performance in Warsaw. 22/10/2025
Culture news How ‘Your mom’ has become the Trump administration's trending reply It’s a comeback that every teenager has used. However, when several members of the Trump administration turn to the reply "your mom" to answer newsworthy questions, many online have become concerned about the White House and government officials behaving like puerile teens. 22/10/2025
Culture news Spotify users boycott streaming platform over ICE recruitment ads Spotify has been running a series of recruitment ads for ICE and said that the ads referring to “dangerous illegals” do not violate their advertising policy. This has prompted more and more subscribers to (further) boycott the streaming giant. 22/10/2025
Culture news Heavy Metal Lady: Japan’s first female Prime Minister's music past Did you know that Sanae Takaichi, who became Japan’s first female Prime Minister this week, was once a heavy metal drummer? 22/10/2025
Culture news Louvre reopens as its director prepares for parliamentary questions The Paris Louvre reopens on Wednesday after the daring theft from the most visited museum in the world. Its director Laurence des Cars is facing questions from a parliamentary culture committee scrutinising security failures. 22/10/2025
Culture news French Culture Minister denies security failure over Louvre heist Dominique Buffin, the head of security at the Louvre, the world's most visited museum, is facing calls to resign as the hunt continues for the gang of four thieves who carried out what's been dubbed the 'heist of the decade'. 21/10/2025
Culture news 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. 21/10/2025
Culture news In pictures: Sumo wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to London The five-day tournament saw elite wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to the iconic venue, marking only the second time the event has ever been held outside Japan. 21/10/2025
Culture news 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 choices highly symbolic? 21/10/2025
Culture news US Chess grandmaster and commentator Daniel Naroditsky dies aged 29 American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has died unexpectedly at the age of 29. World U12 champion and a much-loved figure in the community, he was noted for his talent, his online commentary and education programmes as well as his passion for the game that shaped his life. 21/10/2025
Culture news Kenny Loggins slams Donald Trump for using his song in AI poo video Loggins’ song ‘Danger Zone’ was recorded for the soundtrack of ‘Top Gun’ and was used in Trump's "disgusting" AI-generated video, published as a response to the historic No Kings protests. 21/10/2025
Culture news Paris Louvre museum to remain shut as police seek 'audacious' thieves 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. 20/10/2025
Culture news Outrage grows over Trump’s 'disgusting' AI response to 'No Kings' 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 of AI from the Trump administration has drawn widespread criticism. 20/10/2025
Culture news What is 2025's German Youth Word of the Year? Every year, Germany’s youth select their annual "Youth Word of the Year", which is voted for by youngsters around the country. 20/10/2025
Culture news 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. 20/10/2025
Culture news What are some of the most 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 heists worldwide. 19/10/2025
Culture news Jewels of 'inestimable' value stolen from Louvre museum in Paris France's Interior Ministry said that around 9.30am several intruders forced open a window, stole jewels from vitrines and fled on two-wheelers. 19/10/2025
Cinema Michael Mann receives the 2025 Lumière Award The Lumière Festival honoured iconic director Michael Mann by awarding him its prestigious prize. In an emotional ceremony, the American filmmaker praised the festival's spirit and revealed details about the Heat sequel, which could begin production next summer. 19/10/2025
Culture news Diverse issues: How Uzbekistan is uniting its multi-ethnic population The personal story of the Korean Cultural Centres Association in Uzbekistan chairman, Viktor Pak, who was raised by an Uzbek family, is the best example of how the country of around 38 million people tries to unite its diverse population 19/10/2025
Culture news Nobel laureate László Krasznahorkai exits Fólio2025 due to ill health The newly crowned Noble Literature Prize winner, Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai, has been forced to withdraw from the Fólio 2025 literary festival due to unspecified health reasons. 18/10/2025
Sweden Sweden cancels Jewish film festival over secuirty concerns The Swedish government described the situation as alarming and said it has put in place a number of efforts to increase security for Jewish organisations, institutions and events. 17/10/2025
Culture news Polish pianist carries home hopes into Chopin competition final The jury of the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition, chaired by Garrick Ohlsson, have decided on 11 pianists for the final round of competition with local hopes resting on the playing hands of Poland's Piotr Alexewicz. 17/10/2025
Culture news Goodbye Spaceman: Founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley dies aged 74 Known to fans as Spaceman, Ace Frehley was one of KISS' founding members alongside Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Peter Criss. The iconic rocker was reportedly struggling with medical issues after a fall this year. 17/10/2025
Culture news Sam Fender wins Mercury Prize 2025 for album ‘People Watching’ Established in 1992, the prestigious award honours the best album released by a British or Irish artist each year. And for the first time in its history, the event took place outside of London this year. 17/10/2025
Culture news European Heritage Awards: Conservation champions receive top honours Dozens of cultural heritage workers have been hailed as heroes in Brussels this week for their work preserving a broad range of projects, from a glacier archaeology programme in Norway to the restoration of Antwerp City Hall in Belgium and the Puerta de Alcalá in Madrid. 16/10/2025
Cinema Natalie Portman on acting, Diane Keaton and Black Swan butt exercises At a sold-out masterclass during this year’s Lumière Film Festival, guest of honour Natalie Portman shared her experiences of working in Hollywood for 30 years and whether her Harvard degree in psychology helps her craft. Euronews Culture were there. Here are some of the key takeaways. 16/10/2025
Cinema Guillermo del Toro on 'Frankenstein': 'AI can go f**k itself!' "Art is not only necessary, it is urgent. And AI can go f*ck itself!” Guillermo del Toro is a guest of honour at this year’s Lumière Film Festival. He presents his adaptation of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein", which audiences got to see on the big screen before it streams on Netflix next month. 16/10/2025
Culture news Diane Keaton’s family reveal her cause of death Diane Keaton’s cause of death has been confirmed in an official statement from her family, after the beloved actress’ passing last weekend at the age of 79. 16/10/2025
Culture news Star Wars and Indiana Jones poster artist Drew Struzan dies aged 78 You may not recognize the name, but Drew Struzan was the supremely talented artist behind countless iconic movie posters – from the original Star Wars and Back To The Future trilogies to 'Blade Runner' and many more. George Lucas and Steven Spielberg have paid tribute to the man and his art. 15/10/2025
Culture news Human Rights Watch reject donations from Saudi festival comedians The two-week entertainment event has been criticised due to the Saudi government's alleged human rights abuses. Several comedians who attended have offered to donate part of their performance fees from the Riyadh Comedy Festival. Here's everything you need to know. 15/10/2025