Was Timothée Chalamet actually wrong about opera and ballet?
Let us pause for a moment: Timothée Chalamet’s remark on opera and ballet was not just provocative, but strangely loaded, coming from someone raised so close to that world. Delivered with a smirk, it sounded less like observation and more like dismissal. That is precisely what makes the comment — and the backlash to it — worth examining.
The Greek documentary is in crisis
Greek documentaries are among the first things that come to mind when Greeks think of the Greek public broadcaster. In recent years, however, many viewers have been shocked to see them steadily replaced by sports and foreign documentaries. Is a country with such a rich history in danger of losing touch with its own culture?
A Nation of Beekeepers: How Slovenia Turned Honey into Heritage
Beekeeping in Slovenia is more than a rural activity. From UNESCO recognition to family workshops like Belakapa, it remains a cultural tradition that connects people, landscapes and generations.
Decolonising Language: How Words Shape Power, Identity, and Freedom
Language is never neutral. Everyday terms like “Middle East,” “Third World,” and “ethnic” still echo colonial perspectives that place Europe at the centre and cast other cultures as the “other.” Decolonising language means recognising these hidden power structures and rethinking the words that shape how we see the world.
The Maltese Language: A Rich Tapestry
Maltese is a unique hybrid language and the only Semitic language in the European Union, rooted in Siculo-Arabic and enriched by Italian and English influences. It preserves Semitic structures such as the root-and-pattern system while adapting vocabulary from European languages. Texts like Il-Kantilena highlight how Maltese connects Malta’s Semitic past with its European cultural identity.
Susanne Siegert: Understanding the Holocaust Matters More Than Just Knowing Facts
Knowledge of the Holocaust is important, but it does not protect against antisemitism, says Susanne Siegert, journalist and TikToker specialising in Holocaust.
How can we fall in love with Europe again?
European culture - music, art, food, stories, and traditions form the true heart and soul of united Europe, connecting people across borders in ways that politics, markets, and institutions never can.
Super Bowl – Just a show or road to peace?
The Super Bowl has become an eventful night not only for the American sports-loving community but for people all around the globe. While it is meant to be an exciting...
