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US ambassador calls for Poland to receive Nobel Peace Prize for Ukraine support
Warsaw, Poland – US ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski argued that Poland should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize forContinue Reading
New commemorative stamp features photo of Queen Elizabeth II in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic – One of the new commemorative stamps issued by the UK’s Royal Mail will feature a photoContinue Reading
What is the Rail Baltica high-speed train project?
Warsaw, Poland – Touted as the largest infrastructure project in the Baltics in over 100 years, the Rail Baltica high-speedContinue Reading
What is Hungary pledging to do to tackle corruption?
Budapest, Hungary – Hungary’s deal with the Commission was welcomed by Fidesz and opposed by its critics. However, there areContinue Reading
The best (Central) European squads at the Qatar 2022 World Cup
Krakow, Poland – With five titles in their trophy cabinet, Brazil is the most successful World Cup team. Italy andContinue Reading
On this Day, in 2000: anti-globalisation protests turned violent in Prague
On September 26-27, 2000, thousands of anti-globalisation protesters gathered in Prague in an attempt to disrupt the summit of theContinue Reading
War and disinformation: pro-Russian narratives thrive in Hungary as Ukraine fights off aggression (1/2)
Budapest, Hungary – On February 24, 2022, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine shook the entire world, especially Europe. The vastContinue Reading
How Central European universities can handle the influx of Ukrainian students
Warsaw, Poland – The war that broke out in Ukraine in February 2022 forced several million people to seek refugeContinue Reading
Europe’s tallest building opens in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland – With the most recent addition to its stars-reaching skyline, Warsaw now boasts the tallest building in theContinue Reading
Hungarian women seeking abortion now obligated to listen to fetus heartbeat
Budapest, Hungary – Women wishing to get an abortion in Hungary will now be legally forced to listen to theContinue Reading
Czech Republic introduces price caps on gas and electricity
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech government of Prime Minister Petr Fiala has set caps on electricity and gas pricesContinue Reading
Poland and Baltics to impose entry ban on Russian tourists
Warsaw, Poland – Poland and the Baltic states agreed this week on “a common regional approach” to ban the entryContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1941: Nazi-aligned Slovakia adopted the “Jewish Codex”
On September 9, 1941, the Nazi-puppet state of Slovakia ratified the Jewish Codex, paving the way for the exclusion, deportation,Continue Reading
On this Day, in 1968: Pole Ryszard Siwiec set himself on fire to protest Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia
On September 8, 1968, Polish accountant and former Home Army resistance member Ryszard Siwiec became the first person to self-immolateContinue Reading
Hungarian-Turkish activists summon creativity to combat patriarchal oppression
Budapest, Hungary – BRAWE is a project that brings together young Turkish and Hungarian artists who are fighting against patriarchalContinue Reading
Why is Poland demanding €1.3 trillion from Germany for World War II?
Warsaw, Poland – On September 1, marking the 83rd anniversary of Germany’s invasion of Poland and the outbreak of WorldContinue Reading
Why Poland needs Ukrainian immigrants, and what the war might change
Warsaw, Poland – With unemployment in Poland plummeting to 2.7%, the second lowest level in the EU after neighbouring CzechContinue Reading
Top 5 new online casinos in Poland, and tips for choosing them
Wroclaw, Poland – In the past few years, Poland’s gaming industry has grown significantly, and the Central European country nowContinue Reading
Czechs donated over 4 billion Kč to Ukraine since start of invasion
Prague, Czech Republic – The amount of money Czechs donated to Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion sixContinue Reading
Tanks and combat vehicles: Slovakia and Germany sign swap deal in favour of Ukraine
Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovakia and Germany have agreed on a swap deal to arm Ukraine, Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad announcedContinue Reading
