Russian oil deliveries to Central Europe halted through key pipeline
Prague, Czech Republic – Deliveries of Russian crude oil through the southern Druzhba pipeline have been halted since August 4,Continue Reading
Author: Kafkadesk Prague office
Headed by Kafkadesk's chief-editor Jules Eisenchteter, our Prague office gathers over half a dozen reporters, editors and contributors, as well as our social media team. It covers everything Czech and Slovak-related, and oversees operations from our other Central European desks in Krakow and Budapest.
How gambling companies are driving revenues in Central Europe
Prague, Czech Republic – There are always a lot of controversies when a country decides to welcome the gambling industry.Continue Reading
Online gambling rules and regulations in Central Europe
Bratislava, Slovakia – In recent years, changes to gambling rules and regulations have led to increased investment across Central Europe,Continue Reading
Slovak leader of pro-Putin “Night Wolves” faces possible EU sanctions
Bratislava, Slovakia – The Slovak leader of the notorious pro-Putin biker gang known as “the Night Wolves” could be includedContinue Reading
No deal yet on Slovakia’s delivery of MiG-29s to Ukraine
Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovakia is edging closer to a decision on the delivery of its fleet of MiG-29 fighter jetsContinue Reading
Confiscated Ferrari joins Czech police car fleet
Prague, Czech Republic – Who said law and order couldn’t come with a twist of class? Police in the CzechContinue Reading
One year late, Czech Republic approves ban on single-use plastic items
Prague, Czech Republic – Czech lawmakers have approved a ban on the production and sale of single-use plastic items, includingContinue Reading
Czech fighter jets to patrol Baltic airspace until September
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Air Force will guard the Baltic air space until the end of September, DefenceContinue Reading
Czech Republic mulls stricter Airbnb regulations
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech government is currently discussing new rules to regulate Airbnb and other short-term accommodation rentalsContinue Reading
Four Slovaks allowed to fight with Ukrainian forces
Bratislava, Slovakia – Four Slovak citizens have received permission to fight alongside Ukrainian forces against Russia, local media reported. SlovakContinue Reading
Inspired by Polish snow labyrinth, Slovakia builds largest maze in Central Europe
Bratislava, Slovakia – Jack Torrance, beware: Slovakia is now home to what has been described as the largest labyrinth inContinue Reading
After Warsaw, captured Russian tank goes on display in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic – Russian military equipment, including tanks destroyed in Ukraine, are on display in Prague’s Letna plain sinceContinue Reading
Czech Republic ranked 12th in the world for student life quality
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic has been ranked as one of the top 20 countries in the worldContinue Reading
Czech fighter jets to protect Slovakia’s airspace
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic will send over warplanes to neighbouring Slovakia from September, Prime Minister Petr FialaContinue Reading
New app aims to connect Sudeten Germans from ex-Czechoslovakia
Prague, Czech Republic – A new digital app launched at the beginning of June seeks to help Sudeten Germans descendantsContinue Reading
Iconic Swiss chocolate-maker Toblerone moves to Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia – From the Swiss Alps to the Tatras: Toblerone, the iconic chocolate bars famous around the world forContinue Reading
Why were camels spotted in Prague?
Prague, Czech Republic – Prague residents were offered a rare sight last week, as a group of camels was seenContinue Reading
The best places to visit in western Bohemia
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic is home to all sorts of cultural attractions. Known for its delicious beers,Continue Reading
Czech population increases due to immigration
Prague, Czech Republic – The population of the Czech Republic recorded a small increase during the first quarter of 2022Continue Reading
Czech workers discover huge cocaine shipment hidden in banana crates
Prague, Czech Republic – A massive shipment of 840 kg of cocaine was discovered by employees of Kaufland supermarkets inContinue Reading