Putin’s “Warsaw Pact” slip of the tongue draws anger and mockery
Warsaw, Poland – In his annual state of the union address, Russian President Vladimir Putin briefly referred to the ColdContinue Reading
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CineClub: Closely Watched Trains (1966), by Jiří Menzel
Revisiting old classics, discovering hidden gems and exploring the contemporary movie scene: every month, Kafkadesk’s CineClub brings you new insights and expertContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1990: John Paul II became the first pope to visit Prague
On April 21, 1990, Polish-born Pope John Paul II came to Prague for a 2-day visit shortly after the fallContinue Reading
President Caputova most trusted politician in Slovakia, poll shows
Slovakia, Bratislava – President Zuzana Caputova is the most trusted politician in Slovakia, according to a Focus agency poll. PresidentContinue Reading
Depot explosion “not an act of state terrorism”, says Czech PM Babis
Prague, Czech Republic – Russia’s role in the explosion of a Czech ammunition storage depot does not constitute “state terrorism”,Continue Reading
Hungary opposed to creation of European Super League tournament
Budapest, Hungary – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is opposed to the creation of a European Super League tournament, hisContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1943: the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising began
On April 19, 1943, a Nazi force consisting of several thousand troops commanded by Jürgen Stroop were ambushed by JewishContinue Reading
Relations between Czech Republic and Russia hit new low: What happened?
Prague, Czech Republic – Relations between the Czech Republic and Russia have hit a new low following an investigation intoContinue Reading
Under the cloak of secrecy: Facts about the ravages of COVID-19 in Hungary
Budapest, Hungary – Medián’s latest opinion poll on Hungarians’ satisfaction with the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic surprised many.Continue Reading
On this Day, in 1025: Bolesław the Brave was crowned as the first King of Poland
On April 18, 1025, shortly before his death, Duke Bolesław the Brave of Poland succeeded in obtaining the papal permissionContinue Reading
Naked Putin effigy placed in front of Russian embassy in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic – On Friday, a group of activists placed a naked effigy of President Vladimir Putin in frontContinue Reading
Kudela controversy divides public opinion in the Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic – The office of Czech President Milos Zeman this week sent an official complaint to the UEFAContinue Reading
Kraków “iguana” turns out to be… a croissant
Kraków , Poland – The Kraków Animal Welfare Society were recently called out by a local resident about a dangerous-lookingContinue Reading
Obesity and unhealthy lifestyle blamed for high Czech COVID death toll
Prague, Czech Republic – Widespread obesity is one of the most important factors explaining the high COVID-19 death toll inContinue Reading
Meet Daniel Lipsic, the new special prosecutor leading the charge against corruption in Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia – After many tumultuous and corruption-ridden years of politics in Slovakia under the leadership of Robert Fico’s SMER-SD,Continue Reading