Czech President Milos Zeman to address nation on coronavirus crisis
Prague, Czech Republic – Czech President Milos Zeman should address the nation regarding the novel coronavirus pandemic later this week,Continue Reading
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A behind-the-scenes look at the Czech Republic’s bustling food and culinary scene
Prague, Czech Republic – The adage that one eats with the eyes first is perhaps what has driven millions toContinue Reading
Coronavirus: After Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia declare national state of emergency
Prague, Czech Republic – One day after Hungary, both the Czech Republic and Slovakia have declared a national state ofContinue Reading
The world according to Mucha: A new documentary film
This article was originally published by Oko! Magazine, an official partner of Kafkadesk. Alfons Mucha, the genius behind many ArtContinue Reading
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Coronavirus: All the measures taken by Central European countries to contain the viral outbreak
Bratislava, Slovakia – As the coronavirus continues to spread in Europe and new cases of infection are confirmed every day,Continue Reading
Czech diplomat elected as head of the European Defence Agency
Prague, Czech Republic – Jiří Šedivy, a seasoned Czech diplomat, was elected last week as the new chief executive ofContinue Reading
Prague’s Charles bridge vandalized for second time in a few months
Prague, Czech Republic – The Charles bridge, arguably the most iconic and famous architectural landmark of the Czech capital thatContinue Reading
Central Europe lags in Freedom Barometer Index, Hungary last among EU member states
Budapest, Hungary – Central European countries are still lagging behind their Western neighbours in terms of political and economic freedom,Continue Reading
First Prague-Hanoi direct flights postponed over coronavirus concerns
Prague, Czech Republic – The first direct flights between the Czech and Vietnamese capitals, originally set to start in April,Continue Reading
Czechs beat Slovaks and join Hungary in first Davis Cup Finals
Bratislava, Slovakia – The Czech Republic and Hungary will compete in the Davis Cup Finals for the first time underContinue Reading
Cinema: ‘The Painted Bird’ dominates Czech Lion Awards 2020
Prague, Czech Republic – The Painted Bird (Nabarvené ptáče) emerged as the biggest winner of the 2020 Czech Lion ceremony,Continue Reading
Five Czech tourists killed in avalanche in Austria
Prague, Czech Republic – Five Czech nationals died on Sunday morning in an avalanche in Austria, the Czech News AgencyContinue Reading
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KafkaDigest: Central Europe in the Spotlight
Every Sunday, check out our weekly press roundup of the best pieces and most insightful articles on Central Europe inContinue Reading
Olga Tokarczuk pulls out of Prague Book Fair, is replaced by Sapkowski
Prague, Czech Republic – Nobel Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk announced she wouldn’t be able to attend the Book World PragueContinue Reading
First case of coronavirus confirmed in Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia – The first case of the novel coronavirus was confirmed in Slovakia by Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini, aContinue Reading
