Czech xenophobia on the rise (1/3): Meet the ‘foreigners’
Prague, Czech Republic – Hostility towards foreigners, immigrants and ethnic minorities is on the rise in the Czech lands. AlthoughContinue Reading
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Central Europe overwhelmingly supports abolishing time change
Brussels, Belgium – Brought forward by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in February, time change has become a central topicContinue Reading
French President Emmanuel Macron visits Bratislava and Prague
Prague, Czech Republic – Last week, French President Emmanuel Macron embarked on a two-day visit to Bratislava, in Slovakia, andContinue Reading
Why did Czechoslovakia break up?
Prague, Czech Republic – Last Sunday marked the 100th anniversary of the foundation of Czechoslovakia… a country which ceased toContinue Reading
Top 10 most beautiful parks in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic – Prague knows no shortage of greenery, but it can sometimes be difficult to make up yourContinue Reading
BBC Earth makes Czech and Slovak debut
London, United Kingdom – BBC Earth, the British broadcaster’s commercial factual brand and documentary subscription television channel, will be expandingContinue Reading
Illegal employment agencies on the rise in the Czech Republic
Brno, Czech Republic – According to a Grafton Recruitment study released last week, around 10% of employment agencies operating inContinue Reading
Czech soldier killed in Afghanistan
Prague, Czech Republic – A Czech soldier of the U.S.-led NATO coalition in Afghanistan was killed and two others woundedContinue Reading
New Czech national film museum to open in Prague in December
Prague, Czech Republic – After more than four years in the making, the Czech Republic’s first permanent national film museumContinue Reading
Czechs increasingly unhappy with work commute
Brno, Czech Republic – According to a survey conducted by Prague-based Grafton Recruitment, 30%, of Czechs declare they are unhappy withContinue Reading
What’s on the menu? Lečo, the traditional tomato-based stew
Prague, Czech Republic – Every month, Kafkadesk brings you the best recipes from Central Europe, straight from the kitchen ofContinue Reading
Square named after late Czech director Milos Forman in centre of Prague
Prague, Czech Republic – Since last Friday, a small square in the centre of Prague is named after world-famous CzechContinue Reading
Babiš’ Agrofert strengthens control over Czech and Slovak media sector
Prague, Czech Republic – Mafra, the publishing house part of Agrofert, announced on Tuesday that it struck a deal withContinue Reading
Visegrad Group pledges support for European tax on digital economy
Kosice, Slovakia – Meeting on the sidelines of the 2018 Tatra Summit held in Slovakia, the Finance Ministers of theContinue Reading
Czech online retailer Alza.cz opens brand-new showroom in Budapest
Budapest, Hungary – On Friday, Czech online retailer and leading e-shop in Central and Eastern Europe Alza.cz opened its brand-new,Continue Reading
Czech Republic: Prague crowned most crypto-friendly city in the world
Prague, Czech Republic – Got some Bitcoins to spare and wondering where to spend it? Come to Prague: the CzechContinue Reading
Despite slight decrease, Czechs remain among Europe’s biggest bookworms
Ostrava, Czech Republic – According to a recent study conducted by the Nielsen Admosphere agency, Czechs are reading slightly lessContinue Reading
The Czech Republic to open new embassy in Bamako, Mali
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic will open a new embassy in Bamako, the capital city of Mali, onContinue Reading
Ryanair to launch new flight connections from Prague
Prague, Czech Republic – Unveiling its 2019 summer schedule, the world’s leading low-cost carrier Ryanair announced that it would expandContinue Reading
Star of David was first recognized as symbol of Judaism in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic – Obviously, the Star of David wasn’t “invented” nor “created” in the Czech Republic. It is, however,Continue Reading