As Macron and Orban clash, tensions between France and Hungary escalate
Budapest, Hungary – The deterioration of relations between France and Hungary has been long in the making. But they’ve takenContinue Reading
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Czech and Hungarian leaders show united front ahead of EU summit
Budapest, Hungary – After meeting with Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte in Rome earlier this week, Czech PM Andrej BabišContinue Reading
Frida Kahlo exhibition in Budapest accused of “promoting communism”
Budapest, Hungary – To mark the 111th birth anniversary of Frida Kahlo, the National Gallery of Budapest hosts an exhibitionContinue Reading
What’s on the menu? Liptauer, the Hungarian cheese spread
Every month, Kafkadesk brings you the best recipes from Central Europe, straight from the kitchen of our very own ChefContinue Reading
Timea Babos to become the first Hungarian No.1 in tennis history
Budapest, Hungary – Despite losing in the quarter finals on Wednesday, Hungary’s Timea Babos is set to attain the WTAContinue Reading
UNESCO World Heritage sites in Central Europe
Prague, Czech Republic – The 42nd session of the World Heritage Committee kicked off on Sunday in Manama, Bahrain andContinue Reading
Old wounds die hard: Merkel criticizes post-war expulsion of ethnic Germans
Berlin, Germany – All four Central European countries decided, last week, to boycott the emergency meeting called at the behestContinue Reading
Hungary and Slovakia to host the 2022 Euro Handball Championship
Budapest, Hungary – Gathered in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, for their annual congress, members of the European Handball FederationContinue Reading
What do Central Europeans think of the EU?
Brussels, Belgium – Since 1974, the European Commission has been taking the pulse of EU citizens by conducting a bi-annualContinue Reading
Top 10 movies shot in Hungary
Budapest, Hungary – Along with the Czech Republic, Hungary is one of the top destinations for foreign production crews inContinue Reading
EU funds and Central European strongmen: no honey, no money?
Brussels, Belgium – Today, the European Commission will unveil its propositions for the next multi-annual financial framework, thus kicking-off monthsContinue Reading
5 things Hungarians do better than anyone else
Budapest, Hungary – Last but not least: after Czechs, Slovaks and Poles, let’s have a look at the areas whereContinue Reading
Hungary: Viktor Orban wins third consecutive term
Budapest, Hungary – All day long, Hungarians queued, sometimes for several hours, to cast their ballot in Sunday’s high-stake parliamentaryContinue Reading
Quincy Jones is bringing a bit of razzamatazz to Budapest
Budapest, Hungary – Quincy Jones will be celebrating his 85th birthday this year with a world tour which will includeContinue Reading
Central Europe and the EU: a love-hate relationship?
Brussels, Belgium – Member of the European Union since 2004, the Czech Republic ranks among the most Eurosceptic countries ofContinue Reading