Gaming industry on the rise in Hungary
The popularity of video games has been increasing in recent years. The exponential growth of the smartphone market and theContinue Reading
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On this Day, in 1805: Napoleon decimated the Russian and Austrian armies at the Battle of Austerlitz
On December 2, 1805, the Grande Armée of Napoleon defeated a larger Russian and Austrian army led by Tsar AlexanderContinue Reading
Central European cinema in the spotlight: The Tenant, by Roman Polanski (1976)
Revisiting old classics, discovering hidden gems and exploring the contemporary movie scene: every month, Kafkadesk will bring you new insightsContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1830: the November Uprising broke out in Poland
On November 29, 1830, a group of conspirators led by a young cadet from the Warsaw officers’ school, Piotr Wysocki,Continue Reading
What is the history of ice hockey in the Czech Republic?
Prague, Czech Republic – Ice hockey traditionally thought of as born in Canada, has universal appeal. Canadians are far fromContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1227: Polish Duke Leszek the White was killed in the Gąsawa massacre
On November 24, 1227, the High Duke of Poland, Leszek the White, was assassinated in an ambush on a councilContinue Reading
What are the best business schools in Slovakia
Finding excellent business schools around the world is a difficult task for most students, but a country like Slovakia isContinue Reading
Why you should study in Poland
For some of the youngsters (and arguably their parents!) the end of the year is a time to decide aboutContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1940: Hungary signed the Tripartite Pact and joined the Axis
On November 20, 1940, Hungarian Prime minister Pál Teleki signed the Tripartite Pact making Hungary the fourth power after Germany, ItalyContinue Reading
Sándor Petőfi: The building of a Hungarian legend
Budapest, Hungary – Despite being a relatively small country with a scarcely spoken language, Hungarians have a notably large numberContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1816: the University of Warsaw was founded
On November 19, 1816, the University of Warsaw was founded by a decree issued by Tsar Alexander I, after the Partitions ofContinue Reading
The unbearable ugliness of building: The tragic story of the Slovak Radio in Bratislava
Prague, Czech Republic – In 2012, the Slovak Radio Building in Bratislava was named the 10th ugliest building in theContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1989: a student protest in Prague sparked the Velvet Revolution
On November 17, 1989, riot police suppressed a student demonstration in Prague, sparking the “Velvet Revolution,” which toppled the Communist regime of CzechoslovakiaContinue Reading
Prague among most crypto-friendly destinations in the world in 2020
Prague, Czech Republic – Although still not a very common practice, crypto-currencies are getting increasingly popular in a number ofContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1918: Poland regained its independence after 123 years
On November 11, 1918, Marshal Józef Piłsudski became Commander-in-Chief of the Polish Army and de facto head of what wasContinue Reading