On this Day, in 2000: anti-globalisation protests turned violent in Prague
On September 26-27, 2000, thousands of anti-globalisation protesters gathered in Prague in an attempt to disrupt the summit of theContinue Reading
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CineClub: Medieval (2022), by Petr Jákl
Revisiting old classics, discovering hidden gems, and exploring the contemporary movie scene: every month, Kafkadesk brings you new insights andContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1941: Nazi-aligned Slovakia adopted the “Jewish Codex”
On September 9, 1941, the Nazi-puppet state of Slovakia ratified the Jewish Codex, paving the way for the exclusion, deportation,Continue Reading
On this Day, in 1968: Pole Ryszard Siwiec set himself on fire to protest Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia
On September 8, 1968, Polish accountant and former Home Army resistance member Ryszard Siwiec became the first person to self-immolateContinue Reading
Hungarian-Turkish activists summon creativity to combat patriarchal oppression
Budapest, Hungary – BRAWE is a project that brings together young Turkish and Hungarian artists who are fighting against patriarchalContinue Reading
Top 5 new online casinos in Poland, and tips for choosing them
Wroclaw, Poland – In the past few years, Poland’s gaming industry has grown significantly, and the Central European country nowContinue Reading
Meet Kalle, the hypnotic Czech duo from beyond
Brno, Czech Republic – Hailing from the Bohemian city of Tábor, Kalle is an atmospheric stream of sound that comesContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1989: the pan-European picnic in Sopron brought Europe’s East and West together
On August 19, 1989, people from both sides of the Iron Curtain came together to demonstrate the common will forContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1990: the Rolling Stones held a historic concert in Prague
On August 18, 1990, legendary English band the Rolling Stones held a historic concert in the Strahov Stadium in Prague,Continue Reading
Poland lagging in online casino scene, but Warsaw offers some great casino nights
Warsaw, Poland – Casino gaming is no longer just for secret agents and celebrity high rollers. These days, it isContinue Reading
How gambling companies are driving revenues in Central Europe
Prague, Czech Republic – There are always a lot of controversies when a country decides to welcome the gambling industry.Continue Reading
On this Day, in 1969: Manson cult members brutally murdered 5 people in Polanski’s L.A. house
On the night of August 8-9, 1969, four members of the so-called “Manson Family” brutally murdered five people in RomanContinue Reading
Online gambling rules and regulations in Central Europe
Bratislava, Slovakia – In recent years, changes to gambling rules and regulations have led to increased investment across Central Europe,Continue Reading
How to go on a sailing holiday in Poland
Krakow, Poland – Sailing holidays have seen a huge growth in demand over the last couple of years, mixing theContinue Reading
The most popular spots in Poland on Instagram
Warsaw, Poland – Anyone who has ever travelled there can agree: Poland is a beautiful and varied country, with aContinue Reading
From Ancient Rome to today: the development of gambling in Hungary
Budapest, Hungary – We tend to think that things just happen; the world is how it is today because that’sContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1992: 30,000 Poles rushed to McDonald’s first restaurant in Warsaw
On June 17, 1992, three years after the collapse of communism in Central and Eastern Europe, US fast-food giant McDonald’sContinue Reading
The best places to visit in western Bohemia
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic is home to all sorts of cultural attractions. Known for its delicious beers,Continue Reading
On this Day, in 1940: 728 Poles were sent to Auschwitz in the concentration camp’s first mass transport
On June 14, 1940, Nazi authorities organised the first mass transport to the Auschwitz I concentration camp, deporting more thanContinue Reading
Top universities in Poland for international students
Warsaw, Poland – Poland has become a popular destination for international students and it is easy to see why. TheContinue Reading