The Good Soldier Svejk, jolly symbol of Czech panache and resistance
If you wander through the numerous gift and souvenir shops scattered around Prague’s Old Town you’ll find, alongside the traditionalContinue Reading
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The Czech origins of America’s dwindling Dance Halls
Somewhere in Texas tonight, someone is two-stepping across the hardwood floor of one the state’s numerous Dance Halls. But forContinue Reading
A land without a country: Literary myths of rural Poland
Polish identity has long been shaped by its relation to its lands, and nature has always been a key aspectContinue Reading
Learning Czech, Slovak and Polish – the easy way
Prague, Czech Republic – Central European languages, including Czech, Slovak and Polish, are famed for ranking among the hardest inContinue Reading
KafkaTune of the Month: Csöngess be hozzám jóbarát, by Generál
Every month, Kafakdesk explores Central Europe’s rich folk and pop cultures to present some of the region’s most popular tunesContinue Reading
Meet Ivan & The Parazol, the Hungarian band rocking across Europe
Straight from Budapest, Ivan & The Parazol has gradually established itself as a sure value in Hungarian indie rock music.Continue Reading
Milan Kundera: an ongoing struggle with Prague, forgetfulness and Central Europe’s uniqueness
On April 1, Milan Kundera celebrated his 90th birthday. This anniversary month seems like the perfect opportunity to evoke hisContinue Reading
Polish Easter Recipes: sos chrzanowy z jajkami, the traditional horseradish sauce
Every month, Kafkadesk brings you the best recipes from Central Europe, straight from the kitchen of our very own Chef PaulinaContinue Reading
Czech Republic vs. Czechia: A linguistic riddle
It has already been three years since the Czech Republic adopted “Czechia” as its official and shortened geographical name inContinue Reading
Aurora: how a Budapest community centre is leading the resistance while fighting for survival
Budapest, Hungary – It’s Friday night in Budapest, and while most people are making their way downtown towards the Hungarian capital’sContinue Reading
Krakow Dragoons FC: “We aim to embed grassroots football culture into the local scene”
This week, Kafkadesk spoke with Krakow expat Alex Băcica, founder of Krakow’s expat football team, Dragoons FC. You’re one ofContinue Reading
Meet Poetizer, the Czech-born social media breaking the rules with rhymes
Prague, Czech Republic – This week, Kafkadesk spoke with Lukas Sedlacek, founder and managing director of the first social mediaContinue Reading
What are the most famous Czech brands and companies in the world?
Prague, Czech Republic – The roots of some of the most famous Czech brands and companies in the world are well-known.Continue Reading
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Slovakia
When Spiš Castle, the village of Vlkolínec, and the historic town of Banská Štiavnica were proclaimed to be World HeritageContinue Reading
“Poland has never been as divided as it is now”
This week, Kafkadesk spoke with prominent Polish film director Konrad Szołajski. His most recent documentary, ‘Make Poland Great Again’ (Dobra Zmiana)Continue Reading