Brexit: British expats share their stories
On October 31, the UK is legally due to leave the EU. Prior to that, Prime minister Boris Johnson willContinue Reading
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Budapest artists to collaborate with Berlin-based LGBTQ+ collective in unique show
Budapest, Hungary – Following their open call to queer- and trans-identified performers, Berlin’s queer performance ensemble Queerdos have facilitated a workshopContinue Reading
György Dragomán, a contemporary voice of Transylvania’s tragic past
Throughout the 20th century, Transylvania became an ethnic and ideological battlefield; disputed from one country to the other, by RomaniaContinue Reading
Meet the Prague Raptors, the expat football club uniting people on and off the pitch
This week, Kafkadesk spoke with Prague expat Jonathan Davies, Slavia Prague’s Youth Coach and head coach for the Prague RaptorsContinue Reading
Berlin-based LGBTQ+ collective is looking for performers in Budapest
Budapest, Hungary – The Berlin-based LGBTQ+ performance collective Queerdos is organising a free workshop in Budapest from the 23rd to theContinue Reading
How did Polish and English languages mutually influence each other?
After the collapse of communism, Poland has become more and more susceptible to western influences after each passing year, somethingContinue Reading
Lifting the veil on national stereotypes and clichés in Central Europe
Brno, Czech Republic – Stereotyping and judging people according to well-established national clichés is an activity relished by people allContinue Reading
Top 10 Hungarian films since the creation of the National Film Fund
After more than a decade long drought, Hungarian cinema finally seems to have found itself. A new generation of excellentContinue Reading
What are the most famous Polish brands and companies in the world?
Cześć! Or as we say in English, ‘Hello!” Polish is a very interesting language, especially for non-native and English-speaking peopleContinue Reading
Cost of living: Is Central Europe really as cheap as people think?
Budapest, Hungary – How cheap or expensive is life in Central Europe? How does the cost of living in Poland,Continue Reading
Time to ditch the overcrowded city centres and discover the Central European countryside
Summer is here and the tourist season is in full swing in many European city centers. If you’re planning toContinue Reading
Meet Belau, the Budapest-based electronica duo spreading good vibes through the (sound) waves!
Kafkadesk spoke with Krisztián Buzás of the Hungarian award-winning electronica and chillwave duo Belau who will play at Sziget Fesitval’sContinue Reading
What are the most famous Hungarian brands and companies in the world?
Is anyone hungry around here? Admittedly, this is a very bad, but sadly typical joke that foreigners tell Hungarians. AsContinue Reading
Beyond Sziget: The Kafkadesk guide to smaller festivals in Hungary
Hungarian summers are ultimately characterised by the never-ending inflow of – mostly British – tourists, ready to enjoy the sun,Continue Reading
What are the most famous Slovak brands and companies in the world?
Slovakia may be a small country at the heart of Europe, putting a lot of emphasis on agriculture and forestry,Continue Reading
