Super Slovaks: Peter Sagan, the “Tourminator”
After winning winning the points classification of the Tour de France for a record seven times, in 2012, 2013, 2014,Continue Reading
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Interview: “Slovakia needs to recognize its diaspora”
Our Sunday interview with Zuzana Palovic, co-founder of the Bratislava-based NGO Global Slovakia. We talk Slovakia’s place and brand inContinue Reading
“Art in a vending machine”: Czech project finds original way to showcase young artists
This week, Kafkadesk spoke with Petra Widžová, co-founder of the fascinating “Artmat – Automat na Umění” project – an initiativeContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1942: Operation Anthropoid was carried out by Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš
On May 27, 1942, the British-trained Slovak and Czech operatives Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš ambushed the car of the notorious “Butcher ofContinue Reading
CineClub: Anthropoid (2016), by Sean Ellis
Revisiting old classics, discovering hidden gems and exploring the contemporary movie scene: every month, Kafkadesk’s CineClub brings you new insights and expertContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1618: the Second Defenestration of Prague triggered the Bohemian Revolt
On May 23, 1618, two Catholic councillors sent by Vienna to meet with Bohemian nobles were thrown out from the upperContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1674: John Sobieski was elected King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania
On May 21, 1674, the Polish military commander John Sobieski was elected King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania.Continue Reading