Interview: A behind-the-scenes snapshot of life in communist Czechoslovakia
This week, Kafkadesk spoke with Thomas K. Murphy, an American historian who recently published a book on popular culture inContinue Reading
Category: News
Hungary and Slovakia to open diplomatic missions in Jerusalem
Budapest, Hungary – Following a summit with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the leaders of Hungary and Slovakia announced bothContinue Reading
Czech tennis legend Martina Navratilova sparks transgender controversy
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech tennis legend Martina Navratilova, considered one of the best female tennis players of allContinue Reading
Slovakia’s Constitutional Court forced to near-shutdown over political row
Bratislava, Slovakia – The highest court in Slovakia has been forced into near-paralysis over the failure to nominate the successorsContinue Reading
Apple Pay launches in the Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic – Great news for Apple users in the Czech Republic: the U.S. company launched its much-awaited AppleContinue Reading
Warsaw mayor pledges support to Poland’s LGBT community
Warsaw, Poland – Earlier this week, Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski signed a landmark declaration of support for the LGBT community.Continue Reading
Two Czechs nominated in Forbes “30 under 30” list of young talents 2019
Prague, Czech Republic – This year, two Czechs are ranked among the world’s youngest and most promising talents, according toContinue Reading
Hungarian video game designer listed in Forbes “30 under 30” 2019 ranking
Budapest, Hungary – One Hungarian has made it this year to the prestigious “30 under 30” ranking compiled by U.S.Continue Reading
Slovak professional gamer ranked in Forbes “30 under 30” list of young talents 2019
Bratislava, Slovakia – Only one Slovak made the cut this year and was included in Forbes’ prestigious 30 under 30Continue Reading
Six Poles nominated in Forbes “30 under 30” 2019 ranking
Warsaw, Poland – Six Poles have made it this year to the 30 under 30 Europe list of U.S. magazineContinue Reading
Hungarian village breaks record of world’s longest sausage
Budapest, Hungary – If you’ve just finished eating or feel somewhat bloated and full from your previous meal, it’s probablyContinue Reading
Despite slowdown, Czechs show unprecedented optimism about economy
Brno, Czech Republic – According to a study, published a few days after official projections lent weight to the ideaContinue Reading
Hungary summons Swedish ambassador over “unacceptable” 1930’s comparison
Budapest, Hungary – Hungary has summoned the Swedish Ambassador in Budapest to the Foreign Ministry after Sweden’s Social Affairs MinisterContinue Reading
Polish Prime Minister cancels Israel trip over Netanyahu’s Holocaust remarks
Warsaw, Poland – Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced he would not attend a summit in Israel this week followingContinue Reading
Most foreigners in Slovakia now come from outside the EU
Bratislava, Slovakia – For the first time, the number of non-EU nationals living in Slovakia surpassed the number of EUContinue Reading
