Women’s rights in the spotlight as Slovakia seeks to tighten abortion laws
Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovakia’s move to tighten abortion laws has sparked a backlash among local and international activists, who fearContinue Reading
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Hungary to close borders to foreigners on September 1
Budapest, Hungary – Hungary will close its borders to foreigners (non-residents only), including EU citizens, from September 1, Prime MinisterContinue Reading
Slovakia adds six EU countries, including France and Spain, to list of “high-risk destinations”
Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovakia has added six EU member states to its list of high-risk countries due to their worseningContinue Reading
U.K. removes Czech Republic from list of “safe countries”
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic is no longer considered a safe destination to travel to by the U.K.,Continue Reading
In pictures: Czech National Gallery displays forms of Brutalism in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech capital is world-renowned for its baroque, gothic, and renaissance sights. But the city alsoContinue Reading
Travel memoir of first Polish consul of New York now available in English
Warsaw, Poland – A new digital-first press released the first-ever English translation of Konstanty Buszczyński’s Impressions of America, the 1916Continue Reading
COVID-19: Czech Republic adds Spain to list of high-risk countries
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Health Ministry updated its travel list and added Spain in the category of high-riskContinue Reading
Slovakia advises citizens not to travel to Prague over COVID-19 risk
Prague, Czech Republic – In the face of the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic across Europe, Slovakia updated its travelContinue Reading
Czech, Slovak, Polish and Hungarian movies shortlisted for European Film Awards 2020
Bratislava, Slovakia – Six movies from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary were shortlisted for the 2020 edition ofContinue Reading
Czech Republic to tighten face-masks rules on September 1
Prague, Czech Republic – Face-masks are about to make their come-back in the Czech Republic after the government announced itContinue Reading
Over half of young Slovak adults live with their parents, according to Eurostat
Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovaks are among the last to leave the parental household in the EU, new figures released byContinue Reading
Slovakia braces for schools reopening amid rise in COVID-19 cases
Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovakia did particularly well in containing the first coronavirus wave by introducing, early on, strong restrictions onContinue Reading
Playtech partners with Fortuna to strengthen foothold in Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic – One of the largest players in the mobile casino industry, Playtech, has shown its intention toContinue Reading
Poland stands out as the most polluted country in Europe
Warsaw, Poland – According to a new report by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago, Poland, Slovakia,Continue Reading
Havel biopic brings Czechs back in theatres
Prague, Czech Republic – “Truth and love must prevail over lies and hatred,” goes one of the most famous statements byContinue Reading