Iconic fashion magazine Vogue launches Czech and Slovak edition
Prague, Czech Republic – The iconic U.S. fashion magazine Vogue has launched, on August 17, its first Czech and SlovakContinue Reading
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Anonymous entrepreneur restores Jewish cemetery in Poland
Warsaw, Poland – An anonymous Polish entrepreneur has donated hundreds of thousands of złotys to fund the restoration of theContinue Reading
Polish city of Poznan shortlisted for European Capital of Smart Tourism
Poznan, Poland – Located in the centre of Poland, the city of Poznań was shortlisted to become the European CapitalContinue Reading
Woman in Slovakia arrested for playing La Traviata for 16 years, non-stop
Štúrovo, Slovakia – Next time your neighbour is listening to his music a bit too loud, remember this story: someContinue Reading
Frida Kahlo exhibition in Budapest accused of “promoting communism”
Budapest, Hungary – To mark the 111th birth anniversary of Frida Kahlo, the National Gallery of Budapest hosts an exhibitionContinue Reading
Mucha’s Slav Epic goes on display in Prague and Brno
Brno, Czech Republic – Nearly 100 years after its completion, Alfons Mucha’s Slav Epic has not yet found a permanentContinue Reading
UNESCO World Heritage sites in Central Europe
Prague, Czech Republic – The 42nd session of the World Heritage Committee kicked off on Sunday in Manama, Bahrain andContinue Reading
Czechs and dogs: a (puzzling) love story
Prague, Czech Republic – You only need to wander around Prague or any Czech city to notice one surprising fact:Continue Reading
Miro Zbirka to release Abbey Road double album
Bratislava, Slovakia – After the release of his latest single “Dievča” last month, Bratislava-born Miro Zbirka has announced the releaseContinue Reading
Hiding in plain sight: Masaryk’s last words
Prague, Czech Republic – 1937. Two years after stepping down as President of Czechoslovakia and handing over the reigns ofContinue Reading
Why do Czechs burn witches on the last day of April?
Prague, Czech Republic – April is coming to an end and temperatures are finally rising. At the prospect of winter’sContinue Reading
Croatia remains top holiday destination for Czech tourists
Prague, Czech Republic – It’s official: Nearly 1 million Czech tourists visited Croatia last year, making it the top oneContinue Reading
Jan Zizka biopic to become the most expensive Czech film of all time
Prague, Czech Republic – Czech production company JBJ Films has entered a co-production deal with Hollywood producer Cassian Elwes forContinue Reading
Quincy Jones is bringing a bit of razzamatazz to Budapest
Budapest, Hungary – Quincy Jones will be celebrating his 85th birthday this year with a world tour which will includeContinue Reading
Martyna Wojciechowska celebrated by Barbie for International Women’s Day
Warsaw, Poland – Ahead of International Women’s Day, Barbie introduced a new batch of their world-famous dolls based on inspiringContinue Reading