On this Day, in 1863: the Matica slovenská was founded to promote Slovak identity
On August 4, 1863, the Slovak cultural institution Matica slovenská was founded in the city of Martin to promote SlovakContinue Reading
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#Tokyo2020 daily recap’ – Day 16
Here’s the latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because ofContinue Reading
Over half of adults in Central Europe considered overweight
Bratislava, Slovakia – More than half of the adult population in Central Europe is considered overweight, according to new figuresContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1914: World War I broke out when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia
On July 28, 1914, one month after the assassination Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, ignitingContinue Reading
Slovakia: Only fully vaccinated allowed to attend masses celebrated by Pope Francis
Bratislava, Slovakia – Only people who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will be allowed to attend the masses celebratedContinue Reading
“In Slovakia, Roma women are changing their communities from within”
This week, Kafkadesk spoke with Andrea Najvirtova, director of People in Need Slovakia, one of the NGOs spearheading local andContinue Reading
Slovak Institute to open in Jerusalem in September
Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovakia has announced its plans to open a Slovak Institute in Jerusalem in a move seen asContinue Reading
Pope Francis adds Slovakia to Hungary trip in September
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA – After having already mentioned it informally on his return flight from a historic three-day visit to IraqContinue Reading
Covid-19 drives Slovak-Americans to Facebook groups for community
Covid-19 may have turned our world upside down since 2020 but it hasn’t stopped Americans from socializing. They’ve just had toContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1945: Carpathian Ruthenia was annexed by the Soviet Union
On June 29, 1945, Czechoslovak President Edvard Beneš, pressured by Czech and Slovak communists, signed a treaty with the SovietContinue Reading
Slovak citizenship by descent vote delayed until September
Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovak descendants will have to continue waiting in suspense. The much anticipated second reading in Parliament ofContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1741: Maria Theresa of Austria was crowned “King” of Hungary
On June 25, 1741, there being no provision for female rule in the constitution, Maria Theresa of Austria was crownedContinue Reading
Summer drinks: What are the best rooftop bars in Central Europe?
Budapest, Hungary – Whether you’ve been living there for years or are simply visiting for a few days, sky barsContinue Reading
Central European nations kick off their Euro 2020 campaign
Warsaw, Poland – Scheduled to take place last summer before being postponed due to the Covid pandemic, the much anticipatedContinue Reading
EU sues Slovakia over failure to refund cancelled trips during pandemic
Bratislava, Slovakia – The European Commission is taking Slovakia to court over its failure to refund travelers whose package holidaysContinue Reading
Super Slovaks: the Great Escapes of Gerta Vrbová
A new Slovak film, The Auschwitz Report, has been released and will be playing in cinemas across Europe this summer. DirectedContinue Reading
V4 “Family Declaration” seen as vehicle for social conservative drive in EU
It looks like a benign, if rather anodyne, document expressing support for families. But the “Declaration Pro Familia” signed byContinue Reading
Five reasons why Slovakia should simplify its Citizenship Amendment
How exactly should Slovakia offer citizenship to its diaspora? Slovakia is currently considering this question via a new amendment toContinue Reading
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
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