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
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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
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
Visegrad countries launch “pro-family coalition”: What is it about?
Prague, Czech Republic – The four members of the Visegrad Group (Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary) launched a “pro-familyContinue Reading
Austria ends border checks with Czech Republic and Slovakia
Prague, Czech Republic – Austria had ended checks at its borders with the Czech Republic and Slovakia, authorities announced overContinue Reading
Slovakia’s boundary stones and the fluidity of Central Europe’s borders
As all pub quizzers know, the best questions are the ones which provoke debate in the teams. Here’s one thatContinue Reading
Nick Cave announces concerts in the Czech Republic and Slovakia for 2022
Prague, Czech Republic – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have announced nine live shows across Europe for next summer,Continue Reading
Iconic Czechoslovak bullet train goes on display after restoration
Prague, Czech Republic – The legendary Czechoslovak bullet train known as the Slovak Arrow (Slovenská Strela) has been restored toContinue Reading
Super Slovaks: Eugene Cernan, the last man to walk on the Moon
Bratislava, Slovakia – Joe Biden and Donald Trump agreed on few issues. However, one of President Biden’s first acts wasContinue Reading
After months of controversy, Slovakia confirms Sputnik V vaccine rollout
Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovakia will start offering the Russian-made Sputnik V anti-Covid vaccine next month, Health Minister Vladimir Lengvarsky said.Continue Reading
Slovakia bans wolf hunting after years of debate
Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovakia has passed new legislation introducing a total ban on wolf hunting as of next month. AccordingContinue Reading
First highway connecting Bratislava and Kosice to be completed… in Hungary
Bratislava, Slovakia – The much-anticipated highway connecting Bratislava and Kosice in Slovakia appears to finally near completion… in neighbouring Hungary,Continue Reading
Super Slovaks: Alexander Dubcek and “socialism with a human face”
Bratislava, Slovakia – To some, Alexander Dubcek is the greatest of all Slovaks. He is certainly one of the mostContinue Reading
Key takeaways from Viktor Orbán’s tough interview with Slovak daily Postoj
Budapest, Hungary – Yesterday, surrounded by his faithful ministers — Péter Szijjártó, Judit Varga, and Katalin Novák, Viktor Orbán attendedContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1945: the Prague uprising ended six years of German occupation
On May 8, 1945, in the last moments of the war in Europe, the Prague uprising ended six years ofContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1919: M. R. Stefanik was killed in a tragic plane crash near Bratislava
On May 4, 1919, the plane carrying Milan Rastislav Stefanik, one of the founding fathers of Czechoslovakia, crashed near BratislavaContinue Reading
Study highlights subtle differences in vaccine attitudes in Central Europe
Bratislava, Slovakia – A recent survey by the Bratislava-based think tank Globsec Policy Institute highlights common trends and subtle differencesContinue Reading
Putin’s “Warsaw Pact” slip of the tongue draws anger and mockery
Warsaw, Poland – In his annual state of the union address, Russian President Vladimir Putin briefly referred to the ColdContinue Reading
CineClub: Closely Watched Trains (1966), by Jiří Menzel
Revisiting old classics, discovering hidden gems and exploring the contemporary movie scene: every month, Kafkadesk’s CineClub brings you new insights and expertContinue Reading