Czech Republic: “For many prostitutes, social stigma is a bigger threat than a slap in the face”
This week, Kafkadesk spoke with Hana Pazderová from Rozkos bes Rizika (“Pleasure without Risk”), a Czech NGO which has beenContinue Reading
Tag: Covid-19 pandemic
Lessons learned in Slovakia’s education lockdown
Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovakia has been one of Europe’s success stories in the Covid-19 pandemic. The decision to shut theContinue Reading
Czech-Polish border reopening under discussion
Prague, Czech Republic – Poland and the Czech Republic discussed the reopening of their mutual border on Wednesday as theContinue Reading
The role of online banking in weathering the pandemic
Digital wallets and online banking have redefined the concept of financial services. Given the measures and limitations brought about byContinue Reading
Slovakia eases travel restrictions for eight countries, including the Czech Republic
Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovakia’s Public Health Authority announced yesterday that the country will ease travel restrictions for eight countries, includingContinue Reading
Which cities are best managing the post-COVID recovery?
Bratislava, Slovakia – As the world economy faces its worst recession in decades due to the Covid-19 pandemic, cities allContinue Reading
Prague National Museum holds special face-mask exhibition
Prague, Czech Republic – On Monday, the National Museum in Prague launched a special face-mask exhibition to showcase all kindsContinue Reading
Nearly 200 people infected with Covid-19 at Czech coal mine
Prague, Czech Republic – A total of 186 new cases of Covid-19 infections have now been linked to a recentContinue Reading
Beer consumption in the Czech Republic reached new record in 2019
Prague, Czech Republic – Beer production and consumption reached a new record-high in the Czech Republic last year, according toContinue Reading
Poland plans to hold presidential election on June 28, says Prime Minister
Warsaw, Poland – Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that the presidential election could be held on June 28. OriginallyContinue Reading
Czech Republic joins EU climate neutrality goal
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic has officially signed up to the European Union’s goal to achieve climate neutralityContinue Reading
Poland to extend international flight ban until June 6
Warsaw, Poland – Poland could extend the international flight ban by two more weeks until June 6, Reuters reported onContinue Reading
Manifesto for a sustainable and neighbourly Prague
As the Covid-19 pandemic forces us to rethink our lifestyle, more than 30 local organisations called on the Prague cityContinue Reading
Slovakia’s “smart quarantine” app could be launched on Friday
Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovakia’s “smart quarantine” app is currently in the trial period and could be launched on Friday, accordingContinue Reading
Poland could reopen borders on June 15
Warsaw, Poland – Poland could reopen its borders, closed more than two months ago to curb the spread of coronavirus,Continue Reading