Sparta Prague cleared by UEFA in racism row
Prague, Czech Republic – Sparta Prague will not face any punishment by UEFA following accusations of racism during a EuropaContinue Reading
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Central European filmmakers in the spotlight at “New East” film festival
Warsaw, Poland – Independant filmmakers from Central Europe are being showcased at the Calvert Journal Film Festival, which takes placeContinue Reading
Missing 8-year-old girl found safe in Czech forest
Prague, Czech Republic – An eight-year-old German girl who went missing around the Czech-German border was found safe and soundContinue Reading
A bad day for Orban: Babis loses the election and Kurz resigns
Budapest, Hungary – After spending the last few days on Hungarian domestic affairs, it is time to glance outside, whereContinue Reading
Which movies will represent Central Europe at the Oscars 2022?
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland have all submitted their Oscars entry in the Best InternationalContinue Reading
Confused and disillusioned: How does small-town Czech Republic view the elections?
Brno, Czech Republic – Among the advertisements of community fundraisers, art exhibitions, and outdoor festivals at the neglected bus stopContinue Reading
Budapest and Prague districts ranked among world’s “coolest neighbourhoods” in 2021
Budapest, Hungary – If you live in Prague or Budapest, you’re in luck: chances are you might live in oneContinue Reading
Belgium to fund abortions for Polish women after near-total ban
Warsaw, Poland – The Belgian government announced it would become the first country in the world to fund abortions forContinue Reading
Czech Republic to send 50 police officers to Hungary’s southern border
Prague, Czech Republic – Some 50 Czech police officers will be deployed at Hungary’s southern border, deputy Prime Minister andContinue Reading
Migration topic makes malleable comeback in high strung Czech election
Prague, Czech Republic – While the topic of migration isn’t the main issue ahead of the Czech parliamentary elections, itContinue Reading
Jailed Belarusian activist receives Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize 2021
Prague, Czech Republic – Jailed Belarusian opposition activist Maria Kalesnikava has been awarded with the Vaclav Havel Human Rights PrizeContinue Reading
On this Day, in 935: “Good King Wenceslas” was murdered
On September 28, 935, Duke Wenceslas of Bohemia was stabbed to death by a group of nobles allied to hisContinue Reading
Czech and Hungarian Netflix ranked among best in the world
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech and Hungarian versions of Netflix are among the very best in the world, accordingContinue Reading
Iconic photographer donates 2,000 photos to Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic – The world-famous Czech-born photographer Josef Koudelka said he was donating almost 2,000 of his photographs toContinue Reading
Poland ordered to pay half a million euros a day over border dispute with Czechs
Warsaw, Poland – Poland has been ordered to pay a daily penalty of €500,000 to the European Commission over itsContinue Reading
Meet Norodom Sihamoni, the Far-Eastern King who spoke Czech
Prague, Czech Republic – Known as the only living monarch who speaks fluent Czech, Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni has aContinue Reading
Amazon building second distribution center in Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic – Amazon is currently building its second distribution center in the Czech Republic, local media reported. LocatedContinue Reading
In Central Europe, concern over toll, fairness of Amazon algorithms
Prague, Czech Republic – Trade unions are taking on algorithmic management in Amazon warehouses in Central Europe, with some success.Continue Reading
Russian paramilitary chief involved in Crimea annexation arrested in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic – Alexander Franchetti, a Russian national who played a role in the events leading up to theContinue Reading
Should the Czech Republic change its name to Bohemia?
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic should change its official name to Bohemia, a controversial Czech commentator recently suggested.Continue Reading