Czech millionaire’s fast-driving stunt criticised by German government
Prague, Czech Republic – The German Ministry of Transport has criticised a fast-driving stunt by Czech millionaire and investor RadimContinue Reading
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Who was Hana Horká, the Czech singer who died after deliberately catching Covid-19?
Prague, Czech Republic – Czech folk singer Hana Horká died a few days ago after intentionally contracting Covid-19 in orderContinue Reading
Prague and Bratislava mayors ranked among top 5 best in Europe in 2021
Prague, Czech Republic – Zdeněk Hřib and Matúš Vallo, the current mayors of Prague and Bratislava respectively, have been selectedContinue Reading
Polish director Agnieszka Holland to present movie on Kafka’s life
Prague, Czech Republic – Polish director Agnieszka Holland has reportedly been working on a movie on the life of Prague’sContinue Reading
Czech President against boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
Prague, Czech Republic –Czech President Miloš Zeman said he was opposed to the “political abuse”, including calls for boycotts, ofContinue Reading
Orban’s “solidarity” with Kazakh leader sparks sharp rebuke in Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s public support for embattled Kazakh President Tokayev was slammed by oneContinue Reading
Czech museum exhibits replica of Napoleon’s coronation crown
Prague, Czech Republic – The Turnov museum in northern Czech Republic will start exhibiting an exact replica of French emperorContinue Reading
Gendered pain: Central European women and the art world
The Iron Curtain, a socio-political barrier which divided Europe during the Cold War overshadows the way former communist countries areContinue Reading
Vltava: The incredible journey of Prague’s most iconic classical tune
Prague, Czech Republic – Flying from France to the Czech Republic a few years ago, I’ll always remember the strikingContinue Reading
Two Czechs fighting with pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine charged with terrorism
Prague, Czech Republic – Two Czech citizens who fought alongside pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine are facing terrorism charges, theContinue Reading
Polish ambassador to the Czech Republic recalled weeks after taking office
Prague, Czech Republic – Poland’s new ambassador to the Czech Republic is to be recalled after criticizing his own governmentContinue Reading
Popular Czech actor Pavel Trávníček accused of sexual abuse
Prague, Czech Republic – Czech actor Pavel Trávníček has been accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl in 2000, localContinue Reading
What are the common and emerging payment methods in Central Europe?
Prague, Czech Republic – The way in which we pay for goods changes around the world. Europe very much stillContinue Reading
Czech night train and Budapest museum ranked among “best new things to do in 2022”
Budapest, Hungary – A new night train between the Czech Republic and Belgium, as well as a highly anticipated museumContinue Reading
Czech Republic softens regulations on medical cannabis
Prague, Czech Republic – A new Czech law relaxes rules surrounding the prescription of medical cannabis and the regulations onContinue Reading
The most popular tourist destinations in and around Prague
Central Europe has a lot to offer, even for the most experienced travelers. Take the Czech Republic, for example. ItContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1421: Jan Žižka defeated the imperial forces at the Battle of Kutná Hora
On December 21, 1421, thanks to what some historians believe to be the first mobile artillery manoeuver in history, HussiteContinue Reading
Czech court upholds partial ban on Segways in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Constitutional upheld a partial ban on the use of Segways in different parts ofContinue Reading
Czech Republic: Zeman backs Babis for presidential run
Prague, Czech Republic – Milos Zeman backed former Prime Minister Andrej Babis to replace him as Czech President in 2023.Continue Reading
New book explores legacy of Vaclav Havel through series of exclusive interviews
Prague, Czech Republic – A new bilingual book, published in both Italian and English, looks at the legacy of CzechContinue Reading