Czech Republic rocked by deadly cable car accident and murder-suicide shooting in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic was struck by two deadly tragedies yesterday. On Sunday afternoon, a cable-car operatingContinue Reading
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No foul play in Roma man’s death, Czech police claim
Prague, Czech Republic – Czech police dismissed allegations that officers were responsible for the death of a Roma man lastContinue Reading
5 things to know to teach English in the Czech Republic
Brno, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic is a crossroads for western and eastern European values and culture, located inContinue Reading
China angered by Taiwanese delegation’s Central European tour
Bratislava, Slovakia – China isn’t taking too well the visit of an important Taiwanese delegation in several Central and EasternContinue Reading
Charles University in Prague gets first female rector in history
Prague, Czech Republic – Milena Kralickova was elected as the new rector of Prague’s Charles University this week, marking theContinue Reading
Mucha documentary to open Czech and Slovak film festival in Paris
Paris, France – The 7th edition of the Czech-In Film Festival kicks-off tomorrow in Paris with the screening of RomanContinue Reading
Prague city centre moves to ban alcohol consumption in public spaces
Prague, Czech Republic – Drinking alcohol in public at night could soon be banned or more strictly regulated in Prague’sContinue Reading
Will Andrej Babis run for Czech President?
Prague, Czech Republic – The question appears to be on everyone’s lips: will Andrej Babis, the billionaire Prime Minister defeatedContinue Reading
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
Central European filmmakers in the spotlight at the Calvert Journal 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