Emil Zátopek biopic starts shooting in the Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic – Czech director David Ondříček has started the shooting of a movie about Emil Zátopek, the legendaryContinue Reading
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Kundera’s ongoing struggle with Prague, forgetfulness and Central Europe’s uniqueness
On April 1, Milan Kundera celebrated his 90th birthday. This anniversary month seems like the perfect opportunity to evoke hisContinue Reading
Czech Republic vs. Czechia: A linguistic riddle
It has already been three years since the Czech Republic adopted “Czechia” as its official and shortened geographical name inContinue Reading
What are the most famous Czech brands and companies in the world?
Prague, Czech Republic – The roots of some of the most famous Czech brands and companies in the world are well-known.Continue Reading
Interview: A behind-the-scenes snapshot of life in communist Czechoslovakia
This week, Kafkadesk spoke with Thomas K. Murphy, an American historian who recently published a book on popular culture inContinue Reading
KafkaTune of the Month: Bažant na víne, by Miroslav Žbirka
Every month, Kafakdesk explores Central Europe’s rich folk and pop cultures to present some of the region’s most popular tunesContinue Reading
Former Czech President Vaclav Klaus awarded Petőfi Prize in Budapest
Budapest, Hungary – Vaclav Klaus, the former Czech Prime Minister and President, has just been awarded the Petőfi Prize duringContinue Reading
Czechs win 6th Fed Cup title in 8 years
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic beat defending champion United States in the Fed Cup final on Sunday, giftingContinue Reading
Why did Czechoslovakia break up?
Prague, Czech Republic – Last Sunday marked the 100th anniversary of the foundation of Czechoslovakia… a country which ceased toContinue Reading
Square named after late Czech director Miloš Forman in centre of Prague
Prague, Czech Republic – Since last Friday, a small square in the centre of Prague is named after world-famous CzechContinue Reading
Prague to mark centenary of Czechoslovakia with big military parade
Prague, Czech Republic – On the 28th of October, the Czech Republic will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the foundationContinue Reading
Slovakia approves one-off public holiday to celebrate foundation of Czechoslovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovakia’s Parliament adopted a bill implementing a one-off public holiday on October 30 this year to celebrateContinue Reading
Where does the Slovak flag come from?
Bratislava, Slovakia –National flags are an eloquent token of a country’s historical roots, cultural standing and political aspirations. They are,Continue Reading
Where does the Czech flag come from?
Prague, Czech Republic –National flags are an eloquent token of a country’s historical roots, cultural standing and political aspirations. TheyContinue Reading
Iconic fashion magazine Vogue launches Czech and Slovak edition
Prague, Czech Republic – The iconic U.S. fashion magazine Vogue has launched, on August 17, its first Czech and SlovakContinue Reading
