What’s in a name? Understanding the Czech Republic vs. Czechia debate
This week, Kafkadesk spoke with Petr Pavlínek, member of the Civic Initiative Czechia (Občanská iniciativa Česko), an organization that standsContinue Reading
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Czech Republic to celebrate 100th anniversary of its flag
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech flag will celebrate 100 years of existence on March 30, the Czech News AgencyContinue Reading
Czech and Slovak Oscar wins and nominations throughout the years
South Korean film Parasite made history by becoming the first non-English language film to be named best picture at the Oscars.Continue Reading
The Czech invention that makes 20/20 vision possible in 2020
Article written by Raymond Johnston and originally published by Oko! Magazine, an official partner of Kafkadesk. czech invention The yearContinue Reading
Interview: “There is so much about Czech and Slovak history that lends itself to the espionage genre”
This week, Kafkadesk spoke with James Silvester, a British writer and author of a fascinating series of spy thrillers setContinue Reading
Interview: A behind-the-scenes look at the former Eastern bloc’s secret police under communism
With the fall of the Iron Curtain at the end of 1989 came the collapse of the communist regimes ofContinue Reading
Prominent Czech filmmaker Ivan Passer dies at 86
Prague, Czech Republic – Czech-born screenwriter, director and filmmaker Ivan Passer passed away last week at the age of 86Continue Reading
‘Behind the Iron Curtain’ book launch to celebrate Velvet Revolution anniversary in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic – After the success of their Bratislava workshop at the end of last year, Drs Zuzana PalovicContinue Reading
Czech President Zeman slams Russia’s ‘insolence’ in rare feud with Moscow
Prague, Czech Republic – Czech President Milos Zeman, known for his close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and theContinue Reading
Interview: “Slovakia is still searching for its identity and purpose in the world”
This week, Kafkadesk spoke with Zuzana Palovic and Gabriela Bereghazyova, respectively the founder and co-director of ‘Global Slovakia’, a Bratislava-basedContinue Reading
Czech Republic approves national day in memory of 1968 Soviet-led invasion
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic has moved one step closer to declaring August 21st a national remembrance dayContinue Reading
Milan Kundera’s Czech citizenship restored after four decades
Prague, Czech Republic – Czech literary master Milan Kundera, who’s been living in France for more than 40 years, hasContinue Reading
Charles IV voted most influential figure in Czech history
Prague, Czech Republic – Charles IV, the 14th-century king of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, is the most significant figureContinue Reading
Václav Havel voted best Czech President since 1989
Prague, Czech Republic – Former anti-Communist dissident, playwright and head of state Vaclav Havel is the most popular President inContinue Reading
Bratislava event to explore the good, the bad and the ugly sides of the socialist dream
Bratislava, Slovakia – Drs Zuzana Palovic and Gabriela Bereghazyova will be launching their book ‘Czechoslovakia: Behind the Iron Curtain’ atContinue Reading