Czech counter-intelligence warns of growing threat of Chinese espionage
Prague, Czech Republic – The head of the Czech counter-intelligence agency (BIS) Michal Koudelka didn’t mince his words when heContinue Reading
Tag: Diplomacy
Brexit: ‘Come home’, says Polish Ambassador to Poles in the U.K.
Warsaw, Poland – The Polish Ambassador to London, Arkady Rzegocki, has expressed worries over the possibility of a ‘no-deal Brexit’Continue Reading
Emmanuel Macron to visit Poland early next year
Warsaw, Poland – French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to make an official visit to Poland in the first monthsContinue Reading
Trump could cancel visit to Poland following Greenland debacle
Warsaw, Poland – U.S. President Donald Trump could scrap his planned visit to Poland following his recent spat with DenmarkContinue Reading
Czech Ambassador to Iran recalled over Schengen visa trade
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Ambassador in Tehran Svatopluk Čumba was allegedly recalled this week for taking part inContinue Reading
Czech Republic and Russia clash over Moscow protests
Prague, Czech Republic – Russia and the Czech Republic are crossing swords over the mass arrests of protesters in Moscow.Continue Reading
Tensions between Prague and Beijing rise over ‘One China’ policy dispute
Prague, Czech Republic – It’s a rocky and uncertain time for Czech-Chinese relations. China urges Prague to respect “One China”Continue Reading
Czech Republic receives record number of visa applications
Prague, Czech Republic – Interest for visas to the Czech Republic reached a record high last year, according to officialContinue Reading
Bratislava could host Trump-Putin meeting this summer
Bratislava, Slovakia – The quiet, laid-back capital of Slovakia could soon become the focus of international attention with a high-profileContinue Reading
Czech Republic and Myanmar pledge to boost relations as Suu Kyi visits Prague
Prague, Czech Republic – This week, Myanmar’s state councilor Aung San Suu Kyi was on an official three-day visit in PragueContinue Reading
Polish ambassador to Israel assaulted and spat on in Tel Aviv
Warsaw, Poland – A 65-year-old Israeli spat on Poland’s ambassador in Tel Aviv Marek Magierowski on Tuesday while he wasContinue Reading
Finland snubs Hungary during U.N. Security Council meeting
Budapest, Hungary – Diplomacy is a tough, tough world, and can sometimes lead to odd and unexpected situations when exasperationContinue Reading
Donald Trump to host Slovak Prime Minister at White House
Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovak Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini will travel to the United States next week and meet with President DonaldContinue Reading
Hungary angered by Nazi-inspired Orbán cartoon in Slovenia
Budapest, Hungary – A cartoon, published by Slovenian weekly Mladina and featuring Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban performing a NaziContinue Reading
Kiska’s party, Czech faux-pas, Polish consolation babies… What’s new?
Didn’t have time to read the news lately? Kafkadesk’s got you covered. Here’s our recap of what’s been going on:Continue Reading
