Czech Republic to open new diplomatic office in Jerusalem
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech embassy in Tel Aviv will open a new office in the city of JerusalemContinue Reading
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On This Day, in 1991: The Visegrád Group was formed by Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Poland
On February 15, 1991, the Visegrád Declaration was signed by the leaders of Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Poland, officially founding theContinue Reading
US worried about “declining media pluralism” in Hungary
Budapest, Hungary – The United States is “deeply concerned about declining media pluralism” in Hungary, US State Department spokesperson NedContinue Reading
Biden presidency: What’s at stake for Visegrad Group countries?
The governments of Visegrad Group (V4) countries – the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia – appeared divided on theContinue Reading
Central European leaders condemn Navalny arrest in Moscow
Warsaw, Poland – Central European leaders have condemned the arrest of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny in Moscow on Sunday. TopContinue Reading
After Hungary, Czech Republic to open diplomatic office in Jerusalem
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic announced that it will add a diplomatic presence to its Jerusalem office nextContinue Reading
Poland and Hungary oppose EU’s foreign policy gender equality agenda
Warsaw, Poland – An EU plan to promote gender equality, women’s empowerment and LGBT rights as part of its foreignContinue Reading
The Hungarian and Polish ties of Antony Blinken
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has picked as secretary of state his longtime aide, Antony Blinken, whose tiesContinue Reading
What does Joe Biden’s victory mean for Hungary?
Though Joe Biden will pay closer attention to illiberalism in Hungary than Donald Trump did, his election is unlikely toContinue Reading
Poland and Hungary angered by Joe Biden’s “totalitarian regimes” remark
Budapest, Hungary – U.S. Democratic candidate Joe Biden has irritated Polish and Hungarian authorities after comparing the two Central EuropeanContinue Reading
Czech President and government clash over promotion of counter-intelligence chief
Prague, Czech Republic – President Milos Zeman has, once more, refused to promote Michal Koudelka, the head of the CzechContinue Reading
Cross-Border Cooperation Congress to open in Lublin next week
The Cross-Border Cooperation Congress Lublin 2020 (formerly known as Eastern Europe Initiatives Congress) will be held on October 6-9, 2020 and will focusContinue Reading
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban endorses Donald Trump in November election
Budapest, Hungary – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has endorsed US President Donald Trump for the upcoming November presidential election.Continue Reading
US ambassador to Hungary David Cornstein to step down
Budapest, Hungary – “It was with a deep sense of pride, as well as some sadness, that I informed PresidentContinue Reading
China advises tourists not to travel to the Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic- China has warned its citizens and tourists against travelling to the Czech Republic, citing the deteriorating epidemiologicalContinue Reading