Famous Hungarians in history: Franz Liszt, the Virtuoso
Budapest, Hungary – The quintessential Romantic musician and artist, Hungarian-born Franz Liszt was arguably the most brilliant piano virtuoso ofContinue Reading
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Quarantine diaries: “The hardest part is the uncertainty”
Welcome to Kafkadesk’s Quarantine Diaries, our new segment gathering testimonials from across Central Europe to understand how people in Poland,Continue Reading
Roman Polanski wins Best Director at ‘French Oscars’, sparking outrage and walkouts
Paris, France – The Polanski case continues to divide France’s cultural scene and public opinion as the award-winning filmmaker winsContinue Reading
French town suspends ties with Polish sister city over LGBT rights
Warsaw, Poland – The French town of Saint-Jean-de-Braye has broken its partnership with its Polish sister city of Tuchów lastContinue Reading
Polanski scandal claims heads of entire board of ‘French Oscars’ Academy
Paris, France – The entire leadership of the Césars, the most prestigious movie award ceremony in France, has resigned overContinue Reading
Czech Republic to take part in France-led Barkhane counter-terrorism mission in Sahel region
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech government approved earlier this week plans to send additional troops to Africa’s Sahel regionContinue Reading
Interview: “We’re fighting for filmmakers who have been unfairly forgotten”
Paris, France – Paris-based film distributor and DVD editor Malavida, founded over 15 years ago, boasts one of the sector’sContinue Reading
Poland and Japan to bolster cooperation on low-carbon energy amidst global criticism
Warsaw, Poland – As world leaders gather in Davos to discuss global issues, Poland Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and hisContinue Reading
French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Poland next month
Warsaw, Poland – French President Emmanuel Macron is due to pay an official two-day visit to Poland in early February,Continue Reading
Top Google searches in Central Europe in 2019
Budapest, Hungary – There are many ways to determine the most consequential and decisive events of the past year. OneContinue Reading
Czech Republic and Poland oppose France’s EU enlargement reform
Warsaw, Poland – Nine EU countries, including Poland and the Czech Republic, have pushed back against France’s proposal to reformContinue 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
Poland slaps a €40-million fine on France’s Engie over Nord Stream 2 project
Warsaw, Poland – Poland has imposed a €40-million fine on French energy company Engie over its role in the controversialContinue Reading
Central European cinema in the spotlight at Paris film festivals
Paris, France – Czech, Slovak and Polish cinema will be in the Parisian festivals spotlight this month with the 6th editionContinue Reading
Poland slams Macron’s ‘brain-dead’ NATO comments as ‘irresponsible’
Warsaw, Poland – Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has criticized Emmanuel Macron for undermining NATO, which the French President calledContinue Reading