Hungarian women seeking abortion increasingly opt for Vienna
Budapest, Hungary – Hungary, where religion has little hold on society and abortion has been legal since 1992, could almostContinue Reading
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Czech Republic ranked second “freest country” in Europe to drink and smoke
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic has been ranked as the second “freest” and most liberal country in EuropeContinue Reading
Majority of Poles and Hungarians unhappy about government’s handling of the pandemic
Budapest, Hungary – A majority of the population in Poland and Hungary are unhappy about their respective government’s handling ofContinue Reading
A quarter of Czechs do not plan to get vaccinated, study shows
Prague, Czech Republic – A majority of Czechs would like to get vaccinated against Covid-19, while about a quarter ofContinue Reading
As COVID vaccine passports become reality, Poles and Hungarians remain hesitant
Budapest, Hungary – Covid-19 vaccine passports are seen as the key to the post-pandemic recovery, but many are still scepticalContinue Reading
Misleading responsibility: the social impact of Poland’s so-called “Corona experts”
Warsaw, Poland – While everyone has the right to express their opinions freely, what happens when your opinions are scientificallyContinue Reading
Poland asks Czech Republic to stop cross-border “abortion tourism”
Warsaw, Poland – The Polish government is ramping up efforts to urge the Czech Republic to put an end toContinue Reading
Study highlights subtle differences in vaccine attitudes in Central Europe
Bratislava, Slovakia – A recent survey by the Bratislava-based think tank Globsec Policy Institute highlights common trends and subtle differencesContinue Reading
In conspiracy-prone Czech Republic, young generations remain unconvinced by vaccine’s merits
Prague, Czech Republic – Despite a drastic decrease in vaccine scepticism, young Czechs remain unconvinced. In a country where conspiracyContinue Reading
Under the cloak of secrecy: Facts about the ravages of COVID-19 in Hungary
Budapest, Hungary – Medián’s latest opinion poll on Hungarians’ satisfaction with the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic surprised many.Continue Reading
Obesity and unhealthy lifestyle blamed for high Czech COVID death toll
Prague, Czech Republic – Widespread obesity is one of the most important factors explaining the high COVID-19 death toll inContinue Reading
Czech Republic eases COVID-19 restrictions: What are the changes?
Prague, Czech Republic – On Monday, a number of anti-COVID restrictions are being lifted or eased in the Czech Republic.Continue Reading
COVID-19: Poland’s life expectancy decreased by 1.4 years in 2020
Warsaw, Poland – Poland’s life expectancy at birth has recorded one of the biggest drops among EU countries last year,Continue Reading
Deaths in the Czech Republic up by 36% in February compared to previous years
Prague, Czech Republic – The number of deaths reported in the Czech Republic in February was over a third higherContinue Reading
Bat-stuffed pierogi a “likely” candidate for COVID origins, says WHO
Krakow, Poland – The announcement took everyone by surprise. After long months of excruciating investigation, the international team of expertsContinue Reading
Beer-loving Czech Republic turns to wine as most popular alcoholic drink
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic may be known worldwide for its beer-loving culture, new studies reveal that wineContinue Reading
In Romania, women living in precarious conditions face restricted access to abortion
Bucharest, Romania – Although abortion has been legal in Romania since 1990, more and more doctors are refusing to performContinue Reading
Poland and Czech Republic’s excess death rates among highest in Europe
Warsaw, Poland – Poland and the Czech Republic recorded among the highest excess death rates in Europe in 2020, accordingContinue Reading
Polish women face uphill battle to access abortion during pandemic
Warsaw, Poland – Polish women seeking to get an abortion have been doubly burdened in recent months by the ConstitutionalContinue Reading
Man shoots himself in the head in front of Czech Ministry of Health
Prague, Czech Republic – A man shot himself in the head on Thursday evening in front of the Czech MinistryContinue Reading