Hungarian minister should “study ‘Economics for Dummies’”, says Ryanair CEO
Budapest, Hungary – Low-cost carrier Ryanair isn’t pulling any punches in its ongoing dispute with the Hungarian government, as shownContinue Reading
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“Beyond stupid”: Ryanair slams Hungary’s extra-profits tax
Budapest, Hungary – Low-cost carrier Ryanair is up in arms against a new tax introduced by the Hungarian government. OnContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1911: Czech aviation pioneer Jan Kašpar completed a historic long-distance flight to Prague
On May 13, 1911, Czech aviator Jan Kašpar successfully flew from Pardubice to Prague in what was, at the time,Continue Reading
Central European countries divided on Russian gas and oil embargo
Budapest, Hungary – Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Hungary opposed plans to impose sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas sectorContinue Reading
Warsaw and Krakow warn of saturation as Ukrainian refugees flock to Poland
Warsaw, Poland – Poland’s two largest cities warned that they might no longer be able to absorb the massive influxContinue Reading
Blame-game continues as Poles face sky-high gas prices
Gdansk, Poland – Poland has long been seeking to diversify gas supplies as its long-term contract with Russian state giantContinue Reading
Russian plane carrying nuclear fuel allowed in Slovakia despite flight ban
Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovakia has allowed a Russian plane carrying nuclear fuel to land in the country despite an airspaceContinue Reading
Direct trains between Brno and Vienna airport to start this year
Prague, Czech Republic – A direct train connection between Brno and Vienna airport is set to be launched this year,Continue Reading
Slovak flying car gets green light to take to the skies
Bratislava, Slovakia – The future of transportation may well be written in Slovakia. Slovak flying car ready for take-off EarlierContinue Reading
Czech millionaire’s fast-driving stunt criticised by German government
Prague, Czech Republic – The German Ministry of Transport has criticised a fast-driving stunt by Czech millionaire and investor RadimContinue Reading
Czech night train and Budapest museum ranked among “best new things to do in 2022”
Budapest, Hungary – A new night train between the Czech Republic and Belgium, as well as a highly anticipated museumContinue Reading
Czech court upholds partial ban on Segways in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Constitutional upheld a partial ban on the use of Segways in different parts ofContinue Reading
Kosice – Bratislava highway finally completed… in Hungary
Budapest, Hungary – The very first and long-awaited highway connecting the Slovak cities of Bratislava and Kosice has finally beenContinue Reading
Prague station ranked as most stressful in the world
Prague, Czech Republic – A new study focusing on the stress induced by selected metro and train stations on commutersContinue Reading
Czech Republic has Europe’s densest railway network
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic boasts the densest and most extensive railway system in Europe, according to newContinue Reading
Iconic Prague trams to go on “farewell ride” on Saturday
Prague, Czech Republic – The historic Prague tram models known as the T6A5 will be retired from circulation on Saturday,Continue Reading
Iconic Czechoslovak bullet train goes on display after restoration
Prague, Czech Republic – The legendary Czechoslovak bullet train known as the Slovak Arrow (Slovenská Strela) has been restored toContinue Reading
First highway connecting Bratislava and Kosice to be completed… in Hungary
Bratislava, Slovakia – The much-anticipated highway connecting Bratislava and Kosice in Slovakia appears to finally near completion… in neighbouring Hungary,Continue Reading
After Prague-Brussels, RegioJet mulls Warsaw-Ostend night train route
Warsaw, Poland – A few weeks after revealing the 2022 launch of a new night train connecting Prague to Brussels,Continue Reading
High speed train to connect Budapest and Warsaw via Czech Republic and Slovakia
Budapest, Hungary – The much-anticipated “Visegrad high speed train” connecting the cities of Budapest and Warsaw is slowly inching closerContinue Reading