From sorrow to hope: the rebirth of the Slovak Jewish community
Prior to World War II, Slovakia had a vibrant Jewish community of more than 130,000 people. But then, on SeptemberContinue Reading
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On this Day, in 935: “Good King Wenceslas” was murdered
On September 28, 935, Duke Wenceslas of Bohemia was stabbed to death by a group of nobles allied to hisContinue Reading
Orban’s gift to Pope Francis highlights opposing views on migration and diversity
Budapest, Hungary – The much-anticipated visit of Pope Francis to Hungary, on Sunday, highlighted stark differences between the Holy Father’sContinue Reading
Unvaccinated Slovaks allowed to attend Pope Francis visit in separate sections
Bratislava, Slovakia – In a U-turn to the rules initially approved, unvaccinated Slovaks will be allowed to attend the eventsContinue Reading
Interest in Pope Francis visit to Slovakia “lower than expected” as vaccine mandate fuels tensions
Bratislava, Slovakia – Around 35,000 people have so far registered for events surrounding Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Slovakia nextContinue Reading
Are social taboos in Poland starting to change?
Warsaw, Poland – Located at the very heart of Europe, Poland has much to offer and a proud history. ItContinue Reading
CineClub: Rosemary’s Baby (1968), by Roman Polanski
Revisiting old classics, discovering hidden gems and exploring the contemporary movie scene: every month, Kafkadesk’s CineClub brings you new insights and expertContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1419: the First Defenestration of Prague triggered the Hussite Wars
On July 30, 1419, a Hussite procession headed by the priest Jan Želivský attacked the New Town Hall in PragueContinue Reading
Slovakia: Only fully vaccinated allowed to attend masses celebrated by Pope Francis
Bratislava, Slovakia – Only people who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will be allowed to attend the masses celebratedContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1989: diplomatic relations between Poland and the Holy See were restored
On July 17, 1989, diplomatic relations between Poland and the Holy See were officially restored – the first time theContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1420: Jan Žižka repelled the first anti-Hussite crusade on Vítkov Hill
On July 14, 1420, Hussite commander Jan Žižka repelled the Catholic forces of the first anti-Hussite crusade, organized by HolyContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1415: Czech reformer Jan Hus was sentenced to be burned at the stake
On July 6, 1415, Czech reformer Jan Hus was convicted of heresy at the Council of Constance and sentenced toContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1621: 27 leaders of the Bohemian Revolt were executed on Prague’s Old Town Square
On June 21, 1621, twenty-seven leaders of the Bohemian Revolt were executed in Prague’s Old Town Square and twelve of theirContinue Reading
Contrary to previous reports, Pope Francis could meet with Hungarian leaders in September
Budapest, Hungary – Pope Francis is scheduled to meet with Hungary’s political leaders, including President Janos Ader and Prime MinisterContinue Reading
Pope Francis to shun Viktor Orban and Janos Ader during Hungary visit
Budapest, Hungary – Pope Francis does not plan on meeting Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and President Janos Ader duringContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1618: the Second Defenestration of Prague triggered the Bohemian Revolt
On May 23, 1618, two Catholic councillors sent by Vienna to meet with Bohemian nobles were thrown out from the upperContinue Reading
“Fun for the family”: TripAdvisor apologises over Auschwitz Museum review
Krakow, Poland – TripAdvisor has issued an apology for leaving up an offensive and insensitive review of the Auschwitz MuseumContinue Reading
Jerzy Popiełuszko statue vandalized in New York City on Polish Constitution Day
Warsaw, Poland – A statue of Solidarity chaplain Jerzy Popiełuszko has reportedly been vandalized in New York City, angering theContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1990: John Paul II became the first pope to visit Prague
On April 21, 1990, Polish-born Pope John Paul II came to Prague for a 2-day visit shortly after the fallContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1943: the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising began
On April 19, 1943, a Nazi force consisting of several thousand troops commanded by Jürgen Stroop were ambushed by JewishContinue Reading