In this episode, Kafkadesk contributor Adrien Beauduin interviews political scientist Jiří Pehe, former advisor to Václav Havel and director of New York University Prague, about the recently concluded Czech presidential elections. […]
Springtime looms: how Central European teams are shaping up for Euro 2024 – Kafkadesk
Prague, Czech Republic – It might seem like it was just yesterday when we were all watching Lionel Messi lift the FIFA World Cup, but […]
CineClub: The King (A Király), or the appeal of the manipulator – Kafkadesk
Revisiting old classics, discovering hidden gems, and exploring the contemporary movie and TV scene: every month, Kafkadesk brings you new insights and expert reviews of […]
Battered by sky-high electricity prices, Czechs reckon with prospect of energy poverty – Kafkadesk
Prague, Czech Republic – Only a year ago, the Czech Republic may not have been an obvious choice for experts and policymakers to study the […]
What the Patriot defence system saga tells us about Polish-German relations – Kafkadesk
Warsaw, Poland – On November 20, in the wake of the Przewodów missile strike, Germany offered Poland two Patriot air defence systems. While at first this gesture of […]
Who are the best players in the history of Czech football? – Kafkadesk
Prague, Czech Republic – Czech football has been undergoing somewhat of a resurgence in recent years. Viktoria Plzeň reached the Champions League group stages this […]
A life in search of emancipation: Gáspár Miklós Tamás (1948-2023) – Kafkadesk
Budapest, Hungary – Hungarian philosopher Gáspár Miklós Tamás died on January 15. Gáspár Miklós Tamás, TGM as he was known in Hungary (or Gazsi to […]
Czech casino and gambling scene faces new challenges – Kafkadesk
Prague, Czech Republic – Whilst Las Vegas is often the synonymous place for casino activity, Monaco may come to mind first in Europe. This is […]
Should Lewandowski retire from international football? – Kafkadesk
Warsaw, Poland – Robert Lewandowski is one of the most successful football players of all time, and the number of accolades and achievements he has […]
1485: when Leonardo Da Vinci came to Budapest – Kafkadesk
Budapest, Hungary – Leonardo Da Vinci is perhaps the most famous artist in history. Leonardo has been associated with several cities and regions: The town […]