Central Europe News Monitoring Service

“You Must Change Your Life”: the friendship between Rilke and Rodin through the eyes of a Czech American

Photo: Bourdon publishing There is something irresistible about books that give us insights into friendships between great artists, and this book is so much the more appealing because Rilke and Rodin seem to come from such different worlds: Rodin, totally …

Here is how I measure the speed of integration

Babiš proposes to end war, poverty and religious extremism with a snap of our fingers. Why hasn’t anybody else thought of this? In Central Europe the absurd charade over immigration and refugees continues. In recent days, it was Czech Prime Minister …

How rock music helped bring down the totalitarian regime

A new film shows that Rock & Roll, forbidden in the Soviet Union, helped to end the Cold War. I follow the Moskva down to Gorky Park listening to the wind of change. Who would not recognize the lyrics that come after the famous whistling in the …

The share of rental apartments on the market decreases in Slovakia

This is a consequence of changes following the fall of the communist regime. While the share of the market held by rental apartments in the countries of the European Union is between 19 and 62 percent, in Slovakia it is only about 6 percent. This …

Hungary Passes Tax Against Support for Mass Migration

The special tax embodies the anti-migrant policies of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who says that the mass entry into Europe by mainly Muslim migrants threatens the continent’s Christian culture. The bill, passed Friday as part of wider changes to Hungary’ …

Team HRC at Loket to keep momentum heading into European summer stretch - MXGP of Czech Republic

Team HRC has arrived in Loket, Czech Republic, the venue hosting the fourteenth round of the 2018 MXGP World Championship. Returning to Europe from two successful back-to-back events in Indonesia, the Milan-based squad now targets more strong results with …

Why some Polish priests are on a pilgrimage 'relay' this summer

Czestochowa, Poland, Jul 21, 2018 / 12:00 am (CNA/EWTN News).- There are 900 priests and almost 100 seminarians in the Archdiocese of Czestochowa. But the people of this Polish diocese are praying that more young men will answer a call to the …

Government has no plans to officially commemorate the victims of the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia

Presidents of the Slovak and Czech Republics will take a train ride to mark the founding of the Czechoslovak State. On the night of August 21, 1968, the armies of the Warsaw Pact countries invaded the then-communist Czechoslovakia and on the first day of …

Hungarian travelers value cleanliness, comfort, free Wi-Fi

 Bence Gaál  Thursday, July 19, 2018, 11:37 Research by Bónusz Brigád and GKI Digital reveals that Hungarian tourists find cleanliness, comfortable beds and free Wi-Fi the most important aspects in accommodation when traveling abroad. The survey …

How to Watch the 2018 MXGP of Czech Republic - Broadcasting times for MXGP of Czech Republic

LOKET (Czech Republic), 19 July 2018 – The 2018 MXGP season is about to start its 14th round and the action is still in full force! Harder than ever to miss is the titanic battle between the stars of MXGP and MX2. The picturesque Loket circuit is among …

Poland speeds changes to Supreme Court amid EU row

Poland adopted legislation Friday aimed at speeding up the process of replacing the country's disputed Supreme Court chief justice who has refused to step down under a retirement law the EU has called a threat to judicial independence. The new law is …

Hungarian fans pool cash to meet stars of ʼYou Rang, M’Lord?ʼ

 Bence Gaál  Thursday, July 19, 2018, 15:21 More than 800 fans have collected HUF 7.118 million to finance the expenses of a meeting with stars of the popular 1990s BBC TV sitcom “You Rang M’Lord?” in Budapest on September 22. The cast of the early 1990s …

Banks honored at 9th Private Banking Hungary conference

 Bence Gaál  Thursday, July 19, 2018, 08:27 The 9th annual Private Banking Hungary conference, organized by Blochamps, honored winners in six categories in the third awards ceremony to be held at the conference. From left, István Karagich of Blochamps, …

Analysis finds collections increasing in Czech Republic, affordable housing lacking

The growing number of collections proceedings, unaffordable housing and the unequal positions of men and women are currently the most burning problems of Czech society, according to the annual National Report of the Czech Social Watch coalition. Authors …

Polish judges law: MPs back further changes amid row

Image copyright EPA Image caption Civil rights groups have protested against the Polish government's judicial reforms Poland's lower house of parliament has approved further laws to reform the judiciary - a move that critics say threatens …

Journalist on EU Move to Sue Budapest: Hungary Just Protecting Its Citizens

Opinion 19:03 20.07.2018(updated 19:04 20.07.2018) Get short URL The European Commission has begun legal proceedings against Hungary "for non-compliance of its asylum and return legislation with EU law." The commission demands that Budapest …

MXGP of Czech Republic - Loket set for MXGP Return

LOKET (Czech Republic) 18 July 2018 - The FIM Motocross World Championship is back in action this weekend at the iconic Loket circuit in the West of Czech Republic. After a week off the bikes, riders, and teams are back in Europe and ready to continue …

Consumer sentiment in Europe improves slightly

The FINANCIAL -- The consumer sentiment among European consumers improved slightly in the second quarter of 2018. In June the GfK Consumer Climate for the 28 EU states reached 23.2 points, thus taking it 2.6 points above March's figure. This is its …

Loyola's Ben Richardson signs with professional team in Poland

Former Loyola guard Ben Richardson has signed a contract to play professionally in Poland, the program announced Friday. Richardson will play for MKS Dabrowa Gornicza, which went 17-18 last season in the top tier of the Polish Basketball League. …

Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam is Launching Its Own TV Channel Called - TGTE TV -

When: Sunday 22nd July - Time: 4 PM to 7 PM - Where: Harrow Civic Centre, London. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) is launching its own Tamil TV Channel called …

Luis Alberto Peluso reveals what it takes to host an international poker tournament

Luis Alberto Peluso is well versed in the intricacies of poker, as both a fan of the game and as a lottery and casino industry expert. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It was with these credentials taken …

PA State Representatives Confirmed to Attend Comfort Keepers of Montgomery County and the Main Line's Veteran Event

Comfort Keepers of Montgomery County and the Main Line will be hosting an Honor our Veterans event on July 29th from 12-3 pm in Haverford, PA. HAVERFORD , PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, July 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- + …

Rosemary Barclay Discusses the Initial Steps a Driver Takes After a Collision

Collision repair specialist explains the steps that should be taken immediately following an accident. SARASOTA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A collision can happen at any moment. Regardless of the situation, …

Gettysburg National Military Park Announces Texas Painter as August Artist in Residence

GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIAL, US, July 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GETTYSBURG, PA -- The Gettysburg National Military Park, in cooperation with the non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) and the Gettysburg Foundation announced today …

Westport Big & Tall Pairs Up with TallOrder to Broaden Its Extended-Size Sock Collection

CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a retailer specializing in high-end extended size menswear and accessories, Westport Big & Tall is always searching for new products and brands that are ready to serve this …

South Africa: Constitutional Review Committee Listen to The People of Jozini

Today at the public hearing held in Jozini, KwaZulu-Natal, the Joint Constitutional Review Committee listened to over 80 people, some of whom were supporting the possible review of section 25 of the Constitution whilst others did not support the review. …

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Egypt: Giving is in your Blood: Celebration to Thank Ramadan Blood Donors

Leaders of major international aid groups are gathering in Cairo this week to thank people across the Middle East and North Africa for a hugely successful Ramadan blood donor campaign that ran for 5 weeks starting on 14 May 2018. A celebration will take …

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South Africa: Public Hearings on Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Bill Completed in Provinces

The Portfolio Committee on Rural Development and Land Reform recently completed public hearings on the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Bill in all provinces. Thousands of people attended the public hearings to voice their opinion on the bill and to …

Data for Nothing: Fraudsters Use Fake Gift Cards to Lure Consumers into Handing Over Personal Data

Kaspersky Lab (www.Kaspersky.co.za) experts have discovered the distribution of an unusual fraudulent scheme that tricks users into parting with their time and their data, for no return. By creating fake websites for the free generation of gift cards, …

Grain Market Participants Highlight the Role of Enhancing Supply Chain Efficiency and Data Availability to Improve Food ...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) held two workshops on 17-18 July 2018 in Cairo on “Grain Market Data Availability and Quality in Egypt” and “Supply Chain …

South Africa: Constitutional Review Committee Satisfied with North West Province Public Hearings

A delegation of the Joint Constitutional Review Committee today concluded the North West leg of public hearings into a possible review of section 25 of the Constitution, at the Rustenburg Civic Centre. The committee expressed it's satisfaction with …

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Meet with the Kingdom of Lesotho Mediation Facilitation Team

President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, 20 July 2018, meet with the Kingdom of Lesotho South African Development Community (SADC) Mediation Facilitation team led by  former Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa , Judge Dikgang Moseneke, at …

South African Companies Pleased with Progress of the Trade and Investment Mission in Angola

The South African businesspeople participating in a five-day trade and investment mission to Angola, where Deputy Minister Magwanishe is leading a business delegation comprising 20 members are pleased with the progress thus far. The businesspeople, whose …

VISSION360- The World’s Largest Digital Real Estate Platform Debuts in Nigeria.

Featuring For Sale, Rent, Lease and Commercial Properties Globally By Vission360.com IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA, July 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vission360.com is a digital real estate advertising and lead generating platform designed to …

MHPS Hosts Natural Gas Power Generation Technical Conference in Lima Peru & Signs 515 MW JAC Power Deal with Gaz Energie

LIMA, PERU, July 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There is a Change in Power happening around the world as a combination of natural gas and renewables dominate new installation activity in the power generation sector. Nowhere is this more apparent …

AMCD Calls on Secretary Pompeo to Condemn Arrest of Christian Activists in Lebanon

The arrest of Christian activists in or from Lebanon is a targeted political move to intimidate and deter Lebanese Christian activists. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, July 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today the American Mideast Coalition for Democracy …

L3 MAPPS to Support Terrestrial Energy With Advanced Reactor

MONTREAL, QC, CANADA, July 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- L3 MAPPS and Terrestrial Energy announced today that they have signed an agreement to develop real-time simulation for Terrestrial Energy’s Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR), a …

HYCON Begins Trading on OKEx

HYCON announces its long-awaited listing on the Hong Kong based OKEx digital asset trading exchange SEOUL, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, July 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HYCON successfully secured its place on OKEx, which consistently ranks in the top …

China’s Largest Cashmere Exporter CONSINEE GROUP Hosts Debut Runway Fashion Show in New York

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Taking place at the iconic Greek Revival venue Cipriani’s at 55 Wall Street on the evening of July 18, CONSINEE GROUP, China’s largest spinner and exporter of cashmere yarn, …

Treating ACL tears with Laser Therapy: A Webinar

RICHMOND, VA, USA, July 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Continuing our "Opportunities to Expand Your Laser Therapy Effectiveness" Webinar Series, Dr. Marquina will discuss pre-conditioning to prevent ACL injuries, laser applications for …

Idencia Launches International Reseller Program

Partners can offer 'smart products' under their own brand by reselling the Idencia information tracking service. TOPSFIELD, MA, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Topsfield, MA- Idencia, Inc. announced today that is …

Danielle Fleischer Explains the Benefits of the Current Housing Market

Real Estate Broker Danielle Paige Fleischer explains how the current housing market could be beneficial to Americans. SARASOTA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The housing market has functioned as a rollercoaster in …