The 21st century will be shaped not only by the rise of Asia, but by regions that connect continents, such as Central and Eastern Europe. For more than a generation, ‘ASEAN centrality’ has been one of the organising concepts of the Asian Century. It describes the ability of Southeast Asia to position itself at […]
Why CEE is matching ASEAN in centrality was originally published on Emerging…
The human rights lawyer has spent her career documenting Russian war crimes. Now she’s trying to ensure they are punished – whether Russia wins or loses on the battlefield.
Elsewhere, Czech police charge four in OnlyFans human-trafficking case; Hungarian PM raises pressure on president to quit; fresh dispute over wartime history frays Polish-Ukrainian ties; Slovak government defends overdue package of measures to support growth.
Nuclear power remains attractive from an energy security and decarbonisation perspective, but Hungary illustrates how such projects have become more complicated economically and geopolitically to build than a decade ago.
Elsewhere in the region, Hungarian parliament revokes planned withdrawal from the ICC; speculation explodes over possible sale of Czech maker of Semtex; Poland and UK sign a new security and defence treaty.
The European Commission has decided to suspend the payment of subsidies to companies linked to Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš until it is fully convinced that the conflict of interest has been resolved, writes Politico. Hugo Sobral, the head of the EC’s regional policy department, said in a letter written on the 20th of May […]
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The Czech move comes at a time when support for Ukrainian refugees is increasingly being scaled back across the European Union.
A mere nine nations now contribute to Prague’s artillery shell initiative for Kyiv, raising concerns over future military support.
Czechia’s new gun-ownership law, which treads a fine line between greater transparency and constitutionally protected rights, is unlikely to bring the kind of change many had hoped for in the aftermath of the country’s worst mass shooting.
Elsewhere, Hungary’s new government seeks to limit PM’s mandate to a maximum of two terms; EU Parliament steps up pressure on Slovakia by urging freezing of EU funds; Czechia’s three-party coalition starts to show signs of division.
Top NATO general who is now President of Czechia warned against fantasists trying to build a European Union army to rival America.
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Czech lawmakers have urged organisers to cancel the first-ever Sudeten German congress on Czech soil, reviving bitter disputes over post-war expulsions.
Elsewhere, Magyar sworn in as new Hungarian PM and holds first cabinet meeting; Trump ally tipped as new US ambassador to Slovakia; Czech president and PM still at odds over who should attend NATO summit in Ankara.
Police say the suspect smashed open a shrine and fled with the skull of St. Zdislava, a relic revered by pilgrims for centuries.
Apple today said Hearing Aid features are now available for the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 in Italy, Romania, and Czechia, while Hypertension alerts have expanded to Israel.
The Hearing Aid option allows the AirPods Pro to be used as an over-the-counter alternative to a traditional set of hearing aids. The AirPods Pro can improve sound to mitigate mild to moderate hearing loss, adjusting…
Pro-Israel Czechia may provide US rapper and ‘reformed antisemite’ Kanye West oddly favourable ground to return to the European stage this summer.
Elsewhere, Poland’s institutional crisis continues to disrupt workings of state; a Congress of Sudeten Germans set to take place in Czechia prompts protests; and Slovak judges issue warning over political attacks on judicial independence.
Several EU countries have refused the Slovak PM’s request to fly over their countries on his way to the Russian May 9 Victory Day celebrations.
The International Cartographic Association (ICA) is pleased to accept applications from young researchers for scholarships to attend EuroCarto 2026 in Brno (Czech Republic) in September 2026. A maximum of 5 scholarships will be awarded. The application deadline is June 10, 2026. You can find all necessary information here: ICA Scholarships.
Elsewhere, Slovakia under increasing EU scrutiny as tensions grow over reforms; first prisoner exchange on Polish territory since WWII frees Belarusian-Polish dissident; talks underway to choose next chief of General Staff of Czech Armed Forces.
Growth in CEE is so far holding up against the Iran energy shock. But the extended-workbench model is faltering. Growth across most of the economies of Central, East and Southeast Europe remains resilient despite the energy-price shock from the Iran war, though it is slowing. The same applies to the region’s EU member states. But […]
Bench pressed was originally published on Emerging Europe.
With dating and sexual habits changing, the way younger Czechs interact and form relationships has left experts pondering over what it means for the social fabric.
Elsewhere, Magyar claims Hungary tilted Slovak 2023 election Fico’s way by shifting migrants to border; crypto scandal in Poland puts spotlight on president’s veto of law on such assets; protests in Czechia over public media reforms.
European public service broadcasters are under growing political and financial pressure, while also having to contend with fake news and propaganda.
Elsewhere, the political shift in Hungary ripples across region; defence industrialist Strnad eyes Slovak TV station Markiza; Czech government unveils controversial public media reforms.
The ICA Working Group on the History of Cartography warmly invites you to participate in its pre-conference workshop, Teaching the History of Cartography – New Opportunities and Challenges, held in Prague, Czechia on 6 July 2026 (Monday), 2:00–4:00 pm, in cooperation with ICHC 2026. Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.
Elsewhere, report puts number on what Poland has gained from EU membership; still unclear who or how many people will represent Czechia at upcoming NATO summit; and a legal adviser to Slovak PM acquitted of judicial interference and indirect corruption.
Europe and Central Asia’s governments are spending more than ever on steering their economies. They are mostly pointing in the wrong direction. The World Bank rarely minces its words. Its spring economic update for Europe and Central Asia (ECA), published on April 8, delivered a bleak macroeconomic picture alongside a pointed verdict on industrial policy […]
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Five suspects are in pre-trial detention in Czechia with two others in custody abroad under European arrest warrants, according to police.
Elsewhere, Hungarian foreign minister tells Lavrov he is ‘always at his disposal’; 14,000 protest Slovak culture minister’s attack on arts; and Czechia and Slovakia resume high-level intergovernmental discussions 3 years after last such meeting.