CENTRAL EASTERN EUROPE NEWS
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Winter Olympics are about to begin. Medal chances for Central and Eastern Europe
The Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo begin on February 6 and run through February 22, 2026. For...
Outrage in Hungary after Transport Minister János Lázár’s remarks about Roma: “a reserve workforce” and cleaning train toilets
A political storm has erupted in Hungary after János Lázár, the minister responsible for construction and transport, said at a...
The New WTA Season Is Underway — and Central & Eastern Europe Is Strongly Represented in Women’s Tennis
The 2026 WTA season has started with a bang on Australian courts, and the first Grand Slam of the year...
Jakub Hrůša Wins a “Classical Music Oscar”. Czech Conductor Honoured by the International Classical Music Awards
Czech conductor Jakub Hrůša has been named Artist of the Year 2026 by the International Classical Music Awards (ICMA)—an accolade...
Bratislava: locals unsuccessfully try to catch an escaped parrot. The bird has been roaming Ružinov for days
An unusual “visitor” has appeared in Bratislava’s Ružinov district in recent days, drawing growing attention from local residents. A pet...
Poland’s “Three Kings” Parades: A Modern Civic Tradition Rooted in Epiphany
Every year on 6 January, Poland marks Epiphany—known locally as Święto Trzech Króli (the Feast of the Three Kings)—with one...
Divorces in Czechia to be simpler and cheaper — critics warn children could pay the price
Amendments to the Czech Civil Code that took effect at the start of this year are intended to pave the...
Christmas Traditions in Central and Eastern Europe: A Shared Holiday, Many Local Worlds
Christmas in Central and Eastern Europe has a recognisable common core: home-centred celebration, a strong emphasis on family, a dense...
ECHR Rules Romania Violated Judge Cristi Dănileț’s Freedom of Expression
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Romania violated the freedom of expression of former judge Cristi Dănileț...
Ohrid Ministers’ Meeting Puts Culture at the Heart of Sustainable Development in South-East Europe
The lakeside city of Ohrid has hosted a two-day gathering of culture ministers from across South-East Europe, with governments in...
