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Author: Filip Brokes (Prague) In the Czech Republic, the media ecosystem is plagued by disinformation. A group of PR professionals have teamed up to cut off dodgy outlets from their main, and often only, source of income — online ads. The...

COVID-19 (C-19) event is posing serious challenges for the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2020. But Vietnam, as current ASEAN chair, is trying to make the best of the situation and demonstrate leadership. As 2020 marks a mid...

Here’s expert advice for staying cool and healthy this summer while guarding against coronavirus. In most areas of the country, summer brings hot, humid weather, which can make wearing a face mask nearly unbearable. If you’re out in...

Did you know that? New plan to restart European economy The European Commission unveiled its plan to restore economic growth in the EU, based on a new instrument called Next Generation EU. The budget for the newly proposed instrument should be...

Author: Charles du Parc In both 1989 and 2019 the population of the Czech Republic stood at around ten and a half million, 10,362,000 and 10,694,000 respectively. Although this only represents growth of just over 3% in 30 years, the profile of...

New Zealand has one of the world’s best records on Covid-19, with fewer than 1,300 detected cases and two dozen deaths to date. Among the Czechs currently living there is Jakub Freiwald, who visits New Zealand annually and had arrived not long...

As museums around the world begin to reopen some are still figuring out their futures. One thing is for certain: Life after coronavirus will look very different. Since lockdown measures have forced many businesses, restaurants, and other public...

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As coronavirus has tremendously impacted the aviation industry, it’s likely that when the pandemic subsides there will be a significant difference as to how planes ensure a new standard of safety. When it comes to a solution to being in a...

(The UN Security Council should urgently address Covid-19 – addendum) Further to the points of view undersigned authors expressed nearly two months ago (see: ), it is to a deep regret that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) still misses...

For the second year in a row, breweries in the Czech Republic have produced a record amount of beer For the second year in a row, breweries in the Czech Republic have produced a record amount of beer, according to data gathered by the Czech...

„The European Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. These values are common to the...

Over the last few months, the University of New York in Prague has made great efforts in managing the transition from campus to virtual instruction. Considering the circumstances, and the serious nature of events, we did our best to help our...

Why should I go to galleries, when everything is on the Internet? Do I have to study to become an artist? And how do I recognize a work of art? These are just some of most frequent questions asked by teenagers in galleries. A new book, called...

The temporary shift to home office due to restrictions related to the coronavirus outbreak has significantly reduced employees’ productivity. A study carried out by the consultancy company Moore Czech Republic suggests that employees’...

OIC and its Rapid Reaction Capacitation in times of new asymmetric challenges All throughout its history, our world witnessed either abrupt, radical changes or gradual shifts and adjustments of the World Oder. Such recalibrations usually...

Rattana Lao Bangkok – The global pandamic of COVID 19 has hit the world in a way nobody has foreseen, let alone prepared to respond. It shakes the core of humanity – no matter how far we have progressed scientifically, we are a speck of dust in...

Merely months ago, the notion of luxury travel encompassed all the standard prerequisites: exclusivity, limited access to the few, remoteness, opulence, pristine nature, and of course, top-notch luxe experiences. Now that we’re well into this...

Financial advisors have to take into account that their role needs to be sustainable in the long term. A great role in this process is played by the ability to listen and study the habits and needs of new generations. A focus on the younger...

There are few things more soothing than sitting on the beach, right on the ocean’s edge and watching the waves crash over and over again. The only thing sweeter is spotting a pod of dolphins, a whale, seal, or even a friendly otter swim by...

Building up on the recent analysis of the IFIMES (International Institute of the Special Consultative status with the UN Eco-Soc) and its call for a formidable multilateral action; “The International Security Dimension of Covid-19 and the...

We spoke with some of our friends and partners to find out how they’ve been personally affected by the coronavirus pandemic For the past six weeks, many businesses in Prague and the Czech Republic have been shut down as efforts to reduce...

Americans performed three very different policies on the People’s Republic: From a total negation (and the Mao-time mutual annihilation assurances), to Nixon’s sudden cohabitation. Finally, a Copernican-turn: the US spotted no real ideological...

The Czech real estate market – in certain segments – can provide good returns for investors, says UBS Global Wealth Management in its latest analysis. Despite current turbulence, the real estate market in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)...

Need new recipes for quarantine? As Pixar taught us, anyone can cook… and now the animation studio is giving you something to cook. The Pixar YouTube channel features a series called “Cooking With Pixar,” a collection of recipes...

Everyone’s summer plans have come to a sudden, grinding halt as the entire world is now going through a health crisis due to the pandemic. That, however, is no reason to completely forego your future plans and to discover the finest spots to...

Traffic at Prague airport has been steadily declining since a state of emergency was introduced on March 12 and since the Czech Republic’s borders were closed, Czech Radio reported this week. During the last week of March alone, traffic fell by...

As we collectively face the uncertainty ahead due to COVID-19, it is clear to me that art plays such an important role in our lives. The recent events have forced us to spend more time in our homes, apartments and studios, wondering in many...

If I see another Banana Bread recipe or The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie ever… I will delete my Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp accounts. During this time at home, people have rediscovered their pantry and noticed how much they have piled up...

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You can’t smell them, but you can certainly see this colorful spectacle at home. If you can’t go see the spring flowers, the spring flowers can now come to you — virtually. Coronavirus has affected millions (if not billions) around the...

Restaurants in the Czech Republic – which have been shut for a month – will be allowed to reopen in June. However, many are already struggling and in recent days one well-known Prague eatery said it had closed for good. How the city’s dining...

The COVID-19 situation is very worrying, indeed, alarming matter, not just as a global health and biosafety issue, but potentially as a global security challenge, too. While the pandemic is being dealt with by the World Health Organisation...

10 April 2020 Rabat -05 april 2020- HM King Mohammed VI has granted his pardon to 5,654 detainees and gave orders to take all the necessary measures to strengthen the protection of detainees in prisons, particularly against the spread of the...

Here are tons of fun things to do at home for the entire family. It’s safe to say things are understandably weird right now. As the world reacts to the COVID-19 pandemic, people across the planet are staying home, quarantining, and practicing...

The annual Forbes ranking lists the same eight Czech billionaires as last year, but the order has shifted Forbes magazines’ annual ranking of the world’s richest people included eight Czechs, with Petr Kellner retaining the top position. The...

At stressful times like these, planning your dream vacation is one of the best ways to let go of anxiety and put yourself in a good mood. Regardless of whether you’re suffering from a bad case of out-of-control wanderlust or just want some...

Experience the best museums from London to Seoul in the comfort of your own home. Going into a self-quarantine can have many complex issues and complications beyond having enough food and supplies for two weeks. In terms of entertainment, it...

The travel ban instituted due to the ongoing coronavirus epidemic has had an effect on the prices of rent within Prague, with some owners of Airbnb properties offering their flats for long-term rent instead. A wider impact on property prices is...

1922 – 2020 A legend of Czech athletics, loved by the nation for her achievements as well as character, joined sports heaven this March at the blessed age of 97. Dana Zátopková was a great Czech javelin thrower and wife of the famous runner...

In Nuremberg, the BIOFACH organic food trade fair and the VIVANESS Natural Cosmetics Fair were held from February 12th to 15th. The largest European organic food fair celebrated its 31st anniversary with a record number of participants: 3,792...

Spending your free time in the open is so much better than being stuck at home all day long. Not only will this give you an opportunity to boost your health – both mental and physical health – but it will also encourage you to start...

Anyone can be a leader, and most people will take up this role at different stages of their lives. You don’t have to be the President of a country, or CEO of a big organization/business for this role to be foisted on you. Leadership happens in...

Traditionally it has been difficult for women to break into the male-dominated world of business. Much emphasis is put on their ability to conform and perform to male-based expectations of themselves that just getting their foot in the door...

06-03-2020 HM King Mohammed VI launched on Monday at the R’cif Place in Fez, the program to enhance economic activities and improve the living environment in the Medina of Fez (2020-2024), a new generation program aimed at safeguarding...

Traveling the world can get pricey, which is why it’s great when you can find free accommodation. Whether you’re looking to hike through America’s national parks or score a night at a luxury hotel, there are some ways you can do it all for free...

A great hotel offers more than merely a place to rest your head and stow your stuff between sightseeing excursions. A truly standout property can offer new insight into a beloved place; bring fresh energy to a been-there, done-that...

13-02-2020 HM King Mohammed VI, accompanied by HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, presided, on Thursday in the province of Chtouka Ait Baha, over the launch ceremony of the new development strategy for the agricultural sector dubbed...

Throughout most of human evolution both progress and its horizontal transmission was an extremely slow, occasional and tedious process. Well into the classic period of Alexander the Macedonian and his glorious Library of Alexandria, the speed...

The Beginning As a 16-year-old high school student in Taiwan, I’ve struggled to find opportunities to make an impact on international issues. Like many passionate students who are involved in Global Affairs and Model UN, I’ve always tried to...

Nothing says summer like a trip to the beach. Beach vacations are the classic family vacation, but they’re also great for romantic getaways, trips with friends, or even solo trips. Whether you want to relax with your toes in the sand or...

07 February 2020 Agadir – His Majesty King Mohammed VI on Friday launched in Agadir the construction works of the city’s psychiatric hospital, a project that is part of the implementation of the urban development program of the city...

15 January 2020 Essaouira – HM King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, visited on Wednesday in the old medina of Essaouira, “Bayt Dakira”, a spiritual and patrimonial space for the preservation and enhancement of the...

Financial advisers play a key role in helping citizens meet their goals and make informed investment decisions, with particular regard to the value of financial planning and the enhancement of financial education. Recognising this important...

With 2020 well under way, big business is ready to change with the new industry trends. Oil and gas companies have had a rough 2019 across the globe and in the US especially, but 2020 might just bring some much-needed stability to the sector...

Současný a tehdejší ministr průmyslu diskutovali s exšéfem Škody Auto o ekonomické transformaci

Hydraulic, Hydro-agricultural and Drinking Water Projects Enshrining Royal Vision of Sustainable and Integrated Development of Rural World 16-01-2020 The Royal Vision of a sustainable and integrated development of the rural world has, once...

The new year is here, and from the number of recent and planned hotel openings, it’s clear that the hospitality industry is booming. A few trends became apparent as we gathered details on new hotels and resorts around the world. The focus on...

Everything you need to know about this lucrative career path. Have you ever considered a career as a management consultant? Many creative, business-minded individuals aspire to without understanding what this demanding role requires. This...

The International Institute for Middle-East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES) in Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyses events in the Middle East and the Balkans. Following the assassination of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani, IFIMES has...

No matter how big and successful your company is, running it is never easy. There are lots of things you have to take into consideration and even more things you need to control. Dealing with these things on a daily level can be quite hard...

As part of discussions on approving the annual US defense budget, it was decided last week to impose sanctions on the foreign companies involved in the “Nord Stream 2” project, which is essentially doubling Russia’s natural...

Prague Zoo has recovered from a visitor slump after the collapse of the Stromovka footbridge A new Prague Zoo visitor record was set, with 1,456,526 people paying admission in 2019, breaking the 2016 record by 8,173. The zoo is one of the top...

(From Lege Specie towards the Universal Jurisdiction) While our troposphere is dangerously polluted, one other space – that of intangible world, created by the interconnected technology – follows the same pattern: a cyberspace. Information is a...

Instead of waiting for the weekend to come all the time, start with the opposite point of view. Each day can be enjoyable if you know how to spark that joy. Mondays can be especially tough because we have to do things all over again. It’s like...

It’s pretty common knowledge that women in the workplace have a noticeably larger challenge ahead of them than their male counterpart. With everything from alarming sexual harrassment statistics to pay inequality, there’s a lot at stake and a...

Main Representative of the International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES) to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in New York Irena Mernik Knee attended the marking of the anniversary of the...

During yesterday’s meeting of the Czech Association of Industry and Transport at the Prague Castle, the Vice President of the Association Radek Špicar, confirmed their support of the country converting to the euro as its official currency. The...

The forestry department will host an upcoming holiday event that encourages visitors to interact with its menagerie of wild inhabitants Prague’s Malá Chuchle mini-zoo, operated by the city’s forestry department, is located at the gamekeeper’s...

The society Czexpats in Science unites Czech scientists who live(d) and work(ed) abroad. We aim to: create a network of Czech scientist abroad and connect them to scientists and research institutions in the Czech Republic, help scientists...

New Year’s Eve is almost around the corner, and if you’ve always been one of those people who loved to make New Year’s resolutions – you’re definitely at the right place! Here are five fashion resolutions to make in 2020, so check them out and...

A new index compares the price of common prescription drugs across 50 countries A British medical startup, Medbelle, has compiled a comparison of drug prices across 50 countries. The highest prices are to be found in the United States and...

Is Germany on its way to becoming a planned economy by introducing a commission ceiling in the insurance industry? German governments like to see themselves in the position of flagship Europeans. Also, the current coalition of Christian...

The Eurostat culture report has named the most visited museums for each of the member state countries Eurostat recently released its 2019 Culture Report, statistics pertaining to cultural employment and participation as well as data on cultural...

Investing time and patience into your health might not seem like the most important thing in the world, but it really should be. This is something you can’t put a price on, and everything else in your life can become practically useless if...

Today, the Embassy of Canada to the Czech Republic presented three Czech NGOs: ROSA – Center for Women, z. s.; DOM – Dům otevřených možností, o.p.s; and InBáze, z.s. with vouchers valued at 53.490 CZK to support their activities in the Czech...

New Year’s Eve is almost around the corner, and if you’re one of those people who always loved to write down their New Year’s resolutions, you should definitely keep on reading! Embracing a natural way of living should be one of them, so check...

2019 sees the 30th anniversary of the European 9/11 – the fall of the Berlin Wall. Dislike the 9/11 that came 12 years later, which many now associate with the demise of the Anglo-American dominant capitalism, for the most – this European 9/11...

Two exceptionally interesting personalities have recently expanded the European Leadership and Academic Institute (ELAI) series of lecturers. Simona Kijonková, one of the most fascinating and successful entrepreneurs, and Milan Formánek, a...

With so many breathtaking places to visit, Asia is undoubtedly one of the most desired destinations. Asian countries offer a unique blend of cultures, cuisines, and traditions, not to be experienced anywhere else in the world. Every year, the...

With the crisp fall air come the perfect conditions for visiting the scariest, spookiest and best haunted places in the world. While some haunted houses can seem a little hokey — filled with actors dressed as ghouls, goblins, mad scientists...

Despite Merkel, the cards are stacked against female managers finding success. Frederike Probert’s job probably only exists because of the lowly place of women in German business. The former tech entrepreneur organises networking for female...

The study gathered information based on 50 most visited destinations around the world. The study shows countries ranked on their level of danger, besed on many criterias such as whether women are safe at walking at night or legal discrimination...

International Institute IFIMES prepared the analysis of actual political situation in the Western Balkans prior to the European Council meeting to be held in Brussels on 17th and 18th October 2019, where the date for the start of negotiations...

It’s time to say goodbye to all those ignored RSVPs and discarded gifts you handed out after your previous parties. The time has come to prevent the snickering of the employees who know they are expected to show up and have a good time, even...

Do you want to travel the world full-time but just can’t figure out how people do it on such a tight budget? Well, we’re here to give you some insight into the world of budget travel and how you can do it too. Keep these tips in mind and you’ll...

Nobody in the financial industry could have missed how notable the attention has been in all recent regulations paid to the conflict of interest and its mitigation. All those MiFIDs, IDDs, MCDs and other Directives, have substantial parts...

The mild sweet climate of fall in Greece is what makes short journeys to the sea and the mountains so tempting. The country’s landscape is in transition, from its summer to its autumn look. Read up on the renowned destinations that we gathered...

It’s the Cayman Islands, according to data collected from thousands of expats around the world. The cost of living in the capital George Town is 41% more expensive than New York. The other most expensive countries include Bermuda, Switzerland...

After several months of mass protests, which started in December 2018 due to bread and fuel shortages, the Sudanese finally achieved the ouster of their long-term dictator Omar Al-Bashir who has been overthrown by the army. Since 1989 his...

The Czech Republic’s quality of life has been rated 24th out of a total of 149 countries in the 2019 Quality of Life Index, representatives from the Deloitte company revealed to local press this morning. The country jumps two positions over...

Czechs living in rented homes spend more than homeowners, according to a study by the Partners consulting agency, presented on Wednesday. On average, Czechs renting a home pay 1800 crowns a month more than those who own their home. At the same...

Financial literacy and education are key elements of the path to economic growth and social inclusion in the European Union. At the same time, it is important to remember the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted on 25 September 2015...

Technology can give advisers ‘opportunities that can revolutionise’ the sector Advice has overtaken investment performance as the most valued aspect of an IFA or wealth manager’s offering and this means consumers need to have the best...