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Adam Stewart is the founder of the thriving Prague Youth Theatre. He is also a leading member of the Cimrman English Theatre, which performs much-loved Czech comic plays. Meet Czech composer, conductor and educator Jiří Trtík in the latest episode of Faces of Czech Music. Czech Republic, News coverage, interviews, features and an online ...
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11/05/2024. The 17th Juniorfest International Film Festival for children and young audiences will feature a diverse program including around 60 feature and short films, workshops, discussions, and interactive sessions. Running from November 8 to 13, the festival will take place in Pilsen, Dobřany, Přeštice, Klatovy, Horšovský Týn, and ...
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From Masaryk to Havel: A quick history of Czechoslovakia's presidents. On October 28th, Czechia marks 106 years since Czechoslovakia was declared as an independent state. Historian Jan Adamec tells us the story of its office of president. 04:03. Domestic affairs.
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An All Souls' Day trip to Prague’s magnificent cemeteries. For All Souls' Day (known as Dušičky in Czech), architect Filip Ditrich shared with us some of his knowledge of Prague’s cemeteries that you too might like to visit. 02:20. Society.
Alexander Dubček – the smiling leader of the Prague Spring
Nov 27, 2021 · This Saturday marks the centenary of the birth of Alexander Dubček, one of the most charismatic leaders of 20th century Czechoslovakia who led the country during the Prague Spring. A Communist Party loyalist, Dubček is seen today largely as a tragic figure, who caved in to Soviet demands following the 1968 Invasion of Czechoslovakia.
Disinformation in Czechia continues to threaten democracy
Oct 8, 2024 · Disinformation in Czechia continues to threaten democracy. Length of audio 17:10. Illustrative photo: memyselfaneye, Pixabay, CC0 1.0 DEED. Disinformation in Czechia has shifted significantly over the last few years. As a result, efforts to counter disinformation are increasingly focusing on targeting its financial backers rather than merely ...
President Pavel appoints two new cabinet ministers to office
10/08/2024. President Petr Pavel has appointed two new ministers to the government of Petr Fiala: Petr Kulhánek of the Mayors and Independents as Minister for Regional Development, and Lukáš Vlček from the same party as Minister of Industry and Trade. Vlček will replace Jozef Síkela who is heading to the European Commission, while ...
The US Army and the liberation of Czechoslovakia in 1945
May 5, 2018 · The US Army was not expected to even enter the territory of what was then Czechoslovakia in 1945. However, General Patton, whose 3rd Army was moving south through Bavaria, needed to secure his flanks. As early as April 19, when the Red Army was still fighting the bloody Battle of Berlin, the Americans crossed the Czechoslovak border.
Floods Ravage Czechia: “The Worst Is Yet to Come,” Says PM Fiala ...
Sep 15, 2024 · As of Sunday morning, flood warnings were in place at 257 locations across the country. At nearly a third of these sites, the highest-level flood alerts have been issued, with the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute classifying many as extreme floods.
Confronting Russian espionage: FM Lipavský reflects on Czechia’s ...
Oct 9, 2024 · Lipavský also stresses the importance of how Czechia works with its allies, especially in the context of NATO and the EU. He explains: “When you uncover the work of Russian agents linked to Vrbětice, it’s a reason to bring the matter to the agenda of bodies like NATO and the EU, not just at the ministerial level but also at the ambassadorial level.”