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WEBNuclear energy and global security: topics on the table in South Korean president’s visit to Czechia. The South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has just paid a two-day official visit to Czechia. The visit is part of efforts to form even closer ties between the countries. Czechast with Madeleine Albright. And a little bit of Anne Applebaum, too.
Minister slams judge in Kuřim abuse case - Radio Prague …
WEB06/23/2008. Play / pause. Minister slams judge in Kuřim abuse case. Length of audio 3:32. Klára Mauerová, mother of Ondřej and Jakub, photo: CTK. Few cases have been more shocking or sickening than the Kuřim child abuse case which went to trial last week. Since it began new headlines and explicit details have followed daily, describing how ...
The US Army and the liberation of Czechoslovakia in 1945
WEBMay 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.
Prague Castle to be part of Signal festival this year
WEB09/05/2024. Prague Castle will be part of the Signal festival, which annually showcases light art and digital culture around Prague, the organizers of the event announced. The Castle will be on one of the two routes of the 12th edition of the festival, which will take place from 10 to 13 October. The festival offers video mapping projects ...
Czech ambassadors meet in Prague for annual consultation
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Czech ambassadors meet in Prague for annual consultation. 08/26/2024. Czech ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions abroad are gathering at Černín Palace in Prague for their regular annual meeting. The event begins on Monday with speeches by Prime Minister Petr Fiala (Civic Democratic Party) and Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský (Pirate Party).
The most significant trees in the Czech Republic
WEBNov 20, 2003 · Most of the listed trees are lime trees and oaks. Oak used to be the most important tree for the old Slavic tribes. But then, in the nineteenth century Czech poet Jan Kolar started to glorify lime trees in his poems; thanks to him, the lime tree became a national symbol instead of the oak. Among the more interesting trees on the list is the ...
Czech Senate approves postal voting for Czechs abroad
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Currently, Czechs can vote at 110 diplomatic missions worldwide. About 600,000 Czech citizens live abroad, and the new law is expected to increase voter participation among them. The Czech Senate has approved a bill allowing Czechs living abroad to vote by mail. The legislation should come into …
Czech Parliament to debate Green Deal law
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Czech Parliament to debate Green Deal law. 08/26/2024. The Czech Parliament is set to debate two versions of a law extending the EU emissions trading system to all fossil fuels by 2027, which could increase fuel prices by 2-3 CZK per liter. The draft of the bill is not public but was obtained by website SeznamZprávy.cz.
President Pavel met with regional governors and Prague mayor at …
WEBAug 26, 2024 · President Petr Pavel met with regional governors and Prague Mayor Bohuslav Svoboda on Monday. In his first year in office, Pavel visited all 14 regions of the Czech Republic, focusing on local issues, visiting regional businesses, and engaging in discussions with citizens.
Kolache - the sweet pastry you must try in Czechia!
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Kolache - the sweet pastry you must try in Czechia! 08/27/2024. Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International. The name kolach (koláč) originates from the Czech word kolo, meaning "circle" or "wheel" and is a good description of the sweet round pie that comes in all sizes and a variety of delicious fillings.
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