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The Czech Books You Must Read

Kafka, Čapek, Kundera and Havel, these are all world renowned names, but what about all the others? How well are Czech authors actually known abroad?

Anniversary of the Week

Founder of Czech Olympic Committee Stanislav Guth-Jarkovský born 160 years ago

Founder of Czech Olympic Committee Stanislav Guth-Jarkovský born 160 years ago

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History

“This is a story about any society”: New book details world of Terezín Ghetto
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Society

Czech move to bolster foster care system, phase out orphanages falls short, advocates say
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Foreign policy

Czech army to join France-led mission in Sahel

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The best of Czech classical music

Czech classical music is not only a part of the national culture and history, but also of its very soul.

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Anniversary of the Week

50 years since document signaling definitive end of Prague Spring

A document entitled Lessons from the Crisis Situation appeared in the in the Czechoslovak press on 14.1.1971, definitively bringing the events of 1968 to an end.

Culture

History

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Felix Maria Davídek - founder of the underground church in Czechoslovakia

January 12 marks the centenary of the birth of Felix Maria Davídek a secretly ordained bishop and founder of the underground church in Czechoslovakia.

Travel

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Honz Nex Palace in Telč: where a conservationist’s home is his castle

Pavel Jerie has been a conservationist for over 50 years and headed the National Heritage Institute. He stills works on historic buildings, including one he calls home.

Foreigners and the Czech Republic

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Prague Integration Centre adds several new features to its Praguer app for foreigners

The Praguer app has now launched a new 2.0 version.

Science and technology

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Czech researchers heading to Antarctica despite Covid-19 pandemic

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, Czech scientists from Masaryk University in Brno are heading for their annual expedition to Antarctica.

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Winter beauty

A horse-drawn sled ride around the Kladruby nad Labem National Stud Farm.

Photogallery

Winter in Jeseníky

Photo: Ondřej Tomšů
Photo: Ondřej Tomšů
Photo: Ondřej Tomšů
Photo: Ondřej Tomšů
Photo: Ondřej Tomšů
Photo: Ondřej Tomšů
Photo: Ondřej Tomšů
Photo: Ondřej Tomšů

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Michal Viewegh - Master of satire in modern Czech literature

Marie Tomanová, photo: Ondřej Trhoň

Czech Next Wave - EP6: Marie Tomanová

New York-based Marie Tomanová is one of the most successful young Czech photographers, perhaps best known for the portrait series Young American.

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