Anniversary of the Week
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Anniversary of the Week
From Čapek to the Present: 100 Years of the Czechoslovak PEN Club
Karel Čapek founded the PEN Club with the intention of protecting freedom of speech and the press, becoming its chairman.
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Anniversary of the Week
February 10th, 1975: Prague’s Kotva department store opens to the public
On February 10, 1975, the Kotva department store opened on Prague's Republic Square, welcoming its first customers.
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Anniversary of the Week
35 years ago, the much-feared Czechoslovak State Security was dissolved
In 1990, Minister Richard Sacher issued an order to abolish all central departments of Czechoslovakia’s State Security (StB), ending an era of violence and fear.
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Club for Old Prague celebrates 125 years of existence
The Club for Old Prague, founded on 28 January 1900, is one of the most important institutions dedicated to the protection of historical and cultural heritage in Prague.
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Anniversary of the Week
First public library in Prague opened 250 years ago
250 years ago, the first public library in Prague opened its doors, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the city’s literary history.
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Anniversary of the Week
Anežka Hodinová-Spurná: A trailblazer in Czech politics born 130 years ago
Anežka Hodinová-Spurná was a fearless advocate for women’s rights and a pioneer in Czechoslovak politics.
