History
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“It was falling apart by itself” – Czechoslovakia’s Velvet Divorce
This January marks 30 years since the end of the common Czech and Slovak state.
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How trees and carp became essential elements of Czech Christmas
While Czech seasonal traditions are much loved, some are relatively new – and have fascinating regional variations.
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Anniversary of the week
December 1997: First lung transplant takes place in Czechia
The first lung transplantation was performed by the team of Professor Pavel Pafko from the Prague Motol University Hospital on December 22, 1997.
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Prague Castle Guard celebrates 104 years of existence
December 7 marks exactly 104 years since the formation of the Prague Castle Guard.
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PETROF: Europe’s largest maker of acoustic pianos
Czech piano manufacturer PETROF is the largest manufacturer of acoustic pianos in Europe is unquestionably one of Czechia’s best known brands.
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Bohemia’s crown jewels to go on display next year
Prague Castle has announced that Bohemia’s crown jewels and the skull of Saint Wenceslas will be displayed to the public in January next year.
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Kofola: Communist Czechoslovakia's answer to Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is one of the world's most recognised brands, but if you have spent time in Czechia you will have noticed that the Czechs have their own alternative – Kofola.
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Anniversary of the Week
November 1952: Infamous Slánský show trial culminates with 11 death sentences
Not even boundless loyalty to the Soviet Union could save Rudolf Slánský from the death penalty in a trial that culminated on 27 November 1952.
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Recordings from trial with “chief symbol” of Nazi occupation K. H. Frank being restored
Archivists at Czech Radio have discovered discs of recordings from the 1946 trial with Karl Hermann Frank, making it possible to play the sounds for first time in decades.
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Anniversary of the Week
60 years since iconic Tatra T3 tram began roaming streets
On November 21, 1962, the Tatra T3 tram was put into regular service in Prague. It was a very modern tram for its time and would become a successful export product.
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Mass graves being uncovered by archaeologists in Prague’s Karlín
Teams of archaeologists and anthropologists are currently excavating mass graves in Prague’s Karlín district that belong to men who were casualties of the Napoleonic Wars.
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Preciosa – Bohemia crystal glass products sold the world over
Hand-made Bohemia crystal-glass and glass jewelry have a centuries old tradition and are among the country's leading export articles.
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