Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for March 23, 2021
Refusal to release report on Babiš case ruled unlawful, child survivor of Lidice dies at 88, Czech population sees highest natural decrease since 2020.
The German invasion of Bohemia and Moravia took place 82 years ago today
The concessions made in the 1938 Munich Agreement led only to a brief reprieve of Hitler’s expansion demands.
Police end new inquiry in Jan Masayrk's death without reaching a conclusion
The then-foreign minister fell from a window in 1948 under unexplained circumstances shortly after the communist coup.
Fifth-century graves in East Bohemia shed light on dark era of European history
One of the six graves near Hradec Králové still contained precious items including a silver-and-gold jewels.
Czech figures come to life in AI generated gifs and as language teaching app
You can now add playful images of Kafka, Charles IV, Rudolf II, or Božena Němcová to your messages.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for March 2, 2021
EU announces proposal for "Digital Green Pass," Czech kindergartens switch to distance learning, Prymula back in action, and more.
Student protester Jan Palach died 52 years ago today, but his message still resonates
Czech politicians took to social media today and through the weekend to share their thoughts on the events of January 1969.
Airbrushed history: open-air exhibit highlights 60 years of photo censorship and manipulation
Retouched and banned photos offer insight on Czechoslovak life, culture, and politics – and a chance to check out art amid lockdown in Prague.
Czech holiday calendar 2021: four state holidays fall on the weekend
Christmas is a particular disappointment, with just one day off out of three and another strikeout on Jan. 1, 2022
Why do Czechs eat carp for Christmas?
A complete history of this fishiest of festive Czech meals from the Middle Ages to today's Christmas fry up with a potato-salad side.
Ice swimming: A chilly Czech holiday tradition gains pandemic popularity
Before watching Czech "otužilci" swim the Vltava on Dec. 26, learn more about this not-for-the-faint-of-heart pastime.
On the anniversary of his death, Václav Havel remembered worldwide for his dedication to truth
Havel passed away nine years ago but his legacy lives on in monuments worldwide; take a tour of the streets and landmarks bearing his name.
Prague uncovered: A small park in Žižkov hides a Cold War anti-nuclear shelter – and the city’s longest slide
Parukářka park has an incredibly rich history and many secret places to explore if you know where to look
New sculpture 'Flame' dedicated to Czech national hero Jan Palach
The pylon in front of the New Building of the National Museum has long been intended to be a memorial to the student protester.
Virtual exhibit of 1939 and ’89 Czech student uprisings to launch on Google Arts & Culture
The exhibit will include images of posters and other documents, as well as filmed testimony from participants and witnesses.
Putin aide: Prague’s Konev statue should be returned to original location, not Russia
The fate of the bronze statue has been at the center of diplomatic row since it was removed in April.
November 17 will be celebrated online this year, but its meaning is more important than ever
Organizers of the traditional street parties have put together a safe program to be watched from home.