Amnesty International: Czechia still discriminates against Ukrainians, LGBTQ+ people, Roma
An annual report also condemned the country's incidence rate of gender-based violence as well as irresponsible arms transfers to Asian countries.
Czechia marks International Roma Day with gala concert, exhibit, and legislation
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In Czechia, International Roma Day will be commemorated with several events, including a gala concert and the opening of an exhibition.
Czech Holocaust memorial in Lety set to open in 2024
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The memorial will include a newly planted forest with saplings donated by the estate of the late politician Karel Schwarzenberg.
Prague's Khamoro Festival returns with art, film, and music highlighting Roma culture
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One of the most important Roma festivals in the world, Khamoro celebrates its 25th birthday this year.
Czechia honors International Holocaust Remembrance Day with illuminations and dance
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Today marks the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, where tens of thousands died during the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia.
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UN members call on Czechia to adopt Istanbul Convention, fight Roma discrimination
In Czechia's fourth review by the UN Human Rights Council, there was praise for progress but some criticism in key areas.
Czechia aims to improve Roma integration with new government position
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The Government Commissioner for Roma Community Affairs strives to bridge the gap between Roma and non-Roma Czechs.
Top headlines for Aug. 19: U.S. to give Czechia eight military helicopters for free
Plus: President Zeman discharged from hospital, leaves for Lány, Czech scientists come up with new combination of leukemia drugs, and more.
British Honorary Consul of Czech-Roma origin faces discrimination in Prague restaurant
Roma rights activist Petr Torák, who left the country after Neo-Nazi attacks, encounters discrimination in a Prague restaurant upon his return.
OPINION: Czechia still needs to repair its human rights record
Last week the Czech Republic replaced Russia on the UN Human Rights Council, yet several human rights violations persevere in the country.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Czech police may have made mistakes in Roma man's death, first Czech fighter likely died in Ukraine, and a Czech classic digitally restored for Cannes.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, April 15, 2022
Czech Senate chairman evokes Havel, Interior Minister comments on Romani refugees, and Easter holidays begin in Czechia.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Controversy erupts over US military base proposal, accusations of Roma discrimination at refugee center, ministers confirm Czech commitment to Green Deal.
Czechia celebrates International Romani Day with music and art
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Live concerts and the opening of an outdoor exhibition take place in Prague, while Czech TV will broadcast a concert by a Romani children's choir.
Czech speed skater Sáblíková wins a bronze medal in Beijing
Plus: Prague Castle investigation launched, Roma leader demands sacking of Czech ombudsman, and Czech anti-Covid protestors accused of terrorism.
Will the Czech Republic's Roma prejudice ever disappear?
Attitudes towards the Roma community in the Czech Republic are improving but prejudice remains a significant obstacle.
Funeral for Roma man known as the 'Czech George Floyd' held in Teplice
The case of a man who died while in police custody has drawn international media attention.
