The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
A pardon for Polish shamans, auction for naked Putin statue, snow coming, and more buzzworthy headlines for Nov. 18.
Honor the Velvet Revolution in Prague with a street festival, concerts, and a parade
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For the first time in three years, events at Národní and Wenceslas Square will take place without restrictions.
Retro phone booth in front of National Theatre marks start of Nov. 17 remembrance
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The art installation wants to give a 'voice' to people in need through recordings played in the phone booth.
'A symbol of bravery and humanity': Czech leaders honor Britain's Queen Elizabeth II
Czech politicians shared an outpouring of condolences and photos on social networks following the passing of Britain's longest-reigning monarch Thursday.
Czech culture this week: Parades and events kick off Czechia's EU presidency
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Plus: Reflecting on Havel's legacy, art on the edge, true stories, live soundtrack music, and Karlovy Vary on your TV.
Despite reporting more teetotalers Czechs still among EU's heaviest drinkers
Czechs drank less in 2020-2021, but in an international comparison, the Czech Republic belongs to countries with very high alcohol consumption.
Museum Kampa founder Meda Mládková dies aged 102
The art patron and collector helped to support and popularize modern and abstract Czechoslovak art.
Planned Prague bridge could be named after Madeleine Albright
The bridge for pedestrians, bikes, and public transit will link the Prague 4 and Prague 5 districts.
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Ten years of suffrage: How will Czech presidential elections work next spring?
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Today marks the anniversary of universal suffrage in Czech Presidential elections, in an election process to be repeated next spring.
45 years on, Charter 77 continues to fight for human rights in the Czech Republic
The anti-Communist document drawn up by Havel and other dissidents is celebrating its 45th anniversary this month.
Czech snowboard star will miss the Beijing Winter Olympics
Plus: Prague considers sending military aid to Ukraine, candle chain created to remember Palach’s legacy, Czech playboy blasted for autobahn ride.
Visit the Karlovy Vary spa whose mineral cure was a favorite of Václav Havel
A Karlovy Vary spa and medical wellness hotel Prezident derive its name from its most famous guest.
Former Czech President Václav Havel remembered on 10th anniversary of his death
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Havel passed away on December 18, 2011; events and honors in the Czech Republic and around the world remember him on the anniversary of his death.
On this day: A Žižkov protest sparked the downfall of communism in Czechoslovakia
For reasons that are still not clear, local Communist authorities gave a permit to Havel and his friends to hold a public anti-government demonstration.
Events across Prague to mark 10 years since Václav Havel’s death
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Concerts, films, a procession and more are planned to recall the life of the dissident and former president.
PHOTO GALLERY: Thousands mark Velvet Revolution anniversary in Prague
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Former president Václav Havel appeared on Wenceslas Square as a deep-fake hologram, while Prague, Dubai, and NYC lit up in the tricolor for the occasion.
Glen Hansard to headline Wenceslas Square concert honoring Havel's legacy
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Remembrances of the Velvet Revolution, 1939 student protests, and Havel’s legacy will take place again in the center of Prague on Nov. 17.
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