PHOTOS: Velvet Revolution celebration marked with jubilance amid protests
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Celebrations to commemorate the end of communist rule this weekend were marked by festivities and disruptions by anti-government protestors.
Nov. 17 in Czechia: What's open and where can you enjoy free admission?
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Czechia remembers the Velvet Revolution this Sunday, which will be a public holiday—we explain what's open, closed, and free.
Freedom Week in Prague to mark 35 years since the Velvet Revolution
Over 40 cultural and educational institutions will join in the week-long event along Národní Street in the Czech capital from Monday, Nov. 11.
New Czech video game transports players to 1989 Velvet Revolution
Play through the fall of the Communist regime in Velvet 89, a new game set in 1989 Czechoslovakia now available on Steam, Android, and iOS.
The 'Czech Bob Dylan': Prague bells to ring out on 80th birthday of Karel Kryl
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Born on this day in 1944, singer-songwriter, poet, artist, and journalist Karel Kryl voiced defiance against the communist regime.
REVIEW: Apple's new 'Pirate of Prague' podcast glamorizes a Czech fraudster
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From Boston to the Bahamas, with a swindling stint in 90s Prague in between, Viktor Kožený's story makes for stylish, if somewhat superficial, listening.
Post-communist Czechia: Living standards double, but not everyone feels the gain
Despite a marked rise in purchasing power and more competitiveness since 1989, a sizable chunk of the population does not see a rise in living standards.
Unlocking freedom: The symbolism of jingling keys during the Velvet Revolution
Although a simple gesture, the shaking of keys is now seen as an iconic part of Czechia’s 1989 revolution that ousted the communist regime.
GALLERY: Forgotten photos of the Velvet Revolution go on display in Prague
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A unique photography exhibition of rediscovered footage, 'The Stifled City 68-89' will be on view at CAMP from Nov. 17-19.
Freedom Festival 2023: Prague to honor Velvet Revolution with full lineup of events
The capital's Národní Street and Wenceslas Square come alive on Nov. 17 with concerts, memorials, and more, marking 34 years of the uprising.
Prague unveils special tram marking 30 years since Václav Havel's presidency
The tram celebrates three decades of an independent Czech Republic and reminds people of Havel's efforts promoting freedom.
Czech holiday calendar 2023: Three state holidays fall on a weekend
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Overall, 2023 shapes up fairly well for long weekends, with 10 out of the 13 holidays falling on weekdays.
GALLERY: 90,000 pack Prague's Národní to mark Velvet Revolution
Despite the bad weather, organizers are reporting their largest turnout ever for the annual event marking the fall of the communist regime.
Thirty-three years after the Velvet Revolution, how has student life changed?
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Students were behind the mass protests that began on Nov. 17, 1989. Today's generation enjoys more freedom, but must be wary of similar dangers.
Nov. 17, 2022: What's open and where can you enjoy free admission?
Here's everything you need to know about the Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy and International Student Day.
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.
Czech Interior Ministry replaces controversial Putin body-bag banner with symbols of peace
The Czech Interior Ministry honored the upcoming anniversary of the Velvet Revoltuion with a new banner installation bearing a message of love.
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