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
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
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?
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
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.
Prague uncovered: Depeche Mode’s 1988 Prague concert began a ‘revolution’
The British electro-pop band’s first Czech show was a last-minute substitution, and authorities prepared for the worst.
Eduard Marek, the oldest Czech Boy Scout, dies at 104
He was imprisoned by both the Nazis and communists for upholding the Scouting ideals.
Czech holiday calendar 2022: five state holidays fall on the weekend
There are only three long weekends in 2022 but you can make a five-day weekend in July by taking a Monday off.
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
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
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.
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