Stunning quilt artistry captures Czech motifs in textile
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A new exhibit now running at the Czech Center New York features classic Czech styles and figures incorporated into quilt tapestry.
Velehrad pilgrimage commemorates Sts. Cyril and Methodius' visit to Moravia
A close associate of Pope Francis will celebrate mass in front of the oldest basilica in the country.
On this day in 1942: A Czech feminist and suffrage activist is executed in Prague
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For many women, the struggles that Plamínková fought for are still relevant today; this year marks 80 years since her death.
Promenade planned for Prague’s center, with trams back on Na Příkopě
The historical route of the former city wall and moat will become a single shopping and leisure concourse.
New people smuggling gangs formed in Czechia, police say
Plus: Mayor survives removal attempt in City Hall, Police accuse two of cryptocurrency fraud, highly contagious Omicron subvariants prevailing.
Prague uncovered: See the Prague solstice mystery from Charles Bridge
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From this year you can watch the solstice alignment online thanks to a high-quality live camera in the Old Town Tower of Charles Bridge.
Prague skydivers honor 80th anniversary of Operation Anthropoid
Czechoslovak paratroopers who carried out the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich died at Prague's Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius on June 18, 1942.
Czechia EU presidency aims to 'write the future of Europe' by revising its past
While most historians place the start of WWII in 1939, the Czech EU presidency video moves it back to 1938, when the Munich Pact was signed.
Prague walnut grove dedicated as a living memorial to Lidice tragedy
The village of Lidice was destroyed 80 years ago today in retribution for the assassination of Nazi leader Reinhard Heydrich.
Prague uncovered: Depeche Mode’s 1988 Prague concert began a ‘revolution’
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The British electro-pop band’s first Czech show was a last-minute substitution, and authorities prepared for the worst.
Czech morning headlines: SpaceX rocket carries Czech satellite into orbit
Plus: Children’s film festival starts in Zlín, Krejčíková tests positive for Covid at Paris Open, and more.
Czech scientists reveal striking look of a Bronze Age woman from Bohemia
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The member of the Únětice culture was buried with a unique amber necklace, but her DNA is the real treasure when it comes to recreating her appearance.
PHOTOS: Massive stained-glass panels removed from Prague landmark
As part of a long-term renovation, the removal of the hockey-rink-sized panels marks the largest renovation of historic stained glass in 100 years.
On this day in 1958: Czechia gives the world its first multimedia experience
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Laterna Magika weathered the political storms of the previous era and is still innovating.
’Jan Žižka’: Trailer drops for most expensive Czech film ever made
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The medieval action flick featuring Sir Michael Caine in one of his last roles before retiring comes to cinemas in September.
On this day in 1945: The Prague Uprising fought for freedom
The attempt by the Czech resistance to liberate the city from German occupation at the end of WWII began 77 years ago today.
Czech population approaching all-time record due to influx of refugees
The last time there were as many people living in Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia was 1937.
