Czechia marks 106 years of independence with nationwide celebrations today
Events and ceremonies will take place across Prague and other cities, culminating in an evening of honors at Prague Castle.
History resurfaces in Waves: New film highlights radio heroes of Prague Spring
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Never-before-seen footage and AI-technology lent to the recreation of Czechoslovakia's struggle against Soviet tanks – and censorship – in the 1960s.
OVERVIEW: Czechia at the Paris 2024 Olympics – where, how, and who to watch
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From a new David Černý sculpture honoring an Olympic legend, to the country's second Eiffiel Tower replica, your guide to the fun and fanfare!
Prague school gives students a choice between an IB diploma and Czech Maturita
Leonardo V. Academy offers an educational renaissance in the heart of Prague
On this day in 1944: Czechoslovak soldiers joined the Normandy invasion
Czech fighter squadrons, commanded by Major General Tomáš Vybíral, were crucial in providing air cover for the disembarking units.
PHOTO GALLERY: Interactive Prague Uprising monument planned for Bubeneč square
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Featuring a trumpter with a golden talking head and a walkable green roof, the monument is designed to embody freedom of expression and democracy.
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.
VIDEO: Hundreds of thousands line Prague streets to honor Czech hero
A black-and-white newsreel shows the scale and scope of the legacy of philosophy student Jan Palach who self-immolated on this day in 1969.
Former foreign minister who steered Czechia's Western integration dies at 85
Karel Schwarzenberg, who had been battling health issues, guided the nation's foreign policy amid its integration into NATO and the EU.
Ukraine seeks lessons from Czech nature reserve to revive war-destroyed lands
Milovice nature reserve, formerly occupied by Soviet troops, is offering Ukrainian conservationists a model for rewilding efforts in the aftermath of war.
From a mezzo-soprano to a mountain climber: Inspirational Czechs awarded at Prague Castle
A who's who of Czech heroes, sport stars, culture figures, and innovators convened at Prague Castle to be decorated by Czech president Petr Pavel.
On this day: The world remembers Václav Havel on his 87th birthday
Leaders took to social networks this morning to honor Havel, the former president and renowned playwright who led Czechoslovakia's Velvet Revolution.
Czechia and the Nobel Prize: Winners, controversies, and connections
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The Czech Republic boasts six Nobel Laureates as well as some fascinating stories about near wins and big-time connections with celebrated winners.
From CEO to classroom: Dermacol chief Věra Komárová on founding a school
Leonardo da Vinci Academy, founded by one of Czechia’s most influential women, is a young international school with a bright future.
Czech-born tennis great Martina Navratilova diagnosed with cancer
The 66-year-old said in a statement that the diagnosis is a 'double whammy,' but that the cancer is treatable.
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.
Renaissance-era wedding ring of Bohemian queen found in family tomb
A wedding ring belonging to the last Rožmberk couple has been discovered in South Bohemia.
