Salman Rushdie receives first-ever Václav Havel award in New York
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The award recognizes writers persecuted for their beliefs who exemplify the late Czech dissident's commitment to human rights advocacy.
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.
Typewriters, keys, and vinyl records: Prague Airport gets unique Václav Havel exhibit
The artist wanted to display the many and differing parts of the late Czech president's life, including his time as a playwright and writer.
Pavel at Forum 2000: Democracy is vulnerable and cannot be taken for granted
Also speaking at the Prague conference, Moldovan President Maia Sandu highlighted similarities between Czechoslovakia and Moldova’s history.
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.
Brno Airport launches historic long-haul flight from Czechia to Thailand
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Starting December, travelers will be able to catch a plane from Brno to Phuket.
Prague Airport flying high with profit of almost CZK 300 million last year
Almost 11 million people used the airport in 2022, twice as many as the previous year.
Czech historians on today's inauguration: A president for a new generation
Historians compare Pavel and predecessors and explain why his presidency isn't a breakthrough but a natural "changing of the guard."
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Czech Switzerland tourism numbers in danger, wild boars pose problems to hunters, and more buzzworthy headlines for Jan. 26, 2023.
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.
PHOTO GALLERY: Barrandov’s first film began shooting 90 years ago
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The history of the famous film studio began with an obscure crime mystery called 'Murder on Ostrovní Street' in 1933.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
More banks to share ATMs, news on foreigner's health insurance monopoly, Prague metro stations turn 42, and more buzzworthy headlines for Dec.19.
Czech politicians commemorate anniversary of Václav Havel's death
The anti-communist leader played an essential role in Czechia’s transition to democracy.
Czech Prime Minister unveils street named for Václav Havel in Luxembourg
An installation that plays Havel's voice was also revealed at the ceremony in the capital city's Kirchberg neighborhood.
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.
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