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“Now I Feel Safe”: Prague-based journalist speaks to Czech Radio after nine months in Russian detention
November 12, 2024

Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian-American Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist, was released in a landmark prisoner exchange in August, following nine months in Russian detention. The mother of two was sentenced to 6.5 years in prison on charges of spread

Skeletal remains of three mammoths discovered in Brno city centre
November 12, 2024

Archaeologists from the Moravian city of Brno have reported an unprecedented discovery. During a rescue excavation in the broader city center, they unearthed the bones of at least three mammoths, alongside remains from other animals. They also discovered

Czechia increases pensions for people who fought against the Communist regime
November 12, 2024

As the country approaches the 35th anniversary of Velvet Revolution of 1989, hundreds of dissidentshave seentheir income rise by an average of 4,400 Czech Crowns.

Freedom Week kicks off in Prague
November 12, 2024

Czechia approaches the anniversary of the Velvet Revolution and end of Communism in 1989. To commemotrate the historic milestone, Freedom Week kicks off in Prague.

Roast goose, new wine and first snows: Czechia celebrates St. Martin’s Day
November 11, 2024

November 11th is the feast day of St. Martin in the Christian calendar, a day that brings with it a variety of traditions in Czechia. Most notable among these is a particularly hearty meal, consisting of roast goose, cabbage and dumplings. Danny Bate paid

Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský on US foreign policy under new Trump term
November 08, 2024

With President-elect Donald Trumps return to the White House, many are expecting substantial changes in US foreign policy. The bilateral relationship between the US and Czechia could also see adjustments. Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsk discussed som

British defence attaché Col. Jonathan Kitson on his role, Remembrance Sunday and Poppy Appeal
November 08, 2024

November 11th is Armistice Day, the international commemoration of the end of the First World War, which offers us today an opportunity to remember and honour those who have given their lives in combat. In the United Kingdom, the day is accompanied by Rem

Charles University's first female rector on US collaborations, equal opportunities and other challenges
November 08, 2024

Professor Milena Krlkov, the first woman to hold the position of rector in Charles Universitys centuries-long history, recently returned from a working visit to the United States aimed at strengthening existing academic partnerships and exploring new

Jozef Síkela’s Vision as European Commissioner for International Partnerships
November 07, 2024

Jozef Skela spoke to the European Parliament on Wednesday to defend his designation as European Commissioner for International Partnerships. Skela was questioned by members of the Development Committee, outlining a vision for the EU's Global Gateway str

Mezipatra Queer Film Festival begins two-week programme for 2024
November 07, 2024

Mezipatra, a Czech name that translates to mezzanine, is an internationally renowned LGBT-focused film festival, and it returns for this yearon November 7th. First founded back in 2000, this years programme features a rich selection of films from a va