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The Art of The Romantic Lied
On the occasion of the accession to the throne of HRH Grand Duke Guillaume, H.E. Mr. Ronald Dofing, the Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, has hosted a festive concert of classic romantic songs from major European composers by Martin Vydra and Filip Martinka. The event took place at the beautiful concert hall of the Czech Choral […]...

The President of the Republic received new ambassadors
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the President of the Republic, Mr. Petr Pavel, received the credentials of the new ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiary at Prague Castle: H.E. Ms. Aliki Paschali, the new ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cyprus, based in Prague. H.E. Ms. Snøfrid Byrløkken Emterud, the new ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary […]...

Pražák & Friends festival
Festival is in full swing! Two concerts behind us, three ahead of us – and each one is worth experiencing! We already know that this year’s Pražák Quartet Festival will be unforgettable. Two concerts are behind us, and each one was a true celebration of music. Those who were there know how magical the atmosphere […]...

A Director of Unparalleled Vision: Evren Odcikin Ignites Shakespeare’s Hidden Love Story in Prague
Get ready, Prague! A theatrical fire is about to ignite the city’s stage, and you have a front-row seat. Esteemed director Evren Odcikin is bringing his visionary touch to the European premiere of Lauren M. Gunderson’s Muse of Fire at the Prague Shakespeare Company. This isn’t just another play; it’s a rare theatrical event that […]...

Czech elections 2025: a record number of women elected to parliament
In the newly elected Czech Chamber of Deputies, nearly one-third of the members will be women – a historic high for the country. What role did preferential voting play in boosting female candidates? And how significant is this shift compared to previous elections? In last weekend’s Czech parliamentary elections (October 3–4, 2025), 67 women were […]...

Brno’s Moravian Autumn Festival to celebrate Sir Charles Mackerras, the great champion of Czech music
The annual international music festival Moravian Autumn gets underway this Sunday in the Moravian capital of Brno. This year’s edition marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sir Charles Mackerras, the world-renowned British conductor and lifelong champion of Czech music. The opening concert of the 53rd Moravian Autumn Festival will begin with William Walton’s […]...

A witness to a crazy century: remembering writer Ivan Klíma
Czech writer, playwright and former dissident Ivan Klíma has died at the age of 94. One of the most widely translated Czech authors, he spent three and a half years of his childhood in the Terezín concentration camp. In the decades that followed, he joined the Communist Party, only to be expelled after the Soviet […]...

Falcons hunt bait carried by drones at Czech Falconry Festival
The town of Opočno, known for its beautiful Renaissance castle, is hosting the 58th edition of its annual International Falconry Meeting. Organized by the Czech Falconry Club, the event draws falconers from across Europe, filling the skies above the castle and surrounding countryside with majestic birds of prey. A drone circled high above a field […]...