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French National Day 2025
On the occasion of French National Day, celebrated on July 14 as a commemoration of the 1789 Bastille Day, H.E. Mr. Stéphane Crouzat, Ambassador of France to the Czech Republic, and Ms. Jennifer Zeitlin-Crouzat hosted a special reception at the beautiful garden of Palais Buquoy, the French Embassy in Prague. The honored guest was the […]...

75th anniversary of the Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Indonesia and the Czech Republic
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Indonesia and the Czech Republic, H.E. Mrs. Rina P. Soemarno, the Ambassador of Indonesia to the Czech Republic, organized a Celebratory Concert of the Trinity Youth Symphony Orchestra. At the beautiful Národní Dům Na Vinohradech. The honored speaker was Mr. […]...

Farewell, Ms. Indhira Banares
Ms. Indhira Banares, the Deputy Ambassador of the Philippines in the Czech Republic, is leaving us after 6 successful years for her next position. We wish Indhira a lot of success in her new position. We will miss her and hope to meet her again soon....

Pavel to meet with Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Ishiba in Japan next week
President Petr Pavel will meet with Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Japan next week, the Office of the President of the Republic informed journalists on Wednesday. See more here. Author: Danny Bate...

Finding home abroad: Thai nationals in the Czech Republic
From traditional Thai massage studios to cultural festivals, Thai nationals are quietly establishing a foothold in the Czech Republic. Though still a small community, their presence is growing – and with it, a vibrant effort to keep Thai culture alive far from home. This growing presence made me reflect on my own journey. See more […]...

Krkonoše meadows threatened by invasive plant, park turns to public for help
The Krkonoše National Park in the northeast of Czechia is facing a serious challenge: an invasive plant known as lupine is taking over its meadows. To combat the spread, park authorities recently called on visitors for help, encouraging them to pick the plants while they are still in bloom. Lupinus polyphyllus, or large-leaved lupine, is […]...

Game-changer for driver safety: smart T-shirt from Liberec can detect micro-sleep
At the Technical University of Liberec, a T-shirt has been developed with the ability to identify micro-sleep thanks to sensors in the fabric that detect slow breathing. With a connected alarm system in place, the innovation aims to combat the effects of driver fatigue, which causes up to one fifth of all road accidents according […]...

From Iggy Pop to talks on AI: Colours of Ostrava 2025 kicks off rich lineup of acts
Colours of Ostrava, the biggest international music festival in Czechia, is this year bringing Iggy Pop, Sting, Snow Patrol, The Chainsmokers and many more acts to the Silesian city. Before the 2025 edition’s start on July 16th, Danny Bate spoke to the festival’s spokesman, Ondřej Bambas, to find out more. Colours of Ostrava, this incredible […]...