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Opportunity for women-led deep tech startups
SCALE’HER is an EU-funded accelerator programme designed to elevate exceptional women-led deep tech startups and bridge the innovation gap across European regions. Powered by a consortium of partners from 10 countries, our mission is to increase market presence and unlock funding opportunities for women entrepreneurs shaping the future of technology – through mentorship, strategic pitch […]...
Karlovy Vary festival to pay tribute to Havel, Vášáryová, Mariánské Lázně
July’s landmark 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is set to showcase some of the key films in its history and will honour Czechoslovak actress turned diplomat Magda Vášáryová. Václav Havel will also be remembered at the region’s biggest celebration of cinema. And it will actually “begin” in the nearby town of […]...
Hidden star of Prague: discover Obora Hvězda
In this episode of Prague off the Beaten Track, we explore Obora Hvězda, a quiet park in Prague 6 that hides a remarkable story. From its origins as a royal game reserve to the striking Renaissance Letohrádek Hvězda, the site reflects centuries of history, ambition, and transformation. Today, it offers a calm escape — but […]...
Military camps, US music and Hurvínek: Pilsen prepares for Freedom Celebrations
The West Bohemian city of Plzeň is preparing for its annual Freedom Celebrations, marking 81 years since its liberation by US troops at the end of World War Two. The six-day event begins next Friday, with a programme combining military history, American music, and family-friendly events. It was General George S. See more here. Author: […]...
Rare aardwolf cubs born at Dvůr Králové Safari Park
The Safari Park Dvůr Králové has announced a rare conservation success – the birth of four cubs of the endangered aardwolf species. Aardwolves are extremely difficult to breed in human care and remain a rarity in European zoos. I asked the park’s spokesperson Michal Šťastný what makes this achievement so significant. When were the aardwolf […]...
Katie Perkins on bringing real US-style bagels to Prague with Bejgl
A new bagel shop, simply named Bejgl, has been making waves since opening recently in Prague’s Vinohrady district. It was started by American expat Katie Perkins, who spotted a gap in the market for authentic US-style bagels – and set out to fill it herself, despite unexpected challenges. My first question, Katie – why bagels?. […]...
Carried home by sound: Music of Omar Rojas, Mexico native living in Czechia
When circumstances make travel impossible, an unfulfilled longing for home can become a real source of sadness and pain. Fortunately, these negative feelings can be overcome through art, which can sometimes transport us thousands of kilometers away. The work of composer Omar Rojas is proof of this. It is said that longing inspires creativity. See […]...
Major Czech sculptor Olbram Zoubek born 100 years ago this month
Olbram Zoubek, one of the most significant Czech sculptors of the 20th century, was born a century ago this month. Zoubek was responsible for Jan Palach’s death mask and designed Prague’s striking Monument to the Victims of Communism. Olbram Zoubek’s works – often tall, slender figures with a striking verticality and a patinated surface – […]...
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