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The 31st Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
This year marks the 31st Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The commemoration period, known as Kwibuka (Kinyarwanda for “Remembrance”), serves as a time for Rwandans and the global community to come together, reflect on Rwanda’s tragic history, and draw lessons to promote lasting peace both in the region and worldwide. H.E. Mr. […]...

“Istanbul-three cities, three stories”
H.E. Mr. Metin Feyzioğlu, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the Czech Republic, and Mrs. Birgül Feyzioğlu hosted, at their beautiful residence a lecture “Istanbul-three Cities, Three Stories” by Lukáš Kubín to discover the ancient world through his eyes, to explore why history matters and to understand the profound importance of Istanbul in shaping […]...

The Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visited the Czech National Pavilion at EXPO 2025
The Czech National Pavilion welcomed an exceptionally rare visitor. The Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visited the Czech Pavilion as the first international pavilion at EXPO 2025. Over the weekend, the World Expo exhibition grounds on Yumeshima Island also opened to the public for the first time ever as part of a trial run for […]...

GAIA CELEBRATES HER FIRST YEAR. PRAGUE ZOO IS PLANNING A SATURDAY CELEBRATION AND SPECIAL ENRICHMENT
On Saturday, April 12, it will be one year since Gaia was born. The name of only the second lowland gorilla cub in the Dja Reservation pavilion was chosen and given last year by world-renowned primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall. Gaia is a tenacious cub, barely a year old, who most often plays with her […]...

50 years since Havel’s “Dear Dr. Husák”: How Czech archive keeps memory of Communism alive in 21st century
Fifty years have passed since Václav Havel wrote his open letter to Gustáv Husák, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia, titled “Dear Dr. Husák.” But is the document merely a relic of the past, or does it still hold significance in understanding the former totalitarian regime and the value […]...

Eggenberg golden carriage from 1638 to travel to family home in Graz
The Eggenberg golden carriage, one of the Czech Republic’s rarest historical artefacts, will leave Český Krumlov castle after more than 350 years. It is being loaned to Eggenberg Castle in Graz, Austria where it will be one of the highlights of the Ambition & Illusion exhibition. The rare golden carriage will leave its home in […]...

2025 castle and chateau season begins: Historical sites brace for Kingdom Come fans
This year’s season at the state castles, chateaus, and other monuments managed by the National Heritage Institute (NPS) will begin on Saturday, April 5. Visitors can look forward to new guided tours, and, starting in mid-April, Easter traditions and fairs. The 2025 season will be extended through the autumn holidays and will run until November […]...

Life in Prague on a boat: What it’s like living on a houseboat on the Vltava River
Would you live on a houseboat floating on the Vltava River in Czechia’s capital? Our team visited a couple who are lucky enough to do just that. Join us as we discover this unique experience that Prague has to offer. The interior of the home is spacious and includes a guest room, a master bedroom, […]...