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The President of the Republic sent a telegram of condolence on the death of Pope Francis
The President of the Republic, Petr Pavel, sent a telegram of condolence to the Dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Battista Re, on the death of His Holiness Pope Francis. Your Eminence, It is with deep emotion and sorrow that I received the news of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Pope Francis […]...
AFRICAN BUSHPIGS WERE BORN AT THE PRAGUE ZOO
For the first time in the history of Prague Zoo, African bushpigs were born here. A total of three piglets of these Central African forest pigs can be seen in the Dja Reservation pavilion. Eight-year-old female Jasna is taking exemplary care of her young ones born yesterday and regularly breastfeeds them. However, it should be […]...
Czechia mourns and remembers Pope Francis
On April 21st, it was announced to the world that Pope Francis had passed away in the Vatican, at the age of 88. Many Czechs have been affected by his death, and political and religious leaders in Czechia have expressed condolences and shared their memories of the late pontiff. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina […]...
Prague’s astronomical clock stopped to commemorate victims of road speeding
In memory of victims of excessive speed on Czechia’s roads, the iconic astronomical clock on Prague’s Old Town Square stopped for thirteen minutes on Wednesday morning. Events and meetings across the country are also taking part in the initiative through thirteen-minute postponements. The astronomical clock, the iconic symbol of Prague that stands on Old Town […]...
Life story of murdered Czech female novelist could help combat domestic violence
Simona Monyová was a successful Czech novelist who authored around thirty hugely popular fiction books for women focusing on interpersonal relationships and domestic violence. It was only after her husband stabbed her to death in 2011 that her readers realized how much of her writing was autobiographical. A film series about her life now aims […]...
Public fundraiser launched to save unique Adolf Loos villa in south Moravia
The town of Hrušovany near Brno plans to renovate a unique villa designed by the pioneering modernist architect Adolf Loos. The municipality bought the dilapidated building five years ago, aiming to turn it into a cultural centre. It has now announced a public collection to fund the reconstruction. Adolf Loos designed the villa in 1914 […]...
Český Krumlov should get more protection as UNESCO site in case of war
The destruction of monuments during armed conflicts in various countries prompted the National Heritage Institute to take preventive action in the case of Český Krumlov. The Institute has asked UNESCO to register the castle among the cultural assets granted enhanced protection. The nomination was submitted by the Institute in February, and a decision is expected […]...
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