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Join us on 9 June for an event celebrating the publication of the new Selected Edition of Jan Patočka in English translation.
This new book of essential texts by the Czech philosopher is published by @BloomsburyBooks, translated by @alexjzucker. Register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-selected-writings-of-jan-patocka-book-launch-tickets-341744315447
A native of the Šumava Mountains, Josef Hasil was a border guard on what was effectively the Iron Curtain before switching sides and becoming a cross-border agent.
https://english.radio.cz/ondricek-filming-story-king-sumava-hasil-series-8750575
NHS versus Czech healthcare and why people emigrate
A BCSA Zoom event, 24 May 18.00-19.30
If you wish to participate please register at bcsa@bcsa.co.uk. Login details will be shared only with those who confirm their attendance.
https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/nhs-versus-czech-healthcare-and-why-people-emigrate/
One of the Czech items on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List is the craft of indigo dyeing with block printing, known as modrotisk. The tradition dates back to the 18th century.
https://english.radio.cz/moravian-family-workshop-keeping-blueprint-tradition-alive-future-generations-8750358
They will perform first out of 25 competitors in the televised annual event that attracts over 180 million viewers worldwide.
The final round of Eurovision will be broadcast on Saturday, May 14
https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/how-to-watch-czech-band-will-kick-off-eurovision-final#.Yn9_UJY7Ws4.twitter via @expatscz
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Czechia will replace Russia on the UN Human Rights Council
www.expats.cz
Prime Minister Petr Fiala said the Czech Republic can now push to support human rights on the international stage.
Czech firm to provide Ukraine with 3D printed anti-tank barriers
english.radio.cz
A Czech company has started to produce anti-tank barriers for the Ukrainian army made on a special, 3D printer.
Bratislava sets new height limits for buildings
spectator.sme.sk
The city aims to preserve its current panorama, a new study shows.
On May 8, Biden will visit Košice and Vyšné Nemecké in eastern Slovakia to meet with Ukrainian mothers and children who sought refuge there, as well as local people who help them.
Jill Biden to meet Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia
spectator.sme.sk
Biden's five day trip will be the second one overseas by herself.
Tech giant Microsoft buys 1.5 billion crowns worth of Prague real estate
www.expats.cz
The company is already one of the largest foreign employers in Prague, and it may be significantly expanding operations with new land in Klíčov.