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Although a lifelong leftist, Petr Uhl never joined the party and was among the most vocal opponents of the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia and the persecution of political activists.
https://english.radio.cz/memoriam-petr-uhl-charter-77-co-founder-human-rights-activist-journalist-and-8735670
A century ago, some 400 synagogues stood in what is today the Czech Republic. Scores were destroyed in the lead-up and during to the Second World War. Even more disappeared under the decades of communist rule that followed.
https://english.radio.cz/invisible-synagogues-czech-photographer-captures-blank-spaces-where-jewish-8735354
Over the years they have been the location of choice for the production of more than 2,500 Czech and international films and offer a network of highly-skilled English-speaking crews, trained to Hollywood standards.
https://english.radio.cz/november-28-1931-construction-work-begins-barrandov-film-studios-8735083
The west Bohemian town of Pilsen is known around the world for its beer, but it is also the cradle of Czech puppetry. Its rich history, linked to the legendary Czech puppeteers Josef Skupa and Jiří Trnka.
https://english.radio.cz/10-czech-museums-you-should-visit-8731249/7
This Saturday marks the centenary of the birth of Alexander Dubček, one of the most charismatic leaders of 20th century Czechoslovakia who led the country during the Prague Spring. https://english.radio.cz/alexander-dubcek-smiling-leader-prague-spring-8735077
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Future look of Prague’s neglected Florenc area unveiled
www.expats.cz
The winner of an international design contest to create a new neighborhood has been announced.
One of these women could be the next Czech President
www.expats.cz
With the Czech presidential race to begin in just over a year, how likely is it that a woman could finally become head of state?
english.radio.cz
Brno University of Technology researchers are testing a thermal switch to regulate heat in electronics for deep space probes, satellites and vehicles on Mars and the Moon.
Czech Republic reports first suspected case of Omicron variant
www.expats.cz
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic.
Green machine: Škoda unveils first E’City fully electric bus destined for Prague
english.radio.cz
The Škoda E’City bus is far greener than most that most electric buses operating in the Czech Republic – which use standard diesel heating – and also knows how to kneel.