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1 Czech NGOs have supported 3.6 million Ukrainians since 2022, raising nearly CZK 7 billion in aid 2:48
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Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Czech humanitarian organizations have supported at least 3.6 million Ukrainians with aid worth over CZK 6.9 billion. The estimate includes donations from Czech donors and international institutions.

1 “Calling the president of such a country a dictator requires a dose of cynicism”: President Pavel reacts to Trump statements 2:49
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Czechia’s leaders have responded to statements by US President Donald Trump, in which the president called Ukrainian head of state Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections”. President Petr Pavel said that to hold such a view “requires a dose of cynicism”.

1 Basilica of St. Peter and Paul in Vyšehrad undergoing restoration 3:20
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Work is underway to reconstruct the roof of the Basilica of St. Peter and Paul in Vyšehrad, one of the most significant landmarks of Prague. The new slate tiles are being imported specially for this purpose from the US and Spain and will be laid according to the original design by the building’s chief architect Josef Mocker.…

1 Strahov Stadium: a colossal monument to the past and an uncertain future 14:00
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Strahov Stadium is an imposing relic of the past. Once the largest stadium in the world by area, it has seen a remarkable evolution—from a stage for nationalistic gymnastics festivals to a propaganda tool of communist mass exercises, from a rock concert venue to its current uncertain fate. Despite numerous proposals to repurpose it, Strahov remains an enigmatic and largely forgotten part of the city.…

1 ‘The Living Dream of Andy Warhol’: Works of iconic artist to go on display in Pardubice 3:26
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From February 24th, Czech art fans will have the chance to view some of the work of the twentieth-century artist Andy Warhol. A collaboration with the Warhol museum in Medzilaborce, Slovakia, ‘The Living Dream of Andy Warhol’ will run for two months at the Gočár Gallery in Pardubice.

1 Czech government to release funds for maintenance of Sudeten German graves 4:18
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The post-war expulsion of Sudeten Germans from the Czech borderlands changed the face of the region. Homes and property were confiscated, and hundreds of thousands of German graves were forcibly abandoned. Some municipalities are struggling to preserve the legacy, but most have given up on the task. Now, thanks to a multi-million crown subsidy from the Ministry of Regional Development, that could change.…

1 From glider to fighter: Military pilot Kateřina Hlavsová on her career in Czech Air Force 12:59
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The world of aviation has long captured the imagination, but the profession is still dominated by men. That said, the field has come a long way since the first Czech woman pilot, Božena Laglerová, became the thirteenth woman pilot in the world in 1911. Fast forward one hundred years, the field is still overrepresented by men. Major Kateřina Hlavsová is one of the other exceptions, having been the only woman in her class at flight school. How did she make her way into the military? And what is it really like to be a military jet pilot in the modern era as a woman? Join us as we delve into the daily life, the training, and the unique challenges faced by a woman pilot in today's Czech Air Force.…

1 Třinec, the last Czech sea vessel, to be scrapped, but parts will return home 3:19
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Half a century ago, it was the pride of Czechoslovakia’s maritime fleet. Now, the cargo ship Třinec, the last surviving Czechoslovak ocean vessel, is set to be scrapped. However, parts of the ship will hopefully be brought back to its homeland.

1 Ruffled feathers among the allies, as EU heavyweights meet in Paris 4:30
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After last week’s shock move by the US to sideline Europe from the Ukraine peace negotiations, seven EU leaders met for an emergency summit in Paris on Monday to consider the consequences of the rift and align their positions on key issues. The meeting brought few surprises, but left a lot of ruffled feathers amongst those who failed to get an invite.…

1 A Visit to the Ďáblice Astronomical Observatory 12:14
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Ďáblice Astronomical Observatory, located in the north of Prague, has been welcoming stargazers since 1956. Built by local astronomy enthusiasts, it started as a small project and grew into an observatory with two domes. Led for many years by teacher Zdeněk Corn, it became an important place for astronomical observation and education. Today, it operates as part of Prague’s observatory and planetarium network. Dominik Jůn paid a visit.…

1 Iconic Prager’s Cubes look set for renovation in 2025 3:03
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The buildings of the Association of Design Studios, known colloquially as ‘Prager’s Cubes’, are a set of modernist buildings in Prague’s New Town that are in desperate need of renovation. Thanks to popular support, that renovation is likely to happen in 2025.

1 President Pavel: Peace talks without Ukraine and EU would reward Russia 2:36
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Heads of states and other representatives met over the weekend at the three-day Munich Security Conference, held from February 14 to 16, 2025. This year, the conference mainly focused on transatlantic relations, Russia’s war on Ukraine, and the Middle East.
On February 14th 1945, a deadly bombing raid claimed hundreds of lives when the city of Prague became an unexpected target of the US Army Air Forces. In this first part of our series '80 years ago: How did WWII end in the Czech lands?', we examine the events of that terrible day in Prague’s twentieth-century history.…

1 Toxic chemicals from ski wax pollute Jizera Mountains, scientists warn 3:21
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The Jizera Mountains in north-eastern Czechia are a popular destination for cross-country skiers. But scientists have confirmed that ski wax used by amateur skiers is polluting the protected landscape area with PFAS—highly toxic and persistent chemicals.

1 Play Mozart! Innovative Mozart-themed museum opens in heart of Prague 11:34
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Recently opened in Malá Strana, the Mozart Interactive Museum offers visitors a unique experience, using up-to-date technology and innovative styles of presentation to tell visitors about the life the Prague-loving musical maestro Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Danny Bate took a tour with its director, Eva Velická.…
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