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Václav Havel Human Rights Prize 2024: Call For Nominations

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Nominations for the Václav Havel Prize for Human Rights for 2024 can be submitted until April 30, 2024. Candidates should have made a real difference to the human rights situation of a given group, been instrumental in uncovering large-scale… more ►

Diplomatic Club Meeting Hosted by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Damascus

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Damascus, March 25, 2024 – In an emblematic gathering that underscores the enduring spirit of diplomacy and cooperation, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Damascus proudly hosted the latest meeting of the Diplomatic Club in Syria. This… more ►

Schengen Information System (SIS)

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What is Schengen information system (SIS)? The Schengen Information System is key compensatory measure for the abolition of internal border checks. The SIS therefore continues to play crucial role in facilitating the free movement of people… more ►

Successful implementation and completion of a new project to Installing and operating solar energy and fire and security alarm systems for the Orthodox monastery – Homs

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In the calendar year 2023, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Damascus successfully implemented a new project to Installing and operating solar energy and fire and security alarm systems for the Orthodox monastery – Homs as part of the… more ►

Successful implementation and completion of a new project to Manufacture of Agricultural products in the village of Al-Damina – Homs

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In the calendar year 2023, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Damascus successfully implemented a new project to Manufacture of Agricultural products in the village of Al-Damina – Homs as part of the "Small Scale Projects" initiative.… more ►

Successful implementation and completion of a new project to Install solar panels in Jdeidet Artouz – Damascus Countryside

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In the calendar year 2023, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Damascus successfully implemented a new project to Install solar panels in Jdeidet Artouz – Damascus Countryside as part of the "Small Scale Projects" initiative. These… more ►

Successful implementation and completion of a new project to help Empowering of women and unemployed young in Homs

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In the calendar year 2023, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Damascus successfully implemented a new project to help Empowering of women and unemployed young in Homs as part of the "Small Scale Projects" initiative. These projects were… more ►

Call for Submission of Small Scale Projects for 2024

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Damascus announces a call for proposals of the Small Scale Projects, which could be supported by a financial contribution within the framework of the Czech Republic development cooperation. more ►

Memorandum of Understanding signed between Czech University of Life Sciences and Damascus University

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On June 22, 2023, the President of Damascus University, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Osama Jabban, received the Deputy Head of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Syria, Dr. Petr Kašička, to discuss the prospects of scientific and academic cooperation… more ►

Archaeological artifacts returned from the Czech Republic to Syria after restoration

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On 30 May 2023, the Czech Embassy in Damascus welcomed the delegation of the National Museum in Prague, which arrived in Damascus under the leadership of Director General Michal Lukeš together with a collection of 20 rare objects from Syria.… more ►

New requirements to travel to Europe

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The rules of travel to Europe have changed. Starting from 2024, some 1.4 billion people from over 60 visa-exempt countries are required to have a travel authorisation to enter most European countries. more ►

Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic on World Press Freedom Day

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The World Press Freedom Day is annually observed on May 3. On this occasion, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic would like to express its gratitude to all brave journalists and media professionals and to reassure them of the… more ►

Czech Ambassador Eva Filipi visited Syrian Arab Red Crescent

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PhDr. Eva Filipi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to Syria visited Syrian Arab Red Crescent to discuss ways of cooperation to support the affected people of Syria more ►

The Czech Embassy in Damascus supervises the signing of an academic agreement between a Czech university and a Syrian university

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As part of the efforts of the Czech Republic to support the Syrian people, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Damascus supervised the signing of an academic and scientific agreement and student exchange between the Czech University of Life… more ►

Czechia has a new president – Petr Pavel

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Czechia has a new president – Petr Pavel, a former army general who has extensive experience in the military and international relations. President Pavel's inauguration ceremony took place on 9th March 2023, marking the start of his… more ►

Humanitarian Aid from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Helped Ukrainian Refugees with Shelter and Medical Care

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The Czech Republic has actively been providing aid to Ukraine since the first day of Russian aggression. In addition to supplying weapons and military equipment and receiving hundreds of thousands of refugees or voluntary collections of citizens… more ►

Czechia sends hundreds of heavy military systems worth tens of billions to Ukraine during the first year of Russian invasion

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In the first year of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Czechia has delivered dozens of tanks, combat and armoured vehicles and other heavy military systems to Ukraine. Roughly one third of the material came from the Czech Army, the rest was… more ►

Czech Ambassador Eva Filipi visited Czech archaeologists in Syria's Tell Al-Shamiya

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On 15 – 16 October, 2022, Czech Ambassador Eva Filipi visited a group of Czech archaeologists who, under the leadership of Dr. Marika Tisucká and Dr. Ahmad Deb, conduct an archaeological survey of a settlement from the Bronze Age. The… more ►

The Czech Republic started its presidency of the Council of the EU in Syria

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Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to the Syrian Arab Republic PhDr. Eva Filipi, started the Czech presidency of the Council of the European Union on July 11, 2022 with a ceremonial lunch for representatives of… more ►

The Czech Republic presides the Council of the European Union

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Successful implementation and completion of the "Small Scale Local Projects" program in Syria

At the end of 2021, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Damascus successfully implemented new projects to support various Syrian entities under the "Local Small Scale Projects" program, as part of the continuation of the government's program… more ►

The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Damascus has implemented another project within the "Tied Financial Donations" program.

The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Damascus has completed one project aimed at supporting health departments focusing on childcare and emergency units within Damascus University Children’s Hospital. more ►

Three new Small Scale Local Projects for Syria for 2021 were signed at the Czech Embassy in Damascus

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On 14 and 15 April 2021, contracts were signed at the Embassy of Damascus in connection with the previously identified project proposals of three new small Scale Local Projects for 2021. more ►

The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Damascus has implemented another project within the "Tied Financial Donations" program.

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The Embassy has completed two projects aimed at supporting health departments focusing on childcare and emergency units within the hospitals in Aleppo and Damascus. more ►

Successful implementation and completion of the "Small Scale Local Projects" program in Syria

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At the end of 2020, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Damascus successfully implemented new projects to support various Syrian entities under the "Local Small Scale Projects" program, as part of the continuation of the government's program… more ►

Restriction on the entry of foreigners to the Czech Republic

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As of 18 December 2020 the Ministry of Health Protective Measure regarding the entry of persons on the territory of the Czech Republic. From this date, it will be possible to travel to the Czech Republic only for essential reasons. more ►

Invitation for Children to participate in the 49th International Children’s Exhibition of Fine Art Lidice 2021

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A hundred years ago, in his drama R.U.R., the Czech writer Karel Čapek used the word 'robot' for the first time. Thinking about how to call artificial workers, he sought advice with his brother, the painter Josef Čapek. "Call them Robots,"… more ►

Another successfully completed project of a development tool for tied financial donation - equipment for hospital in Syria

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In June 2020, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Damascus completed another development assistance project with the Syrian University Hospital Tishreen in Latakiya. This is one of the pilot projects provided to this Syrian hospital as part of… more ►

Call for Submission of Small Scale Projects for 2021

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Damascus announces a call for proposals of the Small Scale Projects, which could be supported by a financial contribution within the framework of the Czech Republic development cooperation. more ►

COVID-19: Entry into the Czech Republic

As of 9th April 2022, the protective measures regarding the conditions of entry into the Czech Republic in relation to the epidemic of covid-19 have been suspended. more ►

Prague Spring Festival 2020

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This year's Prague Spring International Music Festival is exceptional, as the audience will not be present in the concert halls. The alternative programme will consist of 11 concerts, which will be broadcast live from the stages of five concert… more ►

Studying in the Czech Republic - Live Session

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The Centre for International Cooperation in Education (DZS) is a semi-budgetary organization, established by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic, performing tasks involved with ensuring educational, training and… more ►

Inauguration of the Center for Visually Impaired Children in Damascus

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On March 5, 2020, representatives of the Czech Embassy in Damascus, headed by Ambassador Eva Filipi, attended the inauguration of a renovated educational center for visually impaired children in Damascus. more ►

Czech delegation participated in opening of museum and conference in Aleppo

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On 24th of October 2019 was held an opening ceremony of the Syrian National Museum in Aleppo with participation of director - general of the Czech National Museum PhDr. Michal Lukes and representatives of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in… more ►

Exhibition of the Czech Castles and Chateaux in Damascus

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On June 9, 2019, Damascus hosted the opening of the Czech Castles and Chateaux exhibition. The exhibition was opened in the historic Damascus Hall by dr. Mahmoud Hamoud, Director of the General Directorate of Museums and Monuments of Syria, and… more ►

Humanitarian and Development Projects

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Damascus concluded four new contracts with Syrian entities in the first half of May. The contracts concern the implementation of projects under the government program "Delivering Humanitarian, Development and… more ►

Czech toys charity has made Syrian children happy

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Damascus distributed a large number of toys to the humanitarian organizations in Syria last week. The toys were donated by the Czech citizens. more ►

Czech National Museum is participating in the restoration of Syria's cultural heritage

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At the end of October 2018, the Syrian National Museum in Damascus reopened the first part of its rich exhibition to the public. The Czech National Museum is participating in the restoration of Syria's cultural heritage. more ►

The Czech Republic sent three modern ambulances to Syria

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The Czech government in cooperation with the Czech Red Cross has sent three mobile ambulances with all necessary equipment to Syria. more ►

The Czech Republic helps save the World Cultural Heritage in Syria

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The Delegation of the Czech National Museum headed by Mr. Michal Lukes, the Czech National Museum Director, visited Syria on November 1 – 3, 2017. The main aim of the visit was to discuss possibilities of further cooperation in the field… more ►

Visit of State Secretary Petr Gajdusek in Syria

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In the date of 27.2.2017 arrived State Secretary Petr Gajdusek to the Embassy of the Czech Republic as a part of his visit to Lebanon and Syria. more ►

Another Shipment of Czech humanitarian Aid to Syria

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Another part of Czech humanitarian aid arrived to Syria on February 23, 2017. It was again the joint effort of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defense, Administration of State Material Reserves and Czech Embassy in Damascus. more ►

Czech humanitarian aid delivered to Syria

On December 12, 2016 a new shipment of humanitarian aid was delivered to Syria as a part of the Czech governmental program of providing humanitarian, developmental and reconstruction assistance to Syria in the years 2016 through 2019. more ►

Deputy Minister Tlapa visited Syria

Deputy Foreign Minister Martin Tlapa visited Syria on Oct 9 – 12, 2016. In the course of his visit a shipment of emergency humanitarian aid organized in cooperation with the Czech Red Cross worth 4.5 million CZK was delivered to Syria. more ►

Statement of the MFA on Status of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

With reference to some media reports on the status of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs about the following: more ►

Syrian families received Czech humanitarian assistance

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First part of the Czech humanitarian assistance was handed over to the most vulnerable Syrian families and IDPs on April, 28. more ►

Syrian families received Czech humanitarian assistance

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First part of the Czech humanitarian assistance was handed over to the most vulnerable Syrian families and IDPs on April, 28. more ►

First Deputy Foreign Minister of the Syrian Arab Republic Faisal Mekdad visited the Czech Republic

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The First Deputy Foreign Minister of the Syrian Arab Republic Faisal Mekdad and the Deputy Foreign Minister for European Affairs Ayman Susan visited the Czech Republic on April 20 – 22, 2016. more ►