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Meeting with Maestro Jiří Bělohlávek

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The Dvořák Society in cooperation with the Czech Embassy are organizing a meeting with Maestro Jiří Bělohlávek. During the discussion evening you will have a chance to hear about Jiří Bělohlávek´s relationship with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and… more ►

The Czech Embassy commemorated the International Holocaust Remembrance day with a documentary film by Fedor Gál "Short Long Journey "

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The Czech Embassy together with the British Czech and Slovak Association commemorated the International Holocaust Remembrance day with a documentary film "Short Long Journey" by Fedor Gál. The screening was held at the Czech Embassy in London on… more ►

Ambassador Žantovský honored the memory of Jan Palach

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Ambassador Michael Žantovský was among those who honored the memory of Jan Palach at a ceremony organized by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in London together with the board of Trustees of Velehrad on January 19, 2012. During the discussion… more ►

Young Czech violinist Tereza Anna Přívratská performed Dvořák, Suk, Beethoven and Ravel in a stirring recital celebrating the Czech Republic Presidency of the Visegrad Group

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The residence of the Czech Ambassador hosted an outstanding musical evening with Tereza Anna Přívratská, a talented Czech violonist, performing a New Year´s recital to celebrate the Czech Republic Presidency of the Visegrad group. On the… more ►

Vladmír Dlouhý in discussion on the EU Credit Crunch

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Mr Vladimír Dlouhý, Member of the Czech Government’s National Economic Council, was the keynote speaker of the Czech Embassy "Czech The Trends" series of economic discussions given by outstanding personalities. The discussion evening “The EU… more ►

Remembrance service in London to honour the memory of Jan Palach

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Trustees of Velehrad would like to invite you to a remembrance service to honour the memory of Jan Palach . The service will be followed by a discussion with the Czech Ambassador Michael Žantovský and… more ►

Screening of VACLAV HAVEL, PRAGUE - CASTLE in London

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic and Czech Centre London invite you to a unique screening of VACLAV HAVEL, PRAGUE - CASTLE in remembrance of Vaclav Havel, the Czech playwright, essayist, poet, dissident and former President of Czechoslovakia… more ►

The Czech Embassy appreciates sympathy expressed by hundreds of people signing the book of condolences for Václav Havel

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In the past four days hundreds of people came to the Czech Embassy in London to pay their respects to President Václav Havel. Among the first to sign the book was Mr. David Lidington, Minister for Europe. more ►

Ambassador Michael Žantovský on Václav Havel

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He was the most unlikely giant. Of less than average height, and not too impressive physique, with a surprisingly low voice both in pitch and volume, and a signature guttural “r,” he was self-effacing to the point of shyness. And yet he was one… more ►

The book of condolences will be open until 8pm on Thursday, December 22, and from 10am until 2pm on Friday, December 23.

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The Czech Embassy would like to inform those of you who wish to come to sign the book of condolences for Václav Havel but cannnot make it by 4pm that the book will be open until 8pm on Thursday, December 22. On Friday, December 23, the book… more ►

Book of condolences for Václav Havel will be open at the Embassy of the Czech Republic

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic would like to inform that the book of condolences will be open on Tuesday, December 20, from 10:00am till 4:00pm, on Wednesday, December 21, from 10:00am till 4:00pm, and on Thursday, December 22, from 10:00am… more ►

Statement of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karel Schwarzenberg, on the death of Václav Havel

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In Václav Havel we have lost a man who restored dignity to the Czech nation, a man who played a key role in winning freedom for our country in 1989. He was the most famous Czech, recognized all over the world. Unfortunately, he was more… more ►

Václav Havel, Dissident and President, dies

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It is with deep sorrow that the Embassy of the Czech Republic to the United Kingdom, announces the death of Václav Havel, writer and dramatist, one of the first initiators of the Charter 77 human rights movement, a leading figure in the Velvet… more ►

Ambassador Michael Zantovsky guest of BBC Newsnight.

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Ambassador Michael Zantovsky was invited to the BBC Newsnight on December 15 to speak about the Czech Republic position on the outcomes of the European summit. more ►

Czech Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and State Secretary for European Affairs, Mr. Jiri Schneider, visited London on December 14, 2011

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First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and State Secretary for European Affairs of the Czech Republic Mr. Jiri Schneider visited London on December 14. He met with David Lidington, Minister of State responsible for European issues and NATO.… more ►

The Czech Embassy is hosting the Traditional Czech Crystal Glass Show

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The Czech Embassy in London is hosting the traditional Czech Crystal Glass Show. This successful annual event is a unique opportunity to view some magnificent crystal glasses, vases, bowls and other crystal objects handcrafted in the Czech… more ►

The Czech Ambassador commemorated the anniversary of the Velvet revolution with the Czech and Slovak students in Oxford.

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On the occasion of the 17th of November, the International Students´ day and the Czech Republic Day of Struggle for Freedom and Democracy, Ambassador Žantovský joined the Czech and Slovak students in Oxford at their Annual Velvet Revolution… more ►

Traditional Czech Beer Festival at The Porterhouse Covent Garden

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Traditional Czech Beer Festival starts on November 16 and lasts until November 20. Drop by for a pint of a special brew, Bohemia Freakout - the fruit of collaboration between Peter Mosley from The Porterhouse brewery and Josef Krysl, former… more ►

UK Premiere of Václav Havel´s debut film "Leaving"

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Václav Havel´s directorial debut Leaving was premiered in London on November 15. The UK Premiere was organized in cooperation of the Czech Centre and the Embassy of the Czech Republic in the famous Gate cinema in Notting Hill. After the… more ►

UK Premiere of a drama-documentary on the story of Nicholas Winton

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A drama-documentary on the story of Nicholas Winton, the British man who saved 669 children, most of them Jews, from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia was premiered in BAFTA in London on November 10. The UK premiere was organised under the auspices… more ►

The Czech Republic Minister of Defence, Mr. Alexandr Vondra, honoured the memory of the soldiers who have died in the line of duty since World War I.

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On the occasion of the Remembrance Day, November 11, Mr. Alexandr Vondra, the Defence Minister of the Czech Republic, together with H.E. Michael Žantovský, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United Kingdom, honoured the memory of the… more ►

JOB OFFER: Financial Manager at the Czech Centre in London, part-time (20 hrs per week)

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The Czech Centre London is looking for a part-time Financial Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for all transactional records, income/expenditure accounts and personnel agenda and will be dealing with supplies and suppliers.… more ►

The Czech Ambassador Michael Žantovský visited Wales

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On the invitation of the regional government, Ambassador Žantovský visited Wales on October 19. During his visit he met with the First Minister of Wales, with Deputy Presiding Officer of the National Assembly for Wales, and also with the Mayor… more ►

Unveiling Ceremony of the Memorial Plaque on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of Operation Anthropoid

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Ambassadors of the Czech and the Slovak Republic together with the representative of the City of Westminster unveiled the Memorial Plaque on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the Operation Anthropoid – assassination of Reinhard Heydrich.… more ►

Ambasador Michael Žantovký and Ms. Jana Žantovská were received by Their Royal Highnesses Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

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The Czech Ambasador Michael Žantovský and Ms. Jana Žantovská were received by Their Royal Highnesses Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Saint James´s Palace on October 13. They presented the royal couple with a gilded portrait of Favory Alta… more ►

Eminent British playwright Sir Tom Stoppard was awarded prestigious Czech prize

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Sir Tom Stoppard, a distinguished British playwright was awarded the Gratias Agit Award for the promotion of the good name of the Czech Republic abroad. The award was presented by Karel Schwarzenberg, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of… more ►

Minister Schwarzenberg visited London (October 12-13)

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Mr Karel Schwarzenberg, visited London on October 12-13. He met with Foreign Secretary William Hague. Minister Schwarzenberg gave a speech at Chatham House on the role… more ►

Top Czech Designers and Manufacturers to participate in the prestigious London´s 100 % Design Fair.

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Twelve top Czech designers and manufacturers were invited to participate in the the UK´s leading contemporary design event. Earls Court London, Sep 22-25. more ►

Agreement on the exchange of Tax information signed by the Czech Ambassador and the Prime Minister of Guernsey

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The agreement between the Czech Republic and the Government of Guernsey on Information on Tax matters was signed by Ambassador Žantovský and the Prime Minister of Guernsey Lyndon Trott in London on 15th September 2011. more ►

Ambassador Žantovský among the Guests of Honour of the Royal Air Force Museum at the opening of a new exhibition about the Battle of Britain.

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The Roal Air Force Museum in London opens a new major exhibition about the Polish and Czech participation in the Battle of Britain. The exhibition will help to promote the campaign to build the landmark Battle of Britain Beacon building at the… more ►

Dvorak´s stirring cello concerto in Ely Cathedral

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One of Britain’s best known masters of the cello, Raphael Wallfisch, returns to Ely Cathedral on Saturday 1st October to play one of the most poignant pieces in the cello repertoire, Dvorak’s 2nd cello concerto in B minor with the Ely Sinfonia.… more ►

Czech companies at the Defence and Security Equipment industry (DSEi 2011) exhibition in ExCeL London

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Czech companies will be taking part and presenting their products and services at the Defence and Security Equipment industry (DSEi 2011) exhibition in ExCeL London. The Czech defence industry has a long history of technological excellence and… more ►

Agreement on the exchange of tax information signed by the Czech Republic and Jersey

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The Agreement between the Government of the Czech Republic and the Government of the States of Jersey for the Exchange of Information on Tax Matters was signed by Ambassador Michael Žantovský at the Czech Embassy in London on 12th July 2011. more ►

Governor Miroslav Singer in London

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On 29-30 June 2011 the Czech National Bank Governor Miroslav Singer visited London. He participated in the World Banking Summit as a speaker and later held talks in the Reform Club and at the Czech Embassy. more ►

Conference to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the dissolution of the Warsaw Pact held in Prague

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An International Conference “Europe – Whole and Free? Two Decades Since the End of the Warsaw Pact” was held in Prague on 27-28 June, 2011. The Conference was organized jointly by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of Defense of the Czech… more ►

Prime Minister David Cameron in Prague

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On Thursday 23 June, 2011 Mr David Cameron paid the official visit of the Czech Republic as the first Britsh PM in five years. more ►

i Flautisti concert at the Czech Embassy

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On 23 June 2011 a concert of iFlautisti quartet was held in cooperation with The Dvořák Society for the Czech and Slovak Music. Music from baroque to contemporary by Czech composers was played. more ►

Tomáš Sedláček in discussion on the Economics of Good and Evil

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The Czech Embassy hosted a discussion with a young Czech economist Tomáš Sedláček to launch an English version of his book. more ►

Inaugural Central European Symposium "Beyond the Old and New Europe"

On 2 June the Central European Symposium "Beyond the Old and New Europe" was held at University College London. Thy symposium was organized in collaboration with embassies of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and SSEES… more ►

Winton´s Trains exhibition opened in London

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On Saturday, 21 May 2011 an exhibition of large-format photos and documents was opened at London´s Liverpool Street Station. Two days earlier Sir Nicholas Winton has celebrated his 102nd birthday. more ►

Working visit of the Czech Parliamentary Committee

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On 16-17 May 2011 members of the Election Committee of the Lower House of the Czech Parliament visited London. more ►

Czech Embassy participated in CFAB charity fair 2011

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On 10-11 May, 2011 the 52nd international charity fair was organized in Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. Czech Embassy in London was among 72 participating embassies, offering the traditional Czech products under the auspices of Mrs Jana… more ►

Why study in the Czech Republic?

Studying in the Czech Republic, in a country at the cultural crossroads, is well suited to help develop an open mind and strenghten ability of every student to work together with other people of different backgrounds. more ►

5th International Compatriotic Festival

On 25th - 28th August the 5th International Compatriotic Festival will held in Prague. The festival will begin on Thursday 25th August at 10.00 a.m. traditionally in the Wallestein Palace in Mala Strana, in the seat of the Senate. more ►

Czech senators in London

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On 28-30 March, 2011 a delegation of Czech senators of the Committee for EU Affairs visited London more ►

Minister Schwarzenberg attended the Conference on Libya

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On 29 March, 2011 the Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Karel Schwarzenberg participated on London Libya Conference. more ►

Ambassador Žantovský visited Belfast

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On Tuesday 22 March, 2011 the Ambassador held a working visit in Belfast, accompanied by Mr Milan Mládek, the Czech Honorary Consul in Belfast more ►

Sir Frank Lampl died

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With great sadness, the Czech Embassy learned that one of the most eminent Czechs in the UK, Sir Frank (František) Lampl, died on Wednesday 23 March, aged 84. more ►

Adolf Loos exhibition in RIBA

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Royal Institute of British Architects presents an exhibition of architect and designer Adolf Loos (1870-1933) more ►

Jazz trio Kratochvíl, Ackermann & Zangi in London

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In February 2011 a renowned jazz trio from Prague performed in London more ►

The International Holocaust Day remembered

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On January 26, 2011 Embassies of the Czech Republic and Slovakia commemorated the liberation of the Auschwits concentration camp in 1945. The United Nations General Assembly in 2005 designated 27 January as the International Holocaust… more ►

Jan Palach remembered by Ambassador Žantovský

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Czech Ambassador laid flowers to Jan Palach's memorial in Velehrad, London. more ►

Ambassador Žantovský visited Lancashire

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Ambassador Michael Žantovský visited colleges and universities in Lancashire. more ►

Jiří Dienstbier, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs died

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With great sadness, the Embassy of the Czech Republic wishes to inform that Jiri Dienstbier, the first Minister of Foreign Affairs of Czechoslovakia after the Velvet Revolution, died on Saturday 8 January in Prague more ►

The Velvet Revolution remembered in London

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Vladimír Merta, the renowned Czech musician, film director and poet performed in Porterhouse and the UCL to remember the 21st anniversary of the Velvet Revolution. more ►

Czech Republic supports the Euroatlantic integration of Serbia

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On 10 November 2010 the Ambassador Žantovský organized an informal discussion at the Embassy with a Serbian delegation, London diplomatic mission members, academics and media. more ►

Memorial act in Brookwood cemetery

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On 31 October 2010 a memorial act to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the arrival of Czechoslovak airmen and soldiers to the UK was held in Brookwood more ►

President Václav Klaus visited London

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On Tuesday 19 October, President of the Czech Republic Václav Klaus arrived to London for a working visit more ►

Madeleine Albright was the keynote speaker at a symposium to mark the 70th anniversary of the Czechoslovak government in exile

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The Czech Embassy in cooperation with the UCL and the Embassies of Poland and Slovakia held a symposium The Ties That Bind in September 2010 to honour the participation of their airmen in the Battle of Britain and the establishment of the… more ►

Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright launches Czech Scholarship at the University of Glasgow

Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright together with the Czech Ambassador to the UK Michael Žantovský visited the University of Glasgow to launch the Madeleine Albright PhD scholarship in Czech Studies. The Scholarship will run for… more ►

Sir Charles Mackerras died

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Sir Charles Mackerras, one of the greatest musical authorities died, aged 84. His beloved composers Mozart and Janáček were played at his funeral in St Paul's Church. more ►

Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs commemorated 70th anniversary of the Czechoslovak Army established in Britain during WWII in Cholmondeley

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A memorial act was held on the estate of the Marquess of Cholmondeley on Sunday 4 July. more ►

Sir Nicholas Winton' s 101th birthday

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Ambassador Michael Žantovský congratulated Sir Nicholas Winton on his 101th birthday on 19 May 2010. more ►

Czech diplomats awarded the Diplomat of the Year Awards 2010

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On 28 April, 2010 the late Ambassador Jan Winkler was awarded in memoriam a Diplomat of the Year for Europe award together with Miroslav Kolatek, Deputy Head of Mission. more ►

Katya Kabanova in the English National Opera

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Leos Janacek´s famous opera Katya Kabanova was premiered on 15 March by the English National Opera. more ►

Royal visit to the Czech Republic

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TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited the Czech Republic on 20-23 March 2010. more ►

Minister Jan Kohout on the Afghanistan Conference 2010

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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Mr Jan Kohout attended the Afghanistan Conference 2010 hosted by PM Gordon Brown on 28 January in the Lancaster House more ►

New Czech Ambassador

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Mr Michael Žantovský is the new Czech Ambassador to the United Kingdom more ►

Czech design at 100 % Design London fair

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Czech Selection 09 is a special exhibition project which represented the Czech design on 100 % Design fair in London. The Czech stall became a favourite among visitors. more ►

Winton Train arrived to London

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Historical train carrying children who escaped the Holocaust has been met in the UK by the man who arranged their rescue from Prague, then Czechoslovakia, in 1939. more ►