Minister Jan Kohout on the Afghanistan Conference 2010

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

28.01.2010 13:12

Czech classical music in London - Czech Festival 2010

From 2-20 February the London music halls will host a classical music events of the Czech Festival 2010.

21.01.2010 17:28

Ambassador Žantovský laid flowers to Palach´s memorial

On 19 January 2010 Ambassador Michael Žantovský laid flowers to a memorial of Jan Palach on Velehrad, 22 Ladbroke Square. On the day of 41th anniversary of Palach´s death he commemorated the student´s act to outcry over occupation of Czechoslovakia by the Warsaw pact armies in 1969.

19.01.2010 12:13

Czech Embassy hosted Eva Jiřičná´s lecture

The renowned Czech architect Eva Jiřičná held a lecture on the future of Czech historic buildings on 27 January. The event was organized by The UK Friends of Czech Historic Buildings, Gardens and Parks.

15.01.2010 09:15

Ambassador Žantovský presented his credentials

On Thursday 10 December Ambassador Michael Žantovský presented his credentials to HM The Queen and formally inaugurated his mission in the United Kingdom

11.12.2009 13:34

Abolition of visa requirement for short-term stays in the Schengen area for citizens of the FYR of Macedonia, Serbia, and Montenegro

Abolition of visa requirement for short-term stays in the Schengen area for citizens of the FYR of Macedonia, Serbia, and Montenegro

09.12.2009 17:07

Embassy presented Czech traditional products

Traditional Czech glass and porcelain were on display from 1-3 Dember 2009.

01.12.2009 17:19

President Václav Klaus visited London

Mr Václav Klaus, President of the Czech Republic, visited London on 12 November 2009.

12.11.2009 12:30

Memorial to Czechoslovak soldiers unveiled in Arisaig, Scotland

On 11 November 2009 a memorial to Czech and Slovak soldiers, who trained as SOE agents in 1941-43, was unveiled in Arisaig, Scotland. It is to commemorate the trainees, many of which were parachuted behind the enemy lines, or took part in the invasion and other war actions, all sustaining heavy casualties.

11.11.2009 18:15

Václav Havel visited London

The former Czech president Václav Havel attended events in London to commemorate 20th anniversary of the collapse of the Iron Curtain.

04.11.2009 18:20

New Czech Ambassador

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

05.10.2009 15:24

Czech design at 100 % Design London fair

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.

25.09.2009 16:05

Winton Train arrived to London

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.

08.09.2009 15:22

Sir Nicholas Winton´s 100th birthday party at the Czech Embassy

On Saturday 16 May Sir Nicholas Winton, saviour of 669 children from the former Czechoslovakia in 1939 celebrated his 100th birthday with his family and the saved children with their families at the Czech Embassy.

21.05.2009 15:15

Breakfast of the EU Ambassadors with Tony Blair

Embassy of the Czech Republic invited the former Prime Minister Tony Blair to a breakfast with Ambassadors of the EU countries.

21.05.2009 15:00

Memorial service was held for Ambassador Jan Winkler

A memorial service was held on 24 April 2009 following the passing away of the late Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the UK Mr Jan Winkler

14.05.2009 16:15

Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek at the G20 Summit in London

Prime Minister Topolanek and Minister of Finance Miroslav Kalousek attended the London G20 summit on 2 April 2009.

10.04.2009 01:00

Statement of the Minister of Foreign Affairs on Ambassador Jan Winkler´s death

Karel Schwarzenberg, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic has been deeply moved by the report of the death of Jan Winkler, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

16.02.2009 15:10

Czech Presidency launched in Scotland

Czech Ambassador presented priorities for the next six months in the Scottish parliament and officially launched the Czech EU Presidency in Scotland

13.02.2009 11:58

Ambassador presented Czech EU Presidency priorities in Wales

Ambassador of the Czech Republic Mr Jan Winkler informed about the Czech EU Presidency´s priorities in Cardiff.

13.02.2009 11:49

The Status of Forces Agreement laying down the conditions for US soldiers living and working at a planned radar base on Czech soil was signed in London

Czech Defense Minister Vlasta Parkanová and US Defense Secretary Robert Gates signed the SOFA agreement together with a declaration of strategic cooperation on 19 September 2008 in London.

01.10.2008 18:45

Minister of Defence Vlasta Parkanova visited London

Vlasta Parkanova paid a working visit to the United Kingdom from 22 till 23 June. She met the Secretary of Defence Mr Des Browne and met the Czechoslovak veterans, three of whom were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross of the Minister of Defence.

25.06.2008 11:45

Deputy Prime Minister Alexadr Vondra gave a lecture at London School of Economics

During his working visit to London in May 2008, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Mr Alexandr Vondra gave a lecture titled EU Competitiveness: Are we on the right track?

02.04.2008 16:18

Jan Masaryk, Czechoslovak Foreign Minister, died 60 years ago

On Thursday 13 March, 2008 Ambassador Jan Winkler held a lecture on Jan Masaryk, the Foreign Minister of Czechoslovakia in years 1940-1948. The Czech embassy commemorated the 60th anniversary of Jan Masaryk´s tragical death.

18.03.2008 16:54

British Sea Power: live in concert at the Embassy of the Czech Republic

On Thursday 10 January 2007 the Embassy of the Czech Republic hosted a concert of the British Sea Power rock group. The concert celebrated the launch of BSP new single Waving Flags. The song has already been acclaimed by The Guardian as "The festival song of 2008“ and received four of five stars by The Times, The Independent, Guardian and some other music web media.

14.01.2008 17:30

Tomas J. Bata awarded in London for Responsible Capitalism

The Czech/Canadian citizen Mr Tomas J. Bata (aged 92) was awarded the prestigious international 2007 First Lifetime Achievement Award For Responsible Capitalism. The Award Ceremony was held on 20 November in Marlborough House, London.

05.12.2007 16:21

President Václav Klaus´ visit to the United Kingdom

President of the Czech Republic HE Mr Václav Klaus and his wife Livia paid a Guest of Government visit to the United Kingdom from 7 till 9 November, 2007.

30.10.2007 18:03

Young Czech Artist presented his first British portrait commission

Mr Hynek Martinec, an upcoming Czech Artist and the BP Portrait Award 2007 and BP Visitor Choice Award laureate, presented his first British portrait commission at the residence of the Czech Ambassador on 20th September 2007

27.09.2007 18:32

Revisiting Hollar - 400 years

In 2007, all true lovers of fine art celebrate two important anniversaries related to one of the greatest historic personalities of the Czech and European graphic art, Václav (Wenceslaus) Hollar. In March we remember 330 years of death and in July 400 years of birth of this immensely prolific and even today a very much recognized engraver and draughtsman.

31.01.2007 11:35

Forthcoming events

Among other events, the highlights of Revisitng Hollar - 400 Years include a Celebration of Václav Hollar at St Margaret´s Church (Westminister Abbey) and a special exhibition of Hollar´s works at the British Museum. However, much more related to Václav Hollar is going on this year in the UK. General public are cordially invited to attend all events listed.

27.01.2007 12:41

Revisiting Hollar - 400 years

In 2007, all true lovers of fine art celebrate two important anniversaries related to one of the greatest historic personalities of the Czech and European graphic art, Václav (Wenceslaus) Hollar. In March we remember 330 years of death and in July 400 years of birth of this immensly prolific and even today a very much recognized engraver and draughtsman.

27.01.2007 12:23

Official images suitable for publication purposes

State symbols of the Czech Republic and the official photograph of the Ambassador are available free of charge and can be easily downloaded from our website.

15.09.2006 13:42