21.05.2012 / 12:14
On May 19, 2012, Sir Nicholas Winton celebrated his 103rd birthday. Sir Nicholas saved 669 children, most of them Jews, from the Nazis by organising a total of eight trains from Prague to London. He also helped to find foster families for the… more ►
18.05.2012 / 14:41
On May 15 -16, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea organized 53rd international charity fair. Czech Embassy in London was among 75 participating embassies offering their traditional products. The aim of the project is to support children and… more ►
18.05.2012 / 12:11
An Exhibition on the history of Lidice, a small Czech village razed by the Nazis during the WWII, was opened at the Czech Embassy in London on May 10. The opening remarks by Ambassador Michael Zantovsky and Dr. Eduard Stehlik from the Military… more ►
10.05.2012 / 14:40
Prague Archbishop Dominik Duka together with Chief of the General Staff of Armed Forces of the Czech Republic general Vlastimil Picek visited United Kingdom on May 4 – 6. During their stay they met with representatives of Czechs living in UK and… more ►
02.05.2012 / 13:06
Canaletto’s painting depicting Lord Mayor’s Day on the Thames is back in London after 260 years thanks to the loan from the Lobkowicz Collection in Prague. The painting that inspired this year´s Diamond Jubilee flotilla is a centrepiece of a new… more ►
02.05.2012 / 11:25
Czech and Slovak Embassy in London's Notting Hill came alive with celebration of Czech-Slovak student rag on Friday 27 April. More than one hundred students at that time residing in British universities met here, according to ancient custom… more ►
18.04.2012 / 14:33
The Declaration of the Visegrad Group „Responsibility for a Strong NATO“ was presented in Brussels on April 18, 2012. It happened in the margins of the joint foreign affairs and defence ministerial meeting. The Czech Republic was represented by… more ►
13.04.2012 / 10:50
Mr Jan Fischer, Vice President for Operational Policies, EBRD, was the keynote speaker of the Czech Embassy "Czech The Trends" series of economic discussions given by outstanding personalities. The discussion evening “New Challenges for the EBRD… more ►
30.03.2012 / 16:15
And I am the King of May, which is the power of sexual youth, and I am the King of May, which is long hair of Adam and Beard of my own body and I am the King of May, which is Kral Majales in the Czechoslovakian tongue, and I am the… more ►
19.03.2012 / 15:58
International Postgraduate Mini-Symposium entitled Current Trends in Central European Cultural Studies: Silences, Ruptures and Continuities will bring together five early career scholars from all over the Europe. At University of Lincoln in… more ►
16.03.2012 / 13:25
Czech Open 2012 is a cultural season in London in March – August which offers a variety of programmes set in the Islington borough, where the official Czech House will be based during the London 2012 Olympic Games. The season has been conceived… more ►
21.02.2012 / 18:42
On Wednesday 29 February, an evening of theatre, readings, photographs and music in memory of Václav Havel, former Czechoslovak and Czech president, author, playwright, human rights campaigner and a prisoner of conscience who passed away on… more ►
21.02.2012 / 15:26
The Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Mr. Petr Nečas, visited London on February 29 - March 1 for talks with Prime Minister David Cameron. In the course of the visit, the Prime Minister spoke at the London School of Economics and Political… more ►
27.01.2012 / 12:07
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 ►
27.01.2012 / 11:25
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 ►
24.01.2012 / 12:21
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 ►
13.01.2012 / 18:10
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 ►
13.01.2012 / 17:22
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 ►
09.01.2012 / 14:43
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 ►
04.01.2012 / 15:51
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 ►
23.12.2011 / 16:18
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 ►
21.12.2011 / 11:50
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 ►
20.12.2011 / 17:31
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 ►
19.12.2011 / 13:41
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 ►
19.12.2011 / 13:08
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 ►
18.12.2011 / 17:56
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 ►
16.12.2011 / 12:10
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 ►
08.12.2011 / 16:07
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 ►
29.11.2011 / 17:08
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 ►
28.11.2011 / 17:29
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 ►
15.11.2011 / 11:15
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 ►
14.11.2011 / 12:54
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 ►
11.11.2011 / 11:17
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 ►
11.11.2011 / 09:48
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 ►
08.11.2011 / 09:41
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 ►
25.10.2011 / 18:01
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 ►
25.10.2011 / 12:44
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 ►
18.10.2011 / 16:42
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 ►
06.10.2011 / 15:19
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 ►
06.10.2011 / 15:17
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 ►
20.09.2011 / 16:22
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 ►
15.09.2011 / 13:36
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 ►
14.09.2011 / 17:55
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 ►
13.09.2011 / 13:44
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 ►
12.09.2011 / 15:44
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 ►
14.07.2011 / 13:45
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 ►
30.06.2011 / 15:45
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 ►
29.06.2011 / 12:45
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 ►
24.06.2011 / 15:08
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 ►
24.06.2011 / 10:15
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 ►
22.06.2011 / 15:33
The Czech Embassy hosted a discussion with a young Czech economist Tomáš Sedláček to launch an English version of his book. more ►
03.06.2011 / 13:45
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 ►
18.05.2011 / 13:30
On 16-17 May 2011 members of the Election Committee of the Lower House of the Czech Parliament visited London. more ►
17.05.2011 / 15:45
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 ►
06.05.2011 / 15:40
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 ►
04.04.2011 / 13:30
On 28-30 March, 2011 a delegation of Czech senators of the Committee for EU Affairs visited London more ►
30.03.2011 / 13:28
On 29 March, 2011 the Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Karel Schwarzenberg participated on London Libya Conference. more ►
28.03.2011 / 13:15
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 ►
25.03.2011 / 15:01
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 ►
28.02.2011 / 17:44
Royal Institute of British Architects presents an exhibition of architect and designer Adolf Loos (1870-1933) more ►
19.01.2011 / 15:14
Czech Ambassador laid flowers to Jan Palach's memorial in Velehrad, London. more ►
17.01.2011 / 15:29
Ambassador Michael Žantovský visited colleges and universities in Lancashire. more ►
10.01.2011 / 15:30
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 ►
23.11.2010 / 15:06
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 ►
23.11.2010 / 14:48
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 ►
01.11.2010 / 17:44
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 ►
18.10.2010 / 14:26
On Tuesday 19 October, President of the Czech Republic Václav Klaus arrived to London for a working visit more ►
13.09.2010
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 ►
12.09.2010 / 13:28
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 ►
26.07.2010 / 09:45
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 ►
02.07.2010 / 12:43
A memorial act was held on the estate of the Marquess of Cholmondeley on Sunday 4 July. more ►
25.05.2010 / 16:53
Ambassador Michael Žantovský congratulated Sir Nicholas Winton on his 101th birthday on 19 May 2010. more ►
05.10.2009 / 15:24
Mr Michael Žantovský is the new Czech Ambassador to the United Kingdom more ►
25.09.2009 / 16:05
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 ►
08.09.2009 / 15:22
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 ►
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