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 ►
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 ►
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