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1st Czech and Slovak Film Festival in Melbourne on June 5-9, 2013

21.05.2013 / 06:03

Date: 05.06.2013 - 09.06.2013 Venue: Melbourne

The Czech and Slovak Film Festival of Australia (CaSFFA) launched its inaugural program on Saturday, May 18 at Gallery Domov in North Melbourne. Simultaneously, the festival opened the exhibition “Jiří… more ►

Absence of the Honorary Consul in Queenstown

14.05.2013 / 06:56

The Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in Queenstown will be absent from 5 June 2013 until 7 August 2013. With consular queries please contact Consulate of the Czech Republic in Sydney. more ►

Absence of the Honorary Consul in Auckland

14.05.2013 / 01:31

The Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in Auckland will be absent from 24 May 2013 until 28 May 2013. With consular queries please contact Consulate of the Czech Republic in Sydney. more ►

Absence of the Honorary Consul in Adelaide

08.05.2013 / 07:09

The Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in Adelaide will be absent from 22 May 2013 until further notice. more ►

Absence of the Honorary Consul in Perth

01.05.2013 / 00:47

The Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in Perth will be absent from 16 May 2013 until 4 June 2013. more ►

Minister Schwarzenberg meets Foreign Minister of New Zealand

26.04.2013 / 02:26

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Karel Schwarzenberg met Foreign Minister of New Zealand Murray McCully at the Czernin Palace in Prague on Thursday, April 25, 2013. more ►

Jiří Trnka´s films in Sydney

16.04.2013 / 07:24

Date: 22.05.2013 Venue: Dendy Cinema Opera Quays, Sydney

Absolutely unique opportunity to see the puppet animation masterpieces of the Czech legend Jiří Trnka on the 35mm films. You are all welcome. more ►

Consulate closed on ANZAC Day

11.04.2013 / 05:00

In observance of ANZAC Day, the Consulate of the Czech Republic in Sydney will remain closed on Thursday, 25 April 2013. more ►

Absence of the Honorary Consul General in Melbourne

10.04.2013 / 03:45

Please be advised that Consulate General of the Czech Republic Melbourne will be closed from 1st May, 2013 and will reopen on 8th June 2013. For consular enquiries please contact Consulate of the Czech Republic in Sydney. more ►

Opening of the Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Queenstown, New Zealand

18.03.2013 / 01:32

Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Queenstown has been officially opened on March 14, 2013. more ►

Summer schools of Czech language in historical cities of Brno and Olomouc

14.03.2013 / 01:24

Masaryk University in Brno and Palacký University in Olomouc are organizing in the period from 20th July to 17th August 2013 intensive Czech language classes that are complemented with additional events such as film club, theatre workshop,… more ►

Czech and Slovak festival Vodafest 2013 in Melbourne

12.03.2013 / 01:22

Date: 16.03.2013 Venue: Austrian Club Melbourne, 90 Sheehan Road, Heidelberg West

Consulate of the Czech Republic in Sydney as one of the main partners of the festival cordially invites you to Melbourne Vodafest 2013. There will be rich cultural programme and plenty activites for… more ►

From Australia to Prague with Czech Airlines

08.03.2013 / 04:09

Did you know that there has been a Czech Airlines representative office in Australia for over 30 years? With only one short transit in Abu Dhabi, it is now the fastest and most direct service to travel to Prague with four departures per week out… more ►

Check Us Out Travel at Holiday & Travel Show

15.02.2013 / 01:49

Check Us Out Travel is Australia's only expert for travel to Prague and the Czech Republic. Next month we will be representing the Czech Republic at the Holiday & Travel Show in Sydney 9 - 10 March and in Brisbane 23 - 24 March more ►

Four - week Czech language course

11.02.2013 / 00:54

This is a four-week, summer vacation Czech language course intended for Czech compatriots over 18 years of age who live abroad and would like to learn their predecessors' language or improve their existing Czech language skills. more ►

Czech outstanding jazz guitarist Libor Šmoldas in Sydney

09.01.2013 / 23:26

Date: 24.01.2013 Venue: Venue 505, 280 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills

Thanks to the Jazz Workshop Australia, we have opportunity to see this incredible guitarist from Prague with two legends of the local scene, drummer John Morrison and bassist, Brendan Clarke. more ►

Organ recital by Pavel Kohout

31.12.2012 / 04:11

Czech organ virtuoso Pavel Kohout will perform on his 4th Australian concert tour with an organ recital in Sydney. more ►

Passport applications recommenced

27.12.2012 / 00:45

After short technical difficulty, passport application system has been recommenced. more ►

Absence of the Honorary Consul General in Melbourne

19.12.2012 / 01:39

Please be advised that Consulate General of the Czech Republic Melbourne will be closed from midday Friday 21st December, 2012 and will reopen 9 am on Wednesday 9th January 2013. For consular enquiries please contact Consulate of the Czech… more ►

Absence of the Honorary Consul in Perth

19.12.2012 / 00:47

The Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in Perth will be absent from 20 December 2012 until 17 January 2013. more ►

Absence of the Honorary Consul in Auckland

14.12.2012 / 01:31

The Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in Auckland will be absent from 20 December 2012 until 13 January 2013. With consular queries please contact Consulate of the Czech Republic in Sydney. more ►

Consulate closed during Christmas

13.12.2012 / 23:10

Consulate of the Czech Republic in Sydney will be closed due to Christmas holidays on December 24, December 25, December 26, 2012 and on January 1, 2013. more ►

Additional screening of Vaclav Havel´s film „Odcházení“ on 18th December at 9 pm

12.12.2012 / 06:13

Due to a limited venue capacity booking for the screening of the film Odcházení at 7 pm is now closed. However, due to an overwhelming demand and thanks to excellent cooperation of the Consulate General of Poland, additional screening of Vaclav… more ►

Screening of the film “Odcházení” (Leaving)

29.11.2012 / 03:54

To commemorate the Czech dramatist and politician Václav Havel you are invited to a special screening of his film “Odcházení” (Leaving) at the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Sydney on Tuesday 18 December 2012. The date marks the… more ►

The official opening of the Little Mole Exhibition

06.11.2012 / 05:14

On 3 November 2012 the official opening of the Little Mole exhibiton took place in the Goethe Institut in Woollahra. Arpad Soelter, its director and a big fan of the little Czech hero greeted nearly 30 children and their parents. Hani Stolina,… more ►

Little Mole in Sydney

01.11.2012 / 05:33

Finally, Little Mole has returned from a successful tour in Melbourne to Sydney. The Consulate of the Czech Republic therefore cordially invites the smallest on Saturday 3rd November at 3 pm to Goethe Institut at the opening ceremony of the… more ►

Screening of The Last Flight of Petr Ginz in Sydney

22.10.2012 / 05:55

Film on the short life, artwork and writings of Petr Ginz, a gifted boy from Prague. more ►

Czech architect’s noteworthy collaboration

19.10.2012 / 00:36

Czech architect and glass sculptor Borek Šípek has always pushed the boundaries of his craft and so it is with his latest collaboration. more ►

Little Mole in Sydney

17.10.2012 / 04:53

Little Mole will be visiting Goethe Institut and Sokol Sydney. more ►

Czech film Four suns by Bohdan Sláma at the Cockatoo Island Film Festival in Sydney

11.10.2012 / 03:04

Competition presented by the Consulate of the Czech Republic in Sydney. more ►

Little Mole in Australia and New Zealand 2012

08.10.2012 / 02:52

Consulate of the Czech Republic in Sydney cordially invites children and their parents to the book illustrations exhibition of the popular character „Little Mole“ by the painter Zdeněk Miler. Tour schedule in Australia and New Zealand is as… more ►

Consulate closed on Monday, 1 October

28.09.2012 / 04:53

In observance of Labour Day, the Consulate of the Czech Republic in Sydney will remain closed on Monday, 1 October 2012. more ►

Reminder - screening of the film Lidice

26.09.2012 / 07:24

The Consulate of the Czech Republic would like to inform those interested in attending the showing of the film "Lidice" at 7.00 pm on 3 October at the Sydney Jewish Museum that there are still about 20 seats available. more ►

Czech film Alois Nebel premieres at Sydney International Animation Festival

21.09.2012 / 03:57

Czech Academy-award nominated animated feature film Alois Nebel is set to premiere in Sydney at the UTS: Sydney International Animation Festival in October. more ►

Little Mole in Australia and New Zealand

18.09.2012 / 03:27

Consulate of the Czech Republic in Sydney cordially invites children and their parents to the book illustrations exhibition of the popular hero „Little Mole“ by the painter Zdeněk Miler that takes place from 21st September till 31st December… more ►

Absence of the Honorary Consul-General in Melbourne

05.09.2012 / 05:38

The Honorary Consul-General in Melbourne will be absent from Monday 17 September 2012 until Thursday 18 October 2012. Please note that the Consulate will remain open during this period, however for consular queries, please contact Consulate of… more ►

Absence of the Honorary Consul in Hobart

15.08.2012 / 04:29

The Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in Hobart will be absent from 27 August 2012 until 12 October 2012. With consular queries please contact Consulate of the Czech Republic in Sydney. more ►

Absence of the Honorary Consul in Perth

11.07.2012 / 02:30

The Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in Perth will be absent from 26 July 2012 until 14 August 2012. With consular queries please contact Consulate of the Czech Republic in Sydney. more ►

Absence of the Honorary Consul in Brisbane

25.05.2012 / 02:31

The Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in Brisbane will be absent from 4 June 2012 until 25 June 2012. With consular queries please contact Consulate of the Czech Republic in Sydney. more ►

Absence of the Honorary Consul in Auckland

15.05.2012 / 02:45

The Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in Auckland will be absent from 8 June 2012 until 12 July 2012. With consular queries please contact Consulate of the Czech Republic in Sydney. more ►

Passport applications recommenced

09.05.2012 / 02:45

After short technical difficulty, passport application system has been recommenced. more ►

Absence of the Honorary Consul-General in Melbourne and the Honorary Consul in Hobart

07.05.2012 / 03:00

The Honorary Consul-General in Melbourne will be absent from Monday 14 May 2012 until Thursday 21 June 2012. Please note that the Consulate will remain open during this period for any consular queries. The Honorary Consul in Hobart will be… more ►

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra in Australia

26.03.2012 / 02:26

At the occasion of re-opening of a premier concert hall in Melbourne, there will be a rare opportunity to hear one of the great orchestras of the world in two exclusive concerts for Arts Centre Melbourne on 26 – 27 August 2012. more ►

The best office building in 2011 was built in Prague

17.02.2012 / 04:45

According to the world prestigious MIPIM awards 2012 at the Cannes exposition for real estate professionals. more ►

Windows on Europe Film Festival

15.02.2012 / 00:59

EU Delegation in Australia presents the 2012 season of the European Union Windows on Europe Film Festival. more ►

Vale Vaclav Havel in Sydney

22.12.2011 / 00:03

Consulate of the Czech Republic in Sydney cordially invites all Czechs, Slovaks and friends of the Czech Republic on the live transmission of the last farewell with the President Vaclav Havel in the heart of Sydney on Friday 23rd December from… more ►

Czech Republic mourning Václav Havel

19.12.2011 / 00:01

With deep sorrow, the Consulate of the Czech Republic in Sydney regrets to inform of the death of former President of the Czech Republic His Excellency Mr. Václav Havel on December 18, 2011. more ►

International exhibition of children´s fine art Lidice

28.11.2011 / 00:24

The International Children’s Exhibition of Fine Arts Lidice (ICEFA Lidice) was established in 1967 to commemorate the child victims from the Czech village of Lidice murdered by German Nazis, as well as all other children who have died in wars.… more ►

Seminar by former Ambassador to Australia Dr Juraj Chmiel at The University of Sydney

18.11.2011 / 03:10

Mr Chmiel presents the current issues in the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy since the Treaty of Lisbon in 2009. Seminar takes place on November 22, 2011 and is hosted by the Faculty of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources. more ►

Czech "La Putyka" at Sydney Festival

16.11.2011 / 04:20

Forceful and funny, powerful and poetic, this international award-winning contemporary circus is a dazzling exploration of a Czech pub, colourfully fusing acrobatics, dance, theatre, puppetry and live music. more ►

Working Holiday Scheme Agreement between Czech Republic and New Zealand

14.11.2011 / 23:39

Long awaited changes to the Agreement between both countries become effective. more ►

Czech Technical University Prague in collaboration with RMIT Melbourne

13.10.2011 / 04:55

Czech and Australian universities plan to collaborate on many levels of engineering. Professor A. Subic of RMIT University has met at CTU Prague with leading scientists from different disciplines. The discussion showed that there is an agreement… more ►