In 2010, financial gifts for projects of Czech compatriot organizations will continue to be provided, in accordance with the government decree No. 1622/2005, as of December 14, 2005, as amended by the government decree No. 1542/2009.
30.07.2010 17:46
Today, July 13, 2010, President Václav Klaus, acting on a proposal by Petr Nečas, the new 11th Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, named the individual members of the government. Petr Nečas replaces the previous prime minister, Jan Fischer, who led the government with his caretaker cabinet for more than a year.
14.07.2010 23:43
Dear Friends and Supporters of Independent Culture, Citizens’ Initiatives, and Civil Movements from the Days before November 1989!
25.05.2010 21:45
Ambassador Kolář officially opens new Czech Honorary Consulate in Salt Lake City, visits Brigham Young University, and meets with representatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
21.05.2010 21:25
Check out the latest edition of Czech the News, including information about the Nuclear Security Summit, the New START Treaty, and a message from Ambassador Kolar as he completes his diplomatic mission in the U.S.
19.05.2010 23:25
Deputy Chief of Mission Daniel Kostoval joined DC Mayor Adrian Fenty, District Department of Transportation Director Gabe Klein, Congressman Earl Bluemenuer (Oregon 3rd District), and other DC officials to kick off a four day DC Streetcar Showcase at the city center (H & 9th Streets) of Washington.
05.05.2010 23:27
The Embassy of the Czech Republic along with the European Union (EU) Delegation and the other Embassies of the EU Member States to the United States will open its doors to the public for the fourth annual EU Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2010.
05.05.2010 21:11
The Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United States Petr Kolář presented Silver Commemorative Medals of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic and the Vaclav Benda Award administrated by The Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes
26.04.2010 17:26
In 2010, financial gifts for projects of Czech compatriot organizations will continue to be provided, in accordance with the government decree No. 1622/2005, as of December 14, 2005, as amended by the government decree No. 1542/2009.
22.04.2010 22:46
Financial gifts for 2010 have been approved by the government decree No. 1542/2009, as of December 14, 2009.
22.04.2010 22:40
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Washington DC, and American University´s Jewish Studies Program and Department of History presented the international conference "Bohemian and Czech Jews in America“ on April 14, 2010.
20.04.2010 17:49
April 12-13, 2010
13.04.2010 20:13
Press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
26.03.2010 15:43
The Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic Mr. Přemysl Sobotka presented the Silver Commemorative Medals of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic.
16.03.2010 19:53
In 2010, financial gifts for projects of Czech compatriot organizations will continue to be provided, in accordance with the government decree No. 1622/2005, as of December 14, 2005, as amended by the government decree No. 1542/2009. Czech compatriot organizations, societies of friends of the Czech Republic and similar organizations can apply for financial gifts intended for a) cultural projects, or b) maintenance and repairs of foreign Czech schools and other properties.
19.02.2010 23:24
The deadline for applications for traditional four-week Czech Language Course in Dobruska, Czech Republic and Czech Language Methodology Course for Teachers from Czech Compatriotic Communities is March 10, 2010. The deadline for applications for semester study abroad programs is March 31, 2010. The applications must be sent to the Embassy of the Czech Republic (attention to Ms. Jana Racova, Cultural Attaché, 3900 Spring of Freedom Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008).
19.02.2010 23:00
February 25, 2010
18.02.2010 17:24
In 2010, the implementation of the Compatriotic Educational Program Abroad will continue, in accordance with the government decree No. 1622/2005, as of December 14, 2005, as amended by the government decree as of October 8, 2008. The program includes semester study abroad programs, a 4-week Czech language course in Dobruska, Czech Republic, a 2-week Czech language methodology course for teachers from Czech compatriotic communities, and sending of Czech language teachers to Czech compatriotic communities abroad.
17.02.2010 00:06
Due to weather conditions, the concert of Czech singer Lenka Filipova scheduled for Tuesday, February 9, 2010, has been canceled. Regarding your purchased tickets please contact CANADA.SK Entertainment, Inc. on phone: 416-689-9889, or e-mail: entertainment@canada.sk. We thank you for your understanding.
08.02.2010 18:43
On December 12, 2009, the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic adopted the following Resolution on the Occasion of Twenty Years of Freedom:
19.01.2010 23:14
The 4th International Compatriotic Festival will be held in Prague from September 9–12, 2010. The festival will feature performers showcasing their folk dances and/or music abilities. The organizers have invited groups and individuals from all over the world to participate in the festival.
19.01.2010 22:48
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Jan Kohout decided on January 14, 2010 to provide urgent humanitarian financial aid to Haiti that was struck by an earthquake on January 12. Financial aid of 5 million CZK will be provided to the UNICEF funds in order to restore clean water systems. UNICEF maintains its permanent presence in Haiti and specializes in infrastructure modernization programs. The budget of the ministry for humanitarian aid is 73 million CZK for the year 2010. In 2009, the ministry provided 85 million CZK in humanitarian aid.
14.01.2010 22:49
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will feature six additional award-winning films as part of the Lions of Czech Film Series at the Avalon Theatre beginning on January 13, 2010. A mixture of films for the upcoming series reflects the diversity and some of the best cinema of Czech directors. The films delve into interwoven relationships, comedic adventures and love stories, to more serious topics of courage and strength in the wake of adversity.
11.01.2010 15:45
Abolition of visa requirement for short-term stays in the Schengen area for citizens of the FYR of Macedonia, Serbia, and Montenegro
21.12.2009 16:33
The three, state of the art streetcars purchased by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and proudly manufactured in the Czech Republic by Inekon have arrived in the United States
24.11.2009 16:55
On November 10, Ambassador Kolar participated at a Gala Awards Dinner organized by American Friends of the Czech Republic in Chicago.
13.11.2009 20:18
The Czech Embassy hosted celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the 1989 Velvet Revolutions on November 4-6, 2009.
13.11.2009 16:28
Georgetown University, Thursday, November 5 at 1:00 PM
05.11.2009 17:06
November 4-7, 2009
03.11.2009 17:49
On October 28, 2009, Ambassador Kolar and his wife Jaroslava attended the Czech National Day reception that took place at the Bohemian National Hall in New York.
28.10.2009 20:30
Ambassador Kolar and his wife Jaroslava visited Milwaukee and Madison in Wisconsin, along with Mr. Marek Skolil, Consul General of the Czech Republic in Chicago.
14.10.2009 22:24
President of the Czech Republic, H.E. Vaclav Klaus, has conducted a working visit to Washington, D.C., and New York City on September 20.-23. 2009.
15.09.2009 22:32
The Memorial Service to celebrate and remember the life of Ms. Barbara Lee Podoski will take place at the Embassy of the Czech Republic on Friday, September 18, 2009, from 6–8 pm. RSVP: (202) 274 9100, ext. 134 or michala_kocarkova@mzv.cz by Monday, September 14. Barbara Lee Podoski died on August 16, 2009, in the Veterans´ Affairs Hospital in Washington, DC. Funeral services for Ms. Podoski will be held with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, September 22 at 1 pm.
11.09.2009 21:54
2010 MFA Financial Grant Applications
03.08.2009 18:11
The Presidency of the EU is deeply concerned by the increasing number of civilian casualties and the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.
07.01.2009 21:45
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