Czech Republic´s Chairmanship of the Lifeline Fund
,23.05.2013 / 18:17
On May 16, the Embassy of the Czech Republic hosted a meeting of the Donor Steering Committee of the Lifeline Fund, an international fund to support embattled non-governmental organizations (NGOs) all over the world. The successful meeting… more ►
Václav Havel Human Rights Prize
,23.05.2013 / 18:16
In March 2013, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in cooperation with the Václav Havel Library and the Charta 77 Foundation launched the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize. The Prize will be awarded each year to reward outstanding… more ►
Explosion in West, TX - Czech Government Approves Aid
,24.04.2013 / 18:30
Th Government of the Czech Republic has approved the donation of 4 million Czech Crowns (approximately USD 200 000) to the town of West, TX, which was severely damaged during the chemical plant explosion. The majority of the town´s population… more ►
Václav Havel Journalism Fellows in Washington
,19.04.2013 / 18:09
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Washington, DC welcomed this year´s Václav Havel Journalism Fellows at an April 9 panel discussion “Media Freedom in the European Neighborhood.” more ►
Chaplain of Czech descent receives Medal of Honor
,12.04.2013 / 15:40
Emil Kapaun, a US Army Chaplain, posthumously received the Medal of Honor from President Obama at the White House on April 11 for his heroic acts during the Korean War. Kapaun was born in Pilsen, Kansas, in a family of Czech origin that came to… more ►
Czech Presidential Elections in the US
,31.01.2013 / 20:46
For the first time in history, Czech citizens had the opportunity to directly elect their next President who will succeed Vaclav Klaus after his second term expires on March 7. Nine candidates participated in the first round on January 11-12. more ►
Czech Minister of Defense Vondra visits the United States
,21.11.2012 / 20:32
Minister of Defense of the Czech Republic Alexandr Vondra visited the United States on November 19-21. He met with his counterpart Leon Panetta at the Pentagon on November 20. In Washington, DC, Vondra also discussed topical security and defense… more ►
Vaclav Havel - President, Citizen, Artist
,16.11.2012 / 15:02
On November 15, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in collaboration with the Vaclav Havel Library Foundation organized a program honoring the life and legacy of late President Vaclav Havel. The evening included two theatrical performances and a… more ►
Czech National Day in Norfolk
,02.11.2012 / 17:59
On October 25 Deputy Chief of Mission Jaroslav Zajíček and Military Attaché colonel Miroslav Šuhaj participated at the Czech National Day flag raising ceremony at the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia. more ►
Minister Schwarzenberg in Washington
,24.09.2012 / 21:07
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Karel Schwarzenberg paid a visit to Washington, DC, on September 20-21. The highlight of his visit was a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State Hillary… more ►
Czech-US cooperation to prevent nuclear smuggling
,10.09.2012 / 19:18
On September 7, The United States and the Czech Republic signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that is intended to strengthen efforts in the fight against nuclear terrorism. U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel B. Poneman and Czech First… more ►
Czech Republic as the United States' Protecting Power in Syria
,24.08.2012 / 16:15
The Czech Republic has accepted an official request from the United States of America regarding a proposal that the Czech Republic become the United States' Protecting Power in Syria. more ►
Minister Schwarzenberg: Turning Burma’s small steps into bigger ones
,30.07.2012 / 21:01
Article by deputy prime minister and foreign minister of the Czech Republic Karel Schwarzenberg appeared in the Washington Post on July 27. more ►
New Czech Honorary Consulate opens in Boulder, CO
,18.07.2012 / 20:26
On Monday July 16, the Czech Republic opened its nineteenth Honorary Consulate in the United States in the city of Boulder, Colorado. The consular post will be headed by Mr. Robert Erben. more ►
Czech Government Leaders in Chicago
,23.05.2012 / 15:27
On May 20-21, Chicago hosted the leaders the 28 NATO member states and dozens of its partner countries for the Summit of the Alliance. The main issues on the table were the transition in Afghanistan, NATO capabilities in the times of austerity… more ►
Celebrating Vaclav Havel´s Legacy in New York
,10.05.2012 / 18:05
An evening programme entitled Celebrate Havel and his legacy at the Vaclav Havel Library was held at Lincoln Centre in New York on Monday May 7th. On the following day, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Czech Ambassador to the UK… more ►
Madeleine Albright at the Embassy
,09.05.2012 / 18:20
On May 4, the embassy hosted former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and Aspen Institute President Walter Isaacson for a discussion about Secretary Albright´s new book Prague Winter. The discussion was followed by the signing of the book… more ►
Visegrad Group Declaration “Responsibility for a Strong NATO”
,18.04.2012 / 16:18
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 ►
International Model NATO Conference
,06.04.2012 / 15:38
The 27th Annual International Model NATO conference took place on February 16 – 19, 2012. The Model is essentially a simulation of the proceedings of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, augmented by pre-conference study and briefings at… more ►
The Czech Republic inaugurates its Honorary Consulate in Honolulu, Hawaii
,05.03.2012 / 22:13
On Feb 16, 2012, Czech Republic inaugurated its Honorary Consulate in Honolulu, Hawaii. The new Czech consular post was officially opened by Czech Ambassador Petr Gandalovic at a special ceremony attended by the Governor of Hawaii Neil… more ►
Institute for Study of Totalitarian Regimes has new partners in US
,05.03.2012 / 21:17
Representatives of the Institute for Study of Totalitarian Regimes (ISTR), a Czech government funded agency and research center, set up to gather, analyze, and give access to documents from the Nazi and Communist regimes, visited the US in… more ►
Ambassador Gandalovic Interview for This Is America
,25.01.2012 / 15:17
Ambassador Gandalovic spoke with Dennis Wholey for the television series This Is America that airs throughout the United States, Canada and the world via PBS stations, the AmericanLife TV Network, and Voice of America Television. more ►
Minister of Defense Alexandr Vondra´s visit to Washington, DC
,24.01.2012 / 15:00
Minister of Defense of the Czech Republic Alexandr Vondra arrived in Washington, DC, on January 23 for a visit highlighted by a meeting with Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and members of both chambers of the US Congress. Minister Vondra also… more ►
Statement of Ambassador Petr Gandalovic on the death of Cuban dissident and political prisoner Wilmar Villar Mendoza
,23.01.2012 / 14:54
During my recent visit to Miami I had the opportunity to meet with representatives of various Cuban organizations and to discuss with them the current situation in the area of human rights in Cuba. Very sad news reached me during my stay there… more ►
Tribute for President Vaclav Havel
,06.01.2012 / 19:32
On January 6, the National Endowment for Democracy in cooperation with the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Washington, DC, and the Vaclav Library in Prague organized a memorial tribute to honor President Vaclav Havel. more ►
Czech Republic in mourning for President Václav Havel
,18.12.2011 / 18:47
With deep sorrow, the Embassy of the Czech Republic to the United States of America, regrets to inform of the death of former President of the Czech Republic His Excellency Mr. Václav Havel on December 18, 2011. Funeral service will be held on… more ►
Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas in Washington, DC
,29.10.2011 / 17:48
Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Necas undertook a working visit to the United States of America on October 26-28, 2011. Upon US invitation, the Prime Minister met with President Barack Obama in the White House on October 27. Prime… more ►
Czech President Vaclav Klaus visits the United States and Canada
,14.09.2011 / 21:57
On September 19 – 24, 2011, Czech President Vaclav Klaus undertook a working visit to the United States and Canada. He lead the Czech delegation at the 66th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York City, delivered… more ►
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Karel Schwarzenberg visited the United States
,14.09.2011 / 20:15
On September 17-24, 2011, the Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs Karel Schwarzenberg conducted a working visit to the United States, during which he traveled to Florida and participated at the 66th session of the General Assembly of the United… more ►
New Czech Honorary Consulate opened in Montana
,10.08.2011 / 20:48
On August 10th, the Czech Republic opened its seventeenth Honorary Consulate in the United States. Consular jurisdiction of the new Honorary Consulate in Livingston covers the entire State of Montana. The consular post is headed by Lee Allen… more ►
Czech Republic and Missile Defense
,14.07.2011 / 14:15
Czech Minister of Defense Alexandr Vondra discussed Czech approach to the Shared Early Warning Project in his article for the Czech daily Lidove noviny. Other comments and analyses followed. more ►
Ambassador Gandalovič presents his credentials to President Obama
,07.07.2011 / 23:21
On July 7, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to the United States Petr Gandalovič presented his credentials to US president Barack Obama during a ceremony at the White House. more ►
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic on participation in the NATO Missile Defence project
,20.06.2011 / 16:41
The Czech Republic has been a long-term advocate of the development of the NATO Missile Defence capability as it considers it as a crucial issue for the defence of Europe. more ►
Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs Karel Schwarzenberg visits the US
,06.06.2011 / 15:15
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Karel Schwarzenberg conducted a working visit to the United States from May 27 through June 4, 2011. He was accompanied by a business delegation consisting of… more ►
3rd Round of US-Czech Strategic Dialogue, Washington DC, May 3rd-4th
,05.05.2011 / 21:52
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Jiri Schneider visited Washington DC on May 3-4 to participate in the 3rd Round of Czech-American Strategic Dialogue. more ►
Statement of the President of the Czech Republic on the obliteration of Osama Bin Laden
,04.05.2011 / 21:26
President of the Czech Republic Vaclav Klaus issued the following statement on May 3, 2011. more ►
Letter of Vaclav Havel to Oscar Elías Biscet
,15.03.2011 / 21:47
Former President of the Czech Republic Vaclav Havel welcomed the release of the Cuban prisoner of conscience Oscar Elías Biscet on March 11, 2011. One of the most important Cuban disidents, Biscet belonged to the "Group of 75" imprisoned in… more ►
Secretary Clinton´s Statement on Passing Away of Former Foreign Minister Jiri Dienstbier
,12.01.2011 / 04:49
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton issued a statement offering condolences on the passing away of first post-Velvet Revolution Minister of Foreign Affairs Jiri Dienstbier. more ►
Jiri Dienstbier, First Post-Velvet Revolution Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dies at 73
,10.01.2011 / 17:46
With great sadness, the Embassy of the Czech Republic wishes to inform of the passing away of late Mr. Jiri Dienstbier, the first Minister of Foreign Affairs of Czechoslovakia after the restoration of democracy in 1989. Minister Dienstbier, died… more ►
Statement of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Karel Schwarzenberg on the ratification of New START Treaty by the U.S. Senate
,22.12.2010 / 23:39
The Czech Republic welcomes the successful ratification of the New START Treaty by the United States Senate. more ►
Minister Schwarzenberg´s tribute to late Ambassador Holbrooke
,14.12.2010 / 19:32
Upon receiving news of Ambassador Holbrooke´s passing away, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Karel Schwarzenberg sent the following message of condolence to US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.… more ►
Oscar´s Cuba screening at the Czech Embassy on November 18
,22.11.2010 / 16:45
The Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Embassy of Hungary co-organized a screening of the film „Oscar´s Cuba“ on November 18, 2010, at the Czech Embassy in Washington, DC. more ►
Statement of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in recognition of the Czech Republic´s National Day
,27.10.2010 / 21:33
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton issued a statement congratulating the people of the Czech Republic as we celebrate the anniversary of the establishing of an independent Czechoslovakia on October 28, 1918. more ►
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic on the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize award to Mr. Liu Xiaobo
,12.10.2010 / 21:03
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes award of Nobel Peace Prize to Mr. Liu Xiaobo, imprisoned Chinese dissident and leading figure of the Charter 08, as an expression of appraisal and support to all, who by peaceful means strive for freedom… more ►
Working visit of the President of the Czech Republic Vaclav Klaus to the United States
,27.09.2010 / 15:15
On September 21 – 25, 2010, Czech President Vaclav Klaus undertook a working visit to the United States. He led the Czech delegation at the 65th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York City and also delivered remarks at… more ►
Speeches of President Vaclav Klaus at Johns Hopkins University and at Cornell University
,22.09.2010 / 23:41
On September 22, 2010, President of the Czech Republic Vaclav Klaus delivered remarks on “Europe, the Systemic Consequences of the Slowly Abating Crisis and the Need to Re-Formulate the Case for Capitalism“ at Johns Hopkins University in… more ►
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