The Czech Contribution to the Most Embarrassing Defeat of the Austrian Army
Is it possible that Czech soldiers have played a key role in the most embarrassing defeat of the Austrian army – when …
Red Shorts Hoisted on Prague Castle
The political artist group “Ztohoven” has hoisted red boxer shorts on Prague castle, replacing the official Czech flag, to protest president Zeman’s …
Czech President Offered as Gift to Russia
A group of Czech artists and intellectuals shows their gratitude to Russia by offering their president Miloš Zeman as a donation. Czech …
Transfer Request at Václav Havel Airport
Seen at Prague’s Václav Havel Airport, international arrivals. (credits: S. S.)
The Reason Why You Should Vote
This campaign spot of the Social Democrats for the upcoming EU election has received mixed responses. The spot apparently tries to interest …
Prague Town Hall Dislikes Anti-Racist Use of Czech Flag
The project “Selection Procedure for Czech-Roma Flag” has received negative responses not only from anti-Roma groups. The municipality of Prague 7 has now …
Velvet Carnival
A short teaser for the Velvet Carnival on November 17 – certainly worth a visit:
A Finger on the River for the Castle
David Černý, the “general provocateur” of the republic, has sent a clear message to president Zeman when he let a purple finger …
New “Akce Praha” Ahead?
So the Minister of Interior has proclaimed to recruit thousands of police officers in 2014. Can we hope to see another recruitment …
Narcissus for Václav Klaus
There is a group on Facebook inviting people to lay down daffodils in the centre of Prague on March 7.
Á pojď mi hop!
Actually I wanted to finish with posts about Zeman but now I cannot miss that one. If you don’t watch Czech TV, …
Havel’s Heritage Pronounced Dead
The new president will be Miloš Zeman. Václav Klaus commented on the result that “Truth and love defeated lie and hatred”. By …
Segregation of Political Camps
Some updates on the election campaign. The acting president Václav Klaus has decided to support Zeman because of his rival’s foreign connections …
Presidential Candidate: We Did Not Degenerate Because We Raped Our Serfs
The campaign for the Czech presidency has reached a new level when Miloš Zeman (whose name translates into English as “squire” – …
The Battle for the Castle
Tomio is out and the battle can begin. The first direct presidential election in the Czech Republic is colorful like a fairy …
Cheap Shopping at Rich Neighbours
While the average salary in the Czech Republic is less than half of that in Western Europe, prices tend to be here …
Czech Gambling Epidemic
An interesting write-up about the Czech gambling phenomena and why Czech slot machines are a touchstone for democracy. Photo: Sam Beckwith @ …
Havel’s Heart in Brussels
Havel’s neon heart from the Prague castle can now be seen in Brussels at the EU Parliament. “Truth and love must win …
No, it is not Czechoslovakia. It is the Czech Republic, and it is Slovakia.
Air Raid Sirens
Every first Wednesday of the month at noon, public life in the Czech Republic is absorbed by the wailing of air raid …