The article focuses on the memories of witnesses about the beginning of their schooling during World War II, when the childhood of many of them was marked by German occupation and censorship, and it describes both personal experiences and the broader cultural and political contexts that influenced their school experiences. (translated)
The article discusses the disappearance of Ukrainian civilians during the Russian occupation, emphasizing that more than 114,000 people are now listed as missing under special circumstances, and describes the difficulties in obtaining information about these cases, particularly in areas under Russian control. (translated)
After 58 years since the occupation in 1968, a court is underway that could lead to the return of land in Prague's Stromovka, separated from the public park by the Russian embassy, while Prague 7 plans to remove the dam and restore access to this space for citizens. (translated)
The Ukrainian assistant to the Czech MEP Taisiia Kryvoshei unexpectedly found herself with President Zelensky holding a bloodied Czechoslovak flag, symbolizing the victims of the occupation, during the celebrations of Flag Day in Ukraine. (translated)
Hungarian writer Péter Nádas, known to Czech readers, died in his home in Gombosszegu on August 26, with his literary works, including the significant novel The Book of Memories, reflecting the experiences of the occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1968 and the complicated atmosphere of the time in which he lived. (translated)
K 10.výročí okupace, 24.srpna 1978, 23letý horník uranových dolů Ondřej Stavinoha vyhodil do povětří sochu Klementa Gottwalda na tehdejším náměstí VŘSR v Příbrami. Dostal za to 9 let a náhradu škody. https://t.co/FHGhd9pdWY #historie #okupace #protest
58 years ago, the occupation took away hope for freedom and democracy in Czechoslovakia. There were specific brave people who stood up against the overwhelming force unarmed, and many paid dearly for it in many places across our country. 🖤 My generation has not experienced the occupation, which makes our task to remember even greater and (translated)
Akcí na Vinohradské třídě si obyvatelé i politici připomněli 58. výročí zahájení okupace Československa vojsky Varšavské smlouvy v čele se sovětskou armádou. Další vzpomínkové akce jsou naplánované i v Brně a dalších městech. https://t.co/hJDt6CojB1 #VěčnáPaměť #Československo #Historie
At the commemorative event for the 58th anniversary of the occupation of Czechoslovakia, politicians and the public gathered to remember this event and emphasize the importance of independent media for democratic societies. (translated)
A commemorative act for the 58th anniversary of the occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1968 took place in front of Czech Radio, where politicians including Minister of Finance Alena Schillerová and President Petr Pavel spoke, emphasizing the importance of independent media for democracy. (translated)
At a memorial event for the 58th anniversary of the occupation of Czechoslovakia, politicians and the public gathered to commemorate this historical event, with speeches from, among others, the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic Martin Muránsky and President Petr Pavel. (translated)
At the memorial event for the 58th anniversary of the occupation of Czechoslovakia, politicians and the general director of Czech Radio emphasized the importance of independent media as a fundamental pillar of democracy. (translated)
Víte, jak zajistit levnou elektřinu pro všechny? Postavíme elektrárnu na Slavíně. Prostě připevníme turbíny na všechny tam pohřbené vlastence a budeme jim dokola pouštět projev Aleny Schillerové k výročí okupace 1968. Zazněl dnes dopoledne před Českým rozhlasem. Nikdy by mě nenapadlo, že se dožiju chvíle, kdy si spolupracovnice StB agentů vezme do úst Františka Kriegla. A že osoba, která ohrožuje naši obranyschopnost i veřejnoprávní media, bude mít tu drzost vystoupit v tento den před ČRo, bez mrknutí oka. O nezávislost médií a obranu naší svobody a bezpečnosti budeme s Piráty bojovat ze všech sil. #elektřina #mediálníSvoboda #Česko
"Freedom is not lost by one order, one directive. It is lost when people gradually resign to it." (translated)
August 21, 1968 - one of the two events in the 20th century when the character and backbone of the nation was broken. It is disgraceful that in light of the August occupation of 1968 and the Munich Agreement of 1938, we currently do not want to participate in strengthening NATO in an appropriate manner. NATO is an important guarantee that (translated)
The article presents a unique recording from the first hours of the occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1968 and discusses current issues related to the construction of a settlement on the West Bank of the Jordan and the impact of vaping on the health of children and adolescents. (translated)
Jak trefný byl projev ředitele @CRozhlas Zavorala při pietě v den výročí okupace naší země... můžete vidět na netleskání @alenaschillerov a @tomio_cz Také za to ihned oba obdrželi skvělou zpětnou vazbu 👏🏽 Projev TO celý, přehnaný patos vicepremiérky jsem zkrátila o asi osm minut... Její nevkusné průhledné šaty, které si opět neváhala obléci na další pietu, jen dokreslují buranství celé nynější vlády. #fuckano #fuckspd #fuckgovernment #bezfiltru #bezfiltru #projev #politika
The demonstrations of the members of the governing coalition ANO, SPD, and Motorists at the memorial for the 58th anniversary of the occupation of Czechoslovakia were accompanied by booing and shouts of shame from those present, while the independence of the media and the need not to forget the victims of the occupation were discussed. (translated)
Nezávislá média jsou jedním ze základních pilířů demokracie, řekl prezident Petr Pavel u budovy Českého rozhlasu v Praze při pietním aktu k 58. výročí okupace Československa vojsky zemí Varšavské smlouvy. Lidé podle něj nesmí dovolit, abychom o ně v důsledku postupného rozkladu přišli. Postavme se na jejich obranu, až to budou potřebovat, uvedl prezident. 📷 ČTK #Demokracie #Média #PetrPavel
During the memorial act at the radio station for the 55th anniversary of the August occupation in 1968, President Pavel and other top politicians faced boos and chants from spectators expressing dissent with some speeches, while Pavel pointed out historical parallels and the importance of public service media in the context of current pressures on freedom of speech. (translated)
