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This year, the Nobel Prize for Literature was awarded to Canadian poet Anne Carson, which expert Mariana Machová considers surprising given that the award usually does not go to poetry, and she emphasizes the importance of its translation and cultural impact. #NobelovaCenazaLiteraturu #AnneCarsonová #ČeskéBudějovice (translated)

The article by Dagmar Havlová reveals the economic and bureaucratic challenges that led to the termination of several cultural initiatives in Prague, including the significant music festival Metronom and the printed version of Fotograf Magazine, suggesting the end of an era in the cultural activities associated with the legacy of Václav Havel. #kultura #festival #VáclavHavel (translated)

František Kotleta wrote that literature, which he believes has long been ignored by public debate, has come to the center of cultural wars because of Frankfurt. He described it as pleasant that it is being discussed, but at the same time rejected the assertion that writers live off subsidies. He stated that most of them do not receive any and those who do cannot survive even two months on them. #literatura #kultura #debata (translated)

"Czech-German cultural cooperation has significance that far exceeds the realm of culture. It is a contribution to European cohesion and the defense of freedom of thought, to the ability to listen to others while preserving one's own voice," said Klempíř, who wished German and Czech literature to continue in dialogue. #literatura #kultura #FrankfurtskýVeletrh (translated)

Radka Denemarková, in her speech at the Frankfurt Book Fair, emphasizes that politics and literature cannot be separated, and reflects on the historical and cultural connections between Czechs, Germans, and Jews in the context of Czech literature. #literatura #RadkaDenemarková #FrankfurtskýKnižníVeletrh (translated)

The article deals with topics such as the availability of flu vaccines, the escalation of the conflict in Yemen, and the role of the Czech Republic as an honorary guest at the Frankfurt Book Fair, analyzing the possible impacts on the Czech book market and cultural diplomacy. #Vakcíny #Jemen #Kultura (translated)

Writer Radka Denemarková will open the Frankfurt Book Fair and will participate in several discussions and author readings, while the Czech Republic is this year's guest of honor at this prestigious cultural event. #RadkaDenemarková #FrankfurtskýKnižníVeletrh #ČeskáLiteratura (translated)

In the first of a series of pre-election debates, solutions to the housing crisis in Prague, options for increasing the price of annual tickets, accessibility of education, and investments in cultural projects were discussed, with the participation of political representatives from various parties. #Volby2026 #Praha #BytováKrize (translated)

Milena recorded that she would vote for four questions because she wants to express what kind of country she desires. During the parliamentary inquiry, she supported more effective oversight of decision-makers and the establishment of political accountability, while respecting the rights of the investigated. Regarding social assistance, she argued that people who are able to work and do not have objective barriers should contribute to the community in exchange for help. She emphasized that the state must distinguish between them and people who cannot work due to illness, disability, or other barriers, and help them. She supported a proposal that Slovene citizens and citizens of other EU member states should vote in local elections. She believed that the right to vote should be linked to citizenship, which, according to her, means belonging to a political community and brings rights and responsibilities. She advocated for the abolition of the mandatory RTV contribution due to a change in the funding method and greater accountability of public broadcasting to payers. She expected credible reporting from them, space for different opinions, and transparent spending of money, as well as a clear plan for funding quality programs of public importance after the change. She added that four votes for the states will not be resolved overnight, but she wants to express through them that responsibility, work, citizenship, and respect for the money people earn are important to her. https://t.co/9KelKzT62C #Glasovanje #PolitičnaOdgovornost #DružbenaSolidarnost (translated)

Vinko Vasle, upon learning that the trial in the lawsuit of Možina against Makarovič has been canceled again, wrote that Makarovič, in his opinion, is evading the trial. He noted that he himself was convicted in court the day before a demanding surgery, and his satire "What's wrong with you, girl" was supposedly quickly condemned. He characterized Makarovič's work as personally offensive satire and wrote that there is still no legal conclusion in her case. He described the differences as agreed-upon double standards. https://t.co/umEALrdkTr #sodstvo #satira #kultura (translated)

@strankalevica @AstaVrecko, pred naslednjo politično lekcijo predlagam nekaj poslušanja in branja. Najprej slovensko ljudsko pesem »Čuk se je oženil«, nato izraelsko himno Hatikva. Melodična sorodnost je presenetljiva. Slovenci in Izraelci-Judje smo tesno povezani tudi s kulturnimi nitmi, ki jih dnevna politika prepogosto prezre. Naša ljudska različica je poskočna, Hatikva slovesna in hrepeneča. Da, nastala je pred holokavstom. Toda sama je danes ne morem poslušati ločeno od zgodovine judovskega preganjanja. Moj ded je umrl za posledicami holokavsta. Zame to ni priročna tema za nabiranje političnih točk, temveč družinska zgodovina. Levici očitam prav to: nabiranje političnih točk na račun nepoznavanja zgodovine in kulture pri delu ljudi, ki ji sledijo. Od politične stranke pričakujem, da razgledanost spodbuja, ne da iz njenega pomanjkanja kuje politični dobiček. Pa še nekaj branja: »Padala nebeška mana
Izraelcam je v pušavi;
zginila je, ak pobrana
ni bila ob uri pravi.« Kdo je to napisal? France Prešeren. Naš največji pesnik, čigar Zdravljica nam je dala besedilo slovenske himne. Bo zaradi teh verzov za Levico tudi Prešeren postal ideološko neprimeren? Mu boste odvzeli status največjega slovenskega pesnika in nato popravljali še himno? Kritizirate izraelsko oblast?!Zgodovine, ljudi in kulture ne tlačite v isti politični predal. Naša kulturna dediščina je širša od vaših političnih potreb. @IsraelMFA #Prešeren #Hatikva #Slovenija #Izrael #Kultura #ZgodovinskiSpomin #Kultura #ZgodovinskiSpomin #Slovenija

Studie vědců z Sheffield Hallam University a Curtin University odhalila, že oltářní kámen ve Stonehenge pochází ze severovýchodního Skotska a že lidé mohli jeho přesun na dnešní místo provést již dávno před vznikem monumentu, což naznačuje, že měl pro ně kulturní význam. #Stonehenge #historie #archeologie

Včeraj na Noči Modrijanov je bilo opazno vidno delo slovenskih kulturnikov - glasbenikov, plesalcev. Priča smo bili tudi izjemni inkluzivnosti Modrijanov. Od nastopa otroka z downovim sindromom do otrok, ki so preboleli raka. Bog živi slovensko pesem in slovenske glasbenike. #slovenskakultura #glasba #inkluzivnost

Taťána Malá je vládní zmocněnkyní pro lidská práva. Když se jí novináři zeptají, kdo vybral nové členy Rady vlády pro lidská práva, odpověď zní: „Nevím.“ Skvělý začátek. Transparentnost ve stylu: já tu sice jsem, ale prosím nerušte mě podrobnostmi. Do rady tak míří člověk prosazující úplný zákaz medicínské i právní tranzice, včetně dospělých, a právník dlouhodobě spojený s organizacemi odmítajícími právo žen rozhodovat o vlastním těle. Rada pro lidská práva, ale hlavně pro ta lidská práva, která se zrovna vládě hodí. Paní Malá prý jejich názory „rozhodně nesdílí“. To je jistě uklidňující. Můžeme tomu věřit a taky nemusíme. Člověk nemusí vědět, kdo nominace vybral, nemusí s nimi souhlasit - stačí jen dělat zmocněnkyni pro lidská práva ve vládě, která je schválila. Odbornost se zjevně stala nepovinným příslušenstvím. Mezi možnými kandidáty byli výzkumníci, právníci a lidé se zkušeností s ochranou zranitelných skupin; vláda ovšem sáhla jinam. Protože proč dát prostor expertům, když lze obsadit kulturní válku. Zvláštní je i to, že po reorganizaci lidskoprávní agendy rezignovaly desítky odborníků - a uvolněná místa nyní zaplňují lidé, jejichž veřejné postoje jdou proti právům části občanů. To není „pluralita názorů“. To je institucionální demontáž maskovaná jako personální obměna. Liberální demokracie nestojí na tom, že stát milostivě toleruje většinu. Stojí na tom, že chrání jednotlivce i tehdy, když jsou nepopulární, menšinoví nebo vládě ideologicky nepohodlní. Rada pro lidská práva by to měla hájit - ne zpochybňovat. #LidskáPráva #Transparentnost #Demokracie