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19th Death Anniversary of President Rugova; Leader of the Powerful Movement for Freedom and Independence of Kosovo
21 Jan 2025 16:19 GMT
… for Kosovo's freedom and independence, leaving behind … attention to the severe human rights situation in Kosovo, advocating … Gandhi, Martin L. King, Václav Havel, Pope John Paul II, and … figures who contributed to the freedom and independence of Kosovo.
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Christmas gift for democratic actors of Myanmar: Czech parliamentarians refuse junta representatives and disregard planned sham voting
04 Jan 2025 08:24 GMT
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• They strongly discourage Czech national authorities to invite … Czech Republic and democratic Burma rooted in president Václav Havel … deep concern for human rights and freedom in the country. … term human rights defender for Myanmar, added.
“The Czech Republic …
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Why should Czechia help dissidents in Cuba? Czechast with Martin Palouš, Part 2
04 Jan 2025 01:58 GMT
… significant effort to supporting Cuban dissidents and the island’s opposition … ;
Martin Palouš’s approach reflects Václav Havel’s philosophy – the understanding that … , his dedication to human rights, and how the Czech experience of overcoming totalitarianism …
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Is Czech support for Myanmar’s democracy slipping?
31 Dec 2024 15:11 GMT
… the early 1990s friendship between Vaclav Havel and Aung San Suu Kyi … Suu Kyi’s essay collection Freedom From Fear. He also provided … engagement with Czech officials proved substantial throughout 2022. NUG Human Rights Minister Aung …
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Ministers told to use Post-it notes to avoid Freedom of Information requests
31 Dec 2024 00:18 GMT
… to release them under new Freedom of Information, according newly-released … government had originally passed the Freedom of Information Act in 2000 … an unforgettable experience” while Czech president Vaclav Havel added a heart sign under …
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December 29, 1989: Václav Havel elected president for the first time
29 Dec 2024 08:56 GMT
… from playwright and dissident to president.
Alexander Dubček and Václav Havel in November … under the slogan Havel to the Castle.
Václav Havel|Photo: Post Bellum … performed by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra.
Newly elected President Václav Havel on the …
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Václav Havel's ideas remain relevant, Parliament Speakers agree
18 Dec 2024 10:32 GMT
… legacy of former Czech President Václav Havel are still valid today … of his passing. Havel, the first Czech president, passed away … values such as freedom, human dignity, human rights, and active engagement … reporters. She also highlighted Havel's belief …
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Czechia remembers Václav Havel
18 Dec 2024 17:50 GMT
… mother tongue."
These were Václav Havel’s opening words. Martin Palouš … —when Havel was often imprisoned for his dissident activities—and later Czech ambassador … historic visit:
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Czech news in brief for December 18: Wednesday's top headlines
18 Dec 2024 08:56 GMT
… Czechia today commemorate former President Václav Havel, who died on Dec. 18 … to the dissident and playwright's legacy at the Václav Havel Library … cottage will host tributes. Havel, the first Czech president, remains a symbol …
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When Czechs knew freedom
10 Dec 2024 21:47 GMT
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History and Memory
Václav Havel reads out the names … of Czech Society
Us and freedom
We knew freedom after … thoughts and hearts…Watch Václav Havel, our new democratically elected … below.
1989, Czechoslovakia, freedom, Post-communist transition, Velvet …