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Charter 77, Communist propaganda daily "Rude Pravo"
Czechoslovakia 1977, Communist propaganda daily "Rude Pravo", the communist campaign against the Charter 77 manifesto, which culminated in the "Anti-Charter" statement signed by prominent actors and artists, persecution, censorship, archive documents. (CTK Photo/Michal Dolezal)
Xi Jinping, Milos Zeman
Czech President Milos Zeman, right, took leave of his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping with a glass of beer on the terrace of the Strahov Monastery overlooking the Vltava River and Prague, Czech Republic, March 30, 2016 and said he is looking forward to their next meeting. (CTK Photo/Rene Fluger)
Xi Jinping, Milos Zeman
Czech President Milos Zeman, right, took leave of his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping with a glass of beer on the terrace of the Strahov Monastery overlooking the Vltava River and Prague, Czech Republic, March 30, 2016 and said he is looking forward to their next meeting. (CTK Photo/Rene Fluger)
Vaclav Havel, state funeral, minute of silence, Wenceslas Square
People light candles and pay tribute to former Czech president Vaclav Havel at st. Wenceslas statue on Prague's Wenceslas Square in centre of Prague, minutes after a minute of silence was held during Havel's state funeral on Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. The huge Havel's photograph was placed on the National Museum building on the very same day. (CTK Photo/Ivan Prokop)
Vaclav Havel, state funeral, minute of silence, Wenceslas Square, Czech flag
Student Adam Rames walks with Czech national flag painted with symbolic hart, that president Vaclav Havel used on his signature, to pay tribute to former Czech president Vaclav Havel to st. Wenceslas statue on Prague's Wenceslas Square in centre of Prague, minutes after people held a minute of silence during Havel's state funeral on Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. The huge Havel's photograph was placed on the National Museum building on the very same day. (CTK Photo/Rene Fluger)
Vaclav Havel, state funeral, minute of silence, Wenceslas Square
Oversized photograph of Vaclav Havel was installed on National Museum building as people pay tribute to former Czech president Vaclav Havel at st. Wenceslas statue on Prague's Wenceslas Square in centre of Prague, Czech Republic, during Havel's state funeral on Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. (CTK Photo/Rene Fluger)
mourning procession, carriage, howitzer, Vaclav Havel, funeral
Mourning procession with coffin with remainings of Vaclav Havel the first president of Czech Republic and the last president of Czechoslovakia carried by the Castle Guard to the Prague Castle on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011. (CTK Photo/Michal Dolezal)
Vaclav Havel, funeral, Charles Bridge
People follow funeral car with remains of Vaclav Havel, the first president of Czech Republic and the last president of Czechoslovakia, as they cross the Charles Bridge in Prague on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011. Havel's coffin will be displayed at Prague Castle until funeral ceremony on Friday. (CTK Photo/Martin Sterba)
Vaclav Havel, funeral, Charles Bridge
People follow funeral car with remains of Vaclav Havel, the first president of Czech Republic and the last president of Czechoslovakia, as they cross the Charles Bridge in Prague on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011. Havel's coffin will be displayed at Prague Castle until funeral ceremony on Friday. (CTK Photo/Martin Sterba)
funeral car, Vaclav Havel, funeral, Charles Bridge
Funeral car with remains of Vaclav Havel, the first president of Czech Republic and the last president of Czechoslovakia, followed by procession of mourners crosses the Charles Bridge in Prague on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011. Havel's coffin will be displayed at Prague Castle until funeral ceremony on Friday. (CTK Photo/Rene Fluger)
funeral car, Vaclav Havel, funeral, Charles Bridge
Funeral car with remains of Vaclav Havel, the first president of Czech Republic and the last president of Czechoslovakia, followed by procession of mourners crosses the Charles Bridge in Prague on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011. Havel's coffin will be displayed at Prague Castle until funeral ceremony on Friday. (CTK Photo/Rene Fluger)
Venus of Dolni Vestonice, Vestonicka Venuse
The Venus of Dolni Vestonice (Vestonicka Venuse), a ceramic statuette of a nude female figure dated to 29,000 - 25,000 B.C. (Gravettian industry), which was found at a Paleolithic site in the Moravian basin south of Brno. The figurine, together with a few others from nearby locations, is the oldest known ceramic in the world. CTK Photo/Jan Halady
Venus of Dolni Vestonice, Vestonicka Venuse
The Venus of Dolni Vestonice (Vestonicka Venuse), a ceramic statuette of a nude female figure dated to 29,000 - 25,000 B.C. (Gravettian industry), which was found at a Paleolithic site in the Moravian basin south of Brno. The figurine, together with a few others from nearby locations, is the oldest known ceramic in the world. CTK Photo/Igor Sefr
Venus of Dolni Vestonice, Vestonicka Venuse
The Venus of Dolni Vestonice (Vestonicka Venuse), a ceramic statuette of a nude female figure dated to 29,000 - 25,000 B.C. (Gravettian industry), which was found at a Paleolithic site in the Moravian basin south of Brno. The figurine, together with a few others from nearby locations, is the oldest known ceramic in the world. CTK Photo/Igor Sefr
Venus of Dolni Vestonice, Vestonicka Venuse
The Venus of Dolni Vestonice (Vestonicka Venuse), a ceramic statuette of a nude female figure dated to 29,000 - 25,000 B.C. (Gravettian industry), which was found at a Paleolithic site in the Moravian basin south of Brno. The figurine, together with a few others from nearby locations, is the oldest known ceramic in the world. CTK Photo/Igor Sefr
Vit SLOVACEK, Bogdan FICEK, hranice CR, Polsko, hranicni prechod, zavora, rezani, schengensky prostor, vstup
Mayors of two cities of the same name on the Czech-Polish border symbolically cut a border barrier to mark the entry of both countries into the EU travel-free zone. Mayors of the Czech and Polish Tesin: Vit Slovacek (left) Bogdan Ficek (right). 21 December 2007 Cesky Tesin
Venus of Dolni Vestonice, Vestonicka Venuse
The Venus of Dolni Vestonice (Vestonicka Venuse), a ceramic statuette of a nude female figure dated to 29,000 - 25,000 B.C. (Gravettian industry), which was found at a Paleolithic site in the Moravian basin south of Brno. The figurine, together with a few others from nearby locations, is the oldest known ceramic in the world. CTK Photo/Igor Zehl
Venus of Dolni Vestonice, Vestonicka Venuse
The Venus of Dolni Vestonice (Vestonicka Venuse), a ceramic statuette of a nude female figure dated to 29,000 - 25,000 B.C. (Gravettian industry), which was found at a Paleolithic site in the Moravian basin south of Brno. The figurine, together with a few others from nearby locations, is the oldest known ceramic in the world. CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl
Venus of Dolni Vestonice, Vestonicka Venuse
The Venus of Dolni Vestonice (Vestonicka Venuse), a ceramic statuette of a nude female figure dated to 29,000 - 25,000 B.C. (Gravettian industry), which was found at a Paleolithic site in the Moravian basin south of Brno. The figurine, together with a few others from nearby locations, is the oldest known ceramic in the world. CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl
partnerships for same-sex couples, Pavel Vitek, Janis Sidovsky
The Czech Republic offers registered partnerships for same-sex couples. Registered partnerships went into effect on 1 July 2006. Czech singer Pavel Vitek (left) and producer Janis Sidovsky smile during their Gay weddings in Karlstejn, Czech Republic, July 3, 2006. (CTK Photo/Stanislav Peska)
partnerships for same-sex couples, Pavel Vitek, Janis Sidovsky
The Czech Republic offers registered partnerships for same-sex couples. Registered partnerships went into effect on 1 July 2006. Czech singer Pavel Vitek (left) and producer Janis Sidovsky in action during their Gay weddings in Karlstejn, Czech Republic, July 3, 2006. (CTK Photo/Stanislav Peska)
Vladimir Putin, Vaclav Klaus
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and his Czech counterpart Vaclav Klaus review the guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony at the Prague Castle, on Wednesday, March 1, 2006. Putin is on a two-day official visit to the Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Michal Dolezal)
Vladimir Putin, Vaclav Klaus
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and his Czech counterpart Vaclav Klaus toast after they signed agreements during their meeting at the Prague Castle, on Wednesday, March 1, 2006. Putin is on a two-day official visit to the Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Michal Dolezal)
Gerhard SCHRODER, Vladimir SPIDLA, Leszek MILLER, Gunter Verheugen, Czech Republic member EU
On 1 May 2004, the Czech Republic became a full-fledged member of the EU. The 2004 enlargement of the European Union was the largest single expansion of the European Union. From left Gerhard SCHRODER, Vladimir SPIDLA, Leszek MILLER, Gunter Verheugen in Hradek nad Nisou, Czech Republic, May 1, 2004. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)
Czech Republic became a full-fledged member of the EU, celebration, shortest international railway
On 1 May 2004, the Czech Republic became a full-fledged member of the EU. The 2004 enlargement of the European Union was the largest single expansion of the European Union. People celebrate membership of European Union in shortest international railway in the world, Czech Republic - Germany, April 4, 2004. (CTK Photo/David Veis)
Czech Republic became a full-fledged member of the EU, border Potucky - Johanngeorgenstadt
On 1 May 2004, the Czech Republic became a full-fledged member of the EU. The 2004 enlargement of the European Union was the largest single expansion of the European Union. People celebrate membership of European Union in border in Potucky, Czech Republic, April 4, 2004. (CTK Photo/Ivan Babej)
National, EU Flags, Czech Republic upcoming European Union enlargement, baby
On 1 May 2004, the Czech Republic became a full-fledged member of the EU. The 2004 enlargement of the European Union was the largest single expansion of the European Union. People celebrate membership of European Union in Prague, Czech Republic, April 4, 2004. (CTK Photo/Petra Masova)
Park miniatur Boheminium, model, zamek Hluboka
On 1 May 2004, the Czech Republic became a full-fledged member of the EU. The 2004 enlargement of the European Union was the largest single expansion of the European Union. People celebrate membership of European Union in Pelhrimov, Czech Republic, April 30, 2004. (CTK Photo/Lubos Pavlicek)
Czech Republic upcoming European Union enlargement, blue balloons, Olomouc
Czech people with EU flags and blue balloons attend event organized by supporters of Czech Republic'c European Union membership to celebrate their overwhelming victory in the nationwide referendum in Olomouc, Czech Republic, June 17, 2003. (CTK Photo/Vladislav Galgonek)
National Flags, Czech Republic upcoming European Union enlargement
Czech people with EU flags attend concert at Prague Castle organized by supporters of Czech Republic'c European Union membership to celebrate their overwhelming victory in the nationwide referendum late Saturday, June 14, 2003. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)
Czech Republic upcoming European Union enlargement, celebration, statue T. G. Masaryk
Czech people with EU flags attend concert at Prague Castle organized by supporters of Czech Republic'c European Union membership to celebrate their overwhelming victory in the nationwide referendum late Saturday, June 14, 2003. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)
Czech boys with EU flags sit on the statue of Tomas Garrigue Masaryk
Czech boys with EU flags sit on the statue of Tomas Garrigue Masaryk, first President of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, as they watch a concert at Prague Castle organized by supporters of Czech Republic'c European Union membership to celebrate their ovewhelming victory in the nationwide referendum late Saturday, June 14, 2003. (CTK Photo/Rene Volfik)
EU - referendum - vstup - oslava - Hradcanske namesti
A girl waves with EU and Czech, right, flags during a concert at Prague Castle organized by supporters of Czech Republic's European Union membership on the second day of the nationwide referendum late Saturday, June 14, 2003. Czechs voted overwhelmingly to join the European Union and the vote opens the way for the former communist nation to be part of the largest expansion in the union's history next may, when 10 new members are due to join the 15-member bloc. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)
Vaclav Klaus, Vaclav Havel
Former Czech President Vaclav Havel, left, and his successor Vaclav Klaus before a special meeting of top Czech political personalities at the seat of government in Prague on April 18, 2003, following signing of a treaty on Czech membership in the European Union at the EU summit in Athens on April 16, 2003. CTK Photo/Michal Kamaryt
Vaclav Klaus, Vaclav Havel
Former Czech President Vaclav Havel, left, and his successor Vaclav Klaus before a special meeting of top Czech political personalities at the seat of government in Prague on April 18, 2003, following signing of a treaty on Czech membership in the European Union at the EU summit in Athens on April 16, 2003. CTK Photo/Michal Kamaryt
Vaclav Klaus, Vaclav Havel, Dagmar Havlova, Livia Klausova, inauguration
Former Czech President Vaclav Havel, second from right, talks with his successor Vaclav Klaus, second from left, as their wives Dagmar Havlova, right, and Livia Klausova,left, look on at a party following Klaus´ inauguration at Prague Castle March 7, 2003. CTK Photo/ Stanislav Zbynek
Vaclav Havel, Dagmar Havlova,farewell party, National Theatre
Czech President Vaclav Havel and his wife Dagmar during a gala evening in honour of the outgoing head of state in Prague's National Theatre on January 30, 2003. President Havel left Prague Castle after twelve years in office on February. 2, 2003. CTK Photo/Michal Kamaryt
Vaclav Havel, Dagmar Havlova,farewell party, National Theatre
Czech President Vaclav Havel and his wife Dagmar wave at the beginning of a gala evening in honour of the outgoing head of state in Prague's National Theatre on Thursday, January 30, 2003. President Havel left Prague Castle after twelve years in office on February. 2, 2003. CTK Photo/Stan Peska
Vaclav Havel, Dagmar Havlova,farewell party, National Theatre
Czech President Vaclav Havel and his wife Dagmar wave during a gala evening in honour of the outgoing head of state in Prague's National Theatre on January 30, 2003. President Havel left Prague Castle after twelve years in office on February. 2, 2003. CTK Photo/Michal Kamaryt
Vaclav Havel, Dagmar Havlova,farewell party, National Theatre
Czech President Vaclav Havel and his wife Dagmar wave during a gala evening in honour of the outgoing head of state in Prague's National Theatre on January 30, 2003. President Havel left Prague Castle after twelve years in office on February. 2, 2003. CTK Photo/Michal Kamaryt
Vaclav Havel, president, end of term, election
Czech President Vaclav Havel watches in his office at Prague Castle a live TV coverage of a joint session of both Parliament houses as the legislators were attempting for the second time to elect his successor on Friday, 24 January 2003. CTK PHOTO/MICHAL KAMARYT
Vaclav Havel, speech, address, New Year, TV
President Vaclav Havel greets Czech citizens in his 13th New Year's speech Wednesday, January 1, 2003. It was the last New Year's speech in his capacity as the head of state, as his final term in office expired in February 2003. Havel addressed the citizens for the first time on New Year in 1990, three days after he was elected president of Czechoslovakia. CTK Photo/Michal Dolezal