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Moravian Slovácko: at the head of the most beautiful places in the world, which take photographers’ breath away

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Moravian Slovácko: at the head of the most beautiful places in the world, which take photographers’ breath away

The undulating fields of Moravské Slovácko have an extraordinary charm: they are sure to impress the juries of photography competitions all over the world. Imitations of several pictures that Moravian photographers made famous on the Internet years ago, in an almost unchanged form, collect prices quite regularly. This time, the version by Slovenian Andreja Ravnaková … Read more

Adikts: New Czech Series Addressing Drug Awareness Campaign Sparks Controversy

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Adikts: New Czech Series Addressing Drug Awareness Campaign Sparks Controversy

The new series Adikts, the first episode of which is broadcast this Wednesday evening by Czech Television and is already available in its entirety on the iVysílní platform, seems paradoxical. It was commissioned by the Czech Association of Insurance Companies and the Police as part of an awareness campaign about drugs. It targets the young, … Read more

Wallachia, my home. Exhibition of photographs by Josef Vrázel in Prague’s Leica Gallery

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Wallachia, my home. Exhibition of photographs by Josef Vrázel in Prague’s Leica Gallery

It’s a bit of a paradox. Photographer Josef Vrázel describes himself as a shy person and an introvert. Nevertheless, he visits strangers at their homes, talks with them and captures the stories of their lives through his lens. Basically, he only takes photos in a few villages in the Vsetínská Bečva valley. “I couldn’t even … Read more

That’s how the Czechs mourned Jan Palach. Pictures from the exhibition Jan Palach 16.-19. 1. 1969 in Kutná Hora

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That’s how the Czechs mourned Jan Palach. Pictures from the exhibition Jan Palach 16.-19. 1. 1969 in Kutná Hora

Czechoslovakia experienced stormy days in January 1969. They were started by the act of student Jan Palach, who set himself on fire in Wenceslas Square on January 16 in protest against the Soviet occupation and in order to rouse people from passivity. Pictures from the exhibition of well-known Czech photographers in Kutná Hora show what … Read more

A homeless Frenchman bought a tiny house like a fairy tale

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A homeless Frenchman bought a tiny house like a fairy tale

Check 18 photos Photo: Aktuálně.cz/P’tit Nid Mobile – Anna Malmberg Magdalena Medková Updated 10 minutes ago Life was not kind to him, so he lived on the street for several years with only one plastic bag. A French homeless man got a chance to change his fate thanks to an inheritance from his family. But … Read more

Travel Interest Rises: Czechs Flock to Croatia, Greece, and Poland, Lonely Planet Recommends Prague for 2024

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Travel Interest Rises: Czechs Flock to Croatia, Greece, and Poland, Lonely Planet Recommends Prague for 2024

After years of coronavirus measures and traffic restrictions, interest in travel is rising again. Czechs travel abroad more than in previous years and most often go to Croatia, Greece or Poland. This year, the prestigious guide Lonely Planet included Croatia and Poland in its tips for where to go in 2024. And foreign tourists are … Read more

The residents of Prague also honored the International Day of Brisk Walking

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The residents of Prague also honored the International Day of Brisk Walking

Bend your knees, take two steps forward and kick with your left or right foot. The people who went to the center of Prague after lunch on Sunday to honor the international Day of the nimble walk looked like they were learning to walk. Hundreds of fans of the cult skit from the Monty Python … Read more

Michael Mann’s Ferrari: A Mesmerizing Portrait of Enzo Ferrari’s Complicated Life and Legacy

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Michael Mann’s Ferrari: A Mesmerizing Portrait of Enzo Ferrari’s Complicated Life and Legacy

Grainy black and white footage follows the face of a racer completely engrossed in the ride. There is tension in them and a certain abstract beauty of film material from the days when cinematography was still mostly silent. The protagonist of the film Ferrari, which has been shown in cinemas since Thursday, last raced in … Read more

That’s life. Sometimes wonderful, sometimes painful. Jan Jirkovský’s photos of the year

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That’s life. Sometimes wonderful, sometimes painful. Jan Jirkovský’s photos of the year

Jan Jirkovský photographs life in all its forms. His pictures show moments of joy, such as when swimmer Filip Jícha crossed the English Channel, but also moments of pain – for example, when an imprisoned man looks at a photo of his son. “It was an exceptional year for me,” says Jirkovský. “Especially because he … Read more

Top 10 Most Anticipated Cars of 2024: Electric SUVs, New Dacia Duster, and More

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Top 10 Most Anticipated Cars of 2024: Electric SUVs, New Dacia Duster, and More

View 34 photos Photo: Dacia Jan Matoušek 2 hours ago The second electric SUV from Škoda, the new generation Dacia Duster or several available electric cars. The year 2024 may be unprecedentedly rich in new cars, but it will not be just plug-and-play models. Take a look at the gallery for the most interesting new … Read more