A Temple of Peace: The Enduring Legacy of the Peace Palace
On a quiet avenue in The Hague, where cyclists glide past embassies and chestnut trees cast shifting shadows across the...
German Ambassador Celebrates International Pretzel Day
Did you enjoy a pretzel on April 26th? If so, you celebrated International Pretzel Day. On this occasion, Dr. Peter...
A Golden Token From Bangkok: The Czech Photographer who Caught a Queen’s Eye
Tomáš Svoboda and Queen Sirikit of Thailand.
Hynek Kmoníček: “Even the Jungle Has Its Rules. People Take Security for Granted.”
Hynek Kmoníček is one of the Czech Republic's most experienced diplomats, with more than three decades in foreign service. A...
Maria-Antoaneta Barta: “We Wanted Women’s Voices to Be Heard”
The Ambassador who gave Women´s Diplomacy a Stronger Voice in Prague DH: Prague has a long and distinguished diplomatic tradition....
Notorious Prisons: Behind “Special Bars… for the Rich and Famous
The Île d’If and its historic Château d’If, Marseille, France.
Special Report — Iraqi Christian Woman Arrested and Beaten for Celebrating Khamenei’s Death
Rana Korkis distributed sweets in Baghdad to mark the Iranian Supreme Leader's death. She now faces up to three years...
A Rebirth in Brick and Stone: The Château de Bussemont’s Diplomatic Renaissance
A Quiet Jewel in Champagne’s Heart Set within the quiet contours of Saint-Lumier-la-Populeuse in the Marne, the Château de Bussemont...
The Living Legacyof the Strahov Library
Above the hush of Prague, where Petřín Hill gathers the city in monastic calm, the Strahov Monastery guards a treasure...
Navigating the Delicate Art of Diplomatic Gifts
A diplomatic exchange of gifts transcends mere politeness. It is a language nuanced and potent, a silent dialogue conducted through...
The Evolving Role of European Nobility in 21st-Century Diplomacy
In the glittering salons of Vienna, the understated palaces of Stockholm, and the tightly guarded compounds of Monte Carlo, the...
Writing under the Shadow that Russia Casts on Mitteleuropa
Though published in English, his book The Lands Between has much to do with Prague, Czechia, and especially with "Mitteleuropa."...
The Balcony That Became a Symbol of Freedom: The Baroque Lobkowicz Palace
Nestled behind intricate wrought-iron gates on Vlašská Street, in the heart of Prague’s enchanting Malá Strana district, stands a baroque...
Guardians of the Vatican: The Enduring Power and Pageantry of the Swiss Guard
As Pope Leo XIV ascends the Throne of St. Peter, the Vatican’s centuries-old army once again steps into the world’s...
UAE Strengthens Development Partnership with Senegal Through New Vocational Institute
The United Arab Emirates has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and sustainable development in Africa with the inauguration of...
UAE Commits Millions to Sudan Humanitarian Crisis
Emirates strengthens international relief efforts through UN partnership as displacement crisis deepens The United Arab Emirates has pledged $5 million...
Romania’s National Day in Prague
On a crisp December evening in Prague — the kind that makes the river shimmer like dark metal and the...
From Denmark to Hollywood: Ole Henriksen’s Life in Eternal Glow
From a humble upbringing in Nibe, Denmark, to achieving international fame as the "world's first celebrity facialist" in Los Angeles,...
Canadian Embassy Joins Charter Against Domestic Violence
Emily McLaughlin, representing the Embassy of Canada, announced the Embassy’s commitment to combating domestic violence by signing the Charter Against...
Editorial
Editorial by David Soukup
Dear members of the diplomatic community, welcome to a new edition of the Diplomatic Herald.
In this issue, we meet H.E. Maria-Antoaneta Barta, Ambassador of Romania, who reflects on the importance of giving women's voices a stronger place in diplomacy. We also bring you an extensive conversation with Hynek Kmoníček, who reminds us that even in today's turbulent world, "the jungle has its rules". And for those who enjoy diplomatic history, we open the doors of Prague's remarkable Buquoy Palace, the historic home of the French Embassy.
As the Diplomatic Herald continues to grow, we would like to emphasize that this magazine is created not only for the diplomatic community, but for a general public interested in international relations.
We sincerely appreciate any suggestions, comments, article proposals, event invitations, photographs, or news items that embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic missions may wish to share with us. Our ambition is to make this publication a genuine platform reflecting the life and activities of the Diplomatic Corps in the Czech Republic.
We would also be delighted to publish, upon request from embassies and missions, birthday greetings, congratulations on significant anniversaries, career milestones, appointments, and other notable achievements of members of the diplomatic community
Thank you for your trust, cooperation, and support. Together, we can continue building a publication that informs, connects, and celebrates the international diplomatic community.
With respect, DAVID SOUKUP Publisher, Diplomatic Herald
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C'est la rentrée! 📚
As President of the Groupe des ambassadeurs francophones de Prague, yesterday I hosted members of Prague's Francophone diplomatic community to discuss ideas and events for the new “school” year 🌍🤝
Juste rentrée à Prague, j'ai participé, à l'invitation de l'ambassadrice du Canada, à la reunion du Groupe des Ambassadeurs Francophones.
J'ai eu l'opportunité de parler de la candidature de @CiolosDacian au poste de SG de la Francophonie. 🇹🇩🌍
Rassembler pour construire 🤝
Nový diplomatický rok je tady! 📚
Jako předsedkyně Skupiny frankofonních velvyslanců a velvyslankyň v Praze jsem včera přivítala členy a členky frankofonní diplomatické komunity, abychom společně prodiskutovali nápady a akce na nový "školní" rok. 🌍🤝
Happy National Day of Vietnam!The Czech Republic is home to nearly 70,000 Vietnamese citizens – one of the largest Vietnamese communities in Europe. Happy 2 September! 🇻🇳 🇨🇿
#VietnamNationalDay #Vietnam
#VietnameseInCzechia
@VietnamEmbCZ
@vietnamembassy_cz
@MofaVietnam_en
A Temple of Peace: The Enduring Legacy of the Peace Palace
On a quiet avenue in The Hague, where cyclists glide past embassies and chestnut trees cast shifting shadows across the pavement, stands a building unlike any other. Behind wrought-iron gates
German Ambassador Celebrates International Pretzel Day
Did you enjoy a pretzel on April 26th? If so, you celebrated International Pretzel Day. On this occasion, Dr. Peter Reuss, German Ambassador to the Czech Republic, highlighted one of
A Golden Token From Bangkok: The Czech Photographer who Caught a Queen’s Eye
Tomáš Svoboda and Queen Sirikit of Thailand.
Hynek Kmoníček: “Even the Jungle Has Its Rules. People Take Security for Granted.”
Hynek Kmoníček is one of the Czech Republic’s most experienced diplomats, with more than three decades in foreign service. A specialist in international relations and Middle Eastern affairs, he has
Foreign Minister Petr Macinka met with Ambassadors accredited to the Czech Republic at the Czernin Palace in Prague
The meeting provided an opportunity for an open exchange of views on current foreign policy issues and matters of common interest between the Czech Republic and its international partners. Author
Japanese Ambassador Opens Bonsai and Japanese Culture Festival in Prague
The Bonsai and Japanese Culture Festival was officially opened in the Japanese Garden of the Prague Botanical Garden in Troja in the presence of His Excellency Kansuke Nagaoka, Ambassador of
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A Temple of Peace: The Enduring Legacy of the Peace Palace
On a quiet avenue in The Hague, where cyclists glide past embassies and chestnut trees cast shifting shadows across the pavement, stands a building unlike any other. Behind wrought-iron gates gifted by Germany rises the Peace Palace, a structure that has spent more than a century listening to the arguments of nations. Wars have begun and ended beyond its walls....
German Ambassador Celebrates International Pretzel Day
Did you enjoy a pretzel on April 26th? If so, you celebrated International Pretzel Day. On this occasion, Dr. Peter Reuss, German Ambassador to the Czech Republic, highlighted one of Germany's most iconic culinary traditions. The pretzel, renowned for its golden-brown crust and distinctive shape, originates primarily from southern Germany, particularly from Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. And it is precisely this...
A Golden Token From Bangkok: The Czech Photographer who Caught a Queen’s Eye
Tomáš Svoboda and Queen Sirikit of Thailand.
Hynek Kmoníček: “Even the Jungle Has Its Rules. People Take Security for Granted.”
Hynek Kmoníček is one of the Czech Republic's most experienced diplomats, with more than three decades in foreign service. A specialist in international relations and Middle Eastern affairs, he has served as Czech Ambassador to the United Nations, India, Australia, the United States, and most recently Vietnam. He also served as Director of Foreign Affairs in the Office of President...
Maria-Antoaneta Barta: “We Wanted Women’s Voices to Be Heard”
The Ambassador who gave Women´s Diplomacy a Stronger Voice in Prague DH: Prague has a long and distinguished diplomatic tradition. What personal impression has the Czech Republic made on you during your time here? How have you personally experienced Czech society? What qualities of the Czech people have impressed you most? MAB: I have a lot of admiration for the...
Notorious Prisons: Behind “Special Bars… for the Rich and Famous
The Île d’If and its historic Château d’If, Marseille, France.
Special Report — Iraqi Christian Woman Arrested and Beaten for Celebrating Khamenei’s Death
Rana Korkis distributed sweets in Baghdad to mark the Iranian Supreme Leader's death. She now faces up to three years in prison — while her personal information was publicly broadcast, reportedly putting her life at risk. An Iraqi Christian woman has been arrested in Baghdad, allegedly subjected to physical and sexual abuse in custody, and faces trial for publicly expressing...
A Rebirth in Brick and Stone: The Château de Bussemont’s Diplomatic Renaissance
A Quiet Jewel in Champagne’s Heart Set within the quiet contours of Saint-Lumier-la-Populeuse in the Marne, the Château de Bussemont rises once again from the soil that first bore it centuries ago. Its brick-and-stone façade gleams beneath slate roofs, flanked by two symmetrical wings that evoke the rational grace of French classicism. A three-arched bridge curves toward its entrance like...
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C'est la rentrée! 📚
As President of the Groupe des ambassadeurs francophones de Prague, yesterday I hosted members of Prague's Francophone diplomatic community to discuss ideas and events for the new “school” year 🌍🤝
Juste rentrée à Prague, j'ai participé, à l'invitation de l'ambassadrice du Canada, à la reunion du Groupe des Ambassadeurs Francophones.
J'ai eu l'opportunité de parler de la candidature de @CiolosDacian au poste de SG de la Francophonie. 🇹🇩🌍
Rassembler pour construire 🤝
Nový diplomatický rok je tady! 📚
Jako předsedkyně Skupiny frankofonních velvyslanců a velvyslankyň v Praze jsem včera přivítala členy a členky frankofonní diplomatické komunity, abychom společně prodiskutovali nápady a akce na nový "školní" rok. 🌍🤝
Happy National Day of Vietnam!The Czech Republic is home to nearly 70,000 Vietnamese citizens – one of the largest Vietnamese communities in Europe. Happy 2 September! 🇻🇳 🇨🇿
#VietnamNationalDay #Vietnam
#VietnameseInCzechia
@VietnamEmbCZ
@vietnamembassy_cz
@MofaVietnam_en
