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...
Germany Welcomes Peter Reuss as New Ambassador to the Czech Republic
Dr. Peter Matthias Reuss has officially assumed the role of Ambassador of Germany to the Czech Republic, presenting his credentials...
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Editorial by David Soukup
Dear members of the diplomatic community, welcome to a new edition of the Diplomatic Herald.
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.
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🌍 Česká diplomacie upravuje síť zastoupení: na podzim 2026 otevře generální konzulát v Miami, uzavře konzulát v Hongkongu a posílí přítomnost v Maskatu, Caracasu a Dubaji.
👉 Více informací se dočtete zde:
From Washington DC to Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Detroit...
Some of the most iconic landmarks in the United States tell an Italian story!
That's why we created "A bit of Italy in..." — a series of interctive maps linking 🇮🇹🇺🇸
👉 https://ambwashingtondc.esteri.it/en/italia-e-usa/diplomazia-culturale/a-bit-of-italy-in/
🤝🇷🇴Am discutat astăzi cu Ministrul Afacerilor Externe al Republicii Serbia, Marko Đurić @markodjuric, despre situația actuală cauzată de nivelurile excepțional de scăzute ale apei și impactul reducerii debitului Dunării asupra producției de energie nucleară.
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Another example of Czech expertise making real impact: Czech development cooperation will provide a One-Day Surgery Unit at Al Hayatt International Hospital in Mosul enabling the hospital to offer free healthcare to vulnerable patients in Nineveh. #Czechia 🇨🇿 in #Iraq🇮🇶 #CzechAid
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
Serving Solidarity: Italian Academy of Cuisine Hosts Charity Lunch in Prague
The Prague delegation of the Italian Academy of Cuisine organized a charity event at the Lore restaurant in Malá Strana, attended by the Italian Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Alessandro
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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.
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🌍 Česká diplomacie upravuje síť zastoupení: na podzim 2026 otevře generální konzulát v Miami, uzavře konzulát v Hongkongu a posílí přítomnost v Maskatu, Caracasu a Dubaji.
👉 Více informací se dočtete zde:
From Washington DC to Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Detroit...
Some of the most iconic landmarks in the United States tell an Italian story!
That's why we created "A bit of Italy in..." — a series of interctive maps linking 🇮🇹🇺🇸
👉 https://ambwashingtondc.esteri.it/en/italia-e-usa/diplomazia-culturale/a-bit-of-italy-in/
🤝🇷🇴Am discutat astăzi cu Ministrul Afacerilor Externe al Republicii Serbia, Marko Đurić @markodjuric, despre situația actuală cauzată de nivelurile excepțional de scăzute ale apei și impactul reducerii debitului Dunării asupra producției de energie nucleară.
În ultimul an am
Another example of Czech expertise making real impact: Czech development cooperation will provide a One-Day Surgery Unit at Al Hayatt International Hospital in Mosul enabling the hospital to offer free healthcare to vulnerable patients in Nineveh. #Czechia 🇨🇿 in #Iraq🇮🇶 #CzechAid
