The Smolensk air catastrophe and war in Ukraine send a clear message: Poland is a matter of utmost importance
The Smolensk air catastrophe and the war in Ukraine have strengthened Poland’s statehood, argues Polish political commentator and editor of Sieci weekly magazine Jacek Karnowski
Czechia commemorates 80th anniversary of Reinhard Heydrich assassination
“In the whole of occupied Europe, there was no attack on such a high-ranking figure in the entire hierarchy of the Third Reich,” states Czech historian, Zdeněk Špitálník
‘Poland and Europe are now passing the real test of maturity,’ says PM Morawiecki on the anniversary of Poland’s EU membership
Poland and nine other European countries, including Hungary, Czech Republic and the Baltic states, joined the EU on May 1, 2004
40 years ago, brutal martial law was imposed in Poland
December 13, 1981, is a day of sorrowful reflection in Poland on the suppression of democracy, freedom of speech and human rights
Freedom of speech was one of the first victims of communist takeover of Czechia in August 1968
The Czech Republic suffered a full communist takeover when Soviet troops entered Czechoslovakia over 50 years ago, and the invasion saw the opposition quickly silenced
Testimony: 80th anniversary of Saint Maximillian Maria Kolbe giving his life for another inmate in Auschwitz
Father Kolbe’s faith and love for others did not waver even in the Hell on Earth that was Auschwitz
Poland commemorates 77th anniversary of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising
Poland remembers its national heroes, who gave their lives so that future generations would be free
Polish bishop: 11 years after the Smolensk catastrophe, Poland is becoming a defeated nation warring with itself
Bishop Michał Janocha emphasized the huge divisions within Polish society created after the tragedy on April 10, 2010
Polish PM: 81 years ago, Nazi Germany and the USSR signed a pact against human dignity and freedom
PM Morawiecki points out that the pact led to the start of World War II and the destruction of Europe
Poland honors the heroes of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising
At 5:00 p.m. on Aug. 1, 1944, the largest armed insurrection in occupied Europe against Nazi Germany began in Warsaw
Poland demands Russia immediately return Smoleńsk plane wreckage
Poland has firmly requested that Russia return the Tu-154 plane wreckage on the 10th anniversary of the April 10, 2010, Smolensk plane catastrophe
Polish delegation will travel to Smoleńsk and Katyń to commemorate tragic anniversaries pending Russian approval
The Polish government sent an official notice to the Russian side on Monday
Slovaks view the past 100 years differently to Czechs
The Slovak remembrance of the hundredth anniversary of the common Czech-Slovak state was different and rather constrained in comparison to the Czech Republic.
Gajdoš meets with Mattis in Prague
Peter Gajdoš the Slovak Minister of Defense held a meeting with James Mattis in Prague. The pledges made in relation to NATO and the modernization of the Slovak army were the main topics of discussion.
Are there any parallels between Austria-Hungary and the EU?
Does the downfall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire reflect the same in the dynamics of the EU?
Majority of Czechs regret Czechoslovakia break up
On the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of the foundation of Czechoslovakia, Czech public TV broadcaster includes sentiments on the key milestones from the past hundred years.
Pellegrini: Uprising doubters belong in the dung pit of history
“Twisting the history cannot be allowed and those who question the Slovak National Uprising belong in the dung pit of history,” said Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini.
Zeman: Kiska will not be our Shadow President
Miloš Zeman has broken his silence over ignoring the commemoration of 1968. The Czech president believes that he is not affected by the historical events.
Putin should apologize for August 1968
Russian non-parliamentary opposition politician Leonid Gozman reproached President Vladimir Putin for not apologizing to Czechs and Slovaks for the suppression of the Prague Spring on the occasion of the Soviet invasion´s 50th anniversary.
Buenos días from Sliač
On August 21st the Slovak public marked the anniversary of the 1968 invasion of then Czechoslovakia by five countries of the Warsaw pact. The crowds saw the parliamentary chairman and the prime minister, but a few of them ask “Where is the president?”
Babiš booed off stage? Disrespect for the whole act of reverence
Kiska will give a speech on the anniversary of the occupation
Slovak President Andrej Kiska has made a request for a special appearance on public radio and television on August 21st to give a speech on the 50th anniversary of the invasion of the Warsaw Pact troops into Czechoslovakia.