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Between Tradition, Culinary Delights, and Quiet Remembrance: The Czech Republic Celebrates Its National Holiday in Austria

The Czech National Day, celebrated at the end of October to mark the 108th anniversary of the founding of independent Czechoslovakia, was characterized in Austria by a focus on coming to terms with the past and a vibrant diplomatic bond. Within a few days, the Czech diplomatic missions in Austria combined cultural presentations with a dignified commemoration of the resistance against the Nazi regime.

November 4, 2026

Czech Republic and Slovakia Remember Prague Spring

The Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic commemorated the Warsaw Pact invasion of the then Czechoslovak Socialist Republic (CSSR) on August 21, 1968. Especially with the background of Russia's current attack on Ukraine, this day is of special significance.

August 21, 2022
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