Not Just a Tender: With Westinghouse, You Get a Key Ally. Ambassador Sabet’s Interview with Forbes Czech Republic “Maybe you’ll meet me on the street in Prague, I’ll be the guy with the camera,” laughs Bijan Sabet, the U.S. ambassador and prominent investor, who co-founded the venture capital company Spark Capital and invested in Twitter, …
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Ambassador Bijan Sabet hosted an event marking the May 9th return of the Delta Air Lines seasonal nonstop flight between Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and New York JFK Airport. The event raised the visibility of the flight among tens of Czech tour operators and travel agencies. Ambassador Sabet said: “Delta is the only airline flying …
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The Czech Miltiary will soon take delivery of twelve helicopters and will receive eight more. He is looking forward to trips around Czech Republic Authors: Martin Shabu, Veselin Vačkov Photo: Petr Topič, MAFRA I had the best expectations, but reality exceeded them. U.S .Ambassador Bijan Sabet does not hide his fascination with the Czech Republic …
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Newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Bijan Sabet welcomed representatives from 55 Czech Republic companies to Supplier Day 2023, an event organized in part by Westinghouse Electric Company and Bechtel. The two companies submitted a bid in November to support the Czech Republic’s planned expansion of its nuclear power fleet with the AP1000® …
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Ambassador Bijan Sabet announced that the United States will provide a further $200 million in Foreign Military Financing to the Czech Republic as approved by Congress. “I am pleased to announce that the United States will provide a further $200 million in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) funds for the Czech Republic. This financing is intended to …
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Bijan Sabet was sworn in as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Czech Republic on December 16, 2022 and arrived in the Czech Republic on January 31, 2023. He presented his credentials to the President of the Czech Republic on February 15, 2023. Prior to his appointment, Ambassador Sabet was co-founder of Spark Capital, a …
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By Ambassador Stephen King As I prepare to return home to the United States, I would like to consider a quote from President Ronald Reagan in his June 9, 1982 remarks to the British Parliament, “Let us ask ourselves, ‘What kind of people do we think we are?’ And let us answer, ‘Free people, worthy …
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On December 10, International Human Rights Day, Ambassador Stephen King presented U.S. Embassy Prague’s annual Alice G. Masaryk Human Rights Award to Veronika Jezkova, the legal director of proFem and managing director of Pro bono alliance. The Ambassador recognized Ms. Jezkova for her tireless advocacy to eliminate violence against women and commitment to ensuring equal …
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Ambassador King celebrated the 31 years of freedom in the Czech Republic and laid a wreath at the plaque commemorating the anti-communist Velvet Revolution at Národní třída on November 17th: “On behalf of the United States, we salute the students, civil society activists, and ordinary citizens who took enormous risks 31 years ago to demand …
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Prague, November 6 – In coming days a six-person team of U.S. military medical professionals from the Texas and Nebraska National Guards will travel to the Czech Republic to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The team of medical professionals were selected based on their extensive experience fighting COVID-19 in the United States. The team will …
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Ambassador Stephen King and Prime Minister Andrej Babis agreed today on assistance from the U.S. military to the Czech people through its National Guard state partnership program to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. “This afternoon I spoke with the Prime Minister about the Czech Republic’s fight against COVID-19. We agreed on a visit of U.S. military …
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On September 3, Ambassador Steven B. King hosted a seminar on the future of gene therapy in the Czech Republic with key Czech specialists and stakeholders. Panel discussion speakers included – in person as well as remotely – Deputy Minister of Health Filip Vrubel; Marek Trněný of Faculty of Medicine, Charles University; Milan Macek, Chairman …
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Ambassador Steven B. King joined Prime Minister Andrej Babis on a visit to Novavax’s new facility in Bohumil on August 25, and then he later met with Novavax leadership on August 26. Novavax is a leader in vaccine development, and currently has a candidate Covid vaccine in Phase 2 clinical trials. The facility in Bohumil …
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Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo travels to Prague and Pilsen, Czech Republic; Ljubljana, Slovenia; Vienna, Austria; and Warsaw, Poland August 11 to August 15. While in Pilsen, Secretary Pompeo joined Foreign Minister Petricek to commemorate the liberation of Western Czechoslovakia by the U.S. Army in World War II. In Prague, the Secretary met with …
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Thanks to the federal Quality Samples Program, the US Department of Agriculture funding granted to the Czech affiliation of the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), first six foals with U.S. genes were born at Czech ranches in May. To celebrate the outcome of the program and to support Czech breeders of “Quarters”, Foreign Agricultural Service in cooperation with …
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In celebration of U.S. Independence Day, the PKF–Prague Philharmonia recorded Antonin Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World,” at Petschek Villa, the Residence of the U.S. Ambassador in Prague. The concert recording includes remarks from Ambassador King and a brief documentary about the residence. It will be broadcast this Saturday, July 4 at 8pm (2pm ET) on the ČT art channel. For the online …
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Dear Mr. President, Senate President Vystrcil, Prime Minister Babiš, esteemed Ministers, Your Eminence Cardinal Duka, colleagues, and friends: Welcome to our home and thank you for being here. Vitám Vás Všechny! Karen, I, and our entire embassy family are happy and honored to have you here with us to celebrate the 244th birthday of our …
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The United States Embassy in the Czech Republic is located in Schönborn Palace in the heart of the historic center of Prague. The early Baroque palace was bought by the American government in 1924 and was converted into a representative office and the seat of American ambassadors. Behind the palace is a terraced garden with …
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The U.S. Embassy representatives participated in the annual commemoration of one of the most brutal incidents of World War II: the Nazi annihilation of the Czech village of Lidice and the summary execution of most of its inhabitants in collective retaliation for the assassination of the senior German officer in Prague by Czech patriots in …
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On the last Friday in April, the U.S. Embassy in Prague has traditionally hosted the launch of the Convoy of Liberty. The Convoy is a magnificent tribute to the U.S. role in liberating Czechoslovakia from fascist dictatorship in 1945. It honors the U.S., Czech, and other soldiers and civilians who brought freedom to Pilsen, Cheb, …
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U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Stephen King and Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs Tomáš Petříček participated in a virtual visit to the Prague plant of the U.S. company Dukane IAS. The firm has voluntarily converted part of its ultrasonic welding and cutting plant into a production line for face masks. As the company’s European Regional …
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U.S.-Czech Business Forum Postponed Prague, March 9 — In consultation with Czech Government authorities, including the Castle, the U.S. Embassy has regrettably agreed to postpone the U.S.-Czech Business Forum and all related events that were planned for this Thursday and Friday, March 12-13. We have not yet identified a new date, but will work closely …
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The U.S. Embassy Prague U.S. Commercial Service, in cooperation in cooperation with the NGO Revenium, organized a seminar “Financial Sustainability of Innovative Treatment in the Czech Republic”. Ambassador Stephen B. King hosted the event which featured presentations from top Czech healthcare stakeholders including Julius Špičák, Vice Chair of Healthcare Committee, Chamber of Deputies; David Smehlik, Deputy …
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On November 11 – 19, 2019, the U.S. Embassy Prague U.S. Commercial Section joined the Prague Airport roadshow in six cities of the Czech Republic visiting Ostrava, Olomouc, Zlin, Brno, Plzen, and Prague. The roadshow celebrated its tenth anniversary and highlighted travelling from Václav Havel Airport Prague on direct flights to the United States. The …
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Ambassador King visited the hops capital of the Czech Republic – Zatec – where he spoke to 300 students from the local gymnazium and obchodni akademie in honor of International Education Week. While there he met with Mayor Hamousova, school directors and teachers and our American Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Zatec, Alden Mohacs. The …
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Ambassador King celebrated the 30 years of freedom in the Czech Republic and laid a wreath at the plaque commemorating the anti-communist Velvet Revolution at Národní třída on November 17th: “I find it humbling to pay tribute, at this memorial, to those who struggled for the freedom of all Czechs during the Velvet Revolution. You …
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Ambassador King gave opening remarks at the annual Franchising Forum organized by the Czech Franchise Association . “When you think of franchising, you typically think of the U.S. first,” said Ambassador King. The U.S. Embassy sees increased interest from U.S. brands in the European as well as Czech market, and a number of well-known U.S. franchise concepts are looking for …
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U.S. Embassy Prague Commercial Section in cooperation with the Central Bohemia Region, organized a coffee with Czech companies that participated in 2019 SelectUSA Summit in Washington as well as those considering participation in 2020. “As you all well know, the U.S. GDP is approaching 21 trillion dollars, and averaging a steady 2-3% growth per year. We …
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Lecture by Ambassador King at the University of Economics (VŠE) Winstona Churchilla 4, Prague 3 on September 30, 2019, at 6PM. · As a representative of the United States of America here in the Czech Republic I welcome the opportunity to speak with future businesspeople. One of the best ways to understand America — and …
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On Friday, October 4, 2019, Ambassador Stephen B. King gave opening remarks at the event to celebrate the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team playing the first NHL game of the season against the Chicago Blackhawks at the O2 arena. The event focused on promoting both the City of Philadelphia as well as the direct flight from Prague to Philadelphia …
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On October 1, 2019, the U.S. Embassy Prague in cooperation with the American company Blackboard Inc., organized a seminar entitled “Digital Teaching and Learning Series” focusing on distance education programs. Ambassador Stephen B. King hosted the event and remarked, “As our world is changing, the way we approach learning must change too. The adoption and …
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The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, CzechInvest and the American Embassy Prague have joined forces to recruit a trade mission to The Commercial UAV Expo Americas, Las Vegas, October 28-30, 2019. The event is North America’s leading trade show and conference focused on commercial drone integration and operation. U.S. Ambassador Stephen King invited mission participants, leading …
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On September 18, 2019, the U.S. Embassy U.S. Commercial Service joined forces with with Czech Franchise Association (CAF) to organize a seminar highlighting U.S. franchise brands for Czech investors and media. „Franchising is really just another form of entrepreneurship. The franchise model, however, makes market entry easier, “ said Ambassador Steven B. King during his opening …
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On September 12, 2019, the U.S. Embassy U.S. Commercial Service worked with the newly opened branch of WeWork to launch a seminar on doing business in the United States for potential Czech investors. Ford Graham, an experienced investment lawyer with the American law firm K&L Gates , spoke on working with economic development organizations (EDOs) in different states, …
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The U.S. presence at NATO Days in Ostrava on September 21-22 was again robust this year – the C-5M Super Galaxy cargo plane, B-52 Stratofortress bomber, KC-135 tanker and the Venom and Viper helicopters from Bell belonged among the biggest attractions. U.S. Ambassador Stephen King and General John B. Williams, Air Force Reserve Mobilization Assistance to …
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On September 19, Ambassador Stephen B. King invited alumni of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) exchange program to his residence for a gala meeting. At this annual event, graduates meet with those who take part in the IVLP programs in the following year. The opening speech by Ambassador King, was followed by address of the chairwoman of the …
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Ambassador Stephen King hosted the Human Rights Reception at his residence on September 10. The event united human rights practitioners from across the Czech Republic. The opening speech by Ambassador King was followed by an address by Foreign Minister Tomas Petricek. The Ambassador reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to human rights and core democratic values. …
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The U.S. Embassy in Prague and Ambassador Stephen King were honored to host an exclusive performance of the PKF — the Prague Philharmonia – in the Petschek Villa garden of the American Ambassadorial residence in Prague, on September 12th. “Music speaks a language that can be understood by all people of good will,” Ambassador King …
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We, Heads of Diplomatic Missions in Prague, support the human rights of all, including LGBTI persons. Diplomats from eleven countries will proudly join the Pride Parade in Prague on August 10, 2019 behind a #DiplomatsforEquality banner. We join together to express our support for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of LGBTI individuals, as we …
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A full academic year of study at an American high school while living with a host family awaits a group of students who left today for the United States. They were among those successful in competing for a scholarship from the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program, which is fully funded by the U.S.-government. For their …
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On July 16, Ambassador King visited the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The Institute has established a long-term cooperation with the American biopharmaceutical company, Gilead Sciences, concerning research, development, and the distribution of novel pharmaceuticals. The Institute and Gilead Sciences established a joint research center on July 13, 2006. …
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Ambassador King attended the launch of new United Airlines direct flight from Newark to Prague: “A great pleasure to join United Airlines and Prague Airport for the launch of their new direct flight from Newark to Prague. This is the third direct seasonal U.S.-Czech flight. Just another way we are contributing to stronger U.S.-Czech partnership. …
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Ambassador King presented a certificate to intern Izabela Chalupníková at the end of her time within our 9-month long Baruv Fellowship Program for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. We deeply thank Izabela for her amazing work, cooperation and everything she brought to the table. The U.S. Embassy Prague entered into Public-Private Partnerships with The International School …
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On May 24, 2019, Ambassador King took part in Night of the Churches and visited Strahov Monastery and Trinactka Brethren Church. The Night of Churches event opens churches of all Christian denominations to the broadest general public to offer them a chance to visit their premises and learn about Christianity without any commitment. About 1,700 churches have joined the …
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Ambassador King attended a ceremony, during which UPS officially broke ground for its new Prague package sorting and delivery center in Tuchoměřice. The facility, near Vaclav Havel Airport, will be located in a key economic region of the Czech Republic, where small and large companies are turning to exports to grow their businesses. The Prague …
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U.S. Ambassador Stephen King and his Dutch counterpart Kees Klompenhouwer will address the opening session of Innovation Week , the largest event in the Czech Republic focused on innovation. The event will take place at Prague’s Forum Karlin on May 20 at 9:30 a.m. Advancing U.S-Czech economic ties, including through innovation and new technologies, is a top U.S. …
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What is the Council? A group of English-speaking Czech secondary school students who talk regularly with the U.S. Ambassador and the U.S. Embassy about what matters to you, and about how the Embassy can more effectively engage with Czech youth. What are the benefits? Youth Council members meet and talk with with the U.S. Ambassador and other …
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Ambassador King visited a production facility of U.S.-based Solar Turbines in Zebrak, Central Bohemia on May 15. He discussed with the company leadership U.S.-Czech trade relations and Solar Turbines´ activities and plans in the Czech Republic. “You do a great job in the area of energy and innovations. I am pleased and impressed by what …
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Ambassador King hosted a roundtable for U.S. franchises in the Czech market. Franchising has become a well-known, successful, and popular concept in the Czech market and is poised for further growth. With a rather moderate start in the 1990s, McDonalds was the first U.S. franchise to enter the Czech market. Franchising has grown rapidly over …
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Ambassador King attended the annual commemoration ceremony for the Romani victims of Nazism at the Lety Memorial. The gathering is traditionally organized by the Committee for the Redress of the Roma Holocaust in the Czech Republic (VPORH), which brings together former Romani prisoners of Nazi concentration camps and their relatives, diplomats, government officials, and the …
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Diplomats from the United States Embassy in Prague attended events primarily in western and souther parts of Bohemia commemorating the liberation by the U.S. Third Army commanded by General Patton. They attended ceremonies in 38 municipalities. For Americans, it is always very special to commemorate those who fought and sacrificed their lives to protect the …
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Marking the 74th anniversary of the end of World War Two, the U.S. Embassy in Prague hosted the Convoy of Liberty on Friday, April 26. The Czech Army Band welcomed all the participants. In the days following this event, American diplomats will also participate in many ceremonies commemorating the liberation of the country from Nazi …
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The U.S. Embassy hosted a seminar organized by the Institute for Public Discussion where leading Czech doctors, representatives of the Ministry of Health, insurance companies and international obesity centers had an opportunity to discuss issues and remedies for obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Ambassador Stephen B. King, Commercial Counselor Christina Sharkey and other distinguished guests …
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U.S.-Czech trade relations and cooperation in the areas of research, development, and innovation were the main topics discussed during Ambassador Stephen King´s third trip to Brno and the surrounding region on March 18 and 19. On Monday, the Ambassador met Lord Mayor Marketa Vankova, discussed international relations with experts at Masaryk University, and took part in a presentation about successful start-ups …
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Ambassador King welcomed alumni of the exchange programs International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), who departed on their professional visits during 2018 and 2019, at the American Center. Ambassador King presented official certificates to the participants and acknowledged the benefit of their cooperation and partnership in strengthening Czech-American relations. Within the framework of the IVLP exchange programs, experts and leaders …
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What is the Council? A group of English-speaking Czech young adults (ages 18-30) who advise the U.S. Ambassador and the U.S. Embassy on how to more effectively engage with Czech youth, and who work collaboratively on projects to improve their communities and build U.S.-Czech relations. What are the benefits? Youth Council members meet one on one with …
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Ambassador King was honored to address the Czech Foreign Minister, Czech MPs, foreign Ambassadors and diplomats, and defense and security experts at the Czech Parliament seminar “20 Years of the Czech Republic in NATO.” The Ambassador recognized critical Czech contributions to NATO and reiterated the United States’ ironclad commitment to NATO’s collective security.
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Ambassador King took part in the launching of the U.S.-European workshop at ELI Beamlines in Dolni Brezany on February 21 which will discuss collaboration between U.S. scientists and the ELI laser-technology research project. King was joined at the workshop kick-off by Nobel Physicist Gerard Mourou who is one of the founding fathers of the ELI …
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Ambassador King welcomed alumni of the exchange programs International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), who departed on their professional visits during 2018, at the American Center. Ambassador King presented official certificates to the participants and acknowledged the benefit of their cooperation and partnership in strengthening Czech-American relations. President of the Czech IVLP Alumni Club, Tereza Engelova, informed participants on opportunities …
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The U.S. Embassy Prague in cooperation with the Ministry of Transportation, organized a round-table discussion on the future of autonomous driving. Ambassador King highlighted the role of a secure platform for digital communication and importance of this area for national security. Fifteen Czech and American companies provided insight into the technical, regulatory and policy issues …
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Commercial Service of the U.S. Embassy Prague hosted a seminar organized by the Institute for Public Discussion on “Transparent and Sustainable Healthcare”. Ambassador Stephen King and Commercial Counselor Christina Sharkey gave remarks at the event where participants had an opportunity to hear presentations from top Czech medical specialists, including Josef Kautzner of IKEM, Ales Tomek of …
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The U.S. Embassy Prague in cooperation with the Central Bohemia Region, organized a discussion on the SelectUSA Summit and market opportunities for Czech manufacturers and investors in the United States. Ambassador Stephen B. King highlighted the fact that the United States is world’s largest economy offering great business opportunities for Czech companies. Governor Pokorna Jermanova …
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The U.S. Embassy Prague organized a discussion with representatives of Czech travel agents, U.S. hotels and airlines. The meeting focused on promoting the U.S. as an attractive tourist destination. Last year the number of Czech tourists travelling to the U.S. hit 100,000. The most popular destinations included New York, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and …
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U.S. Embassy Prague hosted the fifth annual Alumni Event of Academy of Patient Organizations (APO). The event attracted almost one hundred participants, two thirds of which represented patient organizations participating in APO activities. Ambassador Stephen B. King highlighted the importance of patient-centric care, emphasizing that the patient is central to any healthcare system. Jakub Dvoracek, …
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U.S. Embassy Prague U.S. Commercial Service in cooperation with the NGO Revenium, organized a seminar “Perspectives on Innovative Treatment in the Czech Republic”. Ambassador Stephen B. King opened the event which featured presentations from top Czech healthcare stakeholders including Adam Vojtech, Minister of Health; David Smehlik, Deputy Chairman of the General Insurance Company (VZP), Irena …
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The International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) Alumni Club hosted an inaugural breakfast meeting for its members at the American Center. Ambassador King joined the event as a distinguished guest and was interviewed by the IVLP alumni Tereza Engelova and Vaclav Sochor. He spoke about his life of a diplomat in Prague as well as about …
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The U.S. Embassy announced the winners of its Centennial Awards during a special Centennial celebration held in the Ambassador’s residence. The three Centennial Awards honor Czech citizens who have made significant contributions to the U.S.-Czech relationship in the areas of enhancing security, promoting collaboration in the cultural and educational spheres, and advancing our commercial and …
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During his November 14 visit to the Czech Republic, on the day of the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Czechoslovak Declaration of Independence in Washington, D.C., U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry met with Czech President Milos Zeman and Prime Minister Andrej Babis to discuss the close U.S.-Czech relationship and the issue of energy security. Speaking to Czech energy experts during a public address at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Secretary Perry emphasized that: …
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U.S. Ambassador Stephen King planted the final ‘Tree of Liberty’ in the Embassy gardens near the Glorietta. He was joined by Miroslav Kundrata, CEO of the Czech Environmental Partnership, which organized the Trees of Liberty campaign, Czech military officials, a representative of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other guests. To commemorate the strong …
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On Sunday October 28 U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis attended the military parade in Prague celebrating the establishment of an independent Czechoslovak state 100 years ago. He met there with Czech President Milos Zeman, Czech Minister of Defense Lubomir Metnar and other Czech and foreign officials. Mr. Mattis also met Czech Prime Minister Andrej …
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On October 10, 2018, Ambassador Steven B. King hosted the launch of new Ford Focus in the Czech Republic. Ford Focus is one of World’s favorite family hatchbacks with more than 16 million models sold and the title of world’s best-selling car in 2012 and 2013. This new model is expected to follow in the successful footsteps …
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On September 19, Ambassador Stephen B. King invited alumni of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) exchange program to his residence for a gala meeting. At this annual event, graduates meet with those who take part in the IVLP programs in the following year. The opening speech by Ambassador King, was followed by address of the chairwoman of the …
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The United States was a special partner nation of the 18th year of the NATO Days in Ostrava on September 14-15, which reflected the Centennial of the Czech-American relations. The media reported that as many as 220,000 people visited the air show, a near-record attendance. General Richard Clark, the Deputy Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and …
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U.S. Ambassador Stephen King, on September 4-5, was pleased to make his first official visit to the southeast Moravian region of Zlin. Ambassador King plans to visit all fourteen regions of the Czech Republic during his tenure, and has instituted an embassy program for diplomats and staff to do the same by regularly traveling “Beyond …
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I had the honor this past Wednesday to attend the repatriation ceremony of three Czech heroes at the Prague airport. This was my first such experience. I was there not only in my official role as the U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic, but also as a grateful father. My son spent part of this …
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On Saturday August 11, Ambassador King visited “Friends Fest – Friendly Festival Full of America” on the Pardubice racecourse. He liked examples of American attractions and traditions, a collection of Ford cars and Indian and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He appreciated that the organizers will use the Friends Fest admissions as a contribution to the collection to …
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On August 6, Ambassador King attended the opening of the 8th Prague Pride Festival which belongs among the largest cultural events of Prague´s summer season. The Ambassador said in his speech on Strelecky Island that he is „proud that the U.S. Embassy has supported the festival since its inception in 2011 … because LGBTI person …
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Prague, June 29 – U.S. and Czechoslovak Presidents Woodrow Wilson and Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk (portrayed by actors from the Prague Shakespeare Company) celebrated the 242th anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America at a reception hosted at U.S. Ambassador’s residence in Prague. Presidents Wilson and Masaryk, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador Stephen King celebrated not only …
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On June 12, 2018, U.S. Ambassador Steven B. King delivered congratulatory remarks at the official opening of the new Johnson & Johnson office in Jinonice. Ms. Erin Champlin, Vice President, Johnson & Johnson Global Services, was the featured speaker at the opening ceremony which attracted Czech and international officials, community representatives as well as Johnson …
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Ambassador King delivered welcome remarks at the CEELI Institute’s Annual Meeting this morning. The Institute’s Annual Meeting brings together board members, judges, lawyers and other experts to discuss rule of law issues and provides the Institute with an opportunity to review its efforts and programs. This year the participants will also discuss threats to rule …
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The U.S. Embassy in Prague organized a seminar on Doing Business in the United States for Czech businesses on June 13, 2018 at the American Center. Ambassador King launched the event with opening remarks and a Q&A session, followed by a keynote address from visiting speaker Yao Huang, founder of venture collaboration forum The Hatchery, …
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U.S. Ambassador Steve King participated in the launch of Keller Williams Czech Republic, a new U.S. real estate company entering the Czech market. Keller Williams Czech Republic is a master franchisor of Keller Williams International. Around 150 real estate professionals and other guests participated in the launch event that was held at the residence of …
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The U.S. Embassy participated in the annual commemoration of one of the most brutal incidents of World War II: the Nazi annihilation of the Czech village of Lidice and the summary execution of most of its inhabitants in collective retaliation for the assassination of the senior German officer in Prague by Czech patriots in May, …
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Visit to Gymnazium Teplice was a success – Ambassador King was impressed during his meeting with students and his visit to the school’s bio-park and the town of Teplice. On his way to Teplice, he visited SSI Technologies in Přestanov. The company is based in Ambassador King’s hometown in Janesville, Wisconsin and has been operating …
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Support for innovation and economic cooperation between Czech and U.S. companies was one of the main topics discussed during today’s meeting between Ambassador King and Mayor of Mlada Boleslav Raduan Nwelati. Ambassador King’s trip to Mlada Boleslav would not be complete without a visit to the ŠKODA AUTO Museum and Factory.
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Ambassador Stephen King participated in Harley-Davidson’s press conference to highlight the upcoming 115th H-D anniversary festival to take place in Prague in July. The conference also launched the “Czech-American Challenge” smart-phone application that U.S. Embassy Prague developed in conjunction with Harley Davidson Prague , which features information on locations in the Czech Republic of importance in the U.S.-Czech …
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Today Ambassador Stephen King joined Prime Minister Andrej Babis at the opening of new and more energy efficient production lines at the Coca-Cola plant in Kyje – this year Coca-Cola celebrates 25 years at the bottling facility.
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On Sunday, May 13, U.S. Ambassador Stephen King attended the annual commemoration ceremony for the Romani victims of Nazism at the Lety Memorial. The gathering is traditionally organized by the Committee for the Redress of the Roma Holocaust in the Czech Republic (VPORH), which brings together former prisoners of Nazi concentration camps who are Romani, …
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Ambassador Stephen King was pleased to recognize Earth Day, on Sunday, April 22nd, by helping plant a linden tree at the Kapral Mill Scout Environmental Education Center in Moravian Karst near Brno. The linden tree is one of hundreds of the so-called Trees of Liberty being planted with U.S. Embassy support around the Czech Republic …
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On April 10, U.S. Ambassador Steve King opened a seminar organized by Whitford Corporation to introduce the company’s fluoropolymer coatings to the Czech market. The Ambassador also welcomed the company’s new collaborative venture with the University of West Bohemia. Whitford Corporation’s Stephen Butler, Global Business Director, and Petr Kavalíř, Vice Director, University of West Bohemia …
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Czech Ice Hockey Hall of Fame situated at Harfa Mall in Prague was officially expanded yesterday by a new exhibition celebrating the 100th birthday of NHL. The ceremony was attended by famous former and current Czech ice hockey players, including Dominik Hasek, Martin Rucinsky and Petr Nedved, and also U.S. Ambassador Steve King and Canadian …
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From March 14 – 16, 2018, U.S. Commercial Service Prague worked with the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) to bring to Prague a unique business mission of U.S. companies active in Smart Cities arena. Five U.S. companies – Mastercard, Microsoft, Viasat, Visa, Winncom Technologies – participated in the mission. Mission participants had an opportunity …
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Klasik moto, the local licensee of the Harley Davidson company, collaborates with U.S. Embassy Prague on the upcoming “Czech-American Challenge” smart-phone app through a public-private partnership agreement signed on March 5 in Prague with Ambassador King. The interactive app will highlight the 100th anniversary of U.S.-Czech relations along with the 115th anniversary of Harley Davidson, …
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As a part of his mission to engage with the Czech people and learn more about the Czech Republic, Ambassador Stephen King made his first multi-day trip to the country’s second largest city, Brno. During his three day visit, the Ambassador met local technology companies, and spoke to students, civil society activists, and local politicians. …
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U.S. Ambassador Stephen King, Ukrainian Ambassador Yevhen Perebyinis, and Dutch Ambassador Kees Klompenhouwer (who served as Dutch Ambassador to Ukraine from 2013 – 2017) participated in a public event on the current situation in Ukraine at the American Center in Prague on February 16. The event featured a special screening of Winter on Fire (2015), an Oscar-nominated documentary …
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On February 13, U.S. Ambassador Stephen King delivered remarks at a press conference celebrating the establishment of a new and cutting edge, collaborative agreement between GE Aviation and the Czech Technical University in Prague (ČVUT). The agreement between GE and ČVUT will support the Czech aviation industry and further U.S.-Czech business and educational ties. In …
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U.S. Ambassador Stephen King really enjoyed his first trip to Brno. He and Mrs. King attended the concert of Wynton Marsalis and his amazing big band, which was hosted by JazzFest Brno. Besides traditional jazz songs performed in modern arrangements, the Marsalis orchestra premiered a new piece based on Antonin Dvorak’s Humoresque in Brno, which …
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On January 29, U.S. Ambassador Stephen King met with Secretary of Commerce from the State of Indiana Jim Schellinger during the Secretary’s visit to Prague. Indiana Commerce Secretary Schellinger was visiting the Czech Republic to build closer relations with the Czech government and business community through increased trade and investment. Ambassador King welcomed Indiana’s interest …
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The U.S. Embassy on January 24 entered into four Public-Private Partnerships with The International School of Prague, Hill+Knowlton Strategies Czech, Red Hat Czech, and Vodafone Czech Republic to collaborate on the Baruv Fellowship Program, a program that since 2015 has provided placements in private companies, non-profit organizations and government for talented university students with ties …
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On January 23rd, Ambassador Stephen King decorated 17 members of the Czech military Field Surgical Team. During the first half of 2017, they were embedded with American forces at a base in Iraq’s Anbar Province, approximately 200 km west of Baghdad, very close to the front line at that time. During their deployment, the Czech …
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American Center, February 17, 2018 As prepared Dobre rano, damy a panove. Good morning, and welcome to the American Center. I am excited to be here today to open the U.S.-Czech Conference on Advanced Nanotechnology and Chemistry. The Embassy is proud to be a sponsor of this conference as we kickoff our celebration of 100 …
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U.S. Ambassador Steve King conducted his first official visit to a U.S. company in the Czech Republic by touring Bell Helicopter’s Customization and Delivery Center at the Václav Havel Airport in Prague today. Ambassador King remarked that Bell’s commitment to providing economic opportunities for both the Czech Republic as well as the United States is …
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Ambassador Stephen B. King is pleased to announce the inauguration of U.S. Embassy Prague’s Youth Advisory Board. We are launching this important new advisory board as we commence our celebration of the Centennial of U.S.-Czech diplomatic relations in 2018. U.S. Embassy Prague seeks to recruit up to 15 youth members to serve one-year volunteer terms …
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In 2018, the U.S. Embassy in Prague will celebrate one hundred years of bilateral relations between the United States and the Czech Republic. It was U.S. President Woodrow Wilson and his administration that proved instrumental to Tomas Garrigue Masaryk’s project to form a new and independent Czechoslovak state in 1918. Masaryk and other prominent Czechs …
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Ambassador Stephen King hosted a reception in his residence to celebrate the achievements and development of Czech baseball. Young athletes, along with their families and friends, were the main guests at the event. At the ceremony, the Ambassador and representatives of Czech baseball and University Sports Associations acknowledged the successes of the “under 12” team …
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As I’m getting ready to finish my time as the U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic, I want to reach out and thank each and everyone of you who have sent nice comments, letters, photographs and even songs to me and to my family. We will always remember and treasure the time that we have …
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U.S. Ambassador Schapiro attended the 2016 Roma Spirit Awards on December 10, where he awarded the media prize to Czech Television reporter Richard Samko. In his remarks, Ambassador Schapiro emphasized: “When the media cover cases of exclusion and discrimination, exposing these human rights violations, it increases awareness and understanding from the public, decreasing tolerance for these practices.” Before …
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On the occasion of International Human Rights Day (December 10), U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Andrew H. Schapiro presented on December 8 the Alice Garrigue Masaryk Award to Pomáháme lidem na útěku (The Czech Refugee Help or PLNU) organization which supports, helps, and coordinates Czech volunteers working along the Balkan refugee route. “The award was …
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Prague, December 8 – On the occasion of Anti-Corruption Day, the Ambassadors of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada to the Czech Republic release the following statement: “We come together again for a third year to renew our countries’ commitment to fighting corruption in all its forms. December 9, International Anti-Corruption Day, is …
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The winners of our annual photo contest “America Through Your Eyes” were awarded by Ambassador Andrew Schapiro at the American Center on November 30. The Ambassador presented certificates and prizes to winners of three categories: National Parks (Michal Hynek, Denali National Park, Alaska), Cities (Adam Kahánek, Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan at night, New York City) …
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Ambassador Andrew Schapiro and U.S. military commander in Europe Ben Hodges attended a dinner in Cesky Krumlov on November 21 in remembrance of the U.S. army’s Thanksgiving Day dinner in 1945. The dinner was served in the Ruze (Rose) hotel, which also hosted the dinner for the U.S. liberators on November 22, 1945. The meals …
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U.S. Ambassador Andrew Schapiro visited the Olomouc and Moravian-Silesian Regions on November 3-4, 2016. He spoke to students at Palacky University Law School, Jiri Wolker Gymnazium in Prostějov and at the University of Ostrava. Students were interested in learning more about U.S. foreign policy priorities, as well as the U.S. presidential election process. Ambassador Schapiro …
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Thursday, October 30, 2014, 6 PM Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Mirror Hall, Loretánské nám. 5, Praha 1 As delivered Dobrý večer (Good evening) to everyone! I want to thank Daniel Lošťák for his introductory remarks; and I want to say great minds think alike, because I’m going to be echoing some …
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Ambassador Andrew Schapiro attended a performance of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and the Čhavorenge choir at the Rudolfinum on October 7. The Ambassador greeted the members of the choir and the choirmistress Ida Kelarová after the concert. The members of Čhavorenge come from Roma communities in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. A grant of the …
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U.S. Ambassador Andrew Schapiro participated at a September 27 event presenting the results of a test of molten salts in the nuclear reactor in the Rez Nuclear Research Institute (UJV) just outside Prague city limits. The test was conducted under a memorandum of understanding for scientific cooperation between Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee and …
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U.S. strategic bombers B-1 Lancer and B-52 Stratofortress belonged among the top attractions at this year’s NATO Days at the Ostrava International Airport this past weekend. U.S. Ambassador Andrew Schapiro, who visited the air show together with U.S. Embassy Defense Attaché Mark Wootan on Saturday, greeted crews of the bombers and several other aircraft that …
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U.S. Ambassador Andrew Schapiro joined Prague firefighters, Prague 1 Mayor Oldrich Lomecky, other officials and the public in Kampa in downtown Prague on September 11 to remember the thousands of victims of the terrorist attacks, including 343 firefighters who died while trying to save lives. “I remember the memorials that popped up at every firehouse …
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On September 7 in Tochovice near Pribram in Central Bohemia, U.S. Ambassador Andrew Schapiro presented a memorial plaque to the relatives of Josef Parizek who saved U.S. pilot Newton T. Parker from certain death near the end of World War II. Germans shot down Parker’s bomber in April 1945 in the Sedlcany region. Parker was …
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Ambassador Andrew Schapiro accepted 2016 Personality of Prague 6 Award at a ceremony held in the Břevnov Monastery on September 2, 2016. On the occasion of the Prague 6 Day, he was recognized as the first foreign recipient of the Award for his outstanding cooperation with Prague 6 and for promoting U.S.-Czech relations. Along with …
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On August 31, U.S. Ambassador to the CR Andrew Schapiro, Czech Ambassador to the U.S. Petr Gandalovic, Deputy Defense Minister Jakub Landovsky and other guests visited the airfield in Pardubice. The main goal of the visit were the joint exercises of our and foreign soldiers that have been taking places at the base. The delegation …
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On September 1, Ambassador Schapiro visited Antonín Čermák Elementary School in Prague 6, named for a Czech American who became the 44th Mayor of Chicago. Along with school Principal Petr Karvánek and Prague 6 Mayor Ondřej Kolář, Ambassador Schapiro greeted the new first graders and their families as they arrived for their first day of …
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U.S. Visitor Major Clarke Cooper met with Czech LGBTI leaders and described how the US military changed to give LGBTI soldiers full and equal rights. Great discussion about the recent Czech Constitutional Court decision expanding adoption rights, changes in public attitudes, and next steps in the effort to end discrimination.
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The U.S. Embassy in Prague was proud to support the Prague Pride Festival again this year, which took place August 8-14 throughout the city. This year’s theme was “love,” and the Pride Festival’s objective was to combat prejudice against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) persons and other minorities. The U.S. Embassy organized several …
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Prague, June 29, 2016 Speaker Hamáček, Cabinet members, distinguished colleagues and guests, vítám vás všechny. Welcome to you all. Tamar and I are so happy to have you here to celebrate Independence Day. Before we start, I want to acknowledge the terrible events in Istanbul over the last 24 hours. Our sympathies are with all those …
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On Wednesday June 29, Ambassador Andrew H. Schapiro and his wife Tamar Newberger hosted a reception marking America’s Independence Day on July 4. Among the distinguished guests was the president of the lower parliamentary chamber, Jan Hamacek, Vice Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, Chief Foreign Affairs Advisor to the President Hynek Kmonicek, diplomats, and many others. …
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Ambassador Andrew Schapiro and his wife Tamar Newberger hosted an Iftar dinner at the Ambassador’s Residence on the evening of June 20th to recognize and celebrate Ramadan, a time which is sacred to more than a billion Muslims all around the world. Ramadan is designed to bring self-purification through self-restraint and good deeds. Acts of …
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On June 20, on the occasion of World Refugee Day, U.S. Ambassador Schapiro met with Czech officials who traveled to the U.S. on the International Visitors Leadership Program(IVLP) project for V4 countries entitled Integrating Refugees through Community Outreach. The selected Czech participants included: Ministry of Interior officials Pavel Dymeš and Jan Kepka, Member of Parliament …
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Prague, June 20 – World Refugee Day is a time when we reflect on the millions of men, women, and children around the world who have been displaced from their homes because of hardship. Today, we honor their resilience, their courage, and the dedication of those who come to their aid. As a child of …
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Thank you to PROUD (The Platform for Equality, Recognition and Diversity) and all those who came out to honor the victims of the recent shooting in Orlando that targeted the LGBTI community. Gathering more than one hundred people, PROUD organized a candlelight vigil in front of the U.S. Embassy in Prague on June 13 commemorating …
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The U.S. Embassy’s American Center in Prague organized an all-day Junior Ambassador Day event on June 8, in collaboration with the Rotary Club, featuring 20 Czech students and their senior Rotary sponsors. The selected participants spent a full day at the U.S. Embassy and the American Center meeting with various representatives from Embassy offices, including …
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On June 7th, Ambassador Andrew Schapiro congratulated Professor Jan Svoboda of the Institute of Molecular Genetics on his election as a Foreign Associate of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. “Election of a Foreign Associate to our National Academy of Sciences is a very rare and high honor,“ said Ambassador Schapiro and added: „I’m really …
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Ambassador Andrew Schapiro spoke with teachers and students of the Higher School and Secondary School of Veterinary, Agriculture and Nursing Třebíč, met with Mayor of Třebíč Pavel Janata and his colleagues and toured UNESCO historical sights May 17-18. The Ambassador also met with the South Moravian Community Foundation in Moravská Nová Ves with whom he …
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Ambassador Andrew Schapiro traveled to East Bohemia on May 13 to the town of Nachod and participated in the opening of the Music Theater Festival for children of special schools of the Hradec Kralove Region and toured the town with students of a local gymnasium. At RGP CZ , a U.S. owned company, the Ambassador met local …
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On May 11th, Ambassador Andrew Schapiro visited České Budějovice , the capital of South Bohemia. With Deputy Mayors Petr Podhola and Jaromír Talíř, he discussed economic and transportation issues, but also culture and sports in the city. The Ambassador Schapiro also visited a traditional Czech producer of colored pencils – Koh-i-noor , where he said: “We all know …
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U.S. Ambassador Andrew Schapiro joined Minister for Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Jiri Dienstbier during a visit to the city of Kadan in Northwest Bohemia on April 22. Together with officials from the Agency for Social Inclusion, they met representatives of the local socially excluded area in Prunerov populated predominantly by Roma, and a vocational …
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Ambassador Andrew Schapiro hosted a reception for participants of the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) Study Abroad Capacity-Building Workshop organized by the Fulbright Commission on April 19. The workshop, organized with support from the U.S. Department of State’s Study Abroad Branch, brought together 70 Czech and U.S. educators and staff focused on STEM with the goal …
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In celebration of Earth Day, U.S. Embassy volunteers, led by Ambassador Andrew Schapiro, participated in the “Clean up the World, Clean up the Czech Republic” project on April 18. About 30 Embassy staff collected garbage of all kinds on a forested slope of Petrin Hill in central Prague. In the end, almost 50 bags were …
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Prague, April 7 – On the occasion of International Roma Day on April 8, U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Andrew Schapiro joined three fellows participating in the Embassy-sponsored Roma Fellowship program, AraArt International Roma Day Events Coordinator David Tiser, and Slovo 21 Roma Fellowship Coordinator Denisa Horvathova in a video reaffirming our commitment to …
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On March 23, 2016, Ambassador Schapiro and Ms. Tamar Newberger visited the Department of Computer Science at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the Czech Technical University. During the visit, Professor Michal Pěchouček and members of the individual research teams presented their research projects and their results, including intelligent data analysis, robotics and intelligent transportation …
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During his two-day visit to Brno on March 9 and 10, Ambassador Andrew Schapiro visited the Brno Mosque and met with members of the local Muslim community, including the Chairman of the Centre of Muslim Communities, Muneeb Alrawi. The two discussed the importance of tolerance, inclusiveness, and building bridges of mutual understanding among faith communities. Ambassador Schapiro …
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Tamar Newberger, wife of U.S. Ambassador Andrew Schapiro, visited Honeywell CZ laboratories in Brno (HTS) on March 7. As a software expert, scientist, and promoter of science and technology among young women, Ms. Newberger spoke about her career as a software engineer. She shared her experience of working with large corporations as well as with …
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U.S. Ambassador Andrew H. Schapiro met with Muneeb Al Rawi, Head of the Islamic Foundation of Brno, to express U.S. support and solidarity for the Muslim community here and around the world. The two discussed the importance of tolerance, inclusiveness, and building bridges of mutual understanding among faith communities. Ambassador Schapiro said “”I received a …
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, the U. S. Embassy in the Czech Republic, and the Prague IIR Institute conducted a seminar “Euro-Atlantic Security: A Pre-Warsaw Assessment” in Prague 29 February-1 March. Over 60 senior security officials and experts from the Czech Republic, …
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While visiting the Vinohrady Hospital Burn Center, Tamar Newberger, Ambassador Schapiro’s wife, discussed the high quality of health care provided by the facility. She said: “This state-of-the-art Burn Center, staffed by caring professionals, is a perfect example of the technological capabilities of the Czech Republic and the extraordinary dedication that Czechs bring to the work …
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Ambassador Schapiro discussed on January 27 further development of philanthropy and civic engagement in the Czech Republic with awardees and partners of the Via Bona Award for philanthropy. Among the guests there were Via Bona awardees such as Mr. Vojtěch Sedláček, the initiator of the Roof First project or Mrs. Zdenka Wasserbauerová from the Czech National Marrow …
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On January 26, U.S. Ambassador Andrew Schapiro presented awards for the three winning photographs of the U.S. Embassy’s “America Through Your Eyes” photo contest. First place was awarded to Pavel Mares for his picture “Nebraska Sunset; ”second place was awarded to Tomas Vaverka for his photograph “In the Sky,” and third place was awarded to Iva …
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On January 16, Ambassador Schapiro attended unveiling of Jan Palach Memorial designed by U.S. architect with Czech roots John Hejduk, who was inspired by David Shapiro’s poem “The Funeral of Jan Palach”. The new monument in memory of Jan Palach, the student who set himself on fire in protest against public apathy to the Soviet-led …
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U.S. Ambassador Andrew Schapiro attended United Parcel Services’ (UPS) inauguration ceremony at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague on January 12, 2016, to mark the global logistics, freight, and supply chain services provider’s now daily cargo flights from Prague to its hub in Cologne, Germany. The Ambassador noted that “UPS is the first U.S. airline that operates …
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January 21, 2016 — Today, the Embassies of Canada , Korea , Norway , the United Kingdom , and the United States are launching a six week social media campaign on transparency and accountability. This campaign continues our long term joint efforts on transparency and accountability . Our goal is to share our countries’ experiences in combating corruption. Each week will be dedicated to a different corruption-related theme. …
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Young Czech YouTuber Freescoot spent the day with Ambassador Andrew Schapiro to learn about the Ambassador’s daily routine at home and at work. Freescoot shares this experience with you on YouTube in his latest vlog, where he describes what he thinks of the Ambassador’s job, shows unique shots from the Ambassador’s residence and raced with Ambassador …
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The U.S. Embassy Prague joins the “Short Trousers For Václav Havel” initiative to honor his legacy on December 18, 2015. “Short Trousers For Václav Havel” initiative marks the anniversary of the death of Václav Havel (December 18, 2011), the country’s first post-communist president, by rolling their pants up to remember Václav Havel’s first inauguration to the presidency in December 1989, when …
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The 5th annual Roma Spirit Award ceremony which took place to mark International Human Rights Day on 10th December to recognize and support advocates of improvement of the situation of Roma in the Czech Republic, awarded individuals and institutions in five categories. The first place in the category Company-Employer supporting projects on social assistance and …
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The American Center hosted the the Romano Suno (Romani Dream) contest award ceremony on December 10th. The literary and art contest has been organized by the NGO Nová škola (New School) since 1997 to motivate Roma children and teenagers to express their experience of the world around them in their native language, which is rarely …
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On the occasion of the anniversary of International Human Rights Day (December 10), U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Andrew H. Schapiro presented on December 9 the Alice Garrigue Masaryk Award to Marie Gottfriedová, Director of the elementary school in Trmice, for successfully implementing and advocating for inclusive education in the Czech Republic. “As the …
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December 9 marks International Anti-Corruption Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of corruption and commemorating the adoption of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. This year’s theme is “breaking down barriers – promoting civil society’s role in anti-corruption.” For the second consecutive year, we are issuing a joint statement to mark this occasion. Corruption …
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Between November 19 and December 4, Ambassador Andrew Schapiro visited six Czech universities and spoke to more than one thousand students and teachers across the Czech Republic. The visits included the Czech Technical University, the Technical University in Liberec, students of the Department of International Relations of the University of Economics in Prague, Universities in …
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American company Pfizer celebrated the first anniversary of the opening of its Global Financial Solution Centre in Prague. The company invested more than CZK 180 million in the center, where it currently employs 45 financial and accounting experts who provide services for five countries, namely the Czech Republic, Russia, Hungary, Poland and Greece. Pfizer has only …
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On October 27, 2015, Ambassador Andrew Schapiro visited Johnson & Johnson GBS Center in Prague. The Center supports finance, IT, HR and procurement functions for the EMEA region and it is one of only five Johnson & Johnson centers worldwide. It was founded in 2006 and employs almost 400 people, more than half of total …
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The U.S. Embassy conducted a Thanksgiving Pecan Pie Cooking contest on November 24th at the American Center. Nineteen bakers participated in the contest, competing for the “Best Pie” and “Most Creative Pie” awards. Diana-Company provided 300 grams of pecans free of charge to each contest participant. Seven judges, including famous Czech Chef Ondřej Slanina, tasted …
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Ambassador Andrew Schapiro opened the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, the major event of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2015, organized in the Czech Republic by the European Leadership and Academic Institute (ELAI) on November 19. The Summit is titled “From Survivors to Winners,” and is focused on entrepreneurs, startups, policy experts, and others. One of the things that …
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On Monday, November 9, Ambassador Andrew Schapiro opened a conference on integration of people with visual impairments into the workforce through the use of modern technologies. “This conference demonstrates how private companies, government offices, NGOs, and even embassies like mine can include people with various special needs in the workforce. This process not only promotes …
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September 30, 2015 “Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to travel all across the Czech Republic, meeting not only with government officials, but also with students and educators, faith leaders, civil society groups, businesspeople, and representatives of the Czech military. I’m happy to say that I have now been to all fourteen regions …
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On September 24, 2015 the U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Andrew Schapiro hosted a reception for the Alumni of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in the Czech Republic. In his remarks, Ambassador said he was excited to meet Czechs from so many diverse professional fields and said that he was impressed with the …
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The Agricultural Office of the U.S. Embassy held along with Makro Cash and Carry the “Taste of America”, a promotion of U.S. high value products (beef, scallops, barbecue sauces, wine, bourbon, and dried fruit and nuts) “ at a newly opened MAKRO Academy in Prague 5 – Stodulky on September 21, 2015. The U.S. Ambassador Andrew Schapiro opened the …
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On Saturday September 19, Ambassador Andrew Schapiro visited the NATO and Czech Air Force Days in Ostrava. This year’s NATO Days drew a record crowd of fans in one day and over 220,000 people during the whole weekend. One of its major attractions was the U.S. B-52H Stratofortress strategic bomber. This military show, which is …
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The Manhattan Rescuers Memorial competition held annually in Liberec honors the first responders who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York in 2001. On Saturday, September 12, forty two-member teams of Czech firefighters, policemen and paramedic rescuers participated in the competition, which included a climb to the top of the building …
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As part of U.S. Army Europe’s Dragoon Crossing, troops from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment of the U.S. Army met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Prague. Stoltenberg, on an official visit to the capital, was accompanied by Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka, Defense Minister Martin Stropnicky and U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Andrew …
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Ambassador Andrew Schapiro visited Pardubice on September 8, 2015. The program included a guided tour of the Green Gate (located in the historic center of the town and connected to a high tower standing at 60 meters), a discussion with Mayor Martin Charvát and his deputies at the historical Town Hall, a tour of the …
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Ambassador Andrew Schapiro visited Jihlava on September 2, 2015. The program included a discussion with Mayor Rudolf Chloupek and his deputies at the historical Town Hall, a tour of the famous Jihlava Underground, and a working lunch with regional leaders. Ambassador Schapiro also met with groups of young people and their parents at ERKO club, …
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The United States and the Czech Republic cooperate closely on judicial matters and our law enforcement authorities coordinate on processing legal requests. A U.S. District Court found Kevin Dahlgren extraditable to stand trial on murder charges in the Czech Republic. We refer you to Czech judicial authorities and the U.S. Department of Justice for further …
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On the occasion of the U.S. Independence Day celebrations (July 4), the U.S. Embassy in Prague adopted the Bald Eagle at the Prague Zoo . Since 1782, the eagle has been a symbol of the American nation. Often it is seen carrying an olive branch and arrows in its talons, as on the U.S. national seal. The …
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On Tuesday, June 30, Ambassador Andrew H. Schapiro and his wife Tamar Newberger hosted a reception marking America’s Independence Day on July 4. Among the distinguished guests were the presidents of both parliamentary chambers, Milan Stech and Jan Hamacek, Chief Foreign Affairs Advisor to the President Hynek Kmonicek, ministers, diplomats, and many others. “Americans and …
Read More» June 30, 2015 U.S. Ambassadors’ residence Prague Vítám Vás na oslavě našeho státního svátku [Welcome to the celebration of our national holiday]. Senate President Štěch, Ambassador Kmoníček, government ministers, fellow diplomats and distinguished guests… My wife Tamar and I are so pleased to welcome you all to this celebration marking the 239th year since the …
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Ambassador Andrew Schapiro visited the combined Elementary and High School in Prostějov which is currently hosting a young American English Teaching Assistant Trishia Mudd. He visited at the invitation of Headmaster Rostislav Halaš, who was one of several Czech representatives in a Fulbright exchange for school administrators several years ago. Under his leadership, and thanks …
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U.S. Ambassador Andrew Schapiro visited Czech forces in Afghanistan together with Chief of General Staff Josef Becvar on June 2nd. The Czech military has started using the ScanEagle drones donated by the U.S. The ten drones, worth about CZK 200 million, have been deployed for the surveillance and protection of allied forces at the Bagram …
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On May 28, Ambassador Andrew Schapiro visited the Prague headquarters of Rockwell Automation including the Rockwell Research & Development (R&D) Center. The Prague headquarters is responsible for the company’s business in the “Czech Cluster” (Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary) and “South East Europe” (Romania, Croatia, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Macedonia and Serbia). During his visit, the Ambassador …
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U.S. Ambassador Andrew Schapiro participated in the grand opening of the MSD IT Global Innovation Center building in Prague on May 20. The Center, which intends to bring digital innovation to health care, will ultimately have several hundred highly qualified IT specialists, economists, biologists and doctors of medicine working there. The total amount invested in …
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On Wednesday, May 13, U.S. Ambassador Andrew H. Schapiro attended the annual commemoration ceremony for the Romani victims of Nazism at the Lety Memorial. The gathering is traditionally organized by the Committee for the Redress of the Roma Holocaust in the Czech Republic (VPORH), which brings together former prisoners of Nazi concentration camps who are …
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The commemorative event at the Thank You America! Memorial was the peak of the Liberation Festival in Pilsen that started last Friday, May 1. Twenty-one American and Belgian veterans joined the local commemorative event marking the liberation of this region of the Czech Republic from Nazi oppression 70 years ago. U.S. Ambassador to the Czech …
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On 28th April, 2015, the American Center of the U.S. Embassy in Prague hosted a conference “Compatibility of the Position of a Judge with Other Activities” organized by the Union of Judges of the Czech Republic. The conference was opened by Ambassador Andrew Schapiro together with Minister of Justice Robert Pelikan and President of the …
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To mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, the U.S. Embassy in Prague hosted the Convoy of Liberty on Friday, April 24. The Embassy employees welcomed the Convoy dressed in historical costumes from the 1940’s, enhancing the festive atmosphere of the commemorative event. See the pictures on Flickr . A convoy of thirty historical vehicles, which …
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On April 22, Ambassador Andrew Schapiro celebrated International Earth Day with a group of children at Hostetin, a model eco village at the foot of the White Carpathian Mountains in the Zlín Region. The Ambassador saw the first passive house built in the CR, a biomass heating plant, a cider house and many other local …
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Ambassador Andrew Schapiro discussed current affairs at Tomas Bata University in Zlin. Most questions related to the crisis in Ukraine and one of the students summarized her impression from the debate: “He [Schapiro] aptly expressed the key to success in today’s world, which is to stay united.” The students were also interested in the negotiations …
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To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of then Czechoslovakia at the end of World War II, U.S. Ambassador Andrew Schapiro visited the town of Benešov and the Konopiště chateau on April 17. The Ambassador participated in commemoration ceremonies honoring the U.S. flyers who lost their lives near the Konopiště chateau close to Benešov …
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On April 16, Ambassador Andrew Schapiro visited GE Aviation in Prague-Letňany, the only place outside of the United States where GE Aviation builds aircraft engines. The Ambassador was among the guests invited to GE Aviation Czech to celebrate a successful 2014, marking production and sales growth of 30% compared to 2013. Last year, GEAC was also awarded “Exporter …
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Ambassador Andrew Schapiro visited the South Moravian capital Brno on April 14. He began his visit by opening the renovated American Space called “InfoUSA” at the Moravian Land Library. The event marked the 10th anniversary of the space that currently contains more than 1500 books, magazines and a multimedia collection. “A principal objective of the …
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The Embassy’s Agriculture Section and the Wine Institute of California brought together 34 American companies presenting 500 wine labels of Californian wine at a unique wine tasting event held on March 18 at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence. “You are standing in the middle of the largest collection of Californian wine in Europe right now,” said …
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Ambassador Andrew Schapiro and his wife Tamar Newberger hosted the first dinner ever at the residence for women leaders in science and technology on March 16 in honor of Women’s History Month. During the dinner they discussed how to attract more women to the STEM fields (Science-technology-engineering-mathematics); work life balance; and the importance of education. …
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U.S. Ambassador Andrew Schapiro, British Ambassador Jan Thompson, and Norwegian Ambassador Siri Ellen Sletner visited the town of Trmice on the outskirts of Usti nad Labem, the capital of North Bohemia on March 4, to learn more about inclusive education programs of Roma and non-Roma students. They were impressed by the level of social inclusion …
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On February 26, Ambassador Schapiro continued his regional tour of the Czech Republic, stopping in Ústí nad Labem. He was welcomed by the new political representation at the town hall –Lord Mayor Josef Zikmund and deputies Jana Bohuňková, Martin Hausenblas, and Martin Mata. Ambassador Schapiro delivered a donation of ten Kindle e-book readers to the …
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Ambassador Andrew Schapiro and his wife Tamar Newberger visited Central and North Moravia on February 24 and 25. They started their tour in Olomouc, where they met with Palacky University Rector Jaroslav Miller and debated with university students life and politics in the U.S. and the Czech Republic; after that they visited Olomouc Mayor Antonin …
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