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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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Czech Republic’s Minister of Defence Jana Černochová today at the Pentagon to sign the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) as a demonstration of support for an enhanced U.S.-Czech Republic strategic defense relationship. The DCA will allow our countries to further strengthen our defense ties, enhance NATO operations, …
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Location: Across from the U.S. Embassy at 15 Trziste Street Event: On Tuesday, May 23, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm a demonstration is expected to take place across the street from the U.S. Embassy with approximately 100 participants. The demonstration is organized by “Czech Peace Movement” to express dissatisfaction with the signing of the Defense …
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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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May 2, 2023 Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Lipavský, on behalf of the Governments of the United States and the Czech Republic, released the following joint statement. Begin Text: The United States and the Czech Republic share a vital stake in promoting democracy, civil society, and human rights, including the freedom of expression. The free and unfettered flow …
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Joint Statement on the Strategic Dialogue between the United States and the Czech Republic May 2, 2023 Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Lipavský, on behalf of the Governments of the United States and the Czech Republic, released the following joint statement. Begin text: The Governments of the United States and the Czech Republic renewed the U.S.-Czech Strategic …
Read More» All U.S. Citizens residing in or traveling through Brno are cordially invited to join representatives from U.S. Embassy Prague for a special event on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 from 14:00-17:00 at the Moravian library/American center, Kounicova 65a, Brno There, you may: Renew your U.S. Passport Register the birth of your newborn U.S. child Notarize documents …
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The Commercial Section from the U.S. Embassy in Prague, in cooperation with the Embassies in Bratislava, Budapest, and Zagreb, organized an online conference focused on cybersecurity in critical infrastructure and manufacturing on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. The conference included participation by 100+ cybersecurity experts from Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia. The conference speakers from the U.S. Government and CyManII provided an overview of global cybersecurity trends. Four U.S. …
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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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EMPOWER HER is a joint initiative of U.S. Department of Commerce/Global Markets and Amchams in Europe fostering collaboration on women’s empowerment and gender equality. The program was launched with a goal to highlight companies´ efforts in diversity, inclusion, and corporate social responsibility in the global economy and to join in gender equality and women’s empowerment. …
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On March 16th, over 300 guests experienced sunny California hidden in a glass of delicious wine during a California wine tasting at the Ambassador’s Residence. The Embassy’s Agricultural section collaborated with the Wine Institute and local importer, Californian Wines , to present 140 wines from 40 different Californian wine makers. It was a unique opportunity to not just taste …
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The “Ambassador for a Day: Women and Diplomacy“ is a joint initiative by the Embassies of Canada, United Kingdom and United States to the Czech Republic. This year, building on the first Summit for Democracy held in December 2021, the Summit’s participants, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, will focus on how …
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Are you a female founder of a Czech tech startup and plan to expand to the United States? Join us to pitch your company for our Select USA Women in Tech 2023 pitching event! The pitch competition will be held for Czech female startup founders on March 27th, 2023 at 5:30PM at the American Center …
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Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Leah Pease and wife of the Ambassador Lauren Sabet hosted a coffee with women entrepreneurs representing U.S. brands in the Czech Republic. The meeting was held as a part of a women’s economic empowerment program under the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Empower Her initiative and included a live stream featuring …
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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 …
Read More» All U.S. Citizens residing in or traveling through Olomouc are cordially invited to join representatives from U.S. Embassy Prague for a special event on Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 13:00-16:00, at the American Center. There, you may: Renew your U.S. Passport Register the birth of your newborn U.S. child Notarize documents Learn about U.S. visas …
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The Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) is the U.S. Department of State’s flagship program for emerging entrepreneurs from Europe. A cohort of young European entrepreneurs from 45 countries will participate in a robust fellowship program in 2023-2024. The YTILI Fellowship Program application closes March 24, 2023 at 11:59 pm EST. Eligibility Competition for the YTILI Fellowship Program …
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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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Are you a student (age 16 – 18) interested in learning about leadership, and exploring global issues, community activism, and American culture? Then apply for the 2023 Benjamin Franklin Summer Institute at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. The program takes place from June 24 to July 22, 2023. All expenses will be paid by the U.S. government. …
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Chargé d´affaires Christy Agor hosted a discussion titled “Game-Changing Quantum Tech: Framing New Opportunities for the Czech Republic” which focused on the latest technological trends in the field of quantum technologies. Key Czech government, academia and industry experts attended the event. Robert Loredo, IBM Quantum technical business development lead, introduced the opportunities that quantum brings for the future as well as IBM …
Read More» The United States extends its gratitude to the Czech Republic for hosting the Terezin Declaration Conference November 2 – 4, 2022 as part of its EU presidency. We fully support the “Chair’s Statement” as a follow-up to the conference and countries’ subsequent pledges to assist Holocaust survivors and their heirs and to preserve the memory of the …
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On December 14, Chargé d’affaires, a.i. Christy Agor presented U.S. Embassy Prague’s annual Alice Garrigue Masaryk Human Rights Award to prominent human rights activist Magda Faltová, director of the Association for Integration and Migration, for her relentless fight for the rights of asylum seekers, migrants, and refugees, as well as against discrimination in Czech society. She …
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On December 10-11, 2022 Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman visited Prague, where she met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský, advisor to the Prime Minister Tomas Pojar, and held discussions with young Czech foreign policy leaders and civil society activists working to support Ukrainian refugees. In an interview for Czech Television, Wendy Sherman …
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U.S. Embassy regional security officer Richard Ojeda took part in the official opening ceremony of the first Ronald McDonald House in the Czech Republic, located on the grounds of the University Hospital in Motol. The Ronald McDonald House will serve as a temporary home for families of children undergoing treatment and long-term hospitalization. The house …
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The U.S. Embassy in Prague is now accepting applications for funding for projects that advance key strategic goals through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This program funds projects that reinforce and strengthen the shared values between the Czech and American people as well as promote the understanding and appreciation of American culture and policies. The …
Read More» Event: On November 17, Czechs commemorate student demonstrations under the Nazi occupation in 1939 and against the Communist regime in 1989. Several events, including Korzo Narodni, will take place around the city. One of the large events will include a march to Wenceslas Square. Travelers may experience traffic or public transportation delays due to road closures, crowds …
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Cyber threats are evolving every day and protection against them is becoming more complex. October is recognized as a Cybersecurity Awareness Month, helping individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and confidential data become more commonplace. On October 18, 2022, the U.S. Embassy hosted a seminar and discussion on the future of cybersecurity. The U.S. Embassy’s …
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Chargé d´affairs Christy Agor hosted a reception on the margins of the inaugural Prague Digital Council Conference organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic together with the Czech Chamber of Commerce of the Czech Republic and Atlantic Council. The high-level conference was held on the occasion of the Czech Presidency of the …
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Secretary of State Blinken addressed the participants of the conference on the Terezín Declaration , which took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Prague: “Restitution and compensation through the Terezín Declaration help to memorialize the truth about Nazi atrocities. We must continue to speak out about the Shoah, so that its hideous crimes are never …
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On behalf of the United States of America, I join the people of the Czech Republic in honoring the foundation of an independent, democratic Czechoslovak state 104 years ago. We appreciate the Czech Republic’s principled leadership during the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Thank you for using the platform of the …
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Nashville is the capital city of the state of Tennessee. Since the 19th century it has been called the Music City. The first musical act to do an around-the-world tour was the Fisk Jubilee Singers from Nashville’s Fisk University. In fact, upon playing for the Queen of England, the queen stated the Fisk Jubilee Singers must …
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The United States is announcing $100 million in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) for the Czech Republic as part of the second Supplemental Ukraine Package as approved by Congress. Additionally, the United States is announcing approximately $6 million in FMF from the Countering Russian Influence Fund to support the creation of a Deployable Cyber Response Center. …
Read More» Location: Vaclavske namesti, Prague; Locations in Brno, Pilsen, Liberec, and other cities. Event: On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 1400 to 1900 the “Czech Republic First” group will hold a demonstration to protest rising energy costs and dissatisfaction with the current government. Similar recent demonstrations have drawn tens of thousands of protestors. Similar demonstrations have been announced for other …
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Absentee Voting Week is October 1-8, 2022. Be an active voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2022 are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter or have …
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On September 13, 2022, Westinghouse Electric Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding with 19 Czech firms. The MOUs signify cooperation on the potential construction of the AP1000® reactor for the Dukovany 5 project and other AP1000 projects in the Central and Eastern Europe. The ceremony took place at the Residence of the U.S. Ambassador in …
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Chargé d´affaires Christy Agor took part in a ceremonial opening of the expanded R&D center offices at Pure Storage. “I am pleased that Pure Storage opened its new R&D Center office in Prague today. It serves as proof that the Czech Republic is a great place for American cutting-edge technology companies. Expanded cooperation and investment …
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U.S. Embassy in Prague joined Citi management and partners to celebrate the company’s belated 30th anniversary in the Czech market. The Chargé d´affaires Christy Agor congratulated Citi on their anniversary, saying “Citi brings over two hundred years of truly global banking experience to the Czech market and has done so since it first opened in 1991. …
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited Czech Republic, September 9, where he met with Czech Minister of Defense Jana Cernochova, Prime Minister Petr Fiala, and President Milos Zeman. During the meetings, he discussed Czech Republic’s defense modernization work to enhance interoperability with NATO, opportunities for further defense cooperation, and the importance of continuing …
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Are you an Entrepreneur? Are you thinking about starting your own business and interested in owning an American franchise? Owning a U.S. franchise can be an easy path to entrepreneurship, especially when representing a trusted brand and proven business model. On September 22, 2022, the U.S. Embassy’s U.S. Commercial Service in cooperation with Czech Franchise Association (CAF) …
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Join us on Friday, September 9, 2022, at the American Center, Trziste 13, Praha 1 (50m from the U.S. Embassy). Representatives from the Federal Benefits Unit in Warsaw, Poland and Social Security Administration Office in Frankfurt, Germany will present an informative session from 10:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m. After the session, representatives will be available for individual …
Read More» Location: Vaclavske namesti and Malostranske namesti, Prague Event: From Monday, August 29 to Friday, September 2, demonstrations are scheduled to take place on Malostranske namesti. The demonstrators are seeking to express their dissatisfaction with the Czech government. The number of demonstrators on Malostranske namesti will vary throughout the week, with larger numbers expected in the afternoons. The police will …
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Christy Agor is the Deputy Chief of Mission at U.S. Embassy Prague. She previously served as the Economic Counselor at U.S. Embassy Madrid and the Deputy Principal Officer at the U.S. Consulate General Istanbul, coordinating operations of a Consulate with 350 staff members spanning five agencies. She has also served diplomatic assignments in Pakistan, Jerusalem, …
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Prague, August 8 – The U.S. Embassy will again participate in the LGBTI+ Prague Pride Festival, which takes place the week of August 8 to 14 throughout the city. Through our support for Prague Pride, we demonstrate longstanding U.S. support for human rights, equality, and dignity irrespective of sexual orientation or gender identity. The U.S. …
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony S. Blinken has announced humanitarian assistance to support those affected by Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine, to include $10.2 million for organizations working in the Czech Republic. “The Czech Republic continues to show leadership, courage, and compassion through its support for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people forced to flee their …
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Vážený pane předsedo Senátu, vážení členové vlády, vážení hosté, kolegové, dámy a pánové. Mám dnes tu čest vás zde přivítat, abychom společně oslavili 246 let od vyhlášení americké nezávislosti. Thanks to everyone who braved the weather to be here with us. Let me start by recognizing the terrific work of the Color Guard from Marine Security …
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On June 14, Chargé d´affaires Michael Dodman took part in a discussion on ”Elevating Micro and Small Businesses in the Post Pandemic Era” which revealed key findings and highlights from a study mapping the state of play, challenges, and opportunities of micro and small businesses (MSEs) in the Czech Republic. The study was prepared by …
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On June 21, U.S. Embassy U.S. Commercial Service in cooperation with the Association of Innovative Pharmaceutical Industry (AIFP) hosted an expert discussion entitled “The future of modern therapeutics: how to ensure availability for patients?”. IQVIA discussed the results of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries’ (EFPIA) latest Patients W.A.I.T. Indicator report. The report details availability …
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On June 16, Chargé d’affaires Michael Dodman hosted a seminar focused on cybersecurity entitled “An XDR ecosystem to meet tomorrow’s security challenges” which discussed the challenges we face today as well as solutions for prevention and protection from attacks. The keynote speakers included Paul Vitchock, U.S. Embassy Cyber Attaché; Bryan O’Shea, Regional Director for Commercial …
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The U.S. Embassy hosted a seminar introducing the results of a recent report on the status of the cystic fibrosis treatment in the Czech Republic. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs in the body. Although there is no cure for this rare disease, the treatment can ease symptoms, reduce complications and improve quality of life. The seminar …
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On May 27, 2022, Commercial Counselor Christina Sharkey, senior officials from Prague Airport and Delta Air Lines celebrated the first nonstop flight between Prague Airport and New York’s JFK. The nonstop flight connects Prague and New York once again allowing welcoming eager tourists and business travelers from both countries. Christina Sharkey noted that the nonstop flight will help to broaden and deepen …
Read More» Location: Prague, Czech Republic Event: Crowds have returned to Prague, and with crowds comes an increase in petty crime. The Czech Republic is a relatively safe environment for visitors. However, local pickpockets and bag-snatchers target western tourists. For this reason, you should view Prague as you would any large U.S. city and practice common sense security …
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* For Ukrainian Translation Scroll Down * Український Переклад Знаходиться Нижче On April 21, 2022, the United States announced a key step toward fulfilling President Biden’s commitment to welcome Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion. Uniting for Ukraine provides a pathway for Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members who are outside the United States to come …
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Charge d´Affaires Michael Dodman joined San Francisco based IT company Splunk at the launch of its new Center of Excellence in Prague. Drawn to the creative potential in the Czech Republic, the U.S. firm will create new jobs to leverage the region’s wealth of technical talent. Chargé d´Affaires Michael Dodman congratulated Splunk on their decision to set up in …
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The U.S. Embassy showcased thirteen U.S. travel destinations and officially welcomed Czech tourists back to the United States following almost two years of COVID-19 restricted travel. At a traditional American brunch hosted by charge d’affaires Michael Dodman, U.S.-based airlines and their European partners including Delta Airlines and the Atlantic Joint Business (the British Airways group, …
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PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, STATE DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON APRIL 21, 2022 The United States welcomes Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová’s announcement today to begin negotiating a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement. When concluded, this agreement will deepen our close security partnership, further strengthen cooperation in NATO operations, and together, contribute to continued growth in Transatlantic security. The agreement builds on the provisions of the NATO Status …
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U.S. Embassy U.S. Commercial Service in cooperation with Palo Alto Networks organized a seminar entitled “Cyber security in a time of real threat”. Chargé d´affaires Michael J. Dodman opened the seminar with President Biden´s words from his March 21 statement: “Make no mistake, we are witnessing unprecedented times. We have never faced the aspects of war …
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Ambassador Dodman assumed duty as Chargé d’affaires, a.i. at the U.S. Embassy in Prague on March 29, 2022. Ambassador Dodman served most recently as the Acting Chancellor of the College of International Security Affairs at the National Defense University. He served as U.S. Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania from 2018 to February 2021, …
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In memory of former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who passed away on Wednesday, March 23, the Embassy of the United States of America in Prague invites those who personally wish to pay their respects to sign a Condolence Book. The Condolence Book will be open to the public for signing on Friday, March …
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On March 8th, International Women’s Day, Chargé d’affaires Jennifer Bachus visited the Proud microbrewery in Pilsen, one of the Czech breweries participating in the 2022 Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day. The international project, featuring pink rain boots as its distinctive symbol, celebrates women in the beer industry and supports their professional development and education. The …
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The Embassies of Canada, the United Kingdom, and United States are proud to announce our “Young Woman Ambassador for a Day” competition for 2022. The topic of this year’s competition is “Freedom and Democracy: Why Women’s Voices are Important in Foreign Policy in 2022″ Our shared values of freedom and democracy headline the international news …
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This is a dangerous moment for Europe and for freedom-loving people around the world. By launching his brutal assault on the people of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has also committed an assault on the principles that uphold global peace and democracy. But the people of Ukraine are resilient. They’ve had a democracy for decades, and their …
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Are you a tech startup interested in expanding to the United States? Join us for our SelectUSA pitching event! Tech startups from the Czech Republic interested in expanding business operations into the United States are invited to apply to participate the SelectUSA Tech Pitching Event. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Less than 10 years …
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U.S. Embassy Prague Commercial Section, in cooperation with the Embassies in Bratislava, Budapest, Zagreb, and Vienna organized an online conference on Cybersecurity in Finance on Thursday, February 17, 2022. The conference attracted participation from five European Union (EU) countries: Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia. The conference speakers gave an overview of global trends …
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Are you a student (age 16 – 18) interested in learning about diplomacy, exploring global issues, community activism, and American culture? Then apply for the 2022 Benjamin Franklin Summer Institute at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. The program takes place from June 25 to July 23, 2022, all costs will be paid for. The application deadline is February 21, …
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The Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) is the U.S. Department of State’s flagship program for emerging entrepreneurs from Europe. A cohort of young European entrepreneurs from 45 countries will participate in a robust fellowship program in 2022-2023.The YTILI Fellowship Program application opens February 1, 2022 and closes March 15, 2022 at 11:59 pm EST. Eligibility Competition for …
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Almost a year has passed since Ambassador Stephen King left Prague. It is typical for ambassadors who are not career diplomats to finish their tours when the administration that appointed them changes— in this case, the Trump administration. The United States has not yet nominated a new ambassador, but as Chargé d’affaires Jennifer Bachus told …
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with the Bucharest Nine (B9) group of eastern flank NATO Allies. The Secretary and Foreign Ministers including Jan Lipavsky from the Czech Republic discussed Russia’s destabilizing military buildup along Ukraine’s border; the need for a united, ready, and resolute NATO stance for the collective defense of Allies; …
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From December 27, the fee for all U.S. passport books will increase by $20. The increased fee is necessary to ensure we continue to produce one of the most secure travel and identity documents in the world. To calculate the current fees required for your passport application, see: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/fees/fee-calculator.html . For information on how to make …
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The U.S. Embassy in the Czech Republic announces an essay contest that builds up on the themes of the Summit for Democracy. Apply via google form and submit an essay of a maximum of 500 words in English on the following topic: “Why is democracy important, and how can we strengthen it?” We prepared cool prizes …
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Visit the world leading consumer electronics and information technologies trade fair CES 2022 in Las Vegas as a member of the Czech delegation of the U.S. Embassy´s U.S. Commercial Service! The fair takes place on January 5 – 8, 2022, and covers a wide range of products ranging from robotics, artificial intelligence, 5G, IoT, cyber security, autotech, to smart …
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Chargé d’affaires Jennifer Bachus presented Daniel Sladkovsky, First Secretary at the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with a certificate of appreciation in recognition of his commitment and courage as leader of the United States interest section in Damascus, Syria. From 2016 to 2021 Mr. Sladkovsky managed operations for more than 100 local U.S. government employees protecting U.S. Embassy property and supporting consular …
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On December 8, Chargé d’affaires Jennifer Bachus presented the U.S. Embassy’s annual Alice G. Masaryk Human Rights Award to prominent human rights activists Gwendolyn Albert, Elena Gorolová, and Deputy Ombudsperson Monika Šimůnková for their tireless efforts to secure compensation for victims of forced sterilization between the 1960s and 2012. The Czech Republic passed compensation legislation …
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President Biden and the United States government view 5G security as a high priority and advocate for a vibrant digital economy worldwide. 5G is the future of the Internet and will touch every aspect of our lives. Countries and citizens need to be able to trust that 5G equipment and software will not threaten national …
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U.S. beef dishes are more than juicy ribeyes and T-bone steaks (but don’t get us wrong, those are delicious). The U.S. Embassy’s Foreign Agricultural Service and Bidfood Czech Republic held a workshop to familiarize Czech culinary professionals with less traditional and great value-for-money cuts of U.S. beef. Ribs, brisket, and chuck flap all have delicious, …
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GZ Media , a Czech manufacturer of data carriers and distributor of related products and largest producer of vinyl records in the world, announced today that they plan to expand their U.S. production capacity in Tennessee. This year GZ Media celebrates seventy years since the production of their first gramophone record 1951, and the United States is …
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Petr Švihovec, a history buff from West Bohemia, found several personal items lost by an American soldier during World War II near Marianske Lazne. Thorough research with the help of historian Daniel Maly revealed that the silver bracelet, bronze star service ribbon, U.S. army lapel pin, and a Swiss coin belonged to Mr. Joe Ernest …
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On October 14, Chargé d´Affaires Jennifer Bachus along with Minister of Foreign Affaires Jakub Kulhanek welcomed Silicon Valley-based cyber security firm SentinelOne for a ceremony to celebrate the launch of their new research and innovation center in Prague. The site will ultimately employ 300 people and will house product development functions to augment existing teams in the …
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On October 5, the U.S. Embassy celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness Month by organizing a seminar “Breast Cancer 2030: Post-Covid Challenges for the Oncology Flagship”. The seminar attracted the very top Czech oncology opinion leaders. The panel discussion was prepared in cooperation with the Medical Tribune and featured Adam Vojtěch, Minister of Health of the Czech Republic; Zdeněk Kabátek, Director …
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The U.S. Embassy is excited to introduce a colorful variety of American cosmetics companies in search of Czech importers/distributors at the FOR BEAUTY Prague fair . Come to our presentation to hear about the latest trends in the U.S. cosmetics and beauty market on Friday, October 8 at 2 p.m. at Letňany fairgrounds, conference room 2. U.S. Commercial Service will …
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On September 16, Chargé d´Affaires Jennifer Bachus hosted a reception for U.S. biotech company Novavax during a recent visit of the company leadership from United States -Frank Czworka, Senior Vice President, Global Sales; Brian Rosen, Senior Vice President, Commercial Strategy;Kelly Cappio, VP for Policy & Government Affairs and their team. Chargé Bachus remarked, “I applaud …
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Chargé d’affaires Jennifer Bachus and Christina Sharkey, Commercial Counselor, participated in the ceremonial opening of UPS’s new Prague package sorting and delivery facility in Tuchoměřice. Jennifer Bachus mentioned in her remarks: “UPS has made a smart bet on the Czech Republic. You can see the upward trajectory of this country, you see the growing export potential, and …
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On September 1, Chargé d´Affaires Jennifer Bachus hosted the seminar “Innovation for Life: Changes in Modern Therapies Accessibility in the Czech Republic. ” The event featured a panel discussion with representation from key Czech healthcare sector stakeholders including the Ministry of Health, insurance companies, medical societies, Association of Innovative Pharmaceuticals, the Czech Society for Pharmacoeconomy, and patient organizations. …
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Human Rights Officer Iva Ziza joined the Museum of Romani Culture, Czech government officials, and diplomats in commemorating the Roma and Sinti victims of WWII Holocaust at Hodonin u Kunstatu. From 1940 to 1944, over 1,300 people, including women and children, were imprisoned at the site, where many of them perished, were subject to forced …
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Chargé d´Affaires Jennifer Bachus took part in GE Healthcare’s “Every Image Tells a Story Roadshow” as part of GE’s efforts to raise awareness of timely medical screening via a truck tour across Europe. GE presented its most advance medical imaging innovations, which help with early cancer detection and provide rapid diagnosis. On July 23 Bachus …
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture Quality Samples Program (QSP) enables potential customers around the world to discover the quality and benefits of U.S. agricultural products. Thanks to a 2019 QSP grant to the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), 19 foals with U.S. genes were born on Czech ranches between 2020 and 2021, with the first six …
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On Wednesday July 14, the Embassies of Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States organized a full-day program for three young Czech women focused on climate change and the important role women play in addressing climate change related challenges. Each of the three women shadowed “her” Ambassador for a full day and observed how …
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Official Independence Day Reception Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Jennifer Bachus First and foremost, I want to thank Czech and American healthcare workers and other first responders who served on the frontlines of the pandemic these last 16 months. Both of our countries made great sacrifices and took extraordinary steps to protect and care for our …
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Chargé d’affaires Jennifer Bachus and Major Joshua Passer, Head of the Office of Defense Cooperation, met with Minister of Health Adam Vojtěch on July 1. Bachus and Passer formally donated 67 McGrath MAC video laryngoscopes to the Ministry of Health for use in Czech hospitals.
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Chargé d’affaires Jennifer Bachus, Ústí nad Labem Region Governor Jan Schiller and former NHL goalie Michal Neuvirt opened a new American library and cultural center at the North Bohemian Research Library in Ústí nad Labem. “We are very much looking forward to working with the people of the Ústí Region through the North Bohemian Scientific …
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Thinking about starting your own business? Are you interested in American franchises? Owning a franchise is an easy path to entrepreneurship representing trusted brands and proven business models. On June 17, the U.S. Embassy Prague in cooperation with the Czech Franchise Association will introduce U.S. concepts interested in finding franchisors or master franchisors. U.S. franchise …
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Cultural Attaché Erik Black and representatives of the Boy Scouts of America attended the ceremonial unveiling of a memorial to the U.S. Army’s liberation of Domažlice in World War II. The families of four American veterans — Matt Konop, Robert Gilbert, James Duncan, and Herman Geist — raised approximately twenty thousand dollars to create the …
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U.S. Embassy Prague Commercial Section, in cooperation with the Embassies in Bratislava, Budapest, and Zagreb, organized an online conference on Cybersecurity in Healthcare on Thursday, May 20, 2021. The conference attracted participation from four European Union countries: Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia. The conference speakers gave an overview of global trends as well as the …
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Major Joshua Passer of the Office of Defense Cooperation attended the presentation of the General George S. Patton Honorary Scholarship, sponsored by The Brian LaViolette Foundation, at Pilsen City Hall. The scholarship is intended for high school graduates who decide to join the military or the firefighters, paramedics, or want to work in the field …
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OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM MAY 12, 2021 The annual Report to Congress on International Religious Freedom – the International Religious Freedom Report – describes the status of religious freedom in every country. The report covers government policies violating religious belief and practices of groups, religious denominations and individuals, and U.S. policies to promote religious …
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Are you a girl aged 15-19? Do you want to meet inspiring young women from all over the world? Do you want to improve your communication and leadership skills and much more? If your answer is yes, apply here ! What is the W2W program? Watch this video ! Women2Women builds a network of promising young women from around the world, engages them in …
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Ladies and Gentlemen, For the second year, we commemorate this important moment in European, Czech, and American history in the shadow of a global pandemic. We pause today to pay respect to the brave men and women – Americans, Czechs, and many others – who fought together 76 years ago to defeat Fascism. Today, we …
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Acting Deputy Ambassador Dena Brownlow handed over a new dialysis machine to Fakultni Nemocnice Kralovske Vinohrady, as a donation of U.S. European Command. This machine will help hospital staff provide life-saving treatment to critically ill COVID-19 patients.
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OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 2, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš today. Secretary Blinken emphasized U.S. solidarity with the Czech Republic in its courageous response to Russia’s subversive and deadly actions on Czech soil. Secretary Blinken and Prime …
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Are you a tech startup interested in expanding to the United States? SelectUSA might be the right way to start! U.S. Embassy Prague is announcing SelectUSA Tech Pitching Event WINNER TO GET A FREE TICKET TO Select USA Investment Summit ! Tech startups from the Czech Republic interested in expanding business operations into the United States are invited to …
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Czech Foreign Minister Petříček, Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó, Polish Foreign Minister Rau, and Slovak Foreign Minister Korčok OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 23, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Brussels with his counterparts from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, …
Read More» OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 5, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš today. Secretary Blinken emphasized the U.S. commitment to the Transatlantic Alliance, U.S.-EU partnership, the common fight against malign influence, and the importance of continued military modernization and robust defense spending by NATO Allies. Secretary …
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FEBRUARY 19, 2021 11:17 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Mr. Ambassador. And it’s great to be with Angela and Emmanuel. We just spent part of — from Washington’s perspective — the morning together. But I want to say hello to everyone and thanks, you — at the Munich Conference for hosting this special session. …
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PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE February 19, 2021 On January 20, on his first day in office, President Biden signed the instrument to bring the United States back into the Paris Agreement. Per the terms of the Agreement, the United States officially becomes a Party again today. The Paris Agreement is an …
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For Antony Blinken, America’s new top diplomat, returning to the U.S. Department of State brings the opportunity to continue both professional and family traditions. Blinken, whom the U.S. Senate confirmed as secretary of state January 26, will lead the State Department, where he served during the Clinton and Obama administrations. His career in public service …
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Kamala D. Harris is the Vice President of the United States of America. She was elected Vice President after a lifetime of public service, having been elected District Attorney of San Francisco, California Attorney General, and United States Senator. Vice President Harris was born in Oakland, California to parents who emigrated from India and Jamaica. …
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Joseph R. Biden Jr., a former vice president and a longtime Capitol Hill lawmaker known for reaching across the political aisle to get things done, takes office on January 20 as the 46th president of the United States. Biden served eight years as former President Barack Obama’s vice president and defeated incumbent President Donald J. …
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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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Czech company Viking Masek , a leading manufacturer of automated packaging equipment, announced a major expansion of its U.S. headquarters in Oostburg, WI. The $4 million project officially broke ground in early November 2020 with expected completion in July 2021. The major campus expansion will add approximately 33,000 sq ft to its US headquarters in Oostburg, WI, …
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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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U.S. Embassy’s Foreign Commercial Service organized a one-day SelectUSA Seminar for Czech investors this past September. Czech companies that are considering opening a branch, a distribution center or a production facility in the United States received practical information for starting their business overseas. U.S. Ambassador Stephen King noted that the United States is largest market …
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The U.S. Embassy and the U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global are proud to have hosted the inaugural reception for the Czech Women in AI (CWAI) professional network on 14 October 2020. The 4-member Steering Committee, like the CWAI members, draws from business, academia, and government: Alžběta Krausová, Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of …
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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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The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) is offering recurring virtual voting assistance via Zoom for the next two weeks to provide direct support to overseas citizens. Voters can participate in any of the meetings and speak with an FVAP voting Ambassador who can answer questions about absentee voting, including inquiries about the FPCA and FWAB …
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Signal 88 Security is the world’s leading security services franchise with more than 400 franchise operations in North America, Europe, and Australia. Since its founding in the U.S.A. in 2003, Signal 88 has become well known for innovating the traditional security guard market. Signal 88 pioneered the “Mobile Patrol” security model, in which a highly …
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If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot. Many states require …
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The International Global-X Challenge, launched in April by the Office of Naval Research Global (ONR Global), has selected four winning projects that will demonstrate revolutionary capabilities for the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, commercial marketplace and the public. The awards, totaling over $1.1 million, fall under two challenge areas. The selected international teams of researchers will …
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Saturday’s program of the 20th NATO Days in Ostrava & Czech Air Force Days was marked by thankfulness to the armed forces for their deployment during the coronavirus crisis. The Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Andrej Babiš, thanked the enlisted units of the Army of the Czech Republic, the Customs Administration, the Prison Service …
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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 …
Read More» Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states, voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in …
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On August 20, 2020, members of the Roma community gathered at a memorial in Hodonín u Kunštátu to remember the victims of a Nazi genocide. More than 1,200 Roma and Sinti men, women, and children were imprisoned and subjected to inhumane conditions at the site during World War II. On August 21-22, 1943, 749 of …
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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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Office of Defense Cooperation Prague utilized funds via the Department of Defense Overseas Humanitarian Assistance Program to procure $30,000 worth of FFP-3 masks for COVID first responders in the Czech Republic. These masks, purchased locally from Blyth Workwear in Prague 10, were donated to the Military University Hospital Prague. Military Hospital in Prague is an …
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The U.S. Embassy in Prague celebrates this year’s Prague Pride Festival along with other Prague-based embassies of nations that share our human rights values. By participating in and supporting this festival, which is taking place August 3-9 throughout the city, we show our united support for human rights irrespective of sexual orientation or gender identity. …
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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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On July 16, 2020, the Commission released the draft report to the general public. This draft report is a consensus document that was signed and approved unanimously by all 11 commissioners. Throughout its deliberations, the Commission greatly benefited from the perspectives of individual citizens and non-governmental organizations, many of whom attended public meetings in person, submitted written …
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Starting July 15, 2020, Embassy Prague will resume processing limited categories of non-immigrant visa applications. At this time, we are still prioritizing services for U.S. citizens and U.S. residents of the Czech Republic. If you are interested in applying for a non-immigrant visa, please read through the instructions below to determine whether you qualify to …
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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 …
Read More» Event: The U.S. Embassy in Prague will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020 in observance of U.S. Independence Day and Monday, July 6, 2020 in observance of the Czech State holiday honoring Jan Hus. Actions to Take: U.S. Citizens with emergencies in the Czech Republic should call +420 257 022 000. The U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive …
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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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Location: Czech Republic Event: Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in …
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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 in Prague announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out programs that foster democracy, promote human rights, support labor efforts, and fight corruption. Proposals should include a program description that describes the human rights and democracy-related program goals, defines target audiences, includes measurable outcomes, notes any plans for follow-on activities, and discusses potential media amplification. Award amount: award may not …
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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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Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! All U.S. citizens can receive their blank ballots electronically. Depending on the state in which you are eligible to vote, you may get your ballot by email, fax, or internet download. For more information, including how …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following areas in Prague, Czech Republic: U.S. Embassy – The U.S. Embassy is located at Trziste 15, Prague 1. Staromeske Namesti – The Old Town Square will be a gathering point for demonstration participants. Charles Bridge – Demonstrators plan to move from Old Town Square to the U.S. Embassy via …
Read More» Event: The U.S. Embassy in Prague will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2020 in observance of U.S. Memorial Day. Actions to Take: U.S. Citizens in with emergencies in the Czech Republic should call +420 257 022 000. The U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and ensure you can be located in an emergency. …
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The following is a joint statement by the U. S. Secretary of State and the Foreign Ministers of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. Marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in 2020, we pay tribute to the victims and to all soldiers who …
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The following joint declaration was adopted by the Governments of the United States of America and the Czech Republic on May 6, 2020. Taking into account that secure fifth generation wireless communications networks (5G) will be vital to both future prosperity and national security, the United States and the Czech Republic declare their desire to …
Read More» Event: The U.S. Embassy in Prague will be closed on Friday, May 1 and Friday, May 8, 2020 in observance of local Czech holidays. Actions to Take: U.S. Citizens in with emergencies in the Czech Republic should call +420 257 022 000. The U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and ensure you can be …
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“Global-X”, a nine-month international science challenge, will seek revolutionary multidisciplinary research through active worldwide cooperation to solve present and future U.S. Navy and Marine Corps needs. The Office of Naval Research Global (ONR Global) seeks to foster relationships with the international science community, building long-lasting partnerships around the globe. Under that premise, the command has …
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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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In June 2019 the Foreign Agricultural Service at the U.S. Embassy in the Czech Republic assisted with the special shipment of frozen equine genetics addressed to the Czech Quarter Horse Association. The project was funded by a USDA grant through the federal Quality Samples Program (QSP).The beneficiary was the Czech affiliation of the American Quarter …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 17, 2020 The United States notes with concern the warning from the Czech Republic’s National Cyber and Information Security Agency of a “real threat of serious cyber attacks” against its healthcare sector. As the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic, malicious cyber activity that impairs the ability …
Read More» Closure Alert – U. S. Embassy Prague, Czech Republic April 9, 2020 Location: U.S. Embassy in Prague Event: The U.S. Embassy in Prague will be closed on Friday, April 10 and Monday, April 13, 2020 in observance of the Czech Easter holidays. Actions to Take: U.S. Citizens with emergencies should call +420 257 022 000. Assistance: U.S. …
Read More» U. S. Embassy Prague, Czech Republic April 8, 2020 Passport Services Alert – U. S. Embassy Prague, Czech Republic Location: Czech Republic Event: Current Status of Passport Applications for Americans Overseas Because of public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, effective March 20, 2020, the U.S Department of State began limiting its passport operations. Effective April …
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Orkin is the largest pest control service provider in the globe with over 450 company-owned locations in North America and with franchise operations in 33 countries and more than 80 franchised locations, including European locations. With over 100 years in the business, Orkin is well known for the use of science in controlling pests and …
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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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Attention U.S. Citizens: Have you registered with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)? Sign up to receive important safety and security information while abroad, including health alerts. You can register here: https://step.state.gov/step/
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Facebook LIVE Chat for U.S. Citizens! U.S. Embassy Prague, Czech Republic March 17, 2020 Full video from our Virtual Town Hall for US Citizens is now available on U.S. Embassy Prague Facebook . Location: Czech Republic Event: Please join Consul Kimberly Atkinson on March 18, 2020 at 1400 CET in a Facebook LIVE Chat regarding the ongoing …
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As a result of the amendment to the January 31, 2020, presidential proclamation, the United States government imposed the following additional entry requirements that take effect March 13, 2020, after 11:59 p.m. ET. Presidential proclamation: Any U.S. citizen or lawful U.S. permanent resident returning to the United States who has traveled to one of the …
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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 that was planned for this Thursday, March 12. We have not yet identified a new date, but will work closely with our Czech and American partners to …
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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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Members of the explosive disposal unit of the Bechyně engineer base received the last items in a grant from the U.S. The Army of the Czech Republic received almost four and a half million U.S. dollars worth of materiel from two foreign cooperation programs (Foreign Military Financing and the Global Train and Equip Program) aimed …
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The U.S. Embassy, U.S. Commercial Service Prague will be exhibiting at Holiday World Prague fair on February 13 – 16, 2020, at Prague Letnany fairgrounds. https://holidayworld.cz The United States is a great tourist destination offering a wide range of experiences from national parks to vibrant cities. More and more Czechs discover the United States every year. …
Read More» Presidential Proclamation on Suspension of Entry Into The United States of Foreign Nationals who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus: Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Autonomous Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United …
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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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The White House is pleased to share President Trump’s Vision for a comprehensive peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians. It creates a path to prosperity, security, and dignity for all involved. If the parties can agree on this framework as a basis for negotiations, the potential for both the Israelis and the Palestinians and …
Read More» Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt deadline. …
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American Airlines will be extending its seasonal service by 10 weeks between Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Now operating between May 8, 2020 and January 6, 2021, the extension will allow nearly 30,000 additional customers to travel between the two cities on more than 70 additional flights. This extension is …
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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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U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and Czech Minister of Defense Lubomir Metnar met yesterday in a Pentagon ceremony and signed a government-to-government agreement for the sale of 12 Bell helicopters from the United States to the Czech Republic. The sale is valued at 14.8 billion Czech crowns ($646 million). The Czech armed forces will …
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Taj Johnson, the U.S. Embassy Human Rights Officer, congratulated children (as well as their teachers) who succeeded in the Romano Suno (Romani Dream) literary and art contest. The award ceremony took place at the American Center on the Human Rights Day, December 10th. Romano Suno has been coordinated annually for more than 20 years …
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On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, U.S. Embassy Prague presented the annual Alice G. Masaryk Human Rights Award to Šimon Pánek, the co-founder and Director of People in Need NGO. Šimon Pánek was selected due to his inspirational leadership and extraordinary commitment to the foundation, development, and protection of Czech civic society. The evening was …
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All U.S. Citizens currently residing in, or traveling through, Plzeň are cordially invited to join representatives from U.S. Embassy Prague on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 13:00 – 14:30 at Univerzitní kavárna Družba, located at Sedláčkova 216/19, Plzeň. At this informal meetup event, you will have a chance to: Volunteer to serve as a Citizen Liaison Volunteer (CLV) as part of 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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The U.S. Embassy in the Czech Republic is proud to participate in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution. The Campaign Možnost Volby (Freedom of Choice), which is supported by the Embassy, congratulates Czechs on three decades of democracy. Installations in three cities present compelling stories of Czechs who, since the fall of Communism, …
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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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All U.S. Citizens currently residing in, or traveling through, Ostrava are cordially invited to join representatives from U.S. Embassy Prague on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 13:00 – 15:00, at the American Corner, located inside the Knihovna města Ostravy (Public Library of Ostrava), 28. října 2, 702 00. At our Town Hall, you will have a chance to: Renew your U.S. …
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Producer Doug Yeager will present the Free to Rock document directed by 4-time Emmy-winning filmmaker Jim Brown at the Svetozor Movie Theatre on October 30, 2019 at 8:30 pm. Of Czech musicians, Vratislav Brabec of the Plastic People of the Universe appears in the document. The film is narrated by Kiefer Sutherland. Ten years in the making, the film …
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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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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 …
Read More» All U.S. Citizens in České Budějovice are cordially invited to join representatives from U.S. Embassy Prague for routine Consular Services on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 from 14:00 – 16:00, at Gymnázium Jírovcova, located at Jírovcova 8, České Budějovice, 37161. At Gymnázium Jírovcova, you will have a chance to: Renew your U.S. Passport Meet our Chief …
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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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The U.S. Embassy Prague is excited to introduce new American cosmetics brands searching for Czech importers/distributors at World of Beauty and Spa Letňany on September 27 – 28, 2019. Visit our booth B48 in Hall 2 and learn more about Berkana Holdings Inc. brands and Repêchage Skin Care. Representatives of Berkana Holdings Inc.will be available …
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The Community Solutions Program is a professional leadership development program for the best and brightest community leaders worldwide. Community Solutions Fellows complete a four-month fellowship from August to December with a US nonprofit organization or local government agency. Our Community Leadership Institute provides an integrated leadership curriculum and individualized coaching throughout the fellowship. Fellows return …
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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 Embassy Commercial Counselor welcomed Gregg Schwenk , CEO and co-founder of Newport Beach Film Festival , recently in Prague. The Newport Beach Film Festival celebrated its twentieth anniversary and screened 350 films from 56 different countries. Next year, the festival will take place on April 23 – 30 and Czech film makers are encouraged to enter their films. Newport Beach …
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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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On Tuesday, August 20, Moravian Roma community members, including several Roma holocaust survivors, gathered at a memorial at Hodonín u Kunštátu to commemorate Roma who died at the Nazi internment camp in 1942 and 1943. Romani men, women, and children suffered inhumane conditions in the camp while waiting to be transported to Auschwitz. Only a …
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Charge d’affairs Jennifer Bachus attended the 4th annual Friends Fest in Pardubice on August 17th. The Friends Fest event showcases the U.S.-Czech friendship and military cooperation as NATO allies. Over 30,000 visitors attend Friends Fest to see American culture, fashion, sports, cuisine, and vehicles. At this year’s event, the U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) also sent a …
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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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The U.S. Embassy in Prague will celebrate this year’s Prague Pride Festival along with fifteen other embassies of nations that share our human rights values. By participating in and supporting this festival, which is taking place August 5-11 throughout the city, we show our united support for human rights irrespective of sexual orientation or gender …
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Jennifer Bachus previously served as the Office Director for Central Europe at the U.S. Department of State. Prior to that, she served as a Special Assistant in the Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment; Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Pristina, Kosovo; Political-Economic Counselor in Astana, …
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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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U.S. Embassy Commercial Specialist Veronika Novakova traveled to the National Restaurant Association (NRA) fair in Chicago, representing European markets and presenting on market opportunities for U.S. manufacturers in the hospitality business. NRA showcases the top innovations ranging from ready-to-use convenience foods and cutting-edge equipment, to new point-of-sale (POS) technologies, back office systems and training programs. …
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On June 20, 2019, U.S. Embassy Prague U.S. Commercial Service in cooperation with the NGO Revenium, organized a seminar “Patient Access to Innovative Treatment in the Czech Republic”. Ambassador Stephen B. King hosted the event which featured presentations from top Czech healthcare stakeholders including David Smehlik, Deputy Director of General Insurance Company (VZP); Jana Prausova, …
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Ambassador Stephen B. King gave opening remarks at a seminar on current cyber security world challenges sponsored by American Cyber Security firm FireEye.
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U.S. Beef Road Show, organized by the Foreign Agricultural Service in cooperation with U.S. Meat Export Federation and Bidfood Czech Republic, presented high quality USDA beef in six regions of the Czech Republic. Gastro Team Bidfood supervised by the Executive Chef and U.S. Beef Ambassador in the Czech Republic Marek Svoboda, introduced both traditional and alternative …
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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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U.S. Embassy Commercial Specialist Zdenek Svoboda accompanied a Czech delegation to the WasteExpo 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Czech companies were primarily interested in innovative U.S. waste recycling and waste-to-energy technologies. CS Prague also presented market opportunities from other European markets at the show. WasteExpo is the largest trade show in North America serving the …
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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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Coming soon! New cooperation between scientists at the University of California – San Diego and the COMPASS plasma device in the Czech Republic on researching black holes! The first ever image of a super-massive black hole was recently revealed by the Event Horizon Telescope supported by the National Science Foundation and international partners. In fact, the image was that of a plasma rapidly swirling around the black hole; and the physics of how large-scale plasma flows emerge and organize …
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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 …
Read More» Today, President Donald J. Trump took historic action to protect the American automobile industry, its workforce, and American innovation. Following an extensive review of the Department of Commerce’s Section 232 automobile report, President Trump today issued a proclamation directing the United States Trade Representative to negotiate agreements to address the national security threat, which is …
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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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The U.S.-based affiliate of Czech firearms manufacturer Česká zbrojovka a.s. Uherský Brod (CZUB), announced plans to locate their North American Headquarters and build a new manufacturing facility on approximately 73 acres at the Port of Little Rock in the State of Arkansas. CZ-USA plans to implement a two-phase approach with an investment of up to …
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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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Ambassador King hosted an event marking Vertex Pharmaceuticals office opening in the Czech Republic. “Although, sometimes we tend to focus more on large investments, I believe that even smaller companies can make a huge difference in the market, especially in the healthcare arena,” noted Ambassador King. Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that invests …
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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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RFE/RL offers fellowship programs that provide mentoring and support for outstanding journalists dedicated to promoting human rights and democracy in our target regions: The Vaclav Havel Journalism Fellowship is available to aspiring, independent journalists in the European Union’s Eastern Partnership countries and Russia. The Jiri Dienstbier Journalism Fellowship is available to aspiring, independent journalists in the western Balkans.
Read More» Statement from the Press Secretary Issued on: May 3, 2019 The United States applauds the Czech Republic for hosting the Prague 5G Security Conference. It was an extremely productive meeting on the need for secure telecommunications networks as the game-changing next generation wireless telecommunications networks, known as 5G, become the new global system. Government officials …
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Commercial Service Prague will introduce American publishers to the Czech market at Book World Prague 2019 on May 9—12. The U.S. companies are seeking Czech partners interested in publishing selected American books in the Czech language. Representatives from CS Prague will be available at the Fair’s Business Center for discussions. List of participating American publishers: …
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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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U.S. Commercial Service Prague is working with Wingstop, a unique franchise opportunity from Texas. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Wingstop operates and franchises more than 1,200 restaurants across the United States, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. Centered around 11 unique and highly …
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Off the Record Strategies President Mark Pfeifle engaged students of the Ostrava University in a discussion over the positive and negative implications of social media influence. He especially advocated critical thinking when assessing the value of information posted on social media and news online servers. Pfeifle also offered perspectives on cyber-related geopolitics related to the …
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Marking the 74th anniversary of the end of World War Two, the U.S. Embassy in Prague will host the Convoy of Liberty at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 26. The Czech Army Band will be on hand to welcome the participants. In the days following this event, American diplomats will also participate in many ceremonies …
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U.S. Embassy U.S. Commercial Service Prague plans to lead a delegation of Czech investors to SelectUSA summit in Washington on June 10 – 12, 2019. The Summit offers unparalleled opportunities to learn about investing in the United States. The SelectUSA Summit is for investors of all sizes – including established multinationals, small and medium enterprises, …
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Date/Location: Friday, April 5, 2019, PVA Expo Letnany, from 1pm in Room n.1 at Entrance Hall I. U.S. Embassy Commercial Service Prague Specialist Veronika Novakova will introduce new trends in the U.S. pet products market at the FOR PETS Fair 2019 at Prague Letnany. The presentation is targeted at Czech importers and distributors. U.S. companies seeking …
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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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U.S. Embassy Commercial Specialist Veronika Novakova traveled to the Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) fair in Anaheim, representing European markets and presenting on market opportunities for naturally innovative U.S. manufacturers. The United States is one of the most developend markets worldwide for natural products and enormous amount of new products launches at the fair confirmed …
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Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2018: Czech Republic The United States was founded on the premise that all persons “are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.” Our Constitution secures these unalienable rights by proclaiming in the First Amendment that “Congress shall make no law respecting …
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Do you want to win a VIP invitation card to the Independence Day celebration where you could meet the Ambassador? Are you a student between 18-26 years old? Write an essay on what NATO means to you. The maximum length is 2 standard pages. Deadline for submissions to PraguePhoto@state.gov is April 4, 2019 at 23:59 The …
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Oval Office 1:55 P.M. EST PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, thank you very much. It’s a great honor to have the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic. Prime Minister Babiš and Mrs. Babiš, thank you very much for being here. It’s a great honor. Great country. It’s — Czech Republic doing very, very well economically and all …
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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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As Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Petr Seifert attends the Texas Best Warrior Competition he was awarded the Texas Medal of Merit for outstanding service to the Czech Republic and the State Partnership Program. Command Sergeant Major Seifert has been instrumental in further developing the State Partnership Program between the Czech Republic and Texas and Nebraska …
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The Economic Officer Ariel Jahner took part in a tour of ICRC Brno with GE Healthcare to discuss opportunities for joint Czech-U.S. R&D cooperation. “The Czech Republic and the United States both have a long history of R&D and innovation. So, it is natural that many Czech universities and research centers work with U.S. counterparts to collaborate on new medical …
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Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 22, 2019 The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met with Czech Foreign Minister Tomas Petricek today. The Secretary thanked Foreign Minister Petricek for the Czechs’ service as U.S. Protecting Power in Syria and for continued Czech support in Afghanistan and …
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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 …
Read More» President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will welcome Prime Minister Andrej Babis and Mrs. Monika Babisova of the Czech Republic for their first official visit to the White House on March 7, 2019. The President and the Prime Minister will discuss how best to advance relations between the United States and the …
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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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Commercial Counsellor Christina Sharkey welcomed the launch of NOW Foods’ supplements in the Czech market at a press event at the Emblem Hotel in Prague. Zlatica Majercikova, NOW Foods International Business Development Manager for Eastern Europe, detailed NOW Foods long development process and extensive history alongside their most successful products. The event moderated by Petra …
Read More» For far too long, Russia has violated the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with impunity, covertly developing and fielding a prohibited missile system that poses a direct threat to our allies and troops abroad. Tomorrow, the United States will suspend its obligations under the INF Treaty and begin the process of withdrawing from the INF …
Read More» Due to ongoing construction within the Consular Section, we will be closed to the public Wednesday-Friday from 12pm until further notice. If you are planning to pick up your U.S. passport, please do so on Monday-Tuesday, during normal business hours, or Wednesday-Friday, during morning hours only. In addition, from February 8 until March 1, 2019, we will not …
Read More» Last night around 11:00 pm there was a fire in a temporary shed on the U.S. Embassy grounds. We are grateful for the quick response and professionalism of the Czech firefighters who worked with the Embassy to quickly put out the fire. Thankfully, there were no injuries and no damage to any historical structures of the …
Read More» Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt deadline. …
Read More» Due to the lapse in U.S. government appropriations, Embassy Prague is currently limiting operations. However, passport and visa services will continue during the lapse in appropriations until further notice.
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On the occasion of International Human Rights Day marking the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, U.S. Embassy Prague presented the 15th Annual Alice G. Masaryk Human Rights Award to Magdalena Karvayova, a young Roma inclusive education activist and a founder of the NGO Awen Amenca. Ms. Karvayova was selected for her …
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A letter from U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo: I am pleased to release the State Department’s new report detailing the scope of the Iranian regime’s destructive behavior at home and abroad: Outlaw Regime: A Chronicle of Iran’s Destructive Activities
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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 behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the Czech people on the 100th anniversary of your independence. The United States and the Czech Republic share an enduring friendship, a commitment to democratic principles, and a vision of a peaceful and prosperous Europe. Our partnership is old and deep. We …
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U.S. Embassy Prague Commercial Service Specialist Veronika Novakova will introduce new trends in the U.S. toys & games products market at the FOR TOYS fair at Prague Letnany. The presentation will be of interest to Czech importers and distributors. U.S. companies seeking partners for the Czech market will also be introduced during the presentation. To …
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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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The Department of State announces the opening of the registration period for the DV-2020 Diversity Visa lottery. The entry submission period for DV-2020 is from 12:00PM EDT (GMT -4) on October 3, 2018 to 12:00PM EST (GMT -5) on November 6, 2018. The entry form will only be available for submission during this period and …
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The Foreign Agricultural Service at the U.S. Embassy in the Czech Republic, in cooperation with the Hop Growers of America, and Beer Academy Czech Republic, will contribute to centennial celebrations of U.S. – Czech diplomatic relations with an American hops and craft beer workshop, “Some Like it Hopped.” The topic, equally popular with Americans and …
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U.S. Embassy Prague and the Czech Embassy in Washington partnered to hold a bilateral U.S.-Czech workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) at the University of Maryland on 18-19 September 2018. Dr. Stephen O’Regan, Science Director for the US Embassy’s Office of Naval Research Global, and Mr. Luděk Moravec, Czech Science Attaché to the United States, collaborated …
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The Community Solutions Program is a professional leadership development program for the best and brightest community leaders worldwide. Community Solutions Fellows complete a four-month fellowship from August to December with a US nonprofit organization or local government agency. Our Community Leadership Institute provides an integrated leadership curriculum and individualized coaching throughout the fellowship. Fellows return …
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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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U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Embassy Prague, will introduce three U.S. cosmetics brands searching for Czech importers/distributors at World of Beauty and Spa Letňany on September 7 – 8, 2018. The list of U.S. companies presented is available below. For more information, visit our booth or contact Veronika.Novakova@trade.gov Health and Natural Beauty USA/SpringJene – www.sprinjene.com Lafe´s Natural BodyCare …
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The American Center launched an exhibit by renowned american photographer Paul F. Goldsmith who, as a young student, captured historic moments of the Soviet led occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1968. Back then Paul, a college student, traveled through Czechoslovakia and woke up to the Soviet invasion on 21 August, 1968. He managed to capture historic moments, which were …
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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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From 16-20 July, Nebraska and Texas National Guard CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) Specialists Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3) Eric Cole and Sergeant First Class (SFC) Jeremy Garza took part in a week-long training event with the 31st CBRN Regiment in Liberec. The exchange focused on equipment, tactics, and techniques for Reconnaissance and Decontamination …
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The U.S. Department of State’s Investment Climate Statements provide information on the business climates of more than 170 economies and are prepared by economic officers stationed in embassies and posts around the world. They analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses. Topics include Openness to Investment, Legal and …
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From July 9-12, members of the Nebraska and Texas National Guard participated in a State Partnership event with the 7th Mechanized Brigade “Dukelska” in Hranice . The event focused on ways of working with the information obtained from the battlefield environment and incorporating them into the U.S. Military Decision Making Process (MDMP). This process allows …
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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 20 – 22, 2018, U.S. Commercial Service Prague and the Central Bohemia Government jointly led a delegation to fifth SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, D.C. This was the first delegation of Czech companies to attend the Summit. During the event, delegates had the opportunity to learn about the U.S. investment climate and to …
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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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Principles of Defense Acquisition Management is a topic of the two week course for the Czech Army and Czech Ministry of Defense representatives. Czech Deputy Minister of Defense Daniel Kostoval and Office of Defense Cooperation Chief LTC Michael Cushwa made the opening remarks at the American Center. The course is led by experts from U.S. …
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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 …
Read More» Would you like to pursue a professional security career at the U.S. Embassy? Now you have the opportunity to participate in our Recruitment Event. Event Information Date: July 12 ,2018 Time: 5pm until 8pm Place: American Center, Tržište 13, Praha 1 We are looking forward seeing you there! For more information about the event or …
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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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Twenty four top enlisted leaders from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Texas, Nebraska, NATO School and NATO ACT presented and discussed a wide range of NCOs related topics, such as future development of NCO Corps, mutual cooperation in the area of education and training, challenges connected with the management of enlisted force and sharing …
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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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On May 23, the Nebraska Air and Army National Guard partnered with USAF and Czech Air Force personnel to develop procedures for loading MI-171 helicopters onboard US transport aircraft. The event involved loading a Nebraska Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 on the flightline of the Nebraska Army National …
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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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Members of the Texas National Guard’s, 111th Engineer Battalion and the Czech Republic’s 15 Engineer Regiment took part in a Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) Route Clearance exchange from 14- 18 May 2018. The event was designed to share and enhance the U.S and Czech Republic’s knowledge on current ISIS and Taliban Tactics, Techniques and …
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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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On May 10–11, U.S. Department of Commerce Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary David de Falco visited Prague to take part in the 4th round of the U.S.-Czech Economic and Commercial Dialogue that was originally launched in 2010. The topics focused on business development and trade promotion – mainly in the areas of energy, aerospace, digital economy …
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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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Representatives of nine U.S. embassies from the region and representatives of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Helsinki Commission met in Prague and Brno last week to discuss current situation of Roma in the region. The representatives shared best practices, policies and projects that help to successfully integrate Roma people into major society …
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On April 13, U.S. Ambassador Stephen King signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Prague in support of U.S. Embassy Prague’s Baruv Fellowship Program for students from underserved communities. The City of Prague has agreed to host a Baruv Fellow for nine months, providing training and paying the participant a monthly stipend. The …
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The U.S. Embassy proudly supported and participated in the annual “NGO Market” non-profit fair at Forum Karlin in Prague on April 11. About 250 NGOs from various fields including human rights, culture, environment, volunteering and education were given the opportunity to present their activities to a broad cross-section of the public, to establish new partnerships, …
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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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On March 15, 2018, selected industry professionals sampled a diverse selection of reds, whites, and sparkling California wines at the residence of U.S. Ambassador Stephen King. The wine tasting event organized by the Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Embassy in coordination with a local wine importer (Jan Ecer, Californian Wines company ) featured 117 different wines from 28 wineries. Several winery representatives traveled to …
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The U.S. Embassy in Prague is pleased to announce a special grant competition for projects seeking to counter malign influence and harmful effects of disinformation in the Czech Republic. Competitive projects will focus on increasing public awareness, strengthening critical thinking skills, expanding digital literacy, media literacy and developing electronic tools and resources to counter disinformation. …
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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, …
Read More» Dear Americans in Czech Silesia and Moravia: The U.S. Embassy in Prague is coming to Ostrava! Passport/American citizen services staff will be on hand to provide many of the same services we provide in Prague. You can save yourself a trip! We can: Take applications to: Renew your passport or your child’s passport Issue a Consular Report …
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Prague, March 8 – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the U.S. Embassy is proud to announce our third grant competition focusing on advancing women’s progress toward becoming full and equal participants in society. This year we are commemorating a very special occasion — the Centennial of the founding of Czechoslovakia and the beginning …
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David Boardman, the Dean of the Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University in Philadelphia, and Chair of the Board of the Solutions Journalism Network, spoke at the U.S. Embassy American Center on March 5 at the invitation of Ashoka ČR and the Open Society Fund Praha, in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy. …
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