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11th Sydney Czech & Slovak Film Festival 20 – 24 March 2024

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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Sydney invites all avid film-goers to the 11th Czech and Slovak Film Festival in Sydney, which is bringing 5 days packed with an eclectic range of great films to Newtown Dendy Cinema from March 20… more ►

November 17th - The Day of Struggle for Freedom and Democracy

Státní svátek 17. listopadu

On November 17th, the Czech Republic commemorates two historically significant events. On November 17, 1939, which was eventually declared International Student Day, the Czech universities were closed by the Nazi occupiers and patriotic students… more ►

November 17th - The Day of Struggle for Freedom and Democracy

On November 17th, the Czech Republic commemorates two historically significant events. On November 17, 1939, which was eventually declared International Student Day, the Czech universities were closed by the Nazi occupiers and patriotic students… more ►

Passing of Karel Schwarzenberg

Karel Schwarzenberg

Karel Schwarzenberg was a personality who clearly showed what it means to be a part of the West. He was twice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, though he was an advocate of the Czech Republic his whole life including when his… more ►

Wreath laying ceremony to commemorate United Nations Day.

Náhledový obrázek

On October 24, 2023 at Martin Place in Sydney city centre, Australian officials and members of the local Consular Corps commemorated United Nations Day and marked 75 years of the organisation’s peacekeeping missions, in the presence of the… more ►

Europe Day celebrations on the theme of renewable energy.

Skupinová fotka vzácných hostů, zastupitelů konzulátů členských států EU.

On 10. 5. 2023 an event on the theme of renewable energy took place in the State Library of NSW to mark this year’s celebrations of Europe Day. The event was organised by a group of General Consulates of the European Union member states. more ►

New President of the Czech Republic took office on 9 March 2023

Prezident ČR Petr Pavel

Czechia has a new president – Petr Pavel, a former army general who has extensive experience in the military and international relations. President Pavel's inauguration ceremony took place on 9th March 2023, marking the start of his… more ►

Short trousers for Václav Havel

Krátké kalhoty pro Václava Havla

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Sydney arranged an informal commemorative event to mark the 11th anniversary since president Václav Havel passed away. The event was attended by several Australian personalities and many guests from… more ►

2022 Conference of Czech Schools in Australia and New Zealand

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The conference of Czech Schools in Australia and New Zealand, organised by the Czech School in Brisbane with the financial support of the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Sydney, was held on October 28 – 30, 2022 in Brisbane. more ►

Commemorative Event - Annual wreath laying ceremony

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The annual wreath laying ceremony to honour the service and sacrifice of Czechoslovak servicemen took place at 10am on Sunday 30 October 2022 at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. more ►

Official opening of the "Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail"

"Green Life" by Milan Kuzica in Batlow, Snowy Valleys

On 7th May 2022 the “Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail”, a new permanent outdoor sculpture exhibition, was opened to the public in Batlow in the Snowy Valleys. The Consul-General of the Czech Republic in Sydney, Mrs Zuzana Slováková,… more ►

The Czech Republic fully supports Ukraine

The Czech flag and the Ukrainian Flag at the Consulate General of the Czech Republic at half-mast

The Czech flag and the Ukrainian Flag at the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Sydney is flying at half-mast as sign of support for Ukraine against the unprecedented Russian aggression. more ►

Short Trousers for Václav Havel

Short Trousers for Václav Havel

On the 10th Anniversary of president Václav Havel's death, the Consulate General organised an informal commemorative event which was attended by over 30 guests, made up of Australian public figures and Czech compatriots who all share a very warm… more ►

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2021

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The team of the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Sydney wishes MERRY Christmas and mainly health and happiness in the coming year. more ►

The Art of Dissent

Art of Dissent

James Dean Le SueurUnited States | 2020 | 105min | Color | Documentary | Drama Spectacular documentary on the Czechoslovakian dissent, currently screening on the Rhode Island Festival !! more ►

STUDY IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

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Studyin.cz is an official source of information on higher education in the Czech Republic. It provides essential information about the higher education system, study opportunities and student life in the Czech Republic. more ►

Service for International students

International students

Latest info for international students about studying, living & working in Sydney & NSW. More at www.study.sydney https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwXeBV4x7ZY more ►

Night at Karlštejn in Perth

Night at Karlstejn

Thanks to the director of the Czech School Perth Jitka Smith for a wonderful report about the Night at Karlštejn in Perth !! more ►

Night with Andersen in Sydney

Pohádkové čtení v Sydney

In the 16th year of the project Night with Andersen, which was held at more than 1,500 locations throughout the Czech Republic and overseas, prepared by the Czech and Slovak school in Sydney with great games and readings for kids and their… more ►

Night with Andersen in Melbourne

Night with Andersen

The weekend in the middle of March was dedicated to children. Another Night with Andersen was organised in Šumava, with plenty plenty of other activities for kids (and adults). Even though the weather was not in favour of outdoor plays and games… more ►

5th annual festival Vodafest in Melbourne

Vodafest

One of the largest Czech-Slovak festival in Australia - Vodafest 2015 was held in Melbourne on the 7 October 2015. Main organizer Ms Lenka Allen opened the festival together with ambassadors of Czech and Slovak Republic Mr.Martin Pohl and Mr… more ►

Sculpture by the Sea in Sydney

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Sculptures by the Sea is the 19th annual exhibiton which runs from 22 October to 8 November 2015 in Sydney. It is one of the largest outdoor exhibitions in the world, and it get around 500 thousands visitors. It is one of the best known and most… more ►

Czech and Slovak film festival in Sydney

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Date: 21 October 2015 - 25 October 2015  Venue: Sydney, Dendy Cinemas

The 2015 Czech and Slovak Film Festival in Sydney runs from 21 - 25 October. Tickets on sale now! http://www.iksimafilms.com.au/ more ►

Philharmonic Children´s Choir - Kühnův dětský sbor

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Date: 08 November 2015 - 14 November 2015  Venue: Sydney

The Czech Philharmonic Children's Choir (established in 1932) ranks among leading Czech vocal ensembles renowned not only in Europe, but also in Japan, USA, Canada, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia, and South… more ►

The Idea of the EU: Central European Perspectives

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Date: 04 August 2015  Venue: RMIT, CITY CAMPUS Council Chamber Building 1, level 2R 124 -126 La Trobe St Melbourne VIC 3000

Consulate of the Czech Republic in Sydney and the European Union Centre at RMIT is very pleased to invite you to a public event on Tuesday the 4th of August, with Dr Ivan M. Havel. more ►

Robots: the unfinished revolution

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Date: 07 August 2015  Venue: The Great Hall, The Quadrangle at The University of Sydney

The first-ever use of the word 'robot' is credited to the Czech writer Karel Čapek (1890–1938), whose R.U.R. Rosumovi Univerzální Roboti (Rossum’s Universal Robots) portrays a world overrun by… more ►

Czechoslovak holocaust survivors

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On Saturday afternoon 20th June 2015 the Czech and Slovak community commemorated the sad 70th anniversary of the end of the 2nd World War at the Consulate of the Czech Republic in Dover Heights. Two holocaust survivors originally from former… more ►

Sir Simon Rattle and Magdalena Kožená in Australia

Mgadalena Kozena a Sir Simon Rattle

Australian World Orchestra invited for 2015 charismatic chief conductor of Berlin Philharmonic Sir Simon Rattle with special guest, world famous Czech mezzo-soprano Magdalena Kožená. The Consulate has pleasure to invite you to two unique… more ►

Business Community Networking in Melbourne

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Date: 28 April 2015  Venue: The Royal Melbourne Hotel (RMH), 629 Bourke St., (Governor’s Lounge)

After successful events in Sydney, Consulate of the Czech Republic, CzechTrade office and Czech-Australian Chamber of Commerce invite all businesspeople and those interested in importing products from the… more ►

Pavel Haas Quartet

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Date: 09 April 2015 - 12 April 2015  Venue: The Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Pavel Haas Quartet - Musica Viva Festival 2015 more ►

The European Summer School in Prague

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The European Summer School in Prague is an intensive 12 day learning programme focused on European integration. It is organized by one of the leading think-tanks in Prague, EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, in co-operation with Prague… more ►

Sculptures by the Sea, Cottesloe 2015

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Date: 06 March 2015 - 23 March 2015  Venue: Perth, Cottesloe beach

The 11th annual exhibition in Perth, Western Australia. This year with three babies of David Černý, renowned Czech artist. Consulate of the Czech Republic is proud supporter of the most popular open air… more ►