European river cruises have never been more popular. Across the continent, these long, low, luxurious ships ply some famous waterways. The Rhine, with castles climbing away on its banks. The Danube, which rolls through great capitals like Vienna and Salzburg. Even the Seine, from Paris to Normandy, and the Douro, slicing through Portugal’s wine country,…
Investment CEO Inspired by Depth of Culture in Shen Yun
PRAGUE—New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts took to the stage in the capital of the Czech Republic from March 10 to March 12 with four sold-out performances at the Congress Center. Jaromír Sladkovsky, board chairman and CEO of the Raiffeisen Investment Company, attended the opening night performance on March 10 and felt deeply impressed by…
City of Creativity: Finding Makers in Prague
It seemed like a secret—and in some ways, I guess, it was. Rolling over the Vltava River in his little car, Stepan Rusnak expertly maneuvers through the tight corners and cobblestones of the Lesser Town, squeezing the small black hatchback into a tiny parking space. We walked a block to the John Lennon Wall. Sitting…
Prague’s Mayor Expresses Support for Shen Yun
PRAGUE, Czech Republic—As the world learns more about China and its government, people are speaking out and expressing empathy for people like the artists of Shen Yun Performing Arts who are dedicating their lives to raising awareness of what is happening in China. The mayor of Prague, Zdeněk Hřib, attended Shen Yun at the Prague Congress Center…
A City and Its Secret River: Prague
Europe is filled with great river cities—the steeples and citadels of Buda and Pest rising dramatically on either side of the Danube, the Rhine flowing near the massive cathedral in Cologne, the Seine slicing Paris into Left Bank and Right Bank. But Prague? Not really one of them. Yes, water runs through its heart. And…
The St. Vitus Cathedral of Prague
April 6, 2022
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The St. Vitus Cathedral is located on a hill that overlooks the city of Prague. When construction began in the 14th century, Prague was the third-largest city in the world after Rome and Constantinople. In this grand Gothic cathedral, kings have been crowned, married, and buried, and national treasures have been held. As in the…
Student Held Over Teacher’s Machete Killing at Prague School
PRAGUE—Police in the Czech Republic’s capital have arrested a student over the machete killing of a teacher at a Prague vocational school, officials said Thursday. The suspect, a student from the school, was detained after a search that involved hundreds of officers, police said. They did not reveal the suspect’s age or provide details about…
A Storybook City: Finding the Best of Prague
Anyone who has been there will tell you: Prague feels like a fairy tale. It doesn’t matter if it’s your first visit or your 20th, when you walk into Old Town Square just after dark, you will draw a breath. Your head will tip up, admiring the monuments and spires: the soaring gothic towers of…
Taiwanese Delegation in Prague to Boost Ties; China Protests
October 25, 2021
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PRAGUE—Taiwanese government ministers were visiting the Czech capital on Monday accompanied by dozens of business and research representatives to boost trade and investment, a move that has angered China. Minister of National Development Kung Ming-hsin is leading a delegation of 66 officials representing business and research groups and organizations, including biotechnology, green energy, information technology,…
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Shen Yun Shares Beauty of Traditional Chinese Culture With Prague
PRAGUE—Shen Yun Performing Arts completed four performances over three days in Prague, the largest city and capitol of the Czech Republic and the audience expressed their admiration and appreciation for Shen Yun. “It’s a moving performance. It’s the kind of experience that’s hard to find words for,” said Mrs. Markéta, who came to the matinee performance with…