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January 29, 2010 — In a speech at L’Ecole Militaire in Paris on January 29, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton emphasized that the United States and Europe are essential partners in meeting today’s global challenges. "We are engaged in productive discussions with our European allies about building a new missile defense architecture that will defend all of NATO territory against ballistic missile attack. And we are serious about exploring ways to cooperate with Russia to develop missile defenses that enhance the security of all of Europe, including Russia. Missile defense, we believe, will make this continent a safer place. That safety could extend to Russia, if Russia decides to cooperate with us. It is an extraordinary opportunity for us to work together to build our mutual security," said Secretary Clinton in her speech. Full Text | Fact Sheet |  Video |
January 28, 2010 — In the lead-up to the London conference at which representatives of more than 75 nations and international organizations will look at ways to support the Afghan government in implementing its ambitious security, governance and development agenda, more than 250 delegates from 46 countries met in Prague, Czech Republic. The NGO, media, and government officials in attendance discussed ways in which Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) can coordinate to most effectively deliver results. (more) Picture Gallery |
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January 22, 2010 — The Embassy of the United States of America in Prague would like to remind travelers from all Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries of the requirement to obtain approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to traveling to the United States. This requirement applies to all eligible citizens or nationals traveling under the VWP, including Czech citizens. ESTA is a web-based system that determines the preliminary eligibility of visitors to travel under the VWP prior to boarding a carrier to the United States. (more) |
January 22 — Political officer Darian Arky of U.S. Embassy Prague and his wife Veronika appeared on Czech Television’s “Before the Noon” program on January 21 to talk about their life in Haiti before the disastrous earthquake, and the current, extensive American effort to help put the nation back on its feet. Darian underscored that America’s main objective, as well as other foreign nations, is to help both in the short and long term.  Political officer Darian Arky on Czech Television |
January 20 — The American Citizen Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy in Prague is introducing an Appointment System for all non-emergency services. Effective February 1, 2010, the U.S. Embassy will provide routine consular services to American citizens by appointment only. Appointment systems for American Citizen Services are in wide use throughout Europe and have proven very popular because they allow Consular Sections to provide better service to their fellow citizens. (more) |
January 10 — For three weeks in December, young Roma leaders participated in the U.S. in the International Visitor Leadership Program which focused on social, political and economic engagement for minorities. During their visit of several big U.S. cities, they met business and NGOs practitioners that work on programs providing minorities access to equal employment opportunities and economic development. “The program was inspirational. We believe some U.S. approaches could be used in CR, too,” said one of the participants. (more) |
December 22, 2009 — A panel discussion addressing tolerance toward different religions and their symbols attracted a full house at INFO USA, Brno on December 15. The panel, organized by the U.S. Embassy and the Libertas Independent Agency, featured Senator Jaromír Štětina, Prague Imam Emir Omič, Christian Democrat Deputy Chairperson David Macek, and Petr Klásek, a leader of the Czech Buddhist community. (more) |
December 15, 2010 — If you've wondered how the afternoon light reflects off the red rocks of America's Southwest, or what it feels like to stand on the Golden Gate Bridge when Nature pulls a blanket of fog over the Pacific Ocean, you should see the winning photographs in the U.S. Embassy's American Center's second photo competition, "The American West through Your Eyes." The winning photos captured the breathtaking beauty of the region. (more) |
December 16 — Candles of a silver menorah on loan from the Jewish Museum in Prague were lit on December 16 in the White House Grand Foyer as part of Hanukkah celebration that includes traditional music and Maa'riv (evening) prayers. The Hanukkah ceremony is one of a series of White House events that also celebrate the rich traditions of Islam's and Christianity's major holidays. (more) Hanukkah Celebration at the White House |
December 15 — On Wednesday, December 3 in the American Center John Law, Acting Deputy of Mission of the American Embassy in Prague opened the lecture on Contemporary Challenges in Higher Education in the Czech Republic which was presented by Professor Vladimíra Dvořáková for students and educators of social sciences from the Pedagogical Faculty of Palacký University in Olomouc. (more) |
December 9, 2009 — “There is no reason why women should avoid the information technologies industry,” said Google software engineer Petra Popluharova in a series of lectures at two Czech universities and the American Center on November 23-25. The goal of the U.S. Embassy-organized lectures included identifying opportunities for women in the IT industry in response to the low percentage of Czech women in computer-related professions. (more) |
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