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Roman Maca wrote that Honza Grolich managed to handle Babis' propaganda machine, which had unlimited budgets, by himself. He compared him to a modern-day Vaclav Havel with elements of Bohuš from the film Dědictví and described this combination as genius. He expressed his admiration for him. https://t.co/sGaEK8qLUn #ČeskáPolitika #Babiš #VáclavHavel (translated)

"When I was not accepted as a train driver because I have glasses, I studied history and German studies. Against my will, I became the first academic in my family and then a writer," Rudiš laughs, who earns applause from the audience after just a few minutes. #Česko #ČeskáLiteratura #VáclavHavel (translated)

This book has tremendous value for historians, but it is also interesting for me and other readers. It shows that if he had the time, Havel could have written great prose. It is in the tradition of Czech literature, if some of you are familiar with Jaroslav Hašek or Bohumil Hrabal, Topol mentions names that are repeatedly heard this Friday in Frankfurt. #Česko #ČeskáLiteratura #VáclavHavel (translated)

At the Frankfurt Book Fair, the writer Jáchym Topol presented Václav Havel's book "I Have Hidden It Somewhere," which describes the events surrounding Charter 77, thus arousing enthusiasm and applause from the audience, while Radka Denemarková criticized the Minister of Culture, adding another dimension to the entire event. #Česko #ČeskáLiteratura #VáclavHavel (translated)

The article by Dagmar Havlová reveals the economic and bureaucratic challenges that led to the termination of several cultural initiatives in Prague, including the significant music festival Metronom and the printed version of Fotograf Magazine, suggesting the end of an era in the cultural activities associated with the legacy of Václav Havel. #kultura #festival #VáclavHavel (translated)

Robert Ágh wrote that since Václav Havel's speeches he has not heard or read a similar speech. He called for it to be read and stated that, in his opinion, it is not a cheerful matter but a warning. He added that Radka Denemarková spoke frankly about the world "browning" and embarking on a dangerous path, but it still has a chance to recover. #VáclavHavel #varování #politika (translated)

The article mentions how Václav Havel, even after his death, awarded a prize to himself in honor of his 90th birthday, which raises questions about the absurdity of the current world and reflects on his drama, while the president of the republic accepted it at a time when he was on vacation, highlighting the paradox of the current political situation. #VáclavHavel #ČeskáPolitika #Divadlo (translated)

Oliver Adámek wrote that Budapest's mayor Gergely Karácsony recalled Václav Havel yesterday. According to Adámek, his text demonstrated how Havel transcended borders and how he is spoken of in Hungary. In the text, Karácsony mentioned that Havel would have turned 90 years old and that without him, the democratic transformation of Central Europe would have been unimaginable. His essay from the late 1970s on "the power of the powerless" inspired regime opponents in Hungary and Poland and remains a significant legacy. He added that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney referenced it this January when calling for cooperation among democratic middle-sized countries. Karácsony described Havel as a defender of human rights, Visegrad cooperation, and European unity. According to him, Havel understood Europe as a lasting intellectual, moral, and political task that each generation must revisit. #VáclavHavel #LidskáPráva #Demokracie (translated)

Jura Háček wrote that he was pleased by Jan Rejzek's performance the previous day at UdK, where Rejzek reminisced about Václav Havel. Háček stated that Rejzek spoke candidly and referred to the Czech Prime Minister as a "phosphate trader." He described his words as wise. https://t.co/aDo8wZFGMb #VáclavHavel #českápolitika #moudrost (translated)

As he aged, Kutil wrote that he increasingly appreciated the significance of Václav Havel for the Czech Republic. He acknowledged that Havel had flaws and there were things to criticize him for, but he also described him as a charismatic personality who retained his humanity. He identified Havel's appearance in the American Congress as the strongest memory, after which there was a long applause. He perceived Havel as a person who, at the time of the country's return to freedom, had an authority independent of the position he held and was someone the country needed at that time. #VáclavHavel #českáhistorie #osobnosti (translated)

In Vienna, the municipal council plans to name a bridge after the Czech dissident Vaclav Havel on the occasion of his 90th birthday, which is supported by several political parties to honor his role as a bridge builder and a symbol of freedom. #VaclavHavel #Wien #Ehrung (translated)

The author reminded that the American Congress applauded Václav Havel and former US President Bill Clinton paid tribute to him. He also mentioned that Chinese President praised Miloš Zeman and Václav Klaus received recognition from Vladimir Putin. According to the author, we should appreciate, even with the passage of time, how fortunate we were to have Havel as president. #VáclavHavel #historie #politika #US #CZ #CN #RU (translated)

The author recalled Václav Havel at his bench in Plzeň and stated that he still vividly remembered the president's arrival at the first celebrations of the city's liberation by the American army. According to him, Havel's ideas remained alive and were even more relevant today. https://t.co/jv2i675ySL #VáclavHavel #oslavy #Plzeň #CZ #US (translated)

Bill Clinton stated in a post that he felt better with Václav Havel than with any other politician and that he liked him very much. Czech Radio published a memorial interview on the occasion of the late 90th birthday of the first Czech president. https://t.co/gXx8R3Vx5F #VáclavHavel #politika #vzpomínky #CZ #US (translated)

ČT24 reported that the mayor of Frankfurt on the Main, Mike Josef, unveiled a bench dedicated to Václav Havel on Monday. The ceremonial event took place on the day when the former Czechoslovak and Czech president would have celebrated his 90th birthday. #VáclavHavel #Frankfurt #českáhistorie (translated)

The conductor stated that he was very fond of Václav Havel and, as a schoolboy, looked forward to his portrait in every classroom. According to him, Havel’s overview, wisdom, and humanity were calming, and he considered him a timeless president. However, he disagreed with him in that he believed it is sometimes necessary to intervene against evil rather than waiting for it to end or transform into another evil. For Havel's soul, he played Mozart's Requiem and wrote that he would not forget it. #VáclavHavel #moudrost #historie (translated)

The author wrote that in the current complex times, he was becoming increasingly aware of how much Václav Havel was missed. He recalled him as a dissident who, even at the cost of personal sacrifice, did not give up his values, and as a symbol of the Velvet Revolution, which, in his opinion, restored pride and self-confidence to the country. He also mentioned Havel's role as president. https://t.co/JbPKCRi3Dx #VáclavHavel #sametovárevoluce #historie #CZ (translated)