Interview | 20/08/2008

"The experiment came to a slow and sad end"

Rudi Dutschke in Prague, civil disobedience, mass emigration: Czech historian and reformer Jan Kren describes the events and ideas that moved Czechoslovakia in the spring and autumn of 1968. » more

Article | 20/08/2008

As the tanks came

by Dieter Segert

The reform ideas of Prague Spring lived on after 1968, influencing communist parties across Europe. To what extent was Prague Spring – and its failure – a European experience? » more

Pictures | 20/08/2008

The unknown photographer

The Czech photographer Josef Koudelka took photos of the suppression of the 1968 civil uprising in Prague and then smuggled them over the border. He was awarded the Robert Capa gold medal as an "unknown Czech photographer" in 1969. Images from his book "Invasion 68: Prague" (Schirmer/Mosel). » more

PRESS REVIEW

Main focus of 09/03/2010

Elections spawn hope in Iraq

According to the country's electoral commission, more than 60 percent of voters participated in the parliamentary elections in Iraq on Sunday. Despite numerous terrorist attacks the vote was a success, writes the press, although the country must now demonstrate its will for democracy.

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