Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and Culture Minister Oto Klempíř announced a billion-crown fund to restore roughly 15 state-owned heritage sites, including Karlštejn Castle and Plasy Monastery.
Minister Oto Klempíř has initiated proceedings that could lead to heritage protection for the abandoned stables and buildings of a once-famous stud farm, following his recent appearance at a folklore festival.
The trade union organization of the National Gallery Prague (NGP) sent an open letter to Culture Minister Oto Klempíř, demanding an explanation for his actions regarding the gallery. The union specifically called on the minister to answer questions about the decision-making process for selecting a new director.
Czech Culture Minister Oto Klempíř stated that Sunday's demonstration in support of public media was about money rather than values or independence, fulfilling promises made to voters.
The Czech government is set to discuss a new law that would abolish fees for Czech Radio and Czech Television. Culture Minister Oto Klempíř is expected to present the bill, with discussions on the budget allocation for both media outlets scheduled for Monday.
Czech Culture Minister Oto Klempíř spoke to journalists about the proposed public media law, stating he expects substantive discussion and relevant feedback during the comment period.
Czech Culture Minister Oto Klempíř (Motorists) is facing criticism for inconsistent statements and concerns that his policies might be leading the country in a 'Slovak direction,' though he affirmed continued support for live culture.
Czech Culture Minister Oto Klempíř has agreed to abolish TV and radio license fees for seniors over 75, firms, young people, and disabled individuals. A group of government MPs is preparing the proposal.
Ministr kultury Oto Klempíř (za Motoristy) chce během tří týdnů představit podobu škrtů v podpoře živé kultury. Poprvé se s jejími zástupci sešel v úterý.
The Czech Ministry of Culture will contribute nine million Czech crowns to the restoration of the memorial for 82 Lidice children who were victims of war. The agreement was reached between Culture Minister Oto Klempíř and Lidice Memorial director Eduard Stehlík.
Czech minister Oto Klempíř is experiencing a significant drop in public popularity following revelations about his past cooperation with the State Security (StB), a year after entering politics.
Czech Culture Minister Oto Klempíř announced he will not attend the opening ceremony of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, stating the event should focus on films and organizers, not political disputes.
Czech Culture Minister Oto Klempíř announced plans to seek a culture budget of up to 21 billion Czech crowns for 2027, with additional funds allocated for Czech Television and Czech Radio.
The Czech government is expected to discuss the draft law on public service media in mid-June, after all comments have been addressed, according to Culture Minister Oto Klempíř. The law could come into effect on January 1, 2027.
Czech Minister of Culture Oto Klempíř has introduced a new public service media law, which is expected to bring significant changes to Czech Television and Czech Radio if it comes into effect early next year.
Czech Culture Minister Oto Klempíř has dismissed former Culture Minister Martin Baxa from his position as chairman of the Prague Spring festival's board of directors, announcing the decision on social media.
Czech Culture Minister Oto Klempíř explained that the dismissal of National Gallery Prague director Alicja Knastová was due to a perceived "certain rigidity" within the institution and its leadership.
The driver of Czech Culture Minister Oto Klempíř's official car caused a collision in Prague, driving with an activated beacon, leading to the minister seeking medical examination.
Former Czech President Václav Klaus and Culture Minister Oto Klempíř will deliver eulogies at the funeral of artist, musician, and educator Milan Knížák, who passed away on July 26 at the age of 86.
The trade union organization of the National Gallery Prague (NGP) sent an open letter to Culture Minister Oto Klempíř, demanding an explanation for his actions regarding the gallery and specifically calling for answers on the director selection process.
Czech Culture Minister Oto Klempíř (for Motorists) met with President Petr Pavel to explain that the government-backed law does not threaten public service media, as he stated on X.
Culture Minister Oto Klempíř has overturned his predecessor Martin Baxa's decision to exclude parts of the historic Napajedla Stud Farm, including its pastures, from heritage protection.
Unions representing Czech Television (ČT) and Czech Radio (ČRo) have rejected claims by Culture Minister Oto Klempíř's department that an agreement was reached on the proposed public service media law, which previously led to a strike alert.
Czech Culture Minister Oto Klempíř is facing criticism for proposing to grant himself veto power over the distribution of cultural subsidies, with critics arguing that a minister should not dictate what constitutes art worthy of financial support.
Czech Culture Minister Oto Klempíř expressed anger over the Audiovisual Fund distributing subsidies without his influence, particularly criticizing a million-crown grant for a film about the queer community, asking 'Why does the state finance activism?'
Ministr kultury Oto Klempíř (za Motoristy) ve čtvrtek odvolal generální ředitelku Národní galerie Praha (NGP) Alicji Knastovou. Informaci Deníku N potvrdila mluvčí galerie Jana Holcová.