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Politicians and Soldiers Commemorate the End of World War II at Vítkov

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The army is commemorating the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe with a ceremonial march at the monument in Prague's Vítkov on Friday. It also includes a memorial service at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, attended by top constitutional officials.

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The army is commemorating the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe with a ceremonial march at the monument in Prague's Vítkov on Friday. It also includes a memorial service at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, attended by top constitutional officials.

President Petr Pavel, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, Defence Minister Jaromír Zovna (for the SPD) and other politicians with military leaders commemorated the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II at Prague's Vítkov. The ceremony began with the Czech national anthem, after which politicians laid wreaths commemorating the war fallen in the courtyard of the national memorial. In a speech, President Paul called World War II the bloodiest confli…

President Petr Pavel, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO), Minister of Defense Jaromír Zůna (for the SPD) and other politicians with army representatives commemorated the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II at Vítkov in Prague.

President Petr Pavel, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO), Minister of Defense Jaromír Zůna (for the SPD) and other politicians with army representatives commemorated the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II at Vítkov in Prague.

Victory Day is a national holiday in the Czech Republic commemorating the end of World War II in Europe in 1945, and this year marks its 81st anniversary. It follows the surrender of Nazi Germany, which came into effect on May 8 at 11:01 p.m. Central European Time. The fighting in what was then Czechoslovakia gradually ended – the Prague Uprising played a crucial role. In addition to the Americans and the Soviets, the Romanian army also particip…

Prague - People across the Czech Republic can commemorate the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe today at memorial services. The Victory Day celebrations will also include exhibitions, parades and a traditional memorial service at Prague's Vítkov, which will be attended by President Petr Pavel, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO), Minister of Defense Jaromír Zůna (for the SPD) and Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Army Kar…

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