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Concert on floating stage held to mark Czech EU presidency

STORY: Concert on floating stage held to mark Czech EU presidency DATELINE: Sept. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: Prague CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1 SOUNDBITE (English): SEMYON BYCHKOV, Chief conductor of the Czech Philharmonic 2 various of the concert STORYLINE: An outdoor concert was held Friday on a floating stage on the Vltava River in Prague to mark the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The special concert, called Concert for Europe, was led by musicians of the Czech Philharmonic. SOUNDBITE (English): SEMYON BYCHKOV, Chief conductor of the Czech Philharmonic "The music that we will perform today is some of the greatest music composed by Czech composers -- Smetana, Dvorak, Janacek. And for me, today this event symbolizes the idea that the most difficult impossible dreams can come true when people so wish." The floating stage on the surface of the Vltava River could accommodate 170 participants. The audience capacity enabled 1,200 people to enjoy the concert. The concert cou

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Part of nail of True Cross found in Czech monastery, Vlastimil Krocil, Dominik Duka, Daniel Janacek

Archaeologists have discovered a shrine with a chipped part of the nail (pictured) of the cross on which Jesus Christ died (True Cross) in the monastery in Milevsko, Czech Republic, they told journalists on December 21, 2020. The six-centimetre fragment of the nail with which Jesus Christ was crucified was found in a cavity in the vault of the monastery. On the photo bishop Vlastimil Krocil, left, Prague Archbishop Cardinal Dominik Duka, center, and abbot of the Strahov monastery in Prague Daniel Janacek, right, look at the nail. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

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Part of nail of True Cross found in Czech monastery, Dominik Duka, Daniel Janacek

Archaeologists have discovered a shrine with a chipped part of the nail (pictured) of the cross on which Jesus Christ died (True Cross) in the monastery in Milevsko, Czech Republic, they told journalists on December 21, 2020. The six-centimetre fragment of the nail with which Jesus Christ was crucified was found in a cavity in the vault of the monastery. On the photo Prague Archbishop Cardinal Dominik Duka, left, and abbot of the Strahov monastery in Prague Daniel Janacek, center, look at the nail. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, Czech soldiers with protective face masks, mask, soldier

Czech soldiers with protective face masks are seen during the first day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 19, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, 102nd Reconnaissance Battalion, helicopter, soldiers

The 102nd Reconnaissance Battalion of the Army of the Czech Republic in action during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, 102nd Reconnaissance Battalion

The 102nd Reconnaissance Battalion of the Army of the Czech Republic in action during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, Mil Mi-24/35 helicopter

Mil Mi-24/35 helicopter of Czech army in action during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft, Extra EA-300 aerobatic plane

JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft and Extra EA-300 aerobatic plane are seen during a joint performance within the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft, Extra EA-300 aerobatic plane

JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft and Extra EA-300 aerobatic plane are seen during a joint performance within the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft, Extra EA-300 aerobatic plane

JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft and Extra EA-300 aerobatic plane are seen during a joint performance within the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft, Extra EA-300 aerobatic plane

JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft and Extra EA-300 aerobatic plane are seen during a joint performance within the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter aircraft, plane

Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter aircraft of Slovak Armed Forces are seen during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, 7th Mechanised Brigade, tank

The 7th Mechanised Brigade of the Army of the Czech Republic in action during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft, Extra EA-300 aerobatic plane

JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft and Extra EA-300 aerobatic plane are seen during a joint performance within the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, 7th Mechanised Brigade, tank

The 7th Mechanised Brigade of the Army of the Czech Republic in action during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, 7th Mechanised Brigade, soldiers, infantry fighting vehicle

The 7th Mechanised Brigade of the Army of the Czech Republic in action during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, 43rd Airborne Battalion, AGAT, airdrop

Airdrop of the 43rd Airborne Battalion of Czech army and AGAT units of the Polish special forces is seen during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, T-72M4CZ tank

T-72M4CZ tank of Czech army in action during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020

The first day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days began with the parachuting of the Czech army, on September 19, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, simulation of refueling by Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft

Simulation of refueling by Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft is seen during the first day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 19, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020

The first day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days began with the parachuting of the Czech army, on September 19, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, tank

A part of a reconstruction of the battles for Stitina is seen during the first day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 19, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020

A part of a reconstruction of the battles for Stitina is seen during the first day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 19, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020

A part of a reconstruction of the battles for Stitina is seen during the first day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 19, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, Andrej Babis

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, right, praised members of Czech army and security forces as a reliable aide in crises, including the current epidemic, during the first day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 19, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, 102nd Reconnaissance Battalion, helicopter, soldier

The 102nd Reconnaissance Battalion of the Army of the Czech Republic in action during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft, Extra EA-300 aerobatic plane

JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft and Extra EA-300 aerobatic plane are seen during a joint performance within the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, 102nd Reconnaissance Battalion, soldiers

The 102nd Reconnaissance Battalion of the Army of the Czech Republic in action during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft, plane

JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft are seen during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, Saab 105 trainer aircraft

Saab 105 trainer aircraft of Swedish army in action during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, 102nd Reconnaissance Battalion, helicopter, soldiers

The 102nd Reconnaissance Battalion of the Army of the Czech Republic in action during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, infantry fighting vehicle, Ascod 42

Infantry fighting vehicle Ascod 42 in action during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft, Extra EA-300 aerobatic plane

JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft and Extra EA-300 aerobatic plane are seen during a joint performance within the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft, Extra EA-300 aerobatic plane

JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft and Extra EA-300 aerobatic plane are seen during a joint performance within the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft, Extra EA-300 aerobatic plane

JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft and Extra EA-300 aerobatic plane are seen during a joint performance within the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter aircraft, plane

Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter aircraft of Slovak Armed Forces are seen during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft, Extra EA-300 aerobatic plane

JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft and Extra EA-300 aerobatic plane are seen during a joint performance within the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, 7th Mechanised Brigade, soldier, salute

The 7th Mechanised Brigade of the Army of the Czech Republic in action during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, 7th Mechanised Brigade, infantry fighting vehicle

The 7th Mechanised Brigade of the Army of the Czech Republic in action during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, 7th Mechanised Brigade, soldiers

The 7th Mechanised Brigade of the Army of the Czech Republic in action during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, 7th Mechanised Brigade, tank

The 7th Mechanised Brigade of the Army of the Czech Republic in action during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, 7th Mechanised Brigade, tank

The 7th Mechanised Brigade of the Army of the Czech Republic in action during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, 7th Mechanised Brigade, soldiers, soldier

The 7th Mechanised Brigade of the Army of the Czech Republic in action during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, 43rd Airborne Battalion, AGAT, airdrop

Airdrop of the 43rd Airborne Battalion of Czech army and AGAT units of the Polish special forces is seen during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, 43rd Airborne Battalion, AGAT, airdrop

Airdrop of the 43rd Airborne Battalion of Czech army and AGAT units of the Polish special forces is seen during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, T-72M4CZ tank

T-72M4CZ tank of Czech army in action during the second day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 20, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, Czech soldiers with protective face masks, mask, soldier

Czech soldiers with protective face masks are seen during the first day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 19, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)

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NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days 2020, Czech soldiers with protective face masks, mask, soldier

Czech soldiers with protective face masks are seen during the first day of two-day NATO Days and Czech Military Air Forces Days, on September 19, 2020, at the Leos Janacek airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vladimir Prycek)