The ‘The New Renaissance’ report released today by the EC outlines a multitude of issues involved in putting Europe’s cultural heritage online and recommends making the Europeana portal the central site for all publicly-funded digital material. But unlike in ‘Old Europe,’ many EU Member States in the CEE region may be hard pressed to secure resources.

Propaganda posters from the ’60s and ’70s chronicle shifting messages and motifs as Vietnam transitioned from war to modernization. Early examples depend heavily on the gun-toting mother defending her home, while later ones take on a more reflective tone.

Now often known as the face of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival as well as a major force behind the promotion of Czech film abroad, Eva Zaoralová has appointed Karel Och to take position. However, Och emphasizes that she will still be a very active figure in the festival.

Purely in terms of slope length, the Czech Republic’s ski destinations may be limited by the country’s topography, but they compensate in overall services, price and practicality. Czech ski resorts represent some of the best value for the money in Europe, according to a recent consumer report study.