Harvey Keitel and Robert Richardson honoured at Karlovy Vary festival

American actor Harvey Keitel introduced Martin Scorsese’s 1973 crime classic Mean Streets at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where he was warmly welcomed by fans and spoke about the power of culture to shape society. Earlier in the day, Keitel joined festival organisers in presenting the Crystal Globe for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to World Cinema to three-time Oscar-winning cinematographer Robert Richardson.

Macinka would like to complete embassy move to Jerusalem

Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka (Motorists) said he would like to complete the relocation of the Czech embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by the end of his term in office. He told journalists this after a meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar at Prague’s Černín Palace.

Muchová reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals after Czech derby win

Karolína Muchová advanced to the Wimbledon quarter-finals after defeating fellow Czech and defending champion Barbora Krejčíková 7-5, 5-7, 6-3 in a match lasting two hours and 45 minutes. The 10th seed has now reached the last eight at the All England Club for the third time, having also done so in 2019 and 2021.