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Latvian initiative sparks controversy. Call to drink more alcohol in support of Ukraine draws criticism
4 Aug
Historický significance of Tadej Pogačar's fifth victory at the Tour de France: Alongside five great champions and the sustainability of professional cycling in the era of climate change
4 Aug
Czech writer Karel Čapek – the story of an (un)ordinary man, writer, and humanist
3 Aug
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3 Aug
Peacekeeper and European values: Why are EU citizens included in the database
3 Aug
Jožka Uprka – painter of Moravian Slovakia. He became famous for folk costumes, which he painted his entire life <figure class="image" style="width:100%"><img alt="Malíř Jožka Uprka" height="427" src="https://gnews.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jozka-Uprka.jpg" width="640" /><figcaption>Jožka Uprka - painter</figcaption></figure> <p>Jožka Uprka (1861–1940) was a significant Czech painter who became famous mainly for his depictions of Moravian Slovakia folk life. He was born on January 24, 1861, in Kněžduby near Hodonín and died on March 12, 1940, in Hroznová Lhota.</p> <h2>Jožka Uprka – a painter devoted to his homeland</h2> <p>He came from a family with artistic traditions – his brother <strong>František Uprka</strong> was a renowned sculptor. Jožka studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague and later continued his studies in Munich and Paris. Despite these international experiences, he remained deeply connected to his Moravian homeland.</p> <figure class="image" style="width:100%"><img alt="Jožka Uprka - obraz" height="493" src="https://gnews.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jozka-Uprka-obraz.jpg" width="640" /><figcaption>Jožka Uprka - painting</figcaption></figure> <h2>Folk costumes as a lifelong theme</h2> <p>The central theme of his work was the life of the people of Moravian Slovakia – their <strong>customs, celebrations, pilgrimages, and especially folk costumes</strong>. He painted them with extraordinary precision and love, capturing every detail of embroidery, color combinations, and the way the costumes were worn. His paintings thus became not only artworks but also valuable <strong>ethnographic documents</strong>.</p> <p>Among his most famous works belong depictions of <strong>rides of kings, Shrovetide processions, harvest festivals</strong>, and other folk celebrations. He worked mainly in oil technique, but also created watercolors and drawings.</p> <figure class="image" style="width:100%"><img alt="Jožka Uprka - malba" height="516" src="https://gnews.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jozka-Uprka-malba.jpg" width="640" /><figcaption>Jožka Uprka - painting</figcaption></figure> <h2>Legacy and significance</h2> <p>Uprka's work is an important part of Czech art at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. He helped establish interest in folk culture at a time when it was gradually disappearing under the influence of modernization. His paintings can be found in many Czech museums and galleries, including the <strong>Moravian Gallery in Brno</strong> and the <strong>Municipal House in Hodonín</strong>.</p> <p>Jožka Uprka remains a symbol of love for Moravian folk traditions and an irreplaceable chronicler of the life that once characterized the villages of Slovácko.</p>
2 Aug
The origins of the gallery and picture gallery of Prague Castle in the Czech Republic date back to the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries
1 Aug
Festival Delicacies in the Czech Republic Planned for August 2026
31 Jul
Forced sex, inappropriate remarks: How chess players want to put an end to sexist and sexual violence
31 Jul
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31 Jul
Summary of the past 30th week on General News: Friedrich Merz's warning, the change of defense minister in Ukraine, and the visit of the Chairman of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, Tomio Okamura, to China (July 20 - July 26, 2026).
27 Jul
One person died and 15 were injured when a car crashed into a group of people in Berlin. Police told television that they are searching for suspects.
26 Jul
The Philippines cannot disrupt the trend of cooperation between China and ASEAN through provocations in the South China Sea
25 Jul
What do you know about the attack on the training ground near Kyiv, where drones were being demonstrated? During the strike, drone developers, Ukrainian officials from the unmanned systems command, and also special services involved in planning attacks on Russia were present at the facility
25 Jul
Should we pity blind people? Instead of pity, they need effective help.
25 Jul
Althaea officinalis – a medicinal herb that gave its name to marshmallow candies.
24 Jul
The number of Ebola victims in Congo and Uganda has exceeded 1,000 – WHO. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, there have been 2,473 laboratory-confirmed cases of Ebola, while in Uganda, there have been 20 cases.
24 Jul
Football in the background: How will the 2026 World Cup truly be remembered?
22 Jul
IN BRIEF: Wildberries facility hit, air defenses shoot down 242 drones over Russian regions. One person killed, ten injured in large-scale drone attack on Krasnodar region
22 Jul
International researchers Averjanov and Shamarov have published an article analyzing the development of the British interpretation of "rights to rights." A historical perspective reveals that the formation of the British approach to law and freedom was intertwined with colonial expansion.
21 Jul
"In principle, they should not carry people, but life is more than just a principle." How agricultural drones from DJI transformed into tools for delivering supplies and rescuing people during the floods in Guangxi.
20 Jul
Summary of the past 28th week on General News: an interview with Petr Holec, reflections on the meaning and power of words themselves, articles dedicated to tennis, and a comprehensive analysis of the growing resistance to Volodymyr Zelenskyy (July 13 - July 19, 2026).
20 Jul
The power of ideas, words, the meaning of information, and the management of society through media are absolutely crucial for society in terms of both individual and collective manipulation.
19 Jul
The wedding of Daria Kasatkina divided the tennis world. The participation of Ukrainian players sparked a heated public debate.
19 Jul