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2. • The “icon” is the coat of arms of
Slovakia
• The arm’s cross represents
Orthodox Christianity
• The mountains symbolize
the Tatra, Fatra, and Matra
mountain regions across
the country
• They added the heraldic
symbol to avoid confusion
with the Russian flag
3. • Unlike the Slovak flag, the Czech
flag doesn’t have much of a
symbolism
• Mainly, the flag patterns were made
to become easily recognizable-
especially in battle
4. THE VELVET REVOLUTION
The revolution started on November 17, 1989, with
peaceful protesting against communism.
This was because of the lack of Russian army support
of communism.
The protests were successful and negotiations for a
new government occurred.
Free elections for a democratic government.
Václav Havek became the president
The Velvet Revolution ended on December 29th, 1989.
5. THE VELVET DIVORCE
The separation of Czechoslovakia was called “The
Velvet Divorce”
This occurred on January 1st, 1993
Over the course of years between winter 1989 and
winter 1993, Czechoslovakia itself was slowly falling
apart.
With a new government, how to govern the country,
the discussion of the constitution, and communism
gone, there were many conflicts dividing the Czechs
and Slovaks.
Many Czechs felt like the Slovaks had more power
than them.
6. THE VELVET DIVORCE (CONT.)
The Czechs and Slovaks both had different views on
the gorvernment and wanted different things
The government came down to two decisions; tie the
Czechs and Slovaks closer or split them apart
More decisions were made and arguments were
discussed
On December 31st, 1992, Czechoslovakia became
non-existent
January 1st, 1993, Czech Republic and Slovakia
replaced the once unified nation.
7. CZECH REPUBLIC TODAY
Libel is still a criminal offense, yet conducts of this illegal action is
rare
Freedom of the press is “constitutionally guaranteed,” but the
Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms prohibits speech
that might disturb:
a) National security
b) Individual rights
c) Public health
d) Morality
e) Race
f) Ethnicity
g) National origin
8. CZECH REPUBLIC TODAY (CONT.)
Czech Republic is mostly dealing with the Ukraine crisis
a) Russia said that they will halt gas supplies to Europe in June unless Ukrain
pays back its debt for Russian gas supplies
b) Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka says that Czech Republic is prepared for
the possible halt
c) In reaction to the possible halt, Bohuslav has planned a meeting of the
national security council on May 20th
The internet continues to develop rapidly
a) 75% of the population are using and enjoying the unrestricted access
9. SLOVAKIA TODAY
Women have the same legal rights as men, but are still
underrepresented in government and business positions
After a gay pride parade in June 2012, a member form the
parliament from OlaNO (Slovak: Obcajní L’udia å nezávislé
osobnosti (a.k.a. Ordinary People and Independent Personalities)
called homosexuality “sick.”
a. In result, the parades were banned
b. Because of this, the community wanted a ban on hate
speech
Religious and academic freedom is respected.
Freedom of speech and of the press are protected by the
constitution, but the media sometimes face political inference.
10. SLOVAKIA TODAY CONT.
A new labor code was adopted in August 2013. Its purpose is to
provide additional protections for workers, including guarantees
related to overtime and severance pay.
11. THE FUTURE
Help neighboring countries
a) Hungary
b) Austria
c) Germany
d) Poland
Czech Republic and Slovakia plan to protect both countries
a) Improving the road connection
b) Protect the countries’ airspace
c) Cooperate in fighting tax evasion
12. SOURCES
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