On its website, the outdoor clothing company Faramugo proudly displays its red expedition jacket used by the Czech Antarctic Programme. In the left corner, the trademark “Tested in Antarctica” can be seen. Photo: Faramugo To satisfy a governmental demand...
Czech scientists working with an ATV in the field near James Ross Island. Daniel Nývelt, in the center with long hair, is also present on the photo. Photo: Czech Antarctic Programme Since 2007, the Czech Antarctic Programme has made a number of discoveries on...
In the old map room of the Masaryk University’s geographical department, Daniel Nývelt, Head of the Programme, is showing the location of Czech Antarctic Research Programme’s Antarctic base. Photo: Ole Ellekrog The Mendel Polar Station was opened after wishes from...
The Czech Republic has been operating its own research station on Svalbard since 2015. But unlike most stations, the building named after the famous Czech polar explorer Julius von Payer (right) is not in Ny Ålesund, but in Longyearbyen. The Czech Republic also...
