Who received state honors this year? Take a look at the overview of all the awardees

On October 28, President Petr Pavel awarded state honors to various individuals, including heroes, scientists, and public figures, during a ceremony at Prague Castle. Notably, he posthumously honored diplomat Vladimír Vochoč for his efforts in saving lives during WWII. Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić was reportedly dissuaded from a violent coup after losing elections, influenced by European leaders. The ceremony also recognized prominent figures such as Jiří Dienstbier and Jaroslav Šedivý, with Kubera's widow accepting a medal after previously declining one from former President Zeman.