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Caryl Churchill's Top Girls finally staged in Prague
When Caryl Churchill's Top Girls was first performed in Britain in the early 1980s, it caused quite a stir. Written when Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister of Britain…
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Czech cardinal calls for greater spiritual unity in Europe
Although the Czech Republic is one of the most atheist and secular societies in Europe, it is quite well represented in the higher echelons of the Catholic Church. Besides…
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Holiday World highlights boom in outgoing Czech tourism
The annual Holiday World trade fair was held in Prague at the weekend. Now in its thirteenth year, the event has become one of the most important events of its kind in…
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Valentine's Day becoming more popular in the Czech Republic
It's that time of year again. Saturday, in case you didn't know, is St. Valentine's Day. Although the origins of this tradition are uncertain, it has long been customary…
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Environmental conference to discuss the EU's impact on the Czech landscape
This week, the Society for Czech Landscape and the Czech Chamber of Architects announced that preparations were underway for their third conference on the state of both…
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TB well contained in the Czech Republic despite sporadic outbreaks
Recent outbreaks of tuberculosis in the North-Bohemian towns of Chabarovice and Dolni Poustevna, which resulted in the death of one 52-year-old man, have caused some alarm…
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EU arrest warrant likely to provoke heated debate
The Czech parliament is preparing for a heated debate on the adoption of a European arrest warrant in this country. The measure is intended to help counteract terrorism…
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US likely to retain visa requirements for Czech visitors despite calls for their removal
Despite being one of America's staunchest allies in Europe, Czech citizens still need to apply for a visa to visit the United States. For many of them, this can be a long…
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Benefits that stag parties bring "outweigh the problems they cause"
British stag parties careering noisily through the streets have become an increasingly common sight in Prague. These male drinking groups are evidently attracted by the…
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Youth development programme hopes to promote civic values
The third year of the Make a Connection program was officially launched this week. The programme aims to help instil civic values in young people by supporting youth…