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Michal Lobkowicz - soldier of the revolution
During the Velvet Revolution, Michal Lobkowicz found himself wanting to take part in the events that would change the course of his country's history. But while many were…
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Press Review
The front pages of all of the Czech dailies carry reports on Iraqi president Saddam Hussein's criticism of the United Nations weapons inspectors. But as far as Czech…
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Floods threaten the Czech Republic again
Communities across Europe have recently been facing the threat of floods. Among them, towns and villages in the Czech Republic this weekend again faced the danger of…
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The death of the districts
The districts have died. Since January 1 this year, the powers of the Czech Republic's 73 districts have been transferred to regional and local authorities as the country…
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Do the Czechs have a drinking problem?
New Year's Eve always reminds you that a lot of us like a good drink. As I walked through Prague's Old Town Square this New Year's, the popping of corks and the crackle of…
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Press Review
Today's newspapers contain many reviews of this year's cultural, economic, political and sporting highlights, and also take a look at what the big events may be for next…
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Meet the Mayor
At the end of last month, Prague got a new mayor: thirty-nine year old Pavel Bem, from the Civic Democratic Party, was elected Prague's sixth mayor since the end of…
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Michal Lobkowicz - the youngest Czech defence minister
Today's guest on "One on One" is Michal Lobkowicz, who in 1998 served as the Czech Republic's youngest defence minister ever. If you had to pick the most impressive aspect…
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Press Review
There's no business like show business, if you go by the front pages of today's Czech dailies. All of them, with the one exception of Hospodarske noviny, carry reports on…
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Press Review
The Czech press today continues to focus on the debate within the Social Democrat party over which candidate the party should support for the presidential elections, while…