Domestic Affairs
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Govt. pledges funds for renewal of Terezín, second fortress town
The government has earmarked major investment for Terezín, site of the Czech lands’ biggest WWII Jewish ghetto, and Josefov, another 18th century garrison town.
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Illegal billboard owners still playing cat-and-mouse game with the authorities
Czech highways and first-class roads are dotted with illegal billboards. A new amendment to the road law, due to come into force next year, should put an end to that.
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Economist: Austerity package to tackle national debt should be manageable for Czech households
Debate is expected this week over a government-proposed austerity package aimed at reducing the deficit in public finances. I spoke to economist Lukáš Kovanda about it.
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“We’re also responsible for our state’s defence”: Scheme gives students credits for joining reserves
A new scheme at Prague’s Charles University is to give students credits for training with the Active Reserve, the Czech Army’s equivalent of the US National Guard. But why?
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Head of prestigious medical institute suspected of usury
The head of the prestigious Prague-based Institute of Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKEM) Michal Stiborek is suspected of having made millions from usury.
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Prague for cancellation of concert by opera star linked to Putin
The Prague authorities said this week they were opposed to a planned performance in the city by Russian opera star Anna Netrebko, citing her ties to the Putin regime.
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Fremr turns down constitutional judge nomination
Robert Fremr as made the decision not to accept his nomination as constitutional judge over accusations that have surfaced about his pre-1989 past.
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Interior minister: Czechia not “less safe” because of foreigners
Czech politicians have moved to quell anti-Ukrainian sentiment in the wake of two violent attacks against Czech women, which were reportedly committed by Ukrainian youths.
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Fremr’s appointment to Constitutional Court on hold as new facts emerge
The appointment of Robert Fremr to the panel of Constitutional Court judges has been put on hold following fresh information about his past.
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Expert: anti-government movement serious problem for Czechia
According to the Ministry of Interior’s biannual report on extremism, the anti-establishment, anti-government movement in Czechia has been gaining strength.
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Pre-1989 case casts pall over top court appointments
The Senate met on Wednesday to consider three judges nominated for the Constitutional Court. However, the candidacy of Robert Fremr for the top court sparked controversy.
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Prague street called after Soviet general to be renamed
In the latest in a series of similar moves, Prague City Hall has voted to rename Koněvova Street, called after the controversial Soviet military commander Ivan Konev.
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