Domestic Affairs
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NATO chief Rasmussen hopes to see more Czech troops in Afghanistan
NATO’s Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen is in the Czech Republic for a two-day visit, primarily to drum up support for a heightened Czech military presence in…
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Trade unions call off nationwide transport strike
Czech trade unions have just called off a nation-wide strike in public transport planned for Thursday. The unions have been pushing for lower taxation of employee benefits…
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Government issues new handbook to combat homophobia in Czech schools
The Czech government is distributing a new handbook to primary and secondary school teachers called “Homophobia in Schools” – aimed at raising awareness of homosexuality…
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President Klaus’ new book looks back at eventful year 2009
The year 2009 was an eventful time for President Václav Klaus. He chaired several EU summits during the country’s presidency of the bloc, and he was the last man standing…
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New book compares post-1989 development of Czech Republic and Austria
The Czech Republic and neighbouring Austria share centuries of common history but in recent times relations between the two states have often been strained. How the…
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Public transport to grind to a halt on Monday as trade unions go on strike
Public transport around the Czech Republic will grind to a halt in the early hours of Monday as the country’s trade unions go on strike. They will protest against higher…
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Government makes swine flu vaccine available to broader public
Originally, one million doses of the swine flu vaccine was to have been available only to those at the greatest health risk, including health workers and those suffering…
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Government imposes pay and rewards framework on top state bosses
The Czech government has come to grips with the so-called fat cat wages and golden handshakes enjoyed by managers of some state companies. It will put into effect a new…
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Corruption suspicions over Pandur contract puts spotlight on army tenders
Suspicion of corruption surrounding another large contract for the Czech army has focused attention on how the multi-billion deals are decided. Some politicians are…
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Background to large armoured personnel carriers deal under scrutiny
A huge deal the Czech Republic signed last year to buy armoured personnel carriers for the country’s army has been back in the news this week, amid accusations of…
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Czech court bans far-right Workers' Party
On Wednesday, the Supreme Administrative Court in Brno delivered the first-ever verdict outlawing a political party in the Czech Republic. It ruled in favour of the…
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Head of Czech Centre in The Hague: budget cuts encourage cooperation
The Czech Centre in the Dutch capital The Hague has been promoting all things Czech since 1994. Last year, more than 60,000 thousand people approached the centre or took…
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