Domestic Affairs
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Czech politicians struggle with the demands of campaigning online
It appears that Czech politicians have discovered the power of the Internet. But while elsewhere the medium has revolutionized campaigning thanks to its interactivity, in…
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Václav Havel gets closed door reception at protest supporting Chinese dissident
Former Czech president Václav Havel headed a delegation to the Chinese embassy to protest against the harsh prison sentence handed down by the Chinese government to a…
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Court sets important precedent: asylum seekers may choose their defense attorney
The Supreme Administrative Court has set an important precedent. Reviewing an appeal case in late December, it ruled that in future foreign nationals seeking asylum in the…
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Czech government unveils final figure for record 2009 state deficit
The Czech government has unveiled the final figure for last year’s state budget deficit. Previous updates had already signalled that the sobering statistic for 2009 would…
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20 years after, Václav Havel seen as key figure in transition to democracy
In a memorable moment of history, dissent and playwright Václav Havel was elected the first post-communist president of Czechoslovakia 20 years ago. His inauguration put…
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President Klaus says this term will be his last
President Václav Klaus says that this term of office will be his last, even if the country introduces direct election of the head of state by 2013, when his current term…
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Fewer residency applicants as foreigners fear language exams
The number of foreigners moving to the Czech Republic has been steadily on the rise for years. The number of people applying for permanent residence here has declined over…
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Government backs school fruit & veg plan
The Czech government has taken a cue from the European Union and backed a school fruit & veg scheme to try and get schoolchildren to eat healthier, more balanced diets…
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Cabinet approves long-term strategy for Romany integration
The cabinet on Monday unanimously approved a long-term government strategy for the integration of the Romany minority up until 2013. The first leg of a long-distance run…
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Czech health authorities struggle to keep HIV/AIDS under control
The number of HIV cases in the Czech Republic has been steadily rising, and 2009 could see the biggest jump in HIV infection in the country’s history. The Czech health…
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New criminal code spells freedom for over 1,500 prisoners
New Year’s Day will be a real red letter day for many prisoners in the Czech Republic. Under a new criminal code being introduced on January 1 some crimes are being…
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Small Pacific island challenges Czech plans to extend coal-burning power station
Micronesia and the Czech Republic are twelve thousand kilometers apart but the small Pacific island is concerned that increased emissions from a coal-burning power station…
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