Domestic Affairs
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Cunek set for government “comeback”
Five weeks ago Christian Democrat leader Jiri Cunek stepped down as deputy prime minister and minister for local development against the backdrop of an ongoing criminal…
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Teachers strike, schools close in protest at “below average” wages
A crowd of some 2,000 teachers and other education employees held a noisy demonstration near the Education Ministry on Tuesday morning, on a day when more than half of the…
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Politicians in hot water over mixing business with fun and games
Politician’s perks are perceived as a problem in most countries, and there’s often a thin line between perks and abuse of power. In the Czech Republic, a country where for…
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Czech teachers to strike against poor conditions in education sector
Following the weekend, it is clear that nothing will now prevent a teachers’ strike from going ahead on Tuesday: acting Education Minister Martin Bursik and the candidate…
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Business News
The Czech government approved an updated convergence programme for euro adoption, but still no target date in sight; The Czech National Bank board raised its key interest…
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Mlada Fronta Dnes – neo-Nazis infiltrating Czech Armed Forces
Remember all the fuss a few weeks ago when a neo-Nazi group tried to march through the Jewish quarter on the anniversary of Kristallnacht? That march was prevented, but…
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Minister presents second wave of reforms in health care
Czechs are only just getting used to the idea of doctor’s fees being introduced as of January, but the health ministry has not stopped there: on Wednesday the health…
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Government considers privatising Czech forests
Czechs are never happier than when they’re heading off into the woods with a basket for mushrooms and a pocket knife, and politicians have traditionally shied away from…
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Greens divided over candidate for education minister
It has taken the Green Party almost two months to come up with a candidate for the post of education minister, and yet, the Greens are deeply divided over the issue. It is…
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Civic Democrats unite behind Klaus, but split on PM Topolanek’s role in coalition
The governing Civic Democrats held their national congress in Prague on Saturday. The conference, which is normally viewed as a forum for debate, served more this year as…
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Border crossing to remain in Sumava despite Schengen
In just a few weeks the Czech Republic will lift its border controls as the country joins the Schengen area. However, that doesn’t mean Czechs will be allowed to cross the…
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Czech intelligence: Half of Russia’s diplomats in the Czech Republic are spies
Every other diplomat representing the Russian Federation at its Prague embassy and several consulates across the Czech Republic works for Russian intelligence services…
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