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Could economist Jan Svejnar unite opposition to incumbent Klaus in presidential elections?
One of the hot topics of Czech politics recently has been the search for a candidate with a serious chance of denting Vaclav Klaus's hopes of re-election in next February…
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Czechs vs. Slovaks: The 'Diplomatic War' over sausages
Smoked meats have for years been a favourite part of the Czech diet, and the varieties and producers are numerous. But if producers of cold meat in Slovakia have their way…
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Leading Belarusian dissident Aljaksandr Milinkevic speaks in Prague
This week, Prague has been playing host to leading Belarusian political dissident Aljaksandr Milinkevic as part of Forum 2000. The leader of the country's suppressed…
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The Chosen Ones: Modern Day Czech Heroes - or not quite.
The setting is familiar, the viewing a mixture of pain and delight. Fifteen 'Chosen ones' live in a house for several weeks, isolated from the world and with nothing to…
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'Extinct churches - living music': exhibition brings to life Prague'sreligious past
Prague is full of old and beautiful churches, often crouching between hubbubs of modern social activity. Many regularly play host to concerts, maintaining through music a…
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Organ transplantation in the Czech Republic from 1966 to the present
Medical Specialists from all over Europe descended on Prague's Congress Centre in Vysehrad this week. The occasion was a congress of ESOT, the European Society for Organ…
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The Mystery of the Puzzle Box: the life and work of Jaroslav Foglar
Jaroslav Foglar's children's stories of adventure and mystery are beloved to at least three generations of Czechs. Banned under communism, his fiction nevertheless found…
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Princess Anne to visit the Czech Republic
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Princess Anne is to make an official visit to the Czech Republic. Her itinerary, which is still in its preparatory stages, will…
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Devil's Bible goes on display in Prague after three century absence
The largest historical book in the world is to go on show at Prague's Klementinum Gallery on Wednesday. Known as the 'Devil's Bible', it was written in what is now the…
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Happy Beer Days: new beer and music festival opens in Smichov
The Prague district of Smichov is enjoying an eventful month. Friday sees the start of its second festival in just two weeks. Lightheartedly named 'Happy Beer Days', it is…