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Trade union conference in Prague to define the role of unions in an expanded EU
The European Trade Union Confederation, which makes up the largest confederation of trade unions in the world, will be holding its tenth annual congress here in Prague in…
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Could U.S. troops be moving to the Czech Republic?
The United States has signalled the possibility that it may move its troops - currently stationed in Germany - eastwards, almost 68 thousand in all. Although the debate…
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Prague joins international protest calling for decriminalization of marijuana
The debate over the decriminalization of marijuana continues to rage between lawmakers, doctors and ordinary people the world over. However, laws banning the possession…
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Humanitarian aid priority for Czech Republic in Iraq
The Czech Republic has joined five other nations at a meeting of Iraqi representatives in Baghdad on Monday to discuss the establishment of a new interim government. The…
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Today's topics include: Oil deposits in the CR, Charles University was founded 655 years ago, Prague's parks, Czechs on sick leave. Quotes from: John Miller, Maria…
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Respect Festival no longer to be held at Prague Castle says President
Music lovers in Prague will be sad to hear the news that the annual Respect ethnic world music festival will not be held at Prague Castle. President Vaclav Klaus announced…
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The reconstruction of Iraq
The focus of this weeks economics report is the possibilities for Czech firms to participate in the reconstruction of a post-war Iraq. Iraq's infrastructure has been…
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Business News
In this weeks economics report: Czech foreign trade deficit increases. Czech Republic likely to cut corporate income tax, increase sin taxes. National Property Fund…
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Mailbox
Today's topics include: Czech travel agencies. Foreign tourists visiting the Czech Republic. Prague traffic jams. Education. Listeners mentioned: Joan Murphy, Erik…
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Mechanical heart transplant first in Central and Eastern Europe
The first mechanical heart transplant in the Czech Republic was successfully completed on a 57-year-old patient, cardiologists announced on Wednesday. The procedure is…