Police force getting ready for Bush visit

Around 1,500 police officers will be mobilised for the US president's visit, according to police headquarters. On Tuesday, major roads in the capital surrounding Prague Castle, a popular tourist spot, will be closed with public transport disrupted. Traffic in and out of Prague airport will also be disrupted for half an hour on Monday evening and on Tuesday afternoon during Air Force One's arrival and departure.

According to recent polls, two-thirds of Czechs are opposed to hosting a US radar base, but, so far, there have been no major demonstrations. During his short visit ahead of the G8 summit in Germany, President Bush is due to meet with Czech President Vaclav Klaus and Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek at Prague Castle.