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Police chief Kolar interested in diplomatic post in Slovakia Czech Police Chief Jiri Kolar, who will be leaving office next Monday, has expressed interest in a diplomatic…
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Rewarding innovation: Prague hosts European Inventor of the Year awards

The winners of the European Inventor of the Year awards are due to be announced in a ceremony at Prague Castle on Tuesday evening, with 12 inventors nominated in four…
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Lots of answers to two questions

There are two questions that I have been asked at least once a week for the last eleven-and-a-half years: “What do you like about the Czech Republic?” and “Don’t you miss…
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Prague’s islands, flood-damaged districts, focus of Architecture Week 2009

Prague may be famed for its fine old baroque architecture, but what about its newer structures? To mark International Architecture Week, a number of walking tours, open…
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Business News

In Business News this week: few get on board for the Czech Airlines sale; a cloudy future for key government measures; more developments around Orco; business index gives…
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Authorities launch website to help residency applicants with Czech language exams

Beginning in January 2009, foreigners from outside the EU who seek permanent residency in the Czech Republic will have to pass a Czech language exam to qualify for the…
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Slovak peacekeepers die in a plane crash as they return from Kosovo A Slovak military plane crashed into a mountain in eastern Hungary on Thursday night, killing 42…
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Exhibition recalls shop windows of Communist era

An exhibition of photographs of Communist-era shop windows called Nakupuji, or I Shop, has just opened at Prague's Galerie Vaclava Spaly. The photos were taken in…
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Deadly strain of Bird Flu virus arrives in Central Europe

Avian influenza, or Bird Flu, continues its spread around the globe, making its first landing in central Europe. The deadly H5N1 virus was discovered in swans in Koblerjev…
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Studying abroad? Students head for Slovenia

More and more students are living and studying abroad - at least for a short period of time. They go seeking experience of a a different culture, study at a foreign…
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Economist Danuše Nerudová: coronavirus crisis has also brought opportunity for ‘smart’ reform

The Czech economy faces a record slump due to the coronavirus pandemic. But economist and university rector Danuše Nerudová believes the crisis also presents an…
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NGO study suggests Slovenian government is failing to deliver on promises

Umanotera is an non-governmental organisation promoting sustainable development in Slovenia. In a rare study that it conducted last year, it assessed whether the…
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For whom the tolls bell: new transport minister will focus on problematic roads use contract

A decision is looming on the selection of an operator for a controversial truck toll system which has already come under heavy fire for excessive costs and disappointing…
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Czechs to announce defence spending increase at NATO summit

President Miloš Zeman is set to announce an increase in the Czech Republic’s defence budget at the NATO summit in Wales on Thursday. Czech leaders also support plans to…
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Zeman’s “Kalashnikov” comment: Harmless quip or dangerous populism?

Miloš Zeman has long been known for his blunt language and biting wit. However, comments he made this week – interpreted as suggesting that the prime minister could be…
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Business News

In Business News this week: Regulator to consult public on shake up of electricity charges; Betting company Synot cuts backing for Czech sports; Nuclear fuel supply…
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Czechs anticipate second wave of Chinese investment

Details of the Czech visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping were officially announced on Monday. It’s pretty clear that the Chinese president on the first Czech official…
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Prime Minister attends Bread Basket harvest festival in České Budějovice Members of the government including Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka kicked off festivities at the…
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Senate backs greater rights for councils in national parks The upper house of parliament, the Senate, has voted for local councils to be given increased rights over the…
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MPs vote to make all state enterprises exempt from registry of contracts The Chamber of Deputies has voted to exempt all majority state-owned enterprises from a…
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Four dead in fire at Prague hotel Police are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out at Eurostars David hotel in Prague on Saturday. Two people, a young man from…
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Government budget for 2017 draws fire from both sides of opposition

After a seven hour debate and many motions for changes, the government coalition rallied its troops and won sufficient support to push through its planned 2017 budget…
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Prague councillors to sue predecessors over Opencard system Prague councillors have voted to file a claim for damages linked to the Opencard system against former city…
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Melting Pot discussion forum brings world of ideas to Colours of Ostrava

With the huge Colours music festival, Ostrava is currently the focus of the arts scene in the Czech Republic. But it’s not just about bands: The event’s Melting Pot is a…
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ING forecast: Czech Republic to show negative GDP for 2020

ING’s latest economic and financial analysis on the economic costs of Covid-19 predicts the Czech Republic will show negative GDP for full-year 2020. The volatility of the…
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