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Political leader’s communist past revives debate on abolition of screening law
The so-called screening law, passed two years after the fall of communism, was intended to keep former secret police collaborators, members of the communist party’s…
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Is democracy under threat in central Europe?
In Hungary, Ferenc Gyurcsany's Socialists won a second term in April but, after an admission to having lied to voters, faced the biggest protests in the country since 1956…
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Vaclav Havel, Bill Clinton appearances highlight 'Club of Madrid' meeting in Prague
RP: Jan, what can you tell us about the meeting? JV: "Pavla, to take nothing away from dozens of important guests on Friday, Vaclav Havel and Bill Clinton in one room did…
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Jiří Drahoš: a man with the right chemistry to be Czech president?
With his pro-NATO and pro-European views and reserved manners, Drahoš stands in stark contrast to the current head of state. In his programme he promises to respect the…
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News Thursday, MAY 07th, 1998
Radio Prague E News Written / Read by: Pauline Newman Date: 7.5.98 Hello and welcome to the programme. I'm Pauline Newman, first let's take a look at the main headlines of…
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News Monday, JUNE 22nd, 1998
Radio Prague E-News date: June 22, 1998, 0900 UTC written/read by: Libor Kubik These are the main Czech stories this hour. I am Libor Kubik and here's the news in more…
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News Sunday, JUNE 21st, 1998
Radio Prague E-News Date: June 21, 1998, 1300 UTC Written/read by: Libor Kubik These are the main Czech stories this hour. I am Libor Kubik and here's the news in more…
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Government wins confidence vote but faces tough tasks ahead
It was an upbeat moment for the three coalition parties and Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek said that while he did not have reason to cheer, his centre right cabinet was…
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No confidence vote to be held on Wednesday despite opposition's minimal chances of winning
In November last year the news broke that Jiri Cunek, who is the leader of the Christian Democrats as well as Regional Development Minister and a Deputy Prime Minister…
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Civic Democrats win largest share of popular vote; election ends in deadlock The weekend's general election has ended in deadlock with the right-of-centre opposition…
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News Friday, OCTOBER 22nd, 1999
Hello and a very warm welcome to the programme. First we start with a look at the main headlines of the day: You are tuned to Radio Prague. Those were the headlines, now…
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News Thursday, NOVEMBER 05th, 1998
Welcome to RP. I'm DL. Those were the headlines and now the news in more detail: EU tells Czechs to speed up reform In a report published Wednesday, the European…
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How has 10 years of EU membership impacted Czech society?
It took nine years after the Czech Republic joined the European Union for the EU flag to be hoisted at Prague Castle, the symbol of the nation’s history and sovereignty…
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Klaus begins four-day visit to Turkey President Václav Klaus lent support to Turkey’s EU membership bid on the first of a four-day visit to the country. After talks with…
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News Saturday, JUNE 20th, 1998
Radio Prague E-News Date: June 20, 1998, 2000 UTC Written/read by: Libor Kubik These are the main Czech stories this hour. I am Libor Kubik and here's the news in more…
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Analyst: Presidential election may have been won by incumbent but new political potential was harnessed
Of course, many will be focussing on what Mr Zeman’s re-election will mean: for the country, the next government and also how Czechs are perceived by partners abroad. I…
