Society
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At last! City approves plans for revitalisation of Wenceslas Square
Plans to revamp Prague’s Wenceslas Square have received final approval after 12 years of debate.
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Supermarket chain Lidl sparks outrage with “Greek week” marketing campaign
The German supermarket chain Lidl has come under fire for its decision to erase the cross from Orthodox churches featured in its ad to promote its “Greek week” products.
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Meet the maker of the Czech cronut – the crobliha
Inspired by the hit hybrid pastry the cronut, Lukáš Vašek’s bakery has brought it to the Czech Republic as the crobliha – and is constantly sold out.
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From greeting cards and board games to baked bread: The success of entrepreneur Antonín Kokeš
Antonin Kokeš is a well-known Czech entrepreneur behind the enormously successful greeting card and board game publisher Albi and - more recently – the hugely popular…
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Ombudswoman says detainees’ rights are being violated
Police officers often disrespect detainees’ basic human rights, says a report by the Office of the Ombudswoman.
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Bill Clinton: Today Václav Havel’s ideas are more relevant than ever
The former US president Bill Clinton first visited the Czech Republic in 1994, offering the countries of the former communist bloc support and assistance on the road to…
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Flat building up but demand still outstrips supply
New apartment construction has grown sharply this year. But not enough to meet supply and curb fast rising prices.
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New campaign cries foul on corruption in sport
A Transparency International campaign aims to fight corruption in Czech sport, particularly the abuse of public funds.
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Czech Republic condemns terrorist attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils
The Czech Republic has expressed solidarity with Spain and offered condolences following Thursday’s terrorist attack on the Las Ramblas boulevard in Barcelona, and a later…
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LGBT rights activist: It is very important to realize that you are not alone
The seventh annual Prague Pride Festival of LGBT culture has not only attracted members of the LGBT community from around the world but highlighted the conditions in which…
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Lukáš Houdek on life in the Czech Republic for the LGBTQ community
Lukáš Houdek is a Czech artist, a leading figure in the Hate Free initiative, and an openly gay campaigner for LGBTQ rights. During Prague Pride week, I asked him how he…
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Knitted toy octopuses, donated for premature babies to cuddle, catch on
The idea reportedly originated in Denmark: knitted toy octopuses for babies born prematurely. Babies in neonatal intensive care play with the octopuses the way they would…
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