Society
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Czech president sparks controversy with pardon for country’s most famous prisoner
Arguably the most famous Czech prisoner ever will soon be free after the head of state announced he would grant a pardon to Jiří Kajínek. The announcement has re-sparked…
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Czech scout says Facebook threats after viral photo are proof of intolerance
A photograph of a Czech teenage girl scout confronting a Neo-Nazi supporter has been widely shared on social media worldwide as a symbol of defiance against the far-right…
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Czech train enthusiast celebrates the power of steam
Petr Vidner has a life-long fascination with steam locomotives. While most of his childhood friends packed up their miniature trains sets years ago, Petr transformed his…
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Czech Wikipedia celebrates success after cautious start
The Czech version of Wikipedia, a global interactive encyclopaedia written entirely by volunteers, this week celebrates its 15th anniversary. Established on May 3, 2002…
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Parties, extremists, students and pranksters mark May Day
Czech political parties and various other groups held events on Monday marking May Day. While the Communists were the first to celebrate International Workers’ Day with a…
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Roma education initiative seeks to foster role models
For more than 10 years, the Roma Education Fund has been helping young Roma students to receive higher education and become professionals in their fields. At the moment…
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Czech lawmakers reject proposal to enable unmarried women to undergo artificial fertilization
The Czech lower house has rejected a proposed amendment to the law that would have enabled unmarried women to undergo artificial fertilization using the sperm of an…
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Conservative homosexuals should have same right to marriage as conservative straights, argue…
An alliance of Czech non-profits has just launched a campaign calling for same-sex couples to have the same right to marry as heterosexuals. Under the banner Coalition for…
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Lawmakers pass bill shortening studies for nurses
Lawmakers in the Chamber of Deputies passed a proposal on Wednesday shortening the length of studies for nurses – from the current seven years, which includes university…
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Helping the stray and unwanted cats of Prague
The Prague Animal Protection Association is an NGO which helps abandoned, injured, sick and abused animals, mainly in and around Prague. One of their projects is the…
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Street food festival presents cuisines from across the world
Prague’s embankments have become the heart of community life in recent years. Away from the beaten tourist tracks, the paved promenades along the Vltava River host various…
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Czech grandmother-of-three to be among believers baptised by Pope Francis on Holy Saturday
Pope Francis will celebrate the traditional Easter Vigil liturgy in St. Peter's Basilica on Holy Saturday. In one of the highlights of the liturgy, the Pope will baptize…
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