Society
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New playground as a helping hand to students and teachers
Playgrounds and school yards are by nature a place for fun, games and laughter. But often they are not made with the needs of the children in mind. This year, a unique…
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Slovak students look for better education and familiar culture at Czech universities
You can meet them at a managers’ meeting and behind the counter at a store, they are vital part of the Czech automotive industry but are also among the leaders in most…
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Heartwrenchers: seeking respect not pity
Over a million people in the Czech Republic are in some way disabled. In addition to the health problems this entails and the social stigma associated with physical and…
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NGOs launch campaign to improve quality of life for the elderly
October 1st has been designated as International Day of Older Persons by the UN General Assembly. This year Czech NGOs are using the occasion to raise awareness of the…
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Jailed Belarusian activist receives first Václav Havel Human Rights Prize
The first ever Václav Havel Human Rights Prize has been awarded to Belarusian political activist Ales Bialiatski. The prize is bestowed by the Parliamentary Committee of…
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Mailbox
Today in Mailbox: Listening to Radio Prague, Radio Prague’s signature tune, our “My Czech Story” competition, monthly “mystery Czech” quiz. Listeners/readers quoted…
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Shortage of child psychiatrists becoming serious problem
The Czech Republic is facing what doctors describe as a critical shortage of child psychiatrists. Although the government is taking steps to address the problem, children…
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Czech pediatric surgeon on the highs and lows of his field missions for MSF
Doctor Jan Trachta is a pediatric surgeon who has spent the last five years working for Doctors Without Borders (MSF). This week he was back in Prague for the launch of…
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New missing children hotline may help with cross-border cases
The Czech Republic now has a telephone hotline for families of missing children, with a Europe-wide phone number, in partnership with a European network working to help…
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Study shows schools need to think creatively about resources to fund inclusive education
The non-profit organization Rytmus, which focuses its work on education for children with mental and learning disabilities, has completed a year-long project which…
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Councillors double number of alcohol-free zones
City councillors in Prague have taken a significant step to try and curb disorderly conduct in the capital, passing an ordinance doubling the number of public areas where…
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Magazine
In Magazine: Czech students make a christening gift for Britain’s Prince George, preparations are underway for the festival of young wine Burčákfest, how low down on the…
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