Society
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Czechs pay tribute to Karel Čapek
On December 25th some 200 people gathered at Prague’s Vyšehrad cemetery to pay tribute to one of the greats of Czech literature – twentieth century writer Karel Čapek…
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Don’t break a leg!
Living on the outskirts of Prague in an area that’s about 150 meters higher than the city centre I cannot complain about the dearth of snow. If there is any snow to be had…
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Mailbox
This week in Mailbox we look back at 2009 and read from your letters of support and encouragement regarding the future of Radio Prague. Listeners quoted: Charles Konecny…
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The bells of Prague
Prague is sometimes romantically called the City of a Hundred Spires. You can probably count even more overlooking the capital from Prague Castle or hills offering a view…
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Česká mše vánoční - the most popular piece of Czech Christmas music
In today’s special Christmas show on Radio Prague we’ll introduce you to what is undoubtedly the most famous piece of Czech Christmas music, Jakub Jan Ryba's "Česká mše…
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A world full of seekers: Christmas before and after the fall of communism
Exactly 20 years ago, Czechs and Slovaks were celebrating their first Christmas for four decades without a hint of official disapproval. While the communists tolerated the…
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Number of pedestrians killed on Czech roads far higher than EU average
Recent statistics have suggested that in the Czech Republic, pedestrians are almost twice as likely to die on Czech roads and streets as in other countries in the European…
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Government backs school fruit & veg plan
The Czech government has taken a cue from the European Union and backed a school fruit & veg scheme to try and get schoolchildren to eat healthier, more balanced diets…
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Cabinet approves long-term strategy for Romany integration
The cabinet on Monday unanimously approved a long-term government strategy for the integration of the Romany minority up until 2013. The first leg of a long-distance run…
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Czech health authorities struggle to keep HIV/AIDS under control
The number of HIV cases in the Czech Republic has been steadily rising, and 2009 could see the biggest jump in HIV infection in the country’s history. The Czech health…
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Panoramic photo taken from Žižkov TV Tower sets new record
A photograph taken from Prague’s landmark Žižkov TV Tower has set a new record for the largest known spherical panoramic photograph in the world. The picture offers a rare…
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Record cold conditions kill nine people in Czech Republic
Record cold temperatures in the Czech Republic have taken a severe toll, with nine deaths from exposure recorded by the end of the weekend. Most of those who died were…
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