Society
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Altay mountain to be named after fictitious Czech character
Prague's Jara Cimrman Theatre, named after a popular fictitious character, is about to become involved in an unusual undertaking. It has put together a group of actors and…
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One World festival - pricking consciences through film
Cinemagoers packed Prague's Lucerna and Svetozor cinemas on Wednesday for the launch of the One World festival of human rights documentary films. The festival - run by the…
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Czech authorities tackle noise pollution
Noise pollution plagues millions of people across Europe. An effort to address the problem on European scale has now brought action here in the Czech Republic where an…
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Oldest technical university in Central Europe marks 300 years of existence
The oldest technical university in Central Europe, the Czech Technical University, is celebrating its 300th anniversary this year. This Prague based institution is…
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Czechs take pains to balance their private lives and careers
Balancing one's private life and career is a problem faced by people in many parts of the world today. Lifestyles here in the Czech Republic have changed hugely in the…
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New "D" line among planned changes to Prague metro system
Prague's metro system is often praised by visitors to the city; it is fast, reliable and - with three intersecting lines - unusually easy to navigate. Opened in May 1974…
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Pavel Skrivanek - the man behind one of Central Europe's biggest translation agencies
The Skrivanek translation agency is one of the biggest providers of language services in Central and Eastern Europe. This Czech-owned multinational firm looks a lot…
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Prerov swimmer pursues dream to "conquer" Lake Titicaca
In the east Moravian town of Prerov it must be a curious sight: amateur swimmer Pavel Poljansky walking around town in a t-shirt and shorts in chilly temperatures and…
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Big plans to attract more visitors to Prague's Troja district
Prague's Troja district is one of the city's most luxurious residential areas. It is also the home of Prague Zoo, which after Prague Castle, is the most visited place in…
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Government minister calls for debate on adoption by gay couples
The cabinet minister responsible for minorities and human rights, Dzamila Stehlikova, has called for a debate aimed at allowing gay couples to adopt children. In an…
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Rare 16th century nautical atlas found in Olomouc
Historians in the department of old prints and manuscripts at the Research Library in Olomouc have made a surprising discovery. While moving a safe containing rare…
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Mene Tekel festival commemorates the victims of communism
Last week, the first Mene Tekel festival dedicated to the history of totalitarianism in this country was held in Prague to coincide with the anniversary of the communist…
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