Society
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Poll: Most Czechs back change to single-day voting
At present elections in the Czech Republic usually take place across two days. That looks likely to end, however, with the Ministry of the Interior readying legislation…
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Most Czechs think modern history being reinterpreted falsely, survey shows
More than half of Czechs believe that Czech modern history is being falsely reinterpreted and over 60 percent have a problem with constructing new memorials that change…
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Tři králové: 20th annual ‘Three Kings’ collection for charity underway
The start of the New Year has kicked off the largest and most successful fund-raiser in the country – the now traditional Three Kings Collection, organised by the Catholic…
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Doctors threaten to boycott new e-sicknote system due to admin burden
As of the New Year, doctors will be obliged to use a new electronic sicknote system – or face fines of up to 10,000 crowns. But many general practitioners fear that the…
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From Lukashenko’s Wrath to “goulash on steroids” – the Václav Havel cookbook
The late Václav Havel is famous around the world as a statesman and symbol of human rights and democracy. Rather less well-known is that Havel was also a very enthusiastic…
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Happy 2020 to Radio Prague International listeners the world over!
As the year draws to a close all of us here at the English department of Radio Prague International would like to thank our devoted listeners the world over for their…
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Most popular articles of 2019
Here are the top 5 most read articles and features by Radio Prague International's English section this year. In case you missed them, you can check them out here.
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Christmas gingerbread from Pardubice
Czech Christmas is unthinkable without a vast variety of cookies. Typically, Czech households start baking them at the beginning of the festive season so that they can…
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Vánočka – a Christmas Eve sweetbread steeped in symbolism
Christmas Eve is the most important festive day of the holiday according to Czech tradition. Although known as the “generous day” – Štědrý den – when it comes to food, one…
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Seven percent of Czechs go into debt to pay for Christmas, with a third taking high-risk loans
Despite a growing economy and higher salaries, many Czechs are still taking loans to buy Christmas gifts for their nearest and dearest. According to a survey carried out…
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Christmas trees shining bright around the Czech Republic
Towns and villages around the Czech Republic are dressed up for Christmas, with centrally-placed Christmas trees, Christmas markets, Nativity scenes, thousands of…
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Czech wins Woman in Youth Activism Award for her work in preventing sexual violence
This year’s Woman in Youth Activism Award for strengthening the voice of young women in Europe went to Czech activist Johanna Nejedlová. The 28-year-old Czech is the co…
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