News From The Czech Republic
Groundbreaking chemist Antonín Holý dies at 75
20.07.2012 10:38
CR: As is often the case in science, you may not know the name of the Dr. Antonín Holý even if your life depends on it. The work of the acclaimed Czech chemist has extended or improved the lives of millions suffering from HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and many other viral diseases. His theoretical...
Czech press survey - July 19
20.07.2012 10:08
CeskeNoviny: Prague - Opposition Czech Social Democrat (CSSD) leader Bohuslav Sobotka should bear in mind the dictum "I only play the games that I can win," Petr Honzejk writes in Hospodarske noviny, commenting on the no-confidence vote proposed by the CSSD that was rejected by the Chamber...
Czechoslovakia´s split helped all, Klaus congratulates Meciar
20.07.2012 10:07
CeskeNoviny: Prague - The division of Czechoslovakia was a necessary step, which was successful and helped all, which is quite clear now, 20 years later, Czech President Vaclav Klaus wrote in a letter of congratulations he sent to the then Slovak Prime Minister Vladimir Meciar on his 70th...
Dana Zátopková recalls past Olympic triumphs
20.07.2012 10:01
CR: With the summer Olympics fast approaching Czechs are gauging their chances and reliving past triumphs. One of the highlights of these past successes was the 1952 triumph at the Olympic games in Helsinki when 30-year-old runner Emil Zátopek and his wife Dana bagged four gold medals in...
Czech Republic News 20.07.2012
20.07.2012 09:57
CR: Aspen Institute opens Prague branch
The prestigious Aspen Institute, an international non-profit organization dedicated to fostering enlightened leadership and open-minded dialogue, has opened a branch in Prague. The opening ceremony on Thursday was attended by the Czech-born former US...
Vláčil masterpiece Markéta Lazarová undergoes digital restoration work
20.07.2012 09:53
CR: Restoration work has begun on the late František Vláčil’s 1967 film masterpiece Markéta Lazarová, telling the story of a kidnapping and pure love in the drastic Middle Ages. The B&W epic is being completely transferred using digital technology – with damage to the original picture...
News Czech Republic 19.07.2012
19.07.2012 14:15
CR: Government approves extra money for police to handle demonstrations
The government has approved a proposal by Interior Minister Jan Kubice to increase the budget of the Prague police by 15 million crowns in order to better handle anti-government protests. The bulk of the amount, 10...
David Rath corruption scandal takes fresh turn
19.07.2012 14:14
CR: The corruption scandal surrounding David Rath took another set of twists and turns this week as police accused the former Social Democrat health minister and Central Bohemian governor of taking an additional nine million crowns in bribes. Mr Rath is already remanded in custody as police...
News from Czech Republic 18.07.2012
18.07.2012 13:23
CR: Prime Minister slams police president amidst row over political interference
Czech Prime Minister Petr Nečas has slammed the head of the country’s police service, Petr Lessy, over a letter that was issued to subordinates on Sunday. In it, Lessy called on fellow officers to resist...
News from Czech 17.07.2012
17.07.2012 13:24
CR: Church restitution bill approved by lower house
The lower house has approved a bill on the restitution of church property. The bill was pushed through by coalition deputies in spite of heated protests from the opposition parties who have repeatedly challenged the volume of property...