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News from Czech Republic 12.07.2012
12.07.2012 12:22
CR: PM calls Parkanová immunity vote the only logical step
Prime Minister Nečas called the decision on Wednesday by fellow MPs to strip former defence minister Vlasta Parkanová of her immunity, opening the way for prosecution, the only “logical step”. He also called on all organs...
New manifesto seeks to revive debate about Czech position in EU
11.07.2012 11:31
CR: An initiative by several Czech NGOs and members of the country’s business community seeks to stir up debate about the Czech Republic’s position within the European Union. The manifesto, entitled Confident Czech Republic in a strong Europe, calls on MPs and government officials to ensure...
Parliamentary committee recommends for MP and former defence minister to be stripped of immunity
11.07.2012 11:29
CR: Parliament’s Mandate and Immunity Committee has advised deputies in the lower house to strip coalition MP Vlasta Parkanová of immunity. The former defence minister is suspected of abuse of public office and breach of trust in connection with a 3.5 billion crown purchase of military...
Semafor Theatre – 53 years and inventive as ever
11.07.2012 11:27
CR: The Semafor theatre, one of the oldest continuous traditions of modern Czech entertainment, is still putting out new performances after 53 years of existence. The latest concoction of multi-genre comedy theatre is ‘Kam se poděla Valerie?’, or ‘Where Did Valerie Go?’, which has four...
Large Czech milk farms ideally suit our needs, says owner of Gran Moravia cheese factory
11.07.2012 11:25
CR: The small Moravian town of Litovel is home to the world’s largest hard cheese factory. Since 1996 when the Italian company Orrero set up its production there, its Gran Moravia cheese has been conquering markets in around the world. Today, the Litovel cheese plant produces around 6,000...
News from Czech Republic 11.07.2012
11.07.2012 11:24
CR: Parliament to vote on giving Parkanová up for prosecution
Deputies in the lower house are to take a final vote on Wednesday on whether to strip former defense minister Vlasta Parkanova of her immunity opening the way for prosecution. Ms. Parkanová is suspected of abuse of public office...
News Czech Republic 10.07.2012
10.07.2012 15:20
CR: Judge, who presided over Vítkov arson case, found murdered
Police are investigating the brutal murder of Ostrava regional court judge Miloslav Studnička, who was killed on Monday at his family home in the Novojičín area. The murder is thought to have taken place at around 11 am; the...
Europa Jagellonica - Kutna Hora : May 2012 – September 2012
09.07.2012 12:41
Who Were the Jagiellonians?
The 14th century was a period of strong rulers in Central and East-Central Europe. However, Casimir of Poland († 1370), Louis the Great († 1382), and Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia Charles IV († 1378) died during the same...
Mucha family voices concerns as Slav Epic goes on display in Prague
09.07.2012 12:33
CR: After many months of delays, and several years of arguing, the Slav Epic will go on display in Prague’s Veletržní palác on Thursday. Alfons Mucha’s Art Nouveau masterpiece has been at the centre of a heated dispute between the town of Moravský Krumlov, where the 20 enormous canvasses...
Exhibition at Prague Castle presents the life and times of Ferdinand V, the last crowned king of Bohemia
09.07.2012 12:31
CR: The Habsburg imperial family ruled the Czech lands for nearly four centuries but few of the emperors and empresses found favour with their Czech subjects. One of the exceptions whom Czechs took to their hearts was Ferdinand V the Benign who spent nearly three decades living at Prague...