In the Czech press Archives

August 27th, 2008

Canada could re-instate visas for Czechs
Topolánek to discuss the possibility with Canadian officials

Pedophiles to escape prosecution
New law does not apply to Czechs who viewed child pornography in 2006

ČR will not recognize independent breakaway regions
However Czech officials remain split over conflict in the Caucasus

August 20th, 2008

Green card amendment passed
Legislation must be approved by Senate and President

Roma march against racists
Protest follows skinhead attack

Foreign minister weds ex-wife
The secret ceremony took place in Austria

August 13th, 2008

Child appeals to President Klaus
An alleged abuse victim at a Brno care facility seeks help in custody case

Chain stores violate employee rights
Employers fail to pay overtime, or give sufficient breaks

August 6th, 2008

ČR to take part in Georgia peace mission
All sides in conflict are using Czech weapons

Gov't must pay damages to blood company
An international court ruled that 9 billion Kč be paid

Planned skyscrapers to be built shorter
The new Prague 4 buildings would violate UNESCO height limit

July 30th, 2008

Pedophile suspect extradited to Britain
Suspect had been living in the Czech Republic for two years

Masaryk Train Station to be converted
The Prague landmark could be turned into an office building or shopping mall

Prague tourism drops
Visitors to the Czech Republic are down 30 percent from this time last year

July 23rd, 2008

Klaus meets with Lisbon Treaty opponent
President continues to praise the Irish "no" vote

Paper pays fine for photo
Parents of a car crash victim are outraged over inappropriate picture

President ratifies health code amendment
Patients such as organ donors and newborns are exempt from paying health fees

July 16th, 2008

Euthanasia draft law presented
Critics say the legislation could be misused by patient families

Number of Prague beggars has declined
The decrease followed a 2000 law prohibiting begging in designated areas

Czech entomologists held in India
The scientists were collecting bugs when detained last month

July 9th, 2008

Prime Minister Topolánek to attend Olympics
Several Cabinet members oppose his participation in the games

Truck traffic becomes divisive issue
Green Party Chairman Bursík threatens to resign if trucks aren't kept off public roads Friday and Sunday afternoons

Mayor swap to take place in August
The mayors of Prague and Sucha Loz will trade places for one week

July 2nd, 2008

Radar protester targets foreign affairs minister
Karel Schwarzenberg hit by a demonstrator's tomato

Government decides on environmental appropriations
Preparations for the upcoming sale of Prague Ruzyně Airport also discussed

Minister plans labor code amendment
Changes would give employers more leeway to hire foreigners

June 25th, 2008

Fake Viagra floods Czech market
Customs officers burn counterfeits collected from shipping

Close to half of Czechs don't want Roma neighbor
Survey shows Poles, Swedes are more accepting

June 18th, 2008

Czechs love their coffee
Average person drinks 380 cups per year

Free movies in Prague, Pardubice
Outdoor theaters offer wide range of shows