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A government minister states that he intends to push for discussions on the possible impeachment of the Czech President Václav Klaus.
A series of votes across the Czech Republic by regional assemblies of the Civic Democratic Party, strengthen the position of the incumbent party leader Mirek Topolánek.
The Czech government has revealed a list of priorities as well as a motto for its impending presidency of the European Union.
Music Profile: Lucie – One of the definitive Czech bands of the '90s
In this edition of Music Profile we look back at one of the most successful Czech bands of the 1990s, the rock group Lucie. Founded by singer/guitarist Robert Kodym together with bass guitarist Petr Chovanec (P.B.CH), Lucie's success was unrivalled, with the band filling stadiums like no other in the years following the Velvet Revolution. From the early 90s up until 2002 the band was incredibly productive. Their songs remain instantly recognisable to most Czech listeners and still get tons of radio play.
Mailbox: Mailbox 11.30.2008
Today in Mailbox: Czech paratroopers Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš and the presence of Czechoslovak troops in exile in Leamington Spa, UK, during WW2; the mysterious belly button of Czech supermodel Karolína Kurková. Listeners quoted: Alistair Pamphilon, David Brauchli.
Letter from Prague: Dr Strossmayer and health care reform
Czechs, doctors and patients alike, seem to be really worried about their health care and the government's plans to reform it. These plans which, among other things, include fees for visits to the doctor's, emergency wards and prescriptions, might have even cost the ruling coalition the recent regional elections. Most people are apparently happy with the way things are now, and have been since the state nationalized all medical care. Well, for one, I am not.
