The only English-language newspaper in the Czech Republic. http://www.praguepost.com en Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/img/logo-for-rss.gif http://www.praguepost.com 60 60 The only English-language newspaper in the Czech Republic. http://www.praguepost.com/night-and-day/books/12100-book-review-the-third-reich-by-roberto-bolano.html Lost Bolano novel surfaces, providing keen insight into his early style Night & Day - Books Stephan Delbos (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/night-and-day/galleries/12112-art-review-critics-award-at-gallery-of-art-critics.html Fifth annual Critics' Award has theme of 'expanded painting' Night & Day - Galleries Mimi Fronczak Rogers (For the Post) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/real-estate/12113-soothing-style.html Prague-based group joins global movement to integrate design elements with healthcare facilities Real Estate Filip Šenk (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/sports/12131-czechs-take-russians-4-0.html Strong showing paves way for Euro Hockey Tour finish in Brno Sports Mark Smith (For the Post) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/tempo/12115-raucous-bacchus-masopust-in-prague.html Traditional pre-Lenten Carnivale festivities kick off Tempo Fiona Gaze (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/12303-wednesday-news-briefing.html Beneš fired as head of National Drug Control Center; Internet sales rose 12 percent in 2011 News News Desk (Team) Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:05:56 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/magazine/weddings/12118-trends-in-2012.html From cupcakes and candy buffets to Art Deco dresses, experts weigh in on the latest wedding fashions Magazine - Weddings Nella Manson (For the Post) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/opinion/12119-sink-or-swim.html A financial transaction tax is pure folly and will solve none of the eurozone's problems Opinion Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/local-briefs/12198-health-violations-found-at-supermarkets.html Inspectors from the Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority found ... News - Local Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/education/12208-endowment-fund-committee-examines-award-finalists.html Annual PPEF Best Teachers of English announcement forthcoming Education Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/european-briefs/12123-region-german-canadian-doctors-examine-jailed-tymoshenko.html German and Canadian doctors arrived in Ukraine Feb. 13 to examine jailed former ... News - European Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/night-and-day/cinema/12110-review-the-artist.html This new take on silent films is bound to leave you speechless Night & Day - Cinema André Crous (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/night-and-day/picks/12101-reel-big-fish-come-to-prague.html Ska fans are in for a treat as one of the biggest groups in American ska, Reel ... Night & Day - Picks Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/12175-speculation-of-budvar-sale-grows.html Trademark fight continues as ministry signals privatization Business Emily Thompson (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/night-and-day/stage/12105-dance-preview-don-quixote.html Prague State Opera's newest ballet premieres Night & Day - Stage Johana Mücková (For the Post) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/business-briefs/12180-possible-elimination-of-czech-national-bank-requirement-regarding-private-bond-sales.html A draft amendment to a bond-market regulation law now before Parliament calls ... Business - Business Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/night-and-day/restaurants/12108-food-review-ristorante-soave.html Aureole's Italian sibling sparkles, but doesn't quite shine Night & Day - Restaurants Fiona Gaze (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/local-briefs/12184-650-czechs-to-make-pilgrimate-to-vatican.html Some 650 Czechs will make a pilgrimage to the Vatican to attend a Feb. 18 ... News - Local Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/12165-greek-budget-cuts-fuel-political-tension.html Eurozone worries go beyond financial as April election approaches News Benjamin Cunningham (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/12174-market-bounce-is-short-lived.html Greece passes austerity measures, but still requires a deal with bondholders Business Emily Thompson (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/european-briefs/12124-region-slovak-finance-ministry-cuts-gdp-forecast.html Responding to worsening economic news in the eurozone, Slovakia's Finance ... News - European Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/business-briefs/12157-energy-world-solar-pv-market-contracted-in-2011.html The world's solar photovoltaic (PV) inverter market contracted slightly last ... Business - Business Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/sports/12132-sports-on-tap-games-on-tv-feb-15-21.html Wednesday, Feb. 1SoccerUEFA Champions League➤ 6 p.m. Zenit St. Petersburg vs. ... Sports Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/night-and-day/restaurants/12109-cocktail-recipe-the-full-moon-fever.html A tropical tipple for the winter Night & Day - Restaurants Laura Burgoine (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/night-and-day/picks/12102-dj-producer-set-slugabed-brings-well-crafted-electro.html British DJ and Ninja Tune recording artist Slugabed, also known as 23-year-old ... Night & Day - Picks Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/night-and-day/stage/12106-music-preview-grand-pianoramax-featuring-black-cracker.html No-jazz meets future funk in this New York City group Night & Day - Stage Tony Ozuna (For the Post) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/night-and-day/cinema/12111-review-shame.html One man's sexual desire and what he does to get what he craves Night & Day - Cinema André Crous (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/real-estate/12114-commercial-property-sales-better-than-expected.html Growing industrial sector led the way domestically in 2011 Real Estate Laura Burgoine (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/tempo/12116-around-town-national-pride-down-under.html According to Richard York, President of the Czech Australian New Zealand ... Tempo Laura Burgoine (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/opinion/12120-nonviolent-protest-is-the-way-forward-in-russia.html Putin should fear the new popular opposition movement gaining traction Opinion Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/12168-unipetrol-posted-big-losses-in-q4.html Write-offs and weak demand harm bottom line despite 11 percent growth in sales Business Emily Thompson (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/night-and-day/picks/12103-punk-band-art-project-japanther.html Alternatively described as a punk band and an art project, Japanther, formed by ... Night & Day - Picks Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/night-and-day/stage/12107-theater-review-mraky.html Handa Gote's latest production evinces substantial creativity Night & Day - Stage André Crous (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/european-briefs/12125-region-polands-first-satellite-launched-into-space.html A European Space Agency port launched Poland's first satellite into space from ... News - European Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/local-briefs/12185-foreigners-police-detains-400-deports-11-in-crackdown.html The Foreigners Police detained 400 people and deported 11 immigrants in an ... News - Local Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/business-briefs/12186-farm-trade-sector-posts-deficit.html The country posted a record farm trade deficit in 2011 of 34.7 billion Kč ($1.8 ... Business - Business Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/12169-senate-oks-direct-election.html Fischer leads polling ahead of popular vote for president in 2013 News Benjamin Cunningham (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/sports/12137-for-the-record-sports-scores-feb-15-21.html Upcoming gamesGambrinus ligaFeb. 17Dukla vs. Viktoria ŽižkovBohemians 1905 vs. ... Sports Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/night-and-day/picks/12104-afflatus-quintet-excels-at-philharmonic-classics.html An ensemble of accomplished wind players, the Afflatus Quintet, also known as ... Night & Day - Picks Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/business-briefs/12159-energy-gasoline-demand-has-dropped-since-2009.html Since 2009, gasoline demand has dropped in the Czech Republic, Australia, ... Business - Business Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/12121-region-slovak-book-ban-spurs-controversy.html Court blocks journalist's publication on 'Gorilla' corruption scandal amid cries of censorship News Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/local-briefs/12187-oecd-study-criticizes-czech-school-system-for-discrimination.html A Feb. 13 study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ... News - Local Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/european-briefs/12126-region-georgia-continues-cooperation-with-ukraine.html Georgia's Deputy Prime Minister Giorgi Baramidze said Feb. 12 military ... News - European Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/12170-firms-react-to-export-strategy.html Association of SMEs says government has solid goals but questions its tactics Business Laura Burgoine (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/12181-court-keeps-art-treasures-in-possession-of-the-state.html Communist-era minister gained vast collection of paintings News Markéta Hulpachová (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/12171-jobless-rate-spells-trouble-for-foreigners.html Rising unemployment is spurring added work-visa restrictions Business Laura Burgoine (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/local-briefs/12189-germany-may-compensate-czech-republic-for-electricity-transfer.html Germany may provide financial compensation for channeling electricity through ... News - Local Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/european-briefs/12127-region-hungarian-central-bank-accepts-foreign-currency-swap.html The Hungarian central bank accepted 2.34 billion euros in foreign-currency swap ... News - European Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/business-briefs/12156-energy-kuba-abandons-kocoureks-plan-for-nuclear-development.html Industry and Trade Minister Martin Kuba has abandoned his predecessor Martin ... Business - Business Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/local-briefs/12191-slovak-govt-apologizes-to-famiy-of-former-president.html The Slovak government apologized Feb. 9 to the family of former President Michal ... News - Local Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/european-briefs/12128-region-215-people-frozen-to-death-in-russia.html A total of 215 people have frozen to death in Russia since Jan. 1 amid a spell ... News - European Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/12155-energy-blackout-risk-looms.html Grid operators say improvements are needed to accommodate increased renewable energy Business Emily Thompson (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/business-briefs/12158-energy-cez-supplies-gas-to-250-000-czechs.html ČEZ AS, the largest electricity producer in Central Europe, now supplies ... Business - Business Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/12172-sparta-soccer-official-found-dead.html Přibyl, 33, was touted as a future head of Czech association News Klára Jiřičná (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/european-briefs/12129-region-lukashenko-announces-plans-for-single-air-defense-with-russia.html Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced an agreement between Belarus ... News - European Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/local-briefs/12192-lower-house-votes-to-cancel-diplomatic-immunity-for-mps.html The lower house passed a constitutional amendment Feb. 8 canceling the lifelong ... News - Local Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/business-briefs/12161-energy-eu-braces-for-potential-energy-crisis.html The European Union is bracing for another potential energy crisis in the dead of ... Business - Business Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/12167-group-pushes-necas-on-eu-pact.html Petition terms prime minister's refusal to sign deal 'senseless' News Markéta Hulpachová (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/12166-inflation-is-on-the-rise-again.html Forecasts cite taxes and regulated price growth as causes Business Laura Burgoine (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/european-briefs/12201-cez-denies-fraud-investigation-into-its-activities-by-albanian-authorities.html Representatives of state-owned energy company ČEZ have denied claims by ... News - European Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/local-briefs/12195-activists-stand-on-nusle-bridge-for-smog-party-campaign.html Around 50 environmental activists stood on the Nusle Bridge in Prague 4 Feb. 14 ... News - Local Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/12179-data-protection-office-is-wary-of-acta.html Thousands protest in Prague against controversial pact News Benjamin Cunningham (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/business-briefs/12162-energy-rwes-czech-unit-hires-jp-morgan-chase-and-co-.html RWE's Czech unit hired JP Morgan Chase & Co. as an adviser for the planned ... Business - Business Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/12177-movers-and-shakers-morris-new-ceo-at-tesco.html As its new CEO, David Morris has been at the helm of Tesco ČR since Feb. 1. He ... Business Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/european-briefs/12202-moodys-cuts-debt-ratings-of-numerous-eu-countries.html Moody's ratings agency has cut the debt ratings of Spain, Italy and Portugal, ... News - European Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/12176-womens-group-has-neo-nazi-ties.html Police charge 15 women for connection to illegal extremist organizations News Markéta Hulpachová (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/local-briefs/12196-gask-manager-sentenced-for-attempt-to-export-picasso.html The Prague 5 district court sentenced former Central Bohemian Gallery Manager ... News - Local Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/business-briefs/12164-energy-slovakia-should-do-more-to-enhance-energy-security.html Slovakia should do more to enhance its energy security and reduce its dependence ... Business - Business Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/european-briefs/12206-germans-ask-wage-increase-so-workers-can-help-pay-european-economic-recovery.html Workers' wages should increase so they can share in economic recovery, Labor ... News - European Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/local-briefs/12197-immigrants-work-longer-hours-than-czechs.html Members of the country's largest immigrant communities work longer hours than ... News - Local Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/12178-havel-heart-sculpture-unveiled.html Monument made from wax that came from vigils' candles News Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/business-briefs/12183-czech-e-shoppers-not-as-numerous-as-elsewhere-in-eu.html Despite the fast pace in growth of Internet sales in the Czech Republic, Czech ... Business - Business Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/12122-region-estonia-foreign-minister-lauds-euro-policy.html Diplomat talks economics on Prague visit, says country glad it joined currency union News Markéta Hulpachová (Staff Writer) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/european-briefs/12207-italian-court-hands-down-sentences-to-swiss-tycoon-and-belgian-baron-for-asbestos-related-deaths.html A court convicted a Swiss tycoon and a Belgian baron of negligence Feb. 13 over ... News - European Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/business-briefs/12188-only-3-500-ready-made-companies-sold-last-year.html A total of 3,500 so-called ready-made companies were sold last year, with six ... Business - Business Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/business-briefs/12190-pc-sales-drop.html PC sales fell 12 percent to 1.12 million last year, and demand for portable ... Business - Business Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/12173-word-on-the-street-direct-elections.html Who will you vote for in the presidential election? News Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/business-briefs/12193-radio-impuls-top-of-the-charts-biggest-radio-following-in-the-czech-republic.html The most popular nationwide radio station in the second half of 2011 was Rádio ... Business - Business Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/12210-thursday-news-briefing.html Klaus aide faces allegations of anti-Semitism; Czech economy contracted in last two quarters of 2011 News News Desk (Team) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/12211-friday-news-briefing.html Another Klaus presidential pardon called into question; Official numbers confirm inflation fears News News Desk (Team) Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:55:59 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/business/business-briefs/12194-record-number-of-shoes-imported-from-china.html Imports of Chinese shoes hit a record of 168 million pairs in 2011 according to ... Business - Business Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/european-briefs/12203-abu-qatada-released-from-jail.html Abu Qatada, accused of being one of the country's most dangerous extremist ... News - European Briefs Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/12223-monday-news-briefing.html Klaus wines and dines Balkan leaders; O2 Telfonica posts losses amid rumors of Czech pull out News News Desk (Team) Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:28:48 GMT http://www.praguepost.com/news/12224-tuesday-news-briefing.html Controversy swirls around Klaus' use of presidential pardon; Kalousek touts ČR as investment haven amid eurozone storm News News Desk (Team) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:56:19 GMT