DNA unmasks Czech past
A research project at Prague Castle is mapping the DNA of centuries-old Bohemian rulers with the aim of bringing Czech history “closer
Cuban families gain asylum in ČR
Czechs foster anti-communist dissidence with their aid policy Prague was probably the last place on the minds of three Cuban families when
New era for gay rights movement
Advocates call for changes in recently passed partnership law Six months after the country adopted historic legislation legalizing registered partnerships for same-sex
Czech Republic to join Schengen
European Commission backs off earlier threats of a delay until 2008 Implementing countries shown in black; countries interested in joining in 2007
Topolnek’s government resigns
President won’t appoint new Cabinet till after elections in two weeks Prime Minister Mirek Topolnek’s Civic Democratic (ODS) government resigned Oct. 11
Nearly Weds: Country’s first same-sex unions
A halo of flashes from news cameras hovered over the couple standing in the middle of a ceremony at the town hall
Car thief brags of prolific success
Man says movie inspired him to take stealing to a new level When Radko Souček, 32, saw Gone in 60 Seconds —
Criminal Code restricts media and sets age of consent at 14
The Czech Republic is poised to adopt sweeping changes to its Criminal Code after a 13-year effort to rewrite statutes that were
Techno festival turns to protest
Police, audience injuries show need for a tactics review A techno music festival in west Bohemia, which turned into a melee as
The Big Ban Of Symbols
Opponents of Communism Seek Prohibition of Party and its Symbols When Britain’s Prince Harry wore a swastika on a German soldier outfit