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The article focuses on the Czech Republic's accusation against two men and a news website of running a Russian influence operation in Europe, leading to the freezing of their assets, with the main figure identified as Viktar Medvedchuk, a prominent pro-Russian Ukrainian politician.

A personal narrative is presented which discusses the author's experience of reporting about Czech national baseball team and profile the former hockey player Jagr during Czech trip.

Reports on the trade surplus posted by the Czech Republic during the month of November 2004.

Reports that the hockey team of the Czech Republic has won over the United States team in the third-place game in the World Junior Hockey Championship held in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Performance of player Petr Vrana.

Describes recently opened, re-opened or renovated places to visit in Prague in Czech Republic. K + K Hotel Central, an Art Nouveau building, at Hybernska; Permanent exhibition at the Hradcany Castle; Fata Morgana greenhouse at the Botanical Gardens in Nadvorni; Contact information.

Reports that six British soldiers taking part in a joint military exercise died when their Lynx helicopter crashed in a field near Brno, Czech Republic.

Focuses on Tugendhat Villa, the house that Ludwig Mies van der Rohe built on a hill in Brno, Czech Republic in 1930. Popularity of the house for its open, flowing plan, its retractable window and its modern materials; Exterior design of the house; Inclusion of the house in the central list of immovable cultural monuments; Formation of the Villa Tugendhat Fund and Friends of Tugendhat to preserve the house.

Reports that Karl Hoffmann, a former Communist leader convicted for his role in the Soviet Union invasion in 1968, started his four-year term in the Czech Republic in August 2004.

Reports that a check of bus traffic in Prague, Czech Republic, in July 2004 has caught ten drunken bus drivers in a single day, according to police.

Reports that Ron Bramlett of the United States won the 110-meter hurdles in 13.43 seconds at the Josef Odlozil Memorial Grand Prix II held June 2004 in Prague, Czech Republic.

Reports on the resignation of Vladimir Spidla as prime minister Czech Republic after a dismal showing in the European Parliament elections. Possibility of appointing Stanislav Gross as the replacement of Spidla.

The article profiles the town of Zlin, Czech Republic, which is noted for its Modernist architecture. Zlin was home to the Bata shoe company, and now hosts the Tomas Bata University. The Mala Scena and the Hotel Moskva have been refurbished by Dagmar Nova, a local architect who leads the town's architectural preservation efforts.

The author reflects on the architectural glory of the town of Zlin in Moravia, Czech Republic, and reports that many of the city's old buildings have been converted into commercial ventures by the communist government of the country. The author states that many of the town's heritage buildings were built by entrepreneur Tomas Bata with the help of architect Frantisek Gahura in early 1990's. The author states that Building No. 21 is the most impressive structure of the town.

The article examines the growth of the ties between China and the Czech Republic. It discusses the significance of the participation of Chinese businessman Ye Jianming of CEFC China Energy in the first meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Czech counterpart, Milos Zeman. It also analyzes the implications of the meeting for China's influence on politics and business in the Czech Republic and its broader ambitions in Europe.

The article reports that an organization called East Stratcom has been established in Brussels, Belgium that aims to fight the proliferation of fake news. Topics covered include how East Stratcom was created by the European Union to deal with Russia's ongoing disinformation campaigns and similar groups being created in other European countries such as Finland and the Czech Republic to disprove online hoaxes.

The article talks about the rise of populist leaders due to their ability to connect with the public over issues including muslim refugees and a distrust of governmental institutions, focusing on Czech President Milos Zeman in the country's 2018 Presidential election.

The article reports on the concerns over the impact of the election of Andrej Babis as prime minister during the October 2017 election in the Czech Republic, citing how the outcome will affect the county's relation to the nations of Western Europe.

The article discusses reactions to "Holiday in the Protectorate," a Czech Republic reality television series in which contestants struggle to survive in conditions based on former German dictator Adolf Hitler's Nazi party's invasion of the Czech Republic during World War II. Topics addressed include criticism over the use of the Holocaust as the basis for reality television entertainment; the views of the series' director, Zora Cejnkova; and the use of actors to portray the Gestapo.

The article discusses controversy regarding the Taxisuv prikop (Taxis Ditch), a horse jump featured in the Velka Pardubicka (Grand Pardubice) Steeplechase horse race in the Czech Republic. The author notes that several horses have died after sustaining injuries while attempting the jump, and both criticism and appreciation of the event are noted.

The article features the Veverkova Street in Prague, Czech Republic that includes establishments like Helena Darbujanova shop, Jakoby showroom, and Bistro 8.

The article reports that police in Czech Republic has arrested a Russian citizen, who was suspected of hacking targets in the U.S., in collaboration with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The article offers information on the result of survey for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation which found that Czech Republic have a number of libraries than grammar schools due to the government's approach to promote universal literacy and education.

The article focuses on the proposed name change of Czech Republic to Czechia, as part of the Czech leaders' efforts to address identity crisis.

The article offers travel tips for Czech Republic, and includes recommendations for skiing, dining, and accommodation.

The article focuses on cultural life in the Czech Republic, focusing on the arts collective Ztohoven. The group, famed for its guerrilla marketing pranks, hacked into a Czech television network in the fall of 2007 to broadcast a picture of a landscape undergoing an atomic explosion. Twelve of its members will face trial for this act, but most Czechs view it tolerantly as an expression of the country's longstanding fondness for pranks of all kinds.

The article discusses pianist and Holocaust survivor Alice Herz-Sommer. Herz-Sommer grew up in Prague and survived camp Theresienstadt, also known as Terezin, where the Jews who were sent there from 1941 to 1945 were musicians. She recalls playing at least 100 concerts there with the Nazis using them as propaganda. On Saturday, November 3, 2007, a free concert at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City honored Herz-Sommer's 104th birthday and paid tribute to the dead at Terezin.

The article reviews several restaurants in Prague, Czech Republic, including La Degustation, U Petrske veze, and Cerny Kohout.

This article discusses the large number of Serbian tennis players entered in the U.S. Open Tennis tournament. Three of the top five seeds in the U.S. open are from Serbia, a country without a strong centralized tennis program. Novak Djokovic is seeded third and will play Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic.

The article discusses Tugendhat House, the home of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe built in the 1930s in Brna, Czech Republic. The Mies van der Rohe family abandoned the house in 1938 because they were Jews fleeing the Nazis. Mies van der Rohe's youngest daughter has sued for the return of the house to her family. The city of Brna currently controls the property.

The author presents a tourism and travel review of the Czech Republic, with particular focus on the country's beers and breweries.

The article discusses the United States' national soccer team's chances to beat Ghana in the 2006 World Cup. Many doubt that the U.S. will be able to win, since Ghana defeated the Czech Republic, which has already beaten the United States. Despite this perception, Ghana is actually the underdog, since this is their first appearance in the World Cup.

The article discusses the lack of success by the United States national soccer team in the 2006 World Cup. After years of training and battles to qualify, the U.S. lost three to zero to the Czech Republic on the fourth day of the tournament. U.S. Manager Bruce Arena publicly criticized his team's players, including Landon Donovan and Bobby Convey.

In this article the author discusses the United States team playing in 2006 World Cup soccer tournament, on the eve of its first appearance in competition against the Czech Republic. Bruce Arena, coach of the U.S. team, states that the squad has been practicing for months to put on a good show against that team. The Czech Republic humiliated the U.S. in the 1990 World Cup. The author recaps the performance of the team in a number of World Cups.

This article profiles the Czech Republic soccer team in their quest to win the 2006 soccer World Cup. The author notes that the Czechs, once favorites to win the World Cup, have been beset by injury prior to the tournament. The advanced age of many Czech soccer stars is also discussed. Czech soccer players Petr Cech, Milan Baros, Tomas Rosicky and Jan Koller are also highlighted as keys to the Czech soccer team's success in the 2006 World Cup.

This article reports on a plan by the United States to erect a missile shield in Europe to protect against a possible nuclear attack by Iran. The U.S. proposes to install 10 anti-missile interceptors on bases to be determined in Europe by 2011. Poland and the Czech Republic, once members of the Soviet bloc, are being considered as possible sites for the missile shield.

The article discusses members of the New York Rangers hockey team that are playing in the Olympics. Four Czech members of the Rangers were beaten by the Swedish hockey team, whose goalie is Henrik Lundqvist, another New York Ranger. Teammates in the NHL, in the 2006 Winter Olympics they were forced to play against each other.

The article looks at how five team members of the New York Rangers hockey team will be playing for the Czech Republic hockey team in the 2006 Winter Olympic games in Turin, Italy. The Rangers, now at the top of the Atlantic Division, have been successful primarily because of the 7 strong Czech players on the team. The Czech Republic hockey team is projected to advance farther than the American hockey team in the Olympics.

Focuses on pilsner beers. Background on pilsners, a subset of lagers, which along with ales are the two main groups of beers; Simplicity of pilsners; How the flavor of a good pilsner should be refreshing and invigorating; Information on brewing pilsners; Introduction of a new golden lager in the town of Pilsen in Czech Bohemia in 1842; Tasting report on a selection of pilsners from the Czech Republic, Germany, American craft brewers and Thailand; Why the Prima Pils from the Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, was chosen as the top beer; Views of beer tasters, including beer and travel writer Lew Bryson. INSET: Tasting Report: Fresh, Lively Flavors With a Welcome Bitterness.

Reports that the European Union is providing a reprieve from its rule on deficits for six countries it is accepting as new members . Budget shortfalls of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Cyprus and Malta; Lawsuit filed by the European Commission against all 12 euro zone countries in the European Court of Justice for their failure to take punitive steps against France and Germany which have breached the deficit limit for three consecutive years.

A review is offered for the Black Angels cocktail bar located in Czech Republic.

An obituary for Stanislav Gross, former prime minister of Czech Republic, is presented.

The article offers travel tips for Prague, Czech Republic and includes recommendations for dining, accommodations, shopping, harbor cruises, and historic excursions.

Reports that more than 2,500 East Germans sought refuge in the West German Embassy in Prague, hoping to join the 6,000 other East Germans who were allowed to travel from Czechoslovakia to West Germany over the weekend. Incidents described.

The article offers sports news briefs as of November 17, 2013 including the 2-1 lead of the Czech Republic in the Davis Cup finals, the Nigeria's qualification for the World Cup, and the qualification of Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel for the U.S. Grand Prix's pole position.

The article reports on the failure of the Social Democrats in achieving the majority vote despite winning the parliamentary elections which reflects the dissatisfaction of voters with endemic corruption and the political status quo in Czech Republic.

The article reports on the involvement of Prime Minister Petr Necas and his Chief of staff Jana Nagyoya in a graft scandal in Czech Republic.

The article reports on the positive qualities of Miroslava Nemcova to become the next prime minister in Czech Republic despite his lack of ministerial experience in the country.

The article reports on the election of Milos Zeman, a former leftist prime minister and economist of Czech Republic, as president of the country on January 26, 2013, making him the first popularly elected president.

The article reports that Karel Schwarzenberg, foreign minister of Czech Republic emerged as a strong contender in the country's race to succeed President Vaclav Klaus.