Czech Republic

Pianist & Composer Martin Mayer Partners with Canadian Cancer Society in Memory of Czech ...

On the heels of a successful concert tour in Asia this fall, Canada’s Martin Mayer is on to his next project without a stop. The Vancouver-based pianist and composer is partnering with the Canadian Cancer Society for a yearlong...

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Search for Missing American Abroad

Devon Hollahan, Living in Prague, Disappeared Nov. 21 After Seeing a Concert in Frankfurt, Germany Video Harry Smith spoke with, Jeff Hollahan about his campaign to spread the work about his son's disappearance. Video Missing...

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Irish Vacation: Castle, Lighthouse or Manor

Family Vacations Can Benefit From Staying at a Place With Some History Question: I am planning my family's first trip to Ireland next summer. We will have only one week. I hate the idea of having to unpack and repack every day,...

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20. Czech leaders hit by illness, H1N1 flu virus

PRAGUE: Czech League leaders Teplice have been hit by illness, including the H1N1 flu virus, and have asked for tomorrow's Division One match against Viktoria Plzen to be postponed, a club spokesman said on Thursday.

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Czech appointed new EU enlargement chief

Czech appointed new EU enlargement chief B92 BRUSSELS -- The European Union's new commissioner in charge of enlargement will be Czech Republic's Štefan Fule. This was announced today in Brussels by European Commission President...

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'Skinny Czech kid' a big plus

by Chris Vivlamore, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution He has an interesting passport, from his native Czech Republic to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, with postings in upstate New York and Cleveland. But it has delivered him to a...

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Velvet Revolution Inspires and Disappoints

The 20th anniversary of the 1989 revolutions in Central and Eastern Europe continue to serve as inspiration for a peaceful transition from totalitarianism to democracy, but some are disappointed by persistent economic hurdles.

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QUANTIFY Study Finds GHG Emissions from Global Transport Could Double Their Net Contribution to...

Transport emissions could double their current relative net contribution to global warming by 2100, according to a new study by researchers at the Oslo-based Centre for International Climate and Environment Research (CICERO) in...

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Poll: Crisis causes serious problems to over 25% of Czech firms

ČTK 28% of Czech companies are experiencing serious problems due to the drain of clients and orders linked with the economic crisis, according to a poll the Economic Chamber made among 523 respondents in November.

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A bi-cultural Christmas

For a "half n half" family blending different cultural traditions, religious beliefs and family rituals into any cohesive holiday celebration can be stressful. While in America, according to Czech Christmas tradition, Radek has...

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