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Tymoshenko's husband granted asylum by Czech Republic
06/01/2012 - UKRAINE

Tymoshenko's husband granted asylum by Czech Republic

The Czech Republic granted asylum to Oleksandr Tymoshenko (right), husband of Ukrainian opposition leader and ex-prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko (far left) on Friday. Yulia Tymoshenko is serving a 7 year prison sentence on charges of abuse of power.
World leaders honour former Czech president Havel
23/12/2011 - CZECH REPUBLIC

World leaders honour former Czech president Havel

World leaders gathered in Prague on Friday for the funeral of former Czech president Vaclav Havel, who died last Sunday at the age of 75. Havel was an architect of the 1989 Velvet Revolution that ended Soviet rule of what was then Czechoslovakia.
Mourners join Havel procession through Prague
21/12/2011 - CZECH REPUBLIC

Mourners join Havel procession through Prague

Thousands of mourners have accompanied former Czech President Vaclav Havel to Prague Castle, where the body will be on display until Friday's state funeral. The esteemed poet, philosopher and democracy activist died Sunday aged 75.
Vaclav Havel: the death of an icon
20/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

Vaclav Havel: the death of an icon

We take a look back at the life of one of Europe's most respected poets, philosophers and politicians, Vaclav Havel, who has died aged 75. We then meet the new - rapping - frontman for Austria's far right. Heinz-Christian Strache has led his party to a resurgence in popularity. Finally, find out why the Spanish king's son in law has been suspended from his duties.
What's next for North Korea?
19/12/2011 - IN THE PAPERS INTERNATIONAL

What's next for North Korea?

The world press reacts to the death of Kim Jong-Il - plus more tributes to Vaclav Havel, and the shock image of a woman being abused in Egypt that has made front pages all over the world.
The epitome of a dissident
19/12/2011 - IN THE PAPERS NATIONAL

The epitome of a dissident

The French papers pay tribute to Vaclav Havel - calling him the one man who did the most to lift the iron curtain. We also look at the airport strike in France, and the Chinese village standing up to the authorities.
Former Czech President Vaclav Havel dies
18/12/2011 - CZECH REPUBLIC

Former Czech President Vaclav Havel dies

Hero of the Velvet Revolution that gave his country independence from Soviet rule, former Czech President Vaclav Havel died on Sunday aged 75. A Nobel peace laureate and esteemed playwright, Havel served as head of state from 1989 to 2003.
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Portugal, Ireland, Croatia and Czech Republic qualify for Euro 2012
16/11/2011 - FOOTBALL

Portugal, Ireland, Croatia and Czech Republic qualify for Euro 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to the Euro 2012 finals late Tuesday, while Ireland, Croatia and the Czech Republic also qualified comfortably during playoffs.
Australia's Stoner wins motorcycling Grand Prix
14/08/2011 - MOTORCYCLING

Australia's Stoner wins motorcycling Grand Prix

The Australian Casey Stoner won the Czech motorcycling Grand Prix in Brno on Sunday, clinching a sixth victory in this season’s 11 races so far. He is placed 32 points ahead of last year's winner, Spain's Jorge Lorenzo.
Czech minister says Roma expulsions belie 'spirit of EU'
28/08/2010 - FRANCE

Czech minister says Roma expulsions belie 'spirit of EU'

The Czech Republic's foreign minister has described France's expulsion of Roma migrants as "contrary to the spirit of European Union rules", saying he suspects "racist viewpoints" underlie the policy.
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