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Spain on brink of victory with 2-0 lead over Czechs
05/12/2009 - TENNIS - DAVIS CUP

Spain on brink of victory with 2-0 lead over Czechs

Rafael Nadal (photo) and David Ferrer gave Spain 2-0 lead over Czechs in the final of the Davis Cup. World number 2 cruised past Tomas Berdych, Ferrer defeated Radek Stepanek to give Spain an ideal start.
Celebrations to mark 20 years since 'Velvet Revolution'
17/11/2009 - CZECH REPUBLIC

Celebrations to mark 20 years since 'Velvet Revolution'

Celebrations get underway today to mark the 20th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution that toppled the Communist regime in what was then known as Czechoslovakia. Four years later the country split into the Czech and Slovak republics.
"EU: Britain has been kicked in the teeth"
04/11/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

"EU: Britain has been kicked in the teeth"

In today’s international press review, we look at the world’s reaction regarding the Lisbon Treaty. The Czech Republic was the last EU member state to sign it.
Eurosceptic Czech president Vaclav Klaus signs Lisbon Treaty
04/11/2009 - EUROPEAN UNION

Eurosceptic Czech president Vaclav Klaus signs Lisbon Treaty

The Czech Republic's eurosceptic president, Vaclav Klaus, has become the 27th and final EU head of state to sign the Lisbon Treaty, paving the way for its ratification on December 1.
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Court rules Lisbon Treaty constitutional, clears the way for ratification
03/11/2009 - CZECH REPUBLIC

Court rules Lisbon Treaty constitutional, clears the way for ratification

The Czech Republic's top court has ruled that the European Union's Lisbon Treaty is in line with the Czech constitution, paving the way for the reform treaty's ratification.
EU leaders agree to Czech opt-out clause, clearing major treaty hurdle
30/10/2009 - LISBON TREATY

EU leaders agree to Czech opt-out clause, clearing major treaty hurdle

European Union leaders have cleared a major hurdle for the ratification of the Lisbon reform treaty by agreeing to grant Czech President Vaclav Klaus the opt-out clause he had demanded before signing.
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Ruling on EU treaty set for next week, Czech court says
27/10/2009 - LISBON TREATY

Ruling on EU treaty set for next week, Czech court says

The Czech Republic's highest court has said it will adjourn until November 3, delaying its ruling on whether the Lisbon Treaty violates the country's constitution.
Constitutional court to hear complaint against Lisbon Treaty
27/10/2009 - CZECH REPUBLIC

Constitutional court to hear complaint against Lisbon Treaty

The Czech Constitutional Court will hear a challenge, backed by President Vaclav Klaus (pictured), that the EU's Lisbon Treaty infringes national sovereignty. The Czech Republic is the only EU nation yet to ratify the treaty.
EU chief adds pressure on Czech leader to sign treaty
13/10/2009 - LISBON TREATY

EU chief adds pressure on Czech leader to sign treaty

In Brussels for talks with Czech Prime Minister Jan Fischer, European Commission Chief Jose Manuel Barroso has increased pressure on “Eurosceptic“ Czech President Vaclav Klaus to sign the EU's long-awaited Lisbon reform treaty.
Poland signs Lisbon Treaty, Czechs last to hold out
10/10/2009 - EUROPEAN UNION

Poland signs Lisbon Treaty, Czechs last to hold out

Polish President Lech Kaczynski (photo) has ratified the EU Lisbon Treaty, leaving the Czech Republic as the only country yet to sign. The Czech president has demanded changes to the text despite mounting pressure at home and abroad.
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