Tuesday, 22 May 2012
National | Czech Position

A number of Czech ministries and state entities such as the scandal-ridden Roads and Motorways Directorate may begin publishing all contracts with third parties on the internet as of September, public broadcaster ČT reported. The proposal is part of the draft law on the registration of public contracts, and comes in the wake of corruption allegations against a high-profile opposition politician, former ČSSD regional governor David Rath.

National | ČTK

Lower house deputy and former Central Bohemia governor David Rath has filed a constitutional complaint against decisions connected with the investigation into his corruption case and his remanding in custody.



 

 

National | ČTK

The multinational helicopter training center based in the Czech Republic whose building has been approved by the NATO summit in Chicago is a tiny contribution to NATO's smart defence initiative, Defence Minister Alexandr Vondra said.

National | ČTK

A freight train transporting coal derailed in Liběchov at midnight on Sunday, causing damage worth an estimated CZK 110 million, Rail Inspection spokesman Martin Drápal told ČTK.

National | Czech Position

Czechs explosives collector killed after tinkering with one of his historic devices.

Business | Bloomberg

The Czech National Bank granted a license for payments via mobile phones to Mopet CZ, a Czech joint venture of three mobile operators and banks, Hospodářské noviny reported, citing Mopet spokeswoman Vendula Voláková.

National | Czech Position

The Czech Republic is among the countries most likely to dub films and TV series, but at what cost?

Life»
Arts | ČTK

Czech conductor Jiří Bělohlávek, who is BBC Symphony Orchestra chief conductor, was decorated with the Order of the British Empire that was awarded to him by British Queen Elizabeth II at the British embassy in Prague Monday.

Life | Czech Position

The 'burbs have left their mark on Central Europe and a two-year project is making an effort to help bring them to life.