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Politics

MP unintentionally airs suspicions of interference at transport ministry

Czech Position |
10 February 2012
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Unaware his microphone was turned on, TOP 09 MP Laudát aired rumor about interference by Public Affairs (VV) de facto leader Vít Bárta at the transport ministry.

Lucrative medical tender leads to lobbyist and ODS 'godfather'

Czech Position |
10 February 2012
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Kardio Port, which as a sole bidder won a CZK 1.8 billion tender to supply a top Prague clinic, is shown to have operated out of Roman Janoušek's HQ.

'Anonymous is the ideal of direct democracy in practice' says Czech activist Great Troll

Czech Position |
10 February 2012
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Local Anonymous activist spells out the movement's local and global aims and actions to Czech Position.

Bill curbing politicians' immunity passes hurdle

Czech Position |
9 February 2012
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Lower house lawmakers turned out in sufficient numbers to back a proposed constitutional change aimed at curbing their immunity.

Date set for party boss Bárta's corruption trial

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9 February 2012
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Much-anticipated trial of Public Affairs' (VV) de facto leader Vít Bárta on bribery charges is scheduled to start on 5 March.

Farm minister escalates Budvar brewing battle

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8 February 2012
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Agriculture Minister Petr Bendl (ODS) has fired off another salvo in his battle with state-owned brewer Budějovický Budvar.

Czech 'pirates' say gov't suspension of ACTA ratification not enough

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8 February 2012
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PM Petr Nečas says more study is needed on what impact the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) would have 'in real life'.

Regional governor demands non-privatization guarantee for Budvar

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7 February 2012
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South Bohemia governor Jiří Zimola says he will call a referendum on the future of famous brewery if PM Petr Nečas fails to act.

Billionaire's AN0 2011 group backing 10 Senate hopefuls

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7 February 2012
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Andrej Babiš says ANO 2011 will support 10 independent anti-corruption candidates in Senate elections, seeks more contenders.

Prague transport firm massively overpaid for TV screens, related criminal complaint dismissed

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7 February 2012
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Scandal-ridden DPP overpaid by some CZK 1.7 million for screens via contract with firm linked to (now former) acting chief Jaroslav Stůj.
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