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The Czech Republic /'t??k r?'p?bl?k/ (help·info)^[3] (Czech Ceská republika, pronounced&_160;['t??ska? 'r?pu?bl?ka]&_160; ( listen), short form Cesko ['t??sk?]) is a country in Central Europe^[4] that is sometimes considered to be Eastern European.^[5] The country borders Poland to the northeast, Germany to the west and northwest, Austria to the south and Slovakia to the east. The capital and largest city is Prague (Czech Praha). The country is composed of the historic regions of Bohemia and Moravia, as well as parts of Silesia. The Czech Republic has been a member of NATO since 1999 and of the European Union since 2004. From 1 January 2009 to 1 July 2009, the Czech Republic held the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Following the Battle of Mohács in 1526, the Czech lands fell under Habsburg rule, becoming part of the Austrian Empire in 1804 and of Austria–Hungary in 1867. The independent Republic of Czechoslovakia was formed in 1918, following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian empire after World War I. After the Munich Agreement, German occupation of Czechoslovakia and the consequent disillusion with the Western response and gratitude for the liberation of the major portion of Czechoslovakia by the Red Army, the Communist party won plurality (38%)^[6] in the 1946 elections. In a 1948 coup d'état, Czechoslovakia became a communist-ruled state. In 1968, the increasing dissatisfaction culminated in attempts to reform the communist regime. The events, known as the Prague Spring of 1968, ended with an invasion by the armies of the Warsaw Pact countries (with the exception of Romania); the troops remained in the country until the 1989 Velvet Revolution, when the communist regime collapsed. On 1 January 1993, Czechoslovakia peacefully dissolved into its constituent states, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

The Czech Republic is a pluralist multi-party parliamentary representative democracy. President Václav Klaus is the current head of state. The Prime Minister is the head of government (currently Jan Fischer). The Parliament has two chambers the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. It is also a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Council of Europe and the Visegrád Group.

The Czech Republic made economic reforms such as fast privatizations. Annual gross domestic product growth has recently been around 6%. The country is the first former member of the Comecon to achieve the status of a developed country (2006), according to the World Bank.^[7] The Czech Republic also ranks top among the former Comecon countries in the Human Development Index.^[8]

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1. Prague Has A Nighlife To Suit Everyone November 05, 2009 Prague has swiftly become one of the entertainment capitals of Central Europe. This capital city of the Czech Republic is home to a vibrant entertainment scene, one that appeals to tourists looking to sample everything from fine beer to operate and ballet. Prague nightlife truly does offer something for everyone as does the Prague Hotels. Looking for a reason why the Prague nightlife is so vibrant? Look to the natives. The residents of Prague are a hard-working bunch. But they also know the importance of fun. That’s why the city’s top pubs and cocktail lounges are packed even on weeknight... (read more) Author: Matt Spock

2. Prague Is Enriched With History November 05, 2009 Looking for gourmet restaurants, art-house movie cinemas and bustling nightclubs? Then you may want to become a part of the Prague tourism boom. A growing number of tourists are discovering all that this capital city of the Czech Republic has to offer. There are historic castles and stunning cathedrals. Lazy rivers and grassy islands are here, too. And then there’s a busy nightlife scene, centered around Wenceslas Square, the most famous thoroughfare in all of Prague. Wenceslas Square bursts into life after nightfall. It’s then when its movie houses, restaurants and nightclubs... (read more) Author: Matt Spock

3. An Insight To The Beautiful City Of Prague November 05, 2009 It’s little surprise that Prague has become one of the tourism capitals of Central Europe. This bustling city, the capital of the Czech Republic, is home to historic buildings, natural beauty, lively nightclubs and cocktail lounges and impressive shopping districts. But that’s just part of the appeal of Prague. This capital city is a prime vacation spot for fans of the arts, too. Prague is home to a busy music, dance, art and theater scene. Tourists can take in everything from Shakespeare to classical ballet to the latest avant-garde performance artist. The city’s inventive theater s... (read more) Author: Matt Spock

4. Czech Court Clears Way for President to Sign New EU Treaty November 03, 2009 The Czech Republic's Constitutional Court has removed the last obstacle to a new European Union charter known as the Lisbon Treaty by dismissing a complaint that had been brought against the document. Shortly after the court decision, the Czech President Vaclav Klaus signed the document. The move paves the way for a stronger, more unified EU.Czech Republic's President Vaclav Klaus briefs the press after signing the Lisbon Treaty at the Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, 03 Nov 2009The court's decision, essentially that the European Union's Lisbon Treaty does not violate the Czech consti... (read more)

5. Prague pensions November 02, 2009 Prague is one of the most attractive cities for tourism. Every year thousands of travellers and sightseers come to Prague. With regard to this, tourist service is fully developed in the capital of the Czech Republic. Do you plan to visit Prague and have unforgettable sojourn? Are you looking for comfortable accommodation? Do you prefer cosy pensions to large and unfamiliar hotels? In Prague, you can find not only a lot of information centres, cafes, restaurants, shops, and amazing sightseeing but also many comfortable andfamiliar pensions that make you feel at home. If you are looking for an ... (read more) Author: Lucie Rusarova

6. Prague apartments November 02, 2009 Prague is one of the most beautiful and attractive places for tourists in Central Europe. The capital of the Czech Republic is rich in romantic streets, admirable sightseeing and excellent restaurants. Do you plan to visit Prague and have an unforgettable holiday? Do plan a business trip? Are you looking for a cosy and homely accommodation? Fortunately, in Prague you can find lots of charming apartments that offer you a familiar atmosphere. Many of Prague apartments are perfectly located within the historical heart of the city. It will take you just a few minutes to walk into the middle of ... (read more) Author: Lucie Rusarova

7. Prague accommodation November 02, 2009 Do you plan a business trip or holiday in Prague and are you looking for a suitable accommodation? Everyone wants to have enjoyable and comfortable trip! One of the factors that affected your holiday is accommodation. It is not problem to book a comfortable hotel, cosy boarding-house, pension or apartment in Prague! The capital of the Czech Republic is famous tourist target and it offers fully develop services for tourists. How to pick and choose a suitable accommodation in Prague? You should firstly think about your private preferences. Do you prefer an accommodation situated in the centre ... (read more) Author: Lucie Rusarova

8. How to choose Prague hotels November 02, 2009 Prague is offering many opportunities of an accommodation. Sometimes people are totally lost because they don´t know how to choose a hotel which would comply with their wishes. There are some suggestions that you can use in the selection of the right hotel. First thing you should think out is how much money do you want to spent. In Prague there you can find really cheap accommodation with ordinary equipment  such as Aparhotel Gregory. On the other hand, you can stay at deluxe hotel with the best service and all modern conveniences. Among these hotels we can mention for example Golden Well Hot... (read more) Author: Lucie Rusarova

9. What´re possibilities in Prague accommodation? November 02, 2009 Prague as a historical city belongs to the most frequented places in Europe. Travelers from around the world are coming here to see all well known national monuments. They are not just looking for sights but also for a good accommodation. And there are many possibilities in Prague accommodation. If you prefer luxury accommodation with the best services have a look for some five star Prague hotels. You can even visit the world best luxury hotel 2009 - Hotel Aria. This unique accommodation gives you an opportunity to see different kinds of art such as paintings or music. People who are looking... (read more) Author: Lucie Rusarova

10. Why to choose charming Prague hotels? November 02, 2009 Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and it is said to be a hearth of Europe. It is no wonder that there are more and more tourists every year. This fact is caused by picturesque sights, authentic atmosphere and also by the original world- famous charming Prague hotels. People from all over the world are coming to Prague to spend their pleasant holiday or business trip. Mostly, they want to be abed at a beautiful place close to the historical center. Thanks to the high number of Prague hotels, tourists (by the young students up to the wealthy manager) can find an accommdation which is ... (read more) Author: Lucie Rusarova

11. Skoda Auto's Q3 Results Are Better Than Those Achieved Over the Same Period of Last Year November 02, 2009 Škoda Auto has delivered 6.5% more vehicles to its customers than it did over the same period of 2008 - 174,984 from July till September 2009 versus 164,258 last year. The Czech Republic´s largest car manufacturer has delivered 504,625 cars to its customers from January till September 2009 - the Škoda brand only fell by 5.0%, although the global car market saw an 11.9% year-on-year fall. The Group has manufactured 387,574 vehicles in all of its plants over the first nine months of this year, 22.4% less than it did over the same period of 2008. Besides that, Škoda Auto also manufactures ve... (read more) Author: Skoda Australia

12. Czech PM Backs New US Missile Defense Plan October 23, 2009 U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has secured the Czech Republic's support for U.S. missile defense plans after winning the backing of fellow NATO allies Poland and Romania.US Vice President Joe Biden (L) is welcomed by Czech Republic's PM Jan Fischer (R) in Prague, 23 Oct 2009Biden met Friday with Czech Prime Minister Jan Fischer, who said his country is ready to participate in the new plan. Biden said Washington will send a high-level defense team to Prague next month for discussions.Prague had previously expressed disappointment in U.S. President Barack Obama's decision to scrap plans to build ... (read more)

13. Ostrava Beckons! October 22, 2009 The Czech Republic's third largest city beckons you with its incredible architechtural delight that stands as an evidence to the city's dynamic history. Founded in the year 1267, Ostrava was a significant juncture of prehistoric trading route known as the Amber Road. Until the late 18th century, Ostrava was a small regional town with a population that amounted to approximately 1000 inhabitants who where mostly involved in handicraft. Upon the discovery of large deposits of black coal in the year 1763, this small town suddenly blossomed with industrial boom with an influx of new immigrants dur... (read more) Author: Yoshay Lama

14. Biden to Visit Poland, Romania, Czech Republic October 20, 2009 US VP Joseph Biden, 19 Oct 2009U.S. Vice President Joe Biden left Washington Tuesday on a four-day trip that will take him to Poland, Romania and the Czech Republic. Biden is scheduled to arrive in Warsaw late Tuesday. He is to hold talks Wednesday with Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Lech Kaczynski. He travels to Bucharest on Thursday, and Prague on Friday. The White House has denied that Biden is being sent to eastern Europe because of anger in Warsaw and Prague over the administration's decision to scrap a Bush-era plan for a missile shield in Poland and the Czech Republic. Mr. O... (read more)

15. Polish President Signs EU Treaty October 10, 2009 Polish President Lech Kaczynski signs EU's Lisbon Treaty at presidential palace in Warsaw, 10 Oct 2009Poland's president has signed the European Union's reform treaty, leaving the Czech Republic as the only nation yet to ratify the pact.President Lech Kaczynski completed his country's ratification at a ceremony Saturday morning.  Poland's parliament approved the Lisbon Treaty last year.Mr. Kaczynski said he is convinced the new cooperation among sovereign states will be a success.All 27 EU nations must ratify the treaty, which is designed to streamline EU decision making, in order for it ... (read more)

16. Poland to Sign EU Treaty, Czech President Demands Footnotes October 08, 2009 Poland's President Lech Kaczynski (file photo)The office of Polish President Lech Kaczynski says he is set to sign the European Union reform treaty, leaving the Czech Republic as the last remaining holdout.Mr. Kaczynski's office announced Thursday that the signing would take place Saturday at a ceremony attended by European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso.But Czech President Vaclav Klaus is putting up more resistance to the reform treaty.  The EU's Swedish Presidency says Mr. Klaus wants to add a two-sentence footnote to a part of the charter pertaining to fundamental rights befo... (read more)

17. Budapest: the New Prague for Real Estate Investors October 08, 2009 When Hungary and the Czech Republic joined the European Union back in 2004 they set the standards for economic achievement that the rest of the new entrants could only dream of achieving. Both Hungary and the Czech Republic not only embraced their new membership status, they went out of their way to create an environment so conducive for inward investment that both countries are now thriving. As has been well documented, the stunning Czech Republic city of Prague became of such intense interest to international real estate investors even before the Republic joined the EU because it boa... (read more) Author: William Doyle

18. British Arms Manufacturer Faces Bribery Charges October 01, 2009 Britain's Serious Fraud Office announced today it will seek to prosecute the world's No. 2 defense contractor on charges of corruption in dealings on foreign contracts. BAE Systems is accused of paying out millions of dollars to win arms contracts from a number of countries, including Tanzania, the Czech Republic, Romania and South Africa. A company sign of BAE Systems is seen at a plant building in Guildford, England, 01 Oct 2009Today's announcement comes after an-ongoing investigation by the Serious Fraud Office into BAE that dates back to the 1990s. In 2006, the SFO dropped an investigati... (read more)

19. Earn Money by Teaching English Abroad October 02, 2009 Do you want to live abroad and work as a teacher? You can teach English to non-English speaking countries. There as a high demand for these professionals especially all across Asia. Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Turkey, Thailand and Taiwan are just some of the Asian countries looking for English speaking teachers. Even European countries like Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Poland, and France and also some South American countries like, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Brazil and Argentina offer teaching opportunities English is the widely accepted secondary language of the world.... (read more) Author: Tyson Hale

20. Pope Ends Czech Visit With Appeal to Youth September 28, 2009 Pope Benedict has wrapped up a three-day visit to the Czech Republic where he used an outdoor mass to urge young people to remain faithful to Christianity, despite the hardship that can bring.    Pope Benedict XVI waves towards pilgrims while leaving an open-air mass in Stara Boleslav, Czech Republic, 28 Sep 2009The 82-year-old pontiff was often interrupted as he addressed a cheering crowd of tens of thousands of mainly young people who packed a meadow in Stara Boleslav, a pilgrimage destination northeast of the Czech capital Prague. The leader of the world's one billion Ca... (read more)

21. Pope Asks Czech Republic to 'Return to God' September 27, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI urged Czechs on Sunday to "return to God" during a mass in the Czech Republic that was attended by an estimated 120,000 people. The mass was the highlight of the pontiff's three day visit to the strongly secular nation. Pope Benedict XVI waves to faithful as he celebrates an open-air mass at the Turany airport in Brno, Czech Republic, 27 Sep 2009The pope and thousands of pilgrims sang and prayed at an airfield in the southeastern city of Brno, during an open air mass aimed at encouraging the Czech Republic to return to its Christian traditions. His comments came as researche... (read more)

22. Pope Benedict, in Czech Republic, Calls for Return to Christian Roots September 26, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI and Czech cardinal Miloslav Vlk greet well-wishers as Pope visits 'Church of Our Lady Victorious' in Prague, 26 Sep 2009 Pope Benedict began a three day visit to the Czech Republic with a call for the nation to rediscover its Christian roots. The pope arrived in the Czech capital, Prague, on Saturday for a three day visit aimed at strengthening the Roman Catholic church's standing in the former communist nation.During a welcoming ceremony at the Prague airport, the pope recalled attempts by the former regime to "silence the Catholic Church."He says now that religious freedom ... (read more)

23. Czech Republic Casinos September 26, 2009 The main attraction of Europe is in the history and centuries old architecture that speaks volumes by itself; Czech Republic is no exception to this rule. Prague, the capital city is filled with bridges that keep it connected as the Vltava River runs through it. No old European city is complete without imposing old Cathedrals; however, Prague's uniqueness is not only in its old rustic, red roof tops features but also in the fact that it is a modern metropolitan city as well with all the amenities and technology that you may require or need. Czech Republic casinos draw a lot of crowds both... (read more) Author: William Doyle

24. UK Dating Statistics Reveals Positive Results for the Dating Industry September 23, 2009 You would be surprised to know that the present society is witnessing more numbers of divorces than marriages. Here follows the top ten results of divorce percentages by country: 1. Belarus - 68% 2. Russian Federation – 65% 3. Sweden – 64% 4. Latvia – 63% 5. Ukraine – 63% 6. Czech Republic – 61% 7. Belgium – 56% 8. Finland – 56% 9. Lithuania – 55% 10. United Kingdom – 53% The above numbers suggest that people are not maintaining long lasting relationships. Statistics like these and the increased rate of divorce fuels the growing popularity of UK dating web sites; ... (read more) Author: William Doyle

25. Interview With Svatoslav Sterba, The Winner Of World Marbles Championship 2005 September 23, 2009 In July 2005, the first World Marbles Championship in individual hole game took place in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. The championship started on Friday, July 22 by official training. On Saturday, July 23, the competitors played against each other in two groups. They competed for better position in Sunday's double elimination system -- the group winners were seeded as number 1 and 2, players on the second places were seeded as number 3 and 4 etc. So the group winners played with the last one from another group in the first round on Sunday. On Sunday, July 24, the crucial part o... (read more) Author: William Doyle

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