Mexicans, Czechs will need visas to visit Canada

Visas will be required for travelers entering Canada from the Czech Republic and Mexico.  Canada has slapped visa requirements on travelers from Mexico and the Czech Republic. A surge in refuge claims from...

Czech Republic sold arms to Sri Lanka in 2007

Czech Republic, Slovakia and several other EU member states have been criticized for  continuing exports of arms to Sri Lanka in breach of the EU's code of conduct on arms exports. The Industry and Trade Ministry spokesman Tomas Bartovsky confirmed that although the...

Six hikers killed in avalanche in Austria

Six hikers were killed in Austrian Alps when an avalanche came down and trapped them under eight feet of snow. The bodies of those killed have now been recovered. It is reported all six victims were from the Czech Republic. One man is believed to have survived the ordeal. "...

1st May -- May Day? Naaah.... Its Czech National "Love Day"!!!

The first thing that strikes the mind when one hears about 1st May is.... May Day! May Day is synonymous with International Workers' Day, or Labor Day, which celebrates the social and economic achievements of the...

2009 Azalea Queen is army captain from Czech Republic

Growing up every year as children my parents took my sisters and myself to the Azalea Festival. It was beautiful each year that I could remember. The dresses were long and beautiful.. I remember one year the...

Czechs throw out David Duke, former Ku Klux Klan leader

The Czech authorities have ordered David Duke, a former Ku Klux Klan leader from the United States, to leave their country by midnight tonight. Mr. Duke was invited to the Czech Republic by a far-right group and had...

Prague Welcomes President Obama to the EU Summit

President Barack Obama arrived to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, on Saturday amid political uncertainty in the country. Mr. Obama is the fourth U.S. President to visit to this Central European country...

You've heard of the G20, now hear the G20 of Glasgow

We all know about the G20 talks, we'll find out what all the big nations have to say about all the things wrong in the world. But what is said if the BBC takes a diffrent aproach and speaks to the real G20, that's...

High Security for Mr. Obama's Packed Diplomacy: G20, NATO, & EU

When a sitting United States President travels, not only the White House travels with him, the Secret Service members will also be on extra high alert to protect the US President at all times. It will be no...

Countries drinking patterns based on alcohol bought and drank

Some like a drink more than others but this can also be said for countries. The lastest firgures from the World Health Organisation show a new list of big drinkers based on pure alcohol bought and drank in 2007. 1)...

Russia 'halts missile deployment'

Russia's Interfax news agency is reporting that Russia will halt its plans to install new missiles in Kaliningrad, its exclave territory located on the Baltic sea within the EU. The move is likely a show of good...

Vatican cardinal calls Gaza "big concentration camp"

Vatican, Cardinal Martino says No to Egoism, hate, poverty, injustice and Israeli attack on "Gaza concentration camp" Pope Benedict visit May 2009 The pope is due to visit Holy Land sites in Jordan, Israel and the...

Prague recognized as top 10 tourist destination!

Source Euromonitor International Prague is among TOP 10 tourist destinations in Europe and among TOP 20 tourist destination in World. 1. London 15,340...

Ethnic riot erupts in Czech town

" Riot police in the northern Czech town of Litvinov have waged a bloody battle with far-right protesters trying to reach a Roma (Gypsy) suburb. Police, some mounted on horses, tried to force back rioters from a 500-strong crowd with batons and tear gas as youths hurled...

Medvedev Urges Obama to Rethink Missile Shield Plans

Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has said he will call of his threat to deploy missiles in the Kaliningrad region, a Russian excave within the EU, if Barack Obama calls off the Bush Administration's plans to build a missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic. An...

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