Monday, 23 September 2019

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Czech breweries wish you Hoppy Holidays with seasonal suds

Prague Post |
20 December 2010
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The beauty of beer is that it can be just as heartening in winter as it is refreshing in summer. And, to give people an even more seasonal excuse to quaff the cold away, many breweries produce special beers for Christmas, employing both a cunning age-old marketing strategy (limited time only!) and the chance to experiment with some flavors that are decidedly festive.

Slovak jazzman comes to Prague

Prague Post |
20 December 2010
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If you you're a fan of jazz but have never heard any jazz from Slovakia, you might be interested in checking a take on the genre from one of the country's top jazz musicians.

The recovery Christmas

Prague Post |
17 December 2010
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Some analysts say economic prospects are improving, and even if they aren't, these gifts will have a rejuvenating effect.

Harry Pollak, the man who saved Aston Martin

Radio Prague |
17 December 2010
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Mr Pollak gives an account of his extraordinary life in his recently published memoirs.

Romea wins Czech Gypsy Spirit 2010 award

ROMEA.CZ |
13 December 2010
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The Gypsy Spirit 2010 awards were announced on the occasion of International Human Rights Day at the Prague Crossroads cultural center. The ROMEA civic association won the award in the NGO category.

A visit to Volary

Global Post |
10 December 2010
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If you go the cemetary in Volary you will find a memorial just outside the main cemetary along with ninety-six graves.

Youth culture landmark turns middle-age

Prague Post |
10 December 2010
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Lennon's 1980 death spurred the birth of a local institution.

VIDEO: ČR reconstructs Napoleon's biggest battle victory

NTDTV |
9 December 2010
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Some 1,200 volunteer soldiers in historical costumes participated in the reconstruction of Napoleon's biggest battle victory - the Battle of the Three Emperors - held near Brno Saturday, December 4.

Is it a rocket or a phallic symbol? Clock causes stir in Brno

Monsters and Critics |
9 December 2010
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While Prague's astronomical clock celebrated its 600th anniversary in October, the people of Brno were adjusting to a new and very different timepiece dedicated in September in the city's central Freedom Square.

Emil Zátopek: The Czech with a heart of gold

Herald Sun |
9 December 2010
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As Ron Clarke boarded a plane to depart Prague for Heathrow Airport in 1966, his host Emil Zátopek handed him a small box.. inside was an Olympic gold medal.
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