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Current AffairsPrague residents discuss the "disappearing soul" of their city
Prague's reputation as one of Europe's most beautiful cities has been
growing over the last decade or so ever since the city opened up to the
world after the fall of communism. Every year more and more tourists are
coming to the Czech Republic to sample the wonders of the "city of a
hundred spires" But there are those who claim building developments
in the city aimed at catering for the growing numbers of tourists are
destroying the city's character. Some people are so concerned about the
situation that they held a public debate attended by the deputy mayor of
the city to discuss what they call the "disappearing soul of
Prague".
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Business NewsBusiness briefs
Vodafone confirms interest in Oskar Mobil; PPF drops out of Cesky Telecom
bid; FDI nearly double in 2004, including reinvested profits; One in four
Czechs admits to having paid a bribe; Skoda Auto to double investment in
India; 100 Czech electronic goods stores per year closing; Czech crown
sets all-time high of 21.93 against the US dollar; Record number of Czechs
expected to take foreign holidays in 2005
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Business NewsBusiness briefs
Managers of state-run companies refuse to disclose personal assets in
Hospodarske Noviny survey; EU Commission investigating Czech state's
purchase of Ispat Nova Hut shares; Oskar Mobil secures '3G' licence;
Finance Ministry looking to increase corporate pension-fund contributions;
Unipetrol reports pre-tax profits in all key units; Lufthansa to open call
centre in Brno; Hotel revenue up 12 percent
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Current AffairsThe rise and rise of the budget airline changes the face of Prague
A million Britons are set to visit the Czech Republic in the coming year,
with well over half of them holidaying in Prague. The rise and rise of the
'budget airline' has given Brits a feasible - and cheap - alternative to a
weekend at Butlins, or in the Yorkshire dales. But British tourists are
gaining a certain notoriety here in the capital, with the number of
visiting British stag parties also on the rise. Rosie Johnston looks at
the positive and negative effects of the low cost flight.
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MailboxMailbox
In this week's edition: the quality of Czech beer,
"commercialisation" of Prague, bounced e-mail messages sent to
Radio Prague. Listeners quoted: Lindley Becker, USA; Colin Rose, UK.
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Current AffairsCzech government seeks to change country's image
"Tell you what mate; all the fittest birds in the Czech Republic -
supermodels every one of them! And the blokes here - they live like kings!
And they've got the best football team in the world....and the
beer....." These are words from a TV commercial, selling a Czech beer
brand. This is how many Czechs would like their country to be seen abroad.
But many others would prefer a slightly more sophisticated image. So how
should the Czech Republic sell its image abroad? That's a question that
the government is trying to answer, as it launches a new campaign to
promote the country's image. More
One on OneRostislav Vondruska - luring tourists to, and beyond Prague
Rob Cameron's guest on One on One this week is Rostislav Vondruska, head of
the Czech tourist board Czechtourism. Believe it or not a famous tourist
destination like the Czech Republic does need promoting, especially in
order to persuade tourists to leave Prague and see what else the country
has to offer.
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Current AffairsCzech spas attracting increasing numbers of foreign patients
Among the better known destinations outside the capital Prague are Czech
spa towns like Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne, also known as Carlsbad
and Marienbad. For decades "taking the waters" on doctors
orders, and paid for by the state, has been taken for granted in the Czech
Republic. Now, though, spending time at the country's spas is becoming
something of a luxury for Czechs, as the country's health care system is
overhauled. To make up for the shortfall in patients, the spas have found
the answer: more foreigners.
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Business NewsThe year 2004 in review
This week on Business Report, we take a look back at some of the most
important events of the year.
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MagazineMagazine
A bizarre new fashion has come to the Czech Republic - people are getting
themselves ravens as house pets. The attractions of shopping abroad:
Germans come to the Czech Republic, while Czechs head for Poland. And, how
small is the smallest present in the world? Find out more in Magazine with
Daniela Lazarova.
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