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Current AffairsNumber of foreigners in the Czech Republic on the rise
The Czech Republic is not a great example of a multicultural country. While
the large ethnic German and Jewish minorities from pre-war Czechoslovakia -
have all but disappeared, the country never experienced the kind of
large-scale immigration seen in some Western countries after the war. But
according new figures published by Czech Statistical Office the situation
seems to be slowly changing. There are currently 250.000 foreigners living
legally in the Czech Republic, which is six times as many as fifteen years
ago.
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Business NewsBusiness briefs
France Telecom joins Blackstone/CVC/Providence consortium bidding for Cesky
Telecom; Number of foreigners seeking work in the Czech Republic up 250
pct
since 1995; Czech Airlines' profits up threefold year-on-year in 2004;
Dentists may demand up-front cash payments 50-300 percent above current
imbursement rate; Adidas behind COI sweep of Kaufland stores More
Current AffairsBureaucratic obstacles plague foreign residents
Prior to the revolution, foreigners were quite rare in this country. But
since 1989, immigration has risen significantly. That increase led to the
formation of the Committee for the Integration of Foreigners in 2000. It
aims to create long term legislation and practical measures for the
integration of foreigners. The committee recently had a special survey
conducted - and one thing is clear- the bureaucratic procedures involving
work and residency permits are a major obstacle for long term residents. More
Talking PointStanding out in the crowd - Africans in the Czech Republic
The African minority in the Czech Republic is so small that it is not even
included in official statistics and is placed in the so-called "other
minorities" column. On the other hand Africans, especially black
Africans, stand out in the crowd.
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Letter from PragueTime stops when you're a refugee
Our car pulls up to a plain looking building on the edge of a small
village. As soon as the kids see it, they come rushing out- we are a
welcome distraction from the boredom that weighs down on the refugee camp
like a thick blanket.
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Current AffairsCzech Iraqis join expatriate voting; Czech embassy in Baghdad takes strict security measures
Iraqis living abroad have begun casting their votes in the country's
landmark general election, two days before polling stations open in Iraq.
Members of the Iraqi community living in the Czech Republic registered for
the vote last week in neighbouring Germany and most of them are going to
the polls on Saturday, to join what is probably the largest ever
out-of-country voting programme.
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Current Affairs'Gie her a haggis!' - Burns' night in Bohemia
The Scottish poet Robert Burns borrowed his first book from the local
baker, and from there the only way was up. His poems, which were
originally published to raise money so that he could emigrate, ironically
turned Burns into a Scottish icon. The man behind 'Auld Lang Syne' and the
title of J.D. Salinger's 'Catcher in the Rye' turns 246 tomorrow. His
birthday is being marked both at home and abroad, including the Czech
Republic. In-house Scot, Rosie Johnston reports...
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Current AffairsHelp wanted: foreigners need apply
Franz Kafka's writing has left an indelible mark on our perception of Czech
bureaucracy as a surreal tangle of rules and regulations — impossible to
follow or surmount. But with the birth rate at an alarming low and the
pension system under strain, efforts are underway to cut through the red
tape and help educated foreigners settle in the Czech Republic — and
quickly. The fast-track to permanent residency, however, remains under
heavy construction. More
One on OneKen Nash - humorist, graphic designer, discusses open mic, life in Prague, and escaping the brain farm
In today's edition Jan Velinger's guest is Ken Nash - a well-known
illustrator, designer, and humorist whose work has been featured in
publications around the world, including the English-language weekly, the
Prague Post. His extensive design work has also included clients like
Czech beer manufacturer Pilsner Urquell. Aside from drawing many
illustrations, greeting cards, and cartoons, Ken also regularly organises
the Alchemy Reading & Performance series here in the Czech capital -
the open mic is something that has always been popular among ex-pats in
Prague and it's what Ken discusses first. Here's Ken Nash - in One on One. More
Current AffairsFinding an alternative to carp for Christmas dinner in Prague
Many people from Prague's large ex-pat community would balk at the idea of
having a carp for Christmas dinner. In places like Ireland and England,
the fish is hardly ever eaten as it's considered to be a "dirty"
animal. Luckily for many ex-pats, the British-owned Robertson's Butchers
has now been supplying meat products that are very common in other
countries on the Prague market as well. This includes providing turkeys
and hams for people's Christmas dinners.
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