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Current AffairsMagdalena Dobromila Rettigova - a household name for 200 years
This Monday marks the 220th anniversary of the birth of one of the great
daughters of the Czech nation. Magdalena Dobromila Rettigova was a woman
of many talents and interests but today she is perhaps best-known for her
famous cookery book, which can still be found on many a bookshelf in the
Czech Republic.
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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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Business NewsCzechTourism agency predicts record number of visting Britons, Russians and even 'dollar tourists' in 2005
The state-run tourist authority predicts that the number of foreigners
visiting the Czech Republic will jump another 10 percent this year, on top
of the 15 percent rise noted in 2003, the first year after the
"hundred-year" floods that swept through Central Europe and
nearly dealt a knock-out blow to the industry. More
Business NewsBusiness briefs
Czech government to buy back stake in Aero Vodochody from Boeing for
symbolic price; CVVM poll shows majority of people think Czech economy is
in "bad" shape; 'Youth' loans proposed instead of 'Newlywed'
loans; U.S. not to impose higher import duties on glass; CzechTourism
becomes first gov't agency to agree to join 'Viva Etika' project
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Business NewsGood news for hoteliers: (Almost) No room at the inn
Accession to the European Union, the arrival of low-fare airlines, and an
international televised ad campaign promoting the Czech Republic have all
helped to attract foreign tourists to Prague. What have these trends meant
in terms of revenue for local hoteliers and developers?
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Current AffairsA snail stars in a new commercial inviting tourists to the Czech Rep
Many of our listeners in Europe and the Middle East may have already
noticed a new TV commercial that kicked-off on international stations at
the beginning of May inviting tourists to the beautiful Czech Republic.
The project was funded by the Ministry for Regional Development and
coordinated and shot by the CzechTourism agency. Jan Velinger got in touch
with the director of CzechTourism, David Gladis, to find out more about
the campaign, with Mr Gladis telling Jan that for Czechs the commercial
represented a major "first". More
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How big is the biggest baby ever born in the Czech Republic? Where can you
enjoy an international train ride that lasts just 24 seconds and why have
the locals on the Berounka river unveiled a two metre tall statue of a
water sprite? Find out more in this week's Magazine with Daniela Lazarova
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Press ReviewPress Review
There is a mixed bag of headlines today, ranging from the suicide of a
soldier serving in the elite Prague Castle Guard to the blackout in North
America that hit 50 million people last Friday.
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Talking PointCzech Republic invites tourists to Prague and regions
However distant summer may seem in the bleak days of February, many people
have already started planning their summer holidays. And as I found out at
last week's huge travel fair in Prague, Czech travel agents, hotels and
tour guides are busy preparing for all those foreign tourists that may
want to spend their vacation in the Czech Republic.
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Letter from PragueWhat's cooking?
Czech cuisine may not have the international reputation of its French,
Italian or Japanese counterparts, but I wonder if that is just because it
has not had the opportunity to flaunt itself on the international stage.
While some may snigger, I have to admit that I quite enjoy Czech food, and
I would be quite pleased to see my favourite Czech dishes readily
available in London, New York, Paris, Sydney and Tokyo.
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