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Current AffairsCzech-Austrian relations thaw, but Temelin remains problem
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Kavan met his Austrian counterpart in New York last night, as the European Union announced it was lifting sanctions against Vienna and as Prague quickly followed suit. The two sides certainly have a lot to talk about, and the thorniest issue is--you guessed it--the opening of the Temelin nuclear power plant in South Bohemia, which Austria, a non-nuclear country, has been fighting tooth and nail to prevent. Over the last few days Austrian anti-nuclear protestors have been blockading checkpoints on the Czech-Austrian border, and the Austrian authorities have done little to stop them. Hardly a good atmosphere for restoring good bilateral relations. spoke with Vaclav Zak, the editor-in-chief of the political bi-weekly Listy:
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Current AffairsNew problems at Temelin
Amidst international pressure and heated debate over whether to put the Temelin nuclear power station on-line, the State Office for Nuclear Safety has admitted there have been technical problems at the plant. While Austrians continue with blockades of Czech border crossings, Temelin and the other Czech nuclear power station, Dukovany, have also been preparing special security measures in connection with the expected arrival of radical anti-globalisation protesters to the Czech Republic. reports:
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Current AffairsCzech government reacts to European Parliament resolution
In the ongoing controversy over the launch of the Temelin nuclear power plant
in southern Bohemia, the European Parliament on Thursday approved a
resolution urging the Czech government to postpone the plant's launching until a commission of independent nuclear experts had properly assessed its impact on
the environment. asked Czech government spokesman Libor Roucek how the government intended to respond to this resolution:
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Current AffairsCzech-Austrian relations strained over Temelin
There have been mixed feelings amongst Czech politicians regarding Austria's protests over the activation of the controversial nuclear power plant in the South Bohemian town of Temelin. As September 15th, the activation date for the station, draws near, Czech-Austrian relations appear to be worsening. has more:
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Current AffairsAustrian Parliament passes resolution against Temelin
The controversy and disputes surrounding the Temelin nuclear power plant in South Bohemia continue unabated. On Tuesday the Austrian Parliament passed an extensive resolution against Temelin, that again links the issue to Czech EU accession. has this report: More
Current AffairsResolution on Temelin to be discussed at European Parliament
With time running out before the controversial Temelin nuclear power plant in South Bohemia is due to go on line, opposition to the plant continues. This time, however, the opposition is not from Austria, but from representatives of green parties from around Europe, who have put forward a resolution to the European Parliament to discuss Temelin later this week. has this report:
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Current AffairsCzech and Austrian presidents discuss Temelin
Austrian president Thomas Klestil telephoned president Vaclav Havel on Wednesday to express his concern over the safety of the South Bohemian nuclear power station in Temelin which is soon to be put into operation. looks at the implications of Austrian concern.
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Current AffairsTemelin heats up (emotions)
The environmental organisation Greenpeace has been stepping up its campaign against the nuclear power station at Temelin. Last week, they informed the Czech State Office for Nuclear Safety about serious safety flaws at Temelin. Czech President Vaclav Havel has thrown his weight in favour of the environmentalists and demanded a detailed report on Temelin's safety. However, the Nuclear Safety Office says it has not found anything wrong at the plant. reports. More
Current AffairsGerman call to scrap Temelin
Although the Czech nuclear power plant Temelin is to be activated within a few weeks, worries over its safety are still causing concern not only to environmental organizations but also to officials from neighbouring countries. The latest news comes from Germany. The country's Environment Minister Juergen Trittin has hit the headlines by calling on the Czech government to scrap plans to activate the Temelin plant. More from :
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