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Current AffairsCzechs keep their options open in Brussels
After much controversy at home on whether the Czech Republic should join
the euro-zone’s emerging fiscal compact, the Czech government delegation
headed for Monday’s key EU summit in Brussels determined to keep its
options open. In the midst of continuing discord on the subject, there is
just one thing Czech politicians heartily agree on – they want to have a
finger in the pie. More
Current AffairsCzech foreign minister says he’ll walk out if Czechs do not join EU fiscal union
No sooner was the government dispute over church restitutions resolved, the
Czech government is racked by a new crisis. The leader of TOP 09, Foreign
Minister Karel Schwarzenberg has made it clear that unless the Czech
Republic joins the emerging European fiscal union his party would walk out
of the coalition government. This latest ultimatum has brought to a head a
long-simmering dispute in Czech foreign policy. More
Current AffairsCzech scientists find hope for improved cancer treatment
A major advance in cancer treatment may be on the way, thanks in part to
the work of Czech scientists. Researchers from the Czech Academy of
Sciences in collaboration with colleagues in the UK have made significant
progress in developing chemotherapy that is free of side effects. More
Current AffairsGrowing fears over faulty French breast implants
Czech health institutions say they are getting dozens of concerned calls
from women with silicone breast implants who fear they may be at health
risk in connection with the scandal surrounding faulty French implants
exported to 65 countries worldwide. It has been confirmed that around 2,000
of the risky industrial-grade silicone implants were delivered to Czech
clinics between 2007 and 2010 when the scandal surfaced. Some clients are
already demanding repeat surgery whether or not their doctors advise it. More
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