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14-04-2004 | Coilin O'Connor

Amidst all the hubbub surrounding the sacking of Health Minister Marie Souckova and the kidnapping of Czech journalists in Iraq, it may have gone unnoticed that the Czech National Security Council, which is headed by Interior Minister Stanislav Gross, met on Tuesday to discuss the measures that are in place to counter the potential threat of terrorist attacks in the Czech Republic.  More

Current AffairsCzechs step up security in wake of Madrid attacks

15-03-2004 | Rob Cameron

Five days after the bomb attacks on Madrid, the Czech authorities have announced an apparent u-turn, saying security measures will be increased to deal with the threat of a possible attack on the Czech Republic. The government says while there is no immediate risk, some heightened security measures will after all be put in place.  More

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15-03-2004 | Daniela Lazarová

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