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In Business News: Vodafone has halted plans to launch a UMTS mobile phone
network; the Telecoms Office is considering allowing a fourth mobile
operator to enter the Czech market; Zdenek Bakala plans to seek a listing
for his coal company OKD on the London and Paris stock exchanges; Prague's
Ruzyne airport runs into difficulties with plans to build a new runway; and
two Czech banks open cashless branches in an effort to combat the problem
of hold-ups.
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Current AffairsLowest number of women in Czech post-communist history to run for parliament
"Equal opportunities" is one of the buzzwords of the day. The
Czech government has a special council devoted to the issue. The former
Czech prime minister, EU commissioner Vladimir Spidla, has equal
opportunities on his agenda. But still, the participation of men and women
in Czech politics is far from equal.
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Business NewsBritain's Vodafone to buy Oskar Mobil in Czech record-breaking deal
The purchase of Oskar Mobil is reported to be the single-largest
transaction in the Czech Republic involving a private company. What will
it mean for the domestic market?
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Business NewsBusiness briefs
Vodafone confirms interest in Oskar Mobil; PPF drops out of Cesky Telecom
bid; FDI nearly double in 2004, including reinvested profits; One in four
Czechs admits to having paid a bribe; Skoda Auto to double investment in
India; 100 Czech electronic goods stores per year closing; Czech crown
sets all-time high of 21.93 against the US dollar; Record number of Czechs
expected to take foreign holidays in 2005
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Current AffairsInternational Women's Day-conference highlights post-communist reality
March 8th was International Women's Day. This year women from around the
Czech Republic and abroad gathered for a conference in Prague. A variety
of topics were discussed ranging from the lack of women in politics to the
role of the European Union in promoting gender equality. More
Current AffairsFirst companies awarded for best equal opportunities policy
Despite gradual changes in legislation, women on the Czech labour market
still face a lot of challenges, especially if they have or want to start a
family. Difficulties in balancing their personal and working life make many
women give up their careers and cause employers to lose a lot of talented
staff. Those companies in the Czech Republic that have decided to tackle
this issue had a chance to show off their achievements this week in the
country's first ever contest for the company with the best equal
opportunities policy.
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Current AffairsNew book looks at transgender experience in Czech society
"I'm just trying to describe the current situation of our minority
here in Czech society - I mean the transgender minority - because I think
the situation could, for sure, be much better."
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