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In the week’s business news: the Czech government goes out of its way to
reassure the public that the Czech economy will not be directly threatened
by the global economic crisis, although a fall in growth is expected. A
leading Czech glass maker axes two big companies, putting 1,800 people out
of work, and 700,000 households are bracing for a steep rise in rents next
year.
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Current AffairsPM decides Czech anthem needs improvement
New proposals by the Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek will see the
Czech national anthem being spruced up in time for a national holiday on
September 28 - the day of Czech statehood. The changes are supposed to
gently update the anthem and make it more “noble” and appropriate for
the modern age.
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Current AffairsOpposition to test government’s strength after upcoming Senate, local elections
In reaction to a recent scandal which hit the ruling Civic Democrats, the
opposition Social Democrats are planning to call a vote of no-confidence in
Prime Minister Topolanek’s centre- right government. The vote is expected
to take place after the upcoming Senate and municipal elections which, the
opposition believes, will deal the ruling coalition a death blow.
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