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The Iranian embassy in Prague has demanded an apology from two Czech newspapers. A few days ago, to illustrate articles on the debate, they both reprinted one of the fourteen Danish cartoons that sparked off protest in much of the Muslim world. The papers insist they have nothing to apologise for.  More

Current AffairsEU commissioner Mandelson discusses open trade in Prague

Britain's EU commissioner for trade, Peter Mandelson, came to Prague on Tuesday to hold a speech at an international business conference. Before the event, Mr Mandelson met members of the Czech government to discuss - above all - economic issues.  More

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Current AffairsCzech cardinal sympathises with angry Muslims

The publication of caricatures of the prophet Mohammed in a Danish newspaper has brought violent reactions in some parts of the Muslim world, and heated debate in Europe about the balance between freedom of expression and respect for different beliefs. Indirectly, the Czech Republic has also found itself in the firing line.  More

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When it comes to coverage of conflict in the Middle East, such as US military operations in Iraqi towns to wipe out remaining "Taliban" groups, or the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, how objective and trustworthy is mainstream Czech media? Does it just stick to the facts or does it allow political opinion to slip in? A discussion organised by Prague's Arab association Arabesque and the Association for International Affairs focused on just that. More

Current AffairsAssociation for International Affairs hosts debate on EU & US approaches to int'l terrorism

The Czech non-profit organisation the Association for International Affairs held a public discussion on Tuesday looking at differences in approach towards international terrorism between the United States and the European Union. Speakers were the editor of the right-wing National Review, John O'Sullivan, and French political scientist Dominique Moissy. For over an hour the two discussed differences between the US and the EU since 9/11, but, as Jan Velinger found out, their discussion quickly shifted to Iraq. More

One on OneSahib al-Nassir - Iraqi exile hoping one day to return to Baghdad

Rob Cameron's guest on this week's One on One is Sahib al-Nassir, an Iraqi-born architect turned bar owner who's made Prague his home. Sahib studied architecture in Prague and Baghdad, but in 1977 he decided to flee the regime of Saddam Hussein and live permanently abroad, first in London, then in Prague. He now owns a popular bar called Cheers, and is also involved in property development.  More

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