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There is one name for success in all of today's papers and that name is
Arnold: Czech headlines read "Shwarzenegger on top in
California", "Arnold wins", and "Terminator turns
governor" after the 56-year-old actor successfully swept the
governor's race in the sunny U.S. state. MLADA FRONTA DNES even pictures
statues of Arnie in a wax museum displaying the actor's evolution: from a
long-haired barbarian named Conan, to a badly damaged cyborg, to today's
well-dressed politician.
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The smiling face of German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder features on the
front pages of all of today's dailies, as Gerhard's plane touches down in
Prague for a long-overdue visit. "Germans and Czechs are closer than
ever before," writes Chancellor Schroeder in an exclusive interview
for MLADA FRONTA DNES, his first ever for a Czech newspaper.
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Today's papers make rather depressing reading - with little else happening,
the grim road death statistics get front page coverage in Mlada Fronta Dnes. Lidove Noviny meanwhile leads with news that the investigation into
the "robbery of the century" has collapsed through lack of
forensic evidence, while Pravo claims that the Russian mafia is slowly but
surely infiltrating the Czech authorities.
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What are Czechs placing bets on this summer, how tolerant are Czech men and
women of a partner who cheats on them, and where do you go to enjoy a
Goulash Festival? Find out in this week's Magazine with Daniela Lazarova.
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Current AffairsHavel to receive U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom
Former Czech president Vaclav Havel has travelled to the United States to
receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from U.S. President George W.
Bush. Mr Havel is the first Czech ever to receive the medal, which is the
highest civilian award in the United States, and recognizes exceptional
meritorious service.
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Tuesday's newspapers don't agree on the most important story of the day in
the Czech Republic, and lead with everything from tourists left high and
dry by bankrupt travel agencies to a plan to attract workers from such
countries as Bulgaria and Kazakhstan.
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Current AffairsCzechs remember Olga Havlova, "A girl from Zizkov"
On the anniversary of her birth 70 year ago last Friday, many Czechs
remembered Olga Havlova, the first wife of the former Czech president
Vaclav Havel. She was a charismatic person who was involved in
intellectual dissident actions during the time of communism. Later on,
Olga Havlova was heavily involved in humanitarian work with the physically
challenged, the sick, the old people and orphans, and was a moral symbol
in Czech society.
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One on OneTomas Sedlacek - European Union now means "Us" not "Them"
Rob Cameron's guest on this week's One on One is Tomas Sedlacek, a former
economic adviser to President Vaclav Havel. Tomas was heavily involved in
the recent EU referendum campaign, and is a committed fan of European
integration. He says it's high time Czechs started referring to Europeans
as "us" rather than "them", and to stop being afraid
of a closer, more united Europe.
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The Czech Republic have taken their best ever tally - three medals - at the
European Triathlon Championships in Karlovy Vary. Leading Czech athlete
Roman Sebrle has taken part in an unusual event - a complete decathlon not
over the regular two days but in just 100 minutes! The Czech Republic's
men's volleyball team have something to celebrate after reaching the
sport's World League finals in Madrid next month. And in tennis news, Jiri
Novak's coach says the Czech no. 1 may retire next year and Martina
Narvratilova has made a call for smaller tennis rackets.
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