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PanoramaCzech volunteers help save stray dogs in Slovakia
A group of Czech volunteers are helping to save stray dogs in neighbouring
Slovakia where there is a widespread practice of exterminating them. Over
two thousand animals a year are legally put down in this manner, regardless
of the fact that many are perfectly healthy or only puppies. Prior to their
extermination, which usually takes place within a week of their capture,
they are placed in overcrowded, dirty kennels and in most cases left
hungry. These dog shelters are often referred to by the locals as
“concentration camps for canines” and their tragic fate has prompted a
network of volunteers on both sides of the border to develop a fast-alert
system which would get them out in time. Iva Mullerova, who is actively
involved in the project, explains how it works. More
Current AffairsFive years since same-sex registered partnership was introduced activists say bill didn’t go far enough
It has been five years since the bill on registered partnership between gay
couples came into force in the Czech Republic. During the period, more than
1,200 gay and lesbian couples in the country formed civil unions. While
most within the gay community welcomed the original legislation as an
important milestone, many still feel it didn’t go far enough as it failed
to recognise gay marriage or adoption rights. Radio Prague spoke to Zdeněk
Sloboda, a representative of PROUD, a Czech initiative promoting human
rights.
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PanoramaIs man’s best friend leading a dog’s life?
It would be hard to find a country where the saying “a dog is man’s
best friend” is more apt than in the Czech Republic. According to
available statistics close to 40 percent of Czechs own dogs – little
dogs, big dogs, fury dogs, lapdogs, assistant dogs, guard dogs and status
dogs – very often dogs that markedly resemble their owners. So what is
the life of a dog like in the Czech Republic? More
SpotlightPivovarský Dům and Pivovarský Klub – two top-notch beer destinations in the heart of Prague
In the Czech capital, Pivovarský Dům, a brewpub right in the center of
Prague with a microbrewery on its premises, as well as its sister
establishment, Pivovarský Klub, a restaurant that offers hundreds of beer
varieties, were among the first to promote small, regional beers. With the
current renaissance of microbrews in full swing, Pivovarský Klub continues
to showcase the best of what the Czech Republic’s small brewers have to
offer. Pivovarský Klub’s Aleš Dočkal talks about how he got his start
in the hospitality business, the beer industry and how many kinds of beers
his restaurant has on offer. More
SpotlightThe Prague Beer Museum – a pub with a mission
In recent years, beers from smaller breweries have grown in popularity in
the Czech Republic – a trend that is finally being reflected in
Prague’s pubs, where for a long time, the big brands enjoyed a virtual
monopoly. Fortunately, it is becoming easier to find microbrews on offer in
the capital. One pub that pours beers from all over the Czech Republic and
is a bit of a living museum is the aptly named Prague Beer Museum, located
right in the center of Prague. More
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