Former head of Czech BBC to receive Order of the British Empire

British internet news site Press Gazette has reported that Czech journalist Vít Kolář is among those selected to receive 2008 New Year Honours in Great Britain. The honours, bestowed by British Queen Elizabeth II, were decided in the final days of last year. According to Press Gazette, Mr Kolář, the former head of the now closed-down Czech BBC, will be awarded the Order of the British Empire, Officer class – not associated with a knighthood. The ceremony will take place at Buckingham Palace later in the year.

Author: Jan Velinger