New culture minister preparing overhaul

The new Czech culture minister Vaclav Jedlicka has said he would begin his first week in office considering personnel changes and would order an audit into the ministry's finances. Vaclav Jedlicka, a national heritage expert, was appointed to office last week following the resignation of documentary film director Helena Trestikova. Mrs. Trestikova resigned after just 16 days in office because of pressure exerted on her to accept Frantisek Formanek as her deputy. Although the new minister has said he would chose his own deputies, he has not ruled out giving Mr. Formanek an important position at the ministry.