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Social Democrats generous with promises ahead of May’s general elections
Radio Prague, 20 hours 16 minutes ago / "You cannot fail to win if you have the right team" - the song performed by Social Democrat leaders on a theatre stage in Teplice, led by the 1980s hit maker Michal David.
Interior Minister to lead Prague ČSSD in elections
Prague Daily Monitor, Mar 12, 2010 / The Czech Social Democrats' (CSSD) branch in Prague Thursday chose Martin Pecina, interior minister in the caretaker cabinet, as its leader in the May elections, a step the rival Civic Democrats (ODS) previously warned against as violation of parties' agreement.
Czech Republic: Trade unions call off transport workers strike
The Prague Post, Mar 12, 2010 / On March 3 the Czech federation of trade unions once again called off a strike by public transport workers that was due to begin the next day.
Beckstein: German checks of Czech drivers cannot stop
Prague Daily Monitor, Mar 09, 2010 / The German police must continue checking Czech drivers in Bavaria, former Bavarian prime minister Guenther Beckstein said after meeting Czech Civic Democrat (ODS) head and former PM Mirek Topolanek, but he added he would ask the Bavarian interior minister to soften the checks.
ODS leader attacks EU federalisation at Polish PiS congress
Prague Daily Monitor, Mar 08, 2010 / Czech Civic Democratic Party (ODS) leader Mirek Topolanek attacked tough federalisation and violent integration of the European Union in his address at the congress of the strongest Polish opposition party, Law and Justice (PiS), Sunday.
NATO’s Rasmussen Gets Mixed Reactions In Prague, Czechs Uncertain Partners
New Europe - The Wall Street Journal, Mar 05, 2010 / NATO's general secretary Anders Fogh Rasmussen in Prague Friday got mixed reactions to his request that the Czechs boost their contingent in Afghanistan.
Fischer demands Pandur probe
The Prague Post, Mar 04, 2010 / The fallout from the Pandur affair continues with politicians involved in the purchase of 107 Pandur armored personnel carriers (APCs) targeting each other.
Klaus and Topolánek make peace in run-up to elections
Prague Daily Monitor, Mar 04, 2010 / Czech President Vaclav Klaus and Civic Democrat (ODS) chairman Mirek Topolanek have observed the truce in the past months ahead of the May 28-29 general election since it is advantageous for both of them.
Topolánek refuses to meet with Paroubek over taxation of benefits
Prague Daily Monitor, Mar 02, 2010 / Mirek Topolanek, chairman of the Civic Democratic Party (ODS), rejected yesterday a meeting with Social Democrat (CSSD) head Jiri Paroubek over changes in the taxation of employees' benefits.
Reluctant Czechs vow not to end EU treaty ratification
The Prague Post, Mar 01, 2010 / Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek expressed doubt that his country would ratify the European Union's reform treaty, but pledged not to hinder the process.
Czech ex-PM Topolánek divorced. No Sarkozy-like show
aktuane.cz - Czech Republic, Feb 22, 2010 / Mirek Topolánek, the leader of the Civic Democratic Party (ODS) and the former Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, is divorced.
Czech ex-premier Topolanek divorces wife
The Earth Times, Feb 22, 2010 / Prague- A Czech court on Monday granted a divorce to former Czech premier Mirek Topolanek and his wife, Pavla Topolankova, three years after the couple's separation, reports said.
Scouts stage anti-communist demonstration in Prague
Prague Daily Monitor, Feb 22, 2010 / Young Conservatives along with the Junak association of scouts staged a meeting to warn against the Communists' return to power in Prague centre today that was attended by some 50 people along with Civic Democrat (ODS) chairman Mirek Topolanek.
Topolánek admits he entered Pandur APCs deal
Prague Daily Monitor, Feb 22, 2010 / Civic Democrat (ODS) chairman Mirek Topolanek in his capacity as then Czech PM entered the negotiations on the purchase of the armoured personnel carriers (APC) from Austrian Steyr since then defence minister Vlasta Parkanova was indecisive, he told reporters Saturday.
News 2.21.2010
Radio Prague, Feb 22, 2010 / Most Czechs support a court ban on the far-right Workers' Party according to a poll released by the SANEP agency on Sunday.
Czech press survey - February 22
Czech Happenings, Feb 22, 2010 / The right-wing ODS´s Vision 2020, which the party leaders introduced at a conference in Brno on Saturday, focuses on perspectives across three election terms.
News 2.20.2010
Radio Prague, Feb 21, 2010 / Leaders of the banned Workers' Party said on Saturday that they will fight upcoming general elections under the banner Workers' Party of Social Justice (DSSS).
Czech anti-corruption police resume inquiry into Pandurs purchase
Czech Happenings, Feb 19, 2010 / He said the police are gathering evidence and going to ask for more.
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Tiny temblor tickles sleeping Southern Californians
Cleveland.com
Cleveland.com, 23 minutes ago/ U.S. Geological Survey Tuesday morning earthquake location.
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Apple iPad sales estimates are wrong
The Globe and Mail - Toronto ON - Canada
The Globe and Mail - Toronto ON - Canada, 30 minutes ago/ P re-orders of the Apple AAPL-Q iPad started Friday and so too did the guessing game around how many of new tablet devices were being sold.
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Jerusalem Construction Notice Raises Tensions
The New York Times - New York NY
The New York Times - New York NY, 20 minutes ago/ The group, Peace Now, pointed to a notice on the Web site of the Israel Lands Authority inviting developers to bid on construction of new homes in Jewish suburb of Neve Yaakov, in northeast Jerusalem.
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Mother's joy as kidnap son is freed
The Daily Mirror - London - UK
The Daily Mirror - London - UK, 27 minutes ago/ The mother of a five-year-old British boy kidnapped by gunmen in Pakistan has told of her joy after he was released unharmed.
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Doctor: Beckham recovering well after surgery
The San Diego Union Tribune - San Diego CA
The San Diego Union Tribune - San Diego CA, 21 minutes ago/ David Beckham is recovering well from surgery on his left Achilles' tendon and will start to walk on crutches in his first rehabilitation exercises on Tuesday.
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Mirek Topolánek () (born 15 May 1956 in Vsetín, Czechoslovakia, now Czech Republic) is the former prime minister of the Czech Republic and President of the European Council.
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