Czech Republic

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News about Czech Republic, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

CHRONOLOGY OF COVERAGE

NOV. 18, 2014

Prague Journal; protesters stage series of angry demonstrations against Czech Republic Pres Milos Zeman in Prague during 25th anniversary of Velvet Revolution; Zeman had upset residents by praising Russian and Chinese leaders and by waxing nostalgic about Communist days. MORE
OCT. 13, 2014

Orphee wins Czech Republic's storied steeplechase race Velka Pardubicka; another horse is euthanized after falling at the perilous Taxis Ditch, brutal trench that has claimed lives of 24 horses since 1927; in 124 runnings of the Velka, there has never been a race in which all the horses that began the race were able to finish it. MORE
AUG. 15, 2014

Czech teen Olivia Prokopova has taken professional miniature golf by storm in sport dominated by middle-aged American men, making her a celebrity back home in the Czech Republic; 19-year-old swept sport's three top competitions in 2013 and will compete in 2014 United States Open Miniature Golf Tournament. MORE
JUL. 5, 2014

Saturday Profile of Rev Tomas Halik, prominent public intellectual in Czech Republic who was leader in fight against Soviet communism in late 1980s; Halik has become critic of Russian Pres Vladimir Putin, condemning his actions in Ukraine and pushing back against conservative voices who hold up Putin as anti-European Union role model. MORE
JUL. 1, 2014

Jana Necasova, former aid to Czech Prime Min Petr Necas who later married him, is found guilty of abuse of power in scandal that exposed their affair and toppled government in 2013. MORE

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE ARCHIVES

Czech Vote Advances a Treaty for Europe

By DAN BILEFSKY

The Czech Senate on Wednesday approved the Lisbon Treaty, but the pact, designed to endow the E.U. with a political structure that would match its economic strength, still faces big hurdles.

May 7, 2009 WORLDNEWS

Czech Parliament Vote Clouds U.S. Antimissile Plan

By DAN BILEFSKY

The Czech government’s embarrassing defeat could hamper construction of a United States missile defense installation in the country.

March 25, 2009 WORLDNEWS

FRENSTAT JOURNAL

Battle Royal Over Chief for a Czech State of Mind

By DAN BILEFSKY

The whimsical, and fictional, kingdom of Wallachia, in the northeast corner of the Czech Republic, has become entangled in a legal battle over who controls it.

February 2, 2009 WORLDNEWS

European Union to Be Led by Former Soviet Satellite

By DAN BILEFSKY

The Czech Republic assumes the rotating presidency of the European Union, the first former Soviet bloc country to lead the group of 495 million Europeans.

November 4, 2008 WORLDNEWS

Many Czechs Love U.S., but Say ‘Hold the Radar’

By NICHOLAS KULISH

The Czech population is deeply divided over whether its country should host a controversial U.S. missile-defense radar system that is opposed by Russia.

October 1, 2007 WORLDNEWS

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Czechs Win Biathlon Relay

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Czech Republic won a second successive World Cup women’s biathlon relay in tough conditions in Ruhpolding, Germany.

January 15, 2015, Thursday

MORE ON THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND: BIATHLON , CZECH REPUBLIC ,DOMRACHEVA, DARYA

Czech Women Outperform French in World Cup Biathlon Relay

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Czech Republic won a women’s relay in Oberhof, Germany. France was second, 8.9 seconds behind.

January 8, 2015, Thursday

MORE ON THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND: BIATHLON , CZECH REPUBLIC

Reverently and Defiantly, Czechs Honor Velvet Revolution’s Anniversary

By RICK LYMAN

In Prague, some Czechs celebrated by pelting President Milos Zeman with debris as he unveiled a new memorial at a university campus.

November 18, 2014, Tuesday

MORE ON THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND: CZECH REPUBLIC , ZEMAN, MILOS ,DEMONSTRATIONS, PROTESTS AND RIOTS , CZECHOSLOVAKIA , HAVEL, VACLAV, COMMUNISM (THEORY AND PHILOSOPHY) , COLD WAR ERA

Czechs Celebrate Commitment to Team Success

By BEN ROTHENBERG

The Czech Republic won its third Fed Cup final in four years Sunday. But it is not just the Czech women who have become juggernauts: The men won Davis Cup titles in 2012 and 2013.

November 11, 2014, Tuesday

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Czechs Claim Another Fed Cup Title

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Czech Republic claimed its third Fed Cup title in four years after the Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova defeated Angelique Kerber of Germany, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-4, in Prague on Sunday.

November 10, 2014, Monday

MORE ON THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND: TENNIS , CZECH REPUBLIC , KVITOVA, PETRA , KERBER, ANGELIQUE , GERMANY

In Hong Kong and Prague, Notes of Support and Windows on Unrest

By DIDI KIRSTEN TATLOW

Colorful sticky notes adorn a wall in Hong Kong expressing support for the democracy demonstrators of Occupy Central, echoing the Lennon Wall in Prague, which has responded with its own messages.

October 20, 2014, Monday

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This Leap Is for Horses’ Lives

By SAM BORDEN

The Velka Pardubicka, a famous Czech steeplechase race, was run Sunday, and another horse had to be euthanized after falling at the famous obstacle called Taxis Ditch.

October 13, 2014, Monday

MORE ON THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND: HORSEMANSHIP AND EQUESTRIAN EVENTS , CZECH REPUBLIC , SPORTS INJURIES , ANIMAL ABUSE, RIGHTS AND WELFARE , HORSE RACING , HORSES , JOCKEYS, DRIVERS AND TRAINERS ,OBSTACLE COURSES (SPORT)

Czechs Rally to Beat Turks in Euro 2016 Qualifying

By REUTERS

Tomas Sivok and Borek Dockal were on target as the Czech Republic came from behind to beat host Turkey, 2-1.

October 11, 2014, Saturday

MORE ON THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND: SOCCER , UEFA EUROPEAN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP , TURKEY , CZECH REPUBLIC

Britain to Screen for Ebola Amid Possible New Cases in Europe

By STEPHEN CASTLE

Britain said it would introduce measures at airports and rail terminals to screen passengers from affected countries as concerns over Ebola grew in Europe.

October 10, 2014, Friday

MORE ON THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND: EBOLA VIRUS , GREAT BRITAIN ,HEATHROW AIRPORT (LONDON, ENGLAND) , EUROSTAR , GATWICK AIRPORT (LONDON) , WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION , PRAGUE (CZECH REPUBLIC) ,MACEDONIA

How Cigarettes and Sexual Frustration Got Me Through 26.2 Miles

By SELMA KALOUSEK

The writer entered the New York City Marathon lottery several times after moving back to New York six years ago, finally getting in this year. She explains how she trained for her first marathon, a decade ago: She didn’t.