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Thursday, May 12, 2016

Prague Daily Monitor



NATIONAL |  ČTK
Cabinet approves subsidy for laid-off OKD miners
The Czech cabinet approved on Wednesday a subsidy for the employees to be laid off by the problem-ridden OKD black coal mining firm, PM Bohuslav Sobotka said, adding that 7,000 or 8,000 crowns will monthly go to them for up to five years depending on their age and the number of years in OKD. The proposal was submitted by Industry and Trade Minister Jan Mladek with the aim to soften the social impact of the winding down of the coal mining by OKD.
The Negrelli Viaduct is the oldest rail bridge across the Vltava and was the longest viaduct in Europe until 1910. (CCEA)
ARTS |  RADIO PRAGUE
Arches in Prague viaduct to host bars and galleries in summer months
Arches in Prague's Negrelli Viaduct in the city's Karlín district are to be converted into bars, galleries and even a cinema during the summer months, according to plans outlined by organisers the Centre for Central European Architecture.



 
NATIONAL |  ČTK
Zeman: Czech TV is mouthpiece of TOP 09, should be run by state
President Miloš Zeman considers Czech Television a mouthpiece of the right-wing opposition TOP 09 party and he believes that it should be a state institution, not a public corporation, which it is now, he said in reply to a question from a reader of server Parlamentní listy published on Wednesday.
NATIONAL |  ČTK
Government approves week's paternity leave
The Czech government approved paternity leave on Wednesday, thanks to which fathers will be able to stay with their new-born baby at home for a week as the support for families is vital, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka said on Wednesday.
NATIONAL |  ČTK
ČR to have mobile police unit to control migration
The Czech cabinet agreed yesterday with the plan to create a 181-strong mobile unit of foreigner police that would be capable of immediately reacting to the development of illegal migration and ensuring the public peace and border protection in this connection, the Interior Ministry told ČTK.
BUSINESS |  RADIO PRAGUE
Czech and British companies join forces to develop VR headset
A Czech Hi-Tech and software engineering company known as Quanti together with the British firm Delion, have created a new virtual reality (VR) headset capable of rivalling existing products like the Oculus Rift, released earlier in 2016. 
BUSINESS |  RADIO PRAGUE
Czech ministry widens scope for companies to recruit skilled Ukrainians
The Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade on Wednesday announced that changes to its pilot project smoothing the way for qualified workers from Ukraine to get jobs in the country have been agreed.
LIFE»
LIFE |  ČTK
Prague museum presents building boom under Charles IV
The National Technical Museum in Prague has prepared the exhibition "Civitas Carolina - Building under the Reign of Charles IV" on the occasion of the 700th anniversary of his birth.
LIFE |  PRAGUE TV
Klobása controversies and scandals
While the raw and veggie trend is spreading fast in Prague, klobása remains to be one of the favorite dishes in Czech cuisine. It is hard to resist the grilled juicy sausage that tastes best with some rye bread, mustard and ketchup.
ARTS |  PRAGUE TV
Opera review: Andrea Chénier
If you are mixing music with the French Revolution, expectations are pretty high. The new production of Umberto Giordano's 1896 verismo opera Andrea Chénier at the National Theatre has a grand staging that will please people who were fans of Les Misérables and want something like an unofficial prequel.
LIFE |  PRAGUE TV
Prague Microfestival
Cutting edge literary festival will host its 8th edition starting on Friday, May 13th at Vzorkovna Bar.
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LIFE |  PRAGUE TV
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LIFE |  RADIO PRAGUE
Musicians pull out of "underground" festival over Jakeš invitation
 
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