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Volkswagen said last week that it posted a record full-year loss of 1.6 billion euros (over 43 billion Czech crowns) due to costs associated with the emissions scandal. In 2014, it earned almost 11 billion euros. Last year, costs related to the emissions scandal cost Volkswagen about 16.2 billion euros. Last year, sales of Volkswagen Group cars fell by two percent to around ten million vehicles. However, the company's total sales rose by more than five percent to 213.3 billion euros.

The cost of Volkswagen's new assembly line came to 16 billion euros.

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The government's persecution of Gülen supporters intensified after the 2016 coup attempt. Since then, more than 218,000 people have been detained, according to official figures from mid-November. Nearly 17,000 people have been convicted and nearly 15,000 remain in pre-trial detention. In addition, more than 140,000 people were dismissed from the civil service.

28 people took part in the tea party at Anatoly Karlov.

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Bratislava/Budapest 21. (ČTK) - Hungarian President László Solyom cancelled today's private trip to Slovakia at the last minute after Slovakia announced that it would deny him entry. This is another significant negative moment in the complex relations between the two countries.

Due to pressure from Slovak President Gašparovič, Hungarian President Sólyom cancelled a private trip to Slovakia on the day of the 21st anniversary of the occupation. August 2009.

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Earlier in the day, Slovak President Ivan Gašparovič had called on Sólyom not to travel to Slovakia today. As he did later, Fico said that such a visit would not be appropriate on the anniversary of the occupation of former Czechoslovakia by Warsaw Pact troops, including Hungarian ones.

Due to pressure from Slovak President Gašparovič, Hungarian President Sólyom cancelled a private trip to Slovakia on the day of the 21st anniversary of the occupation. August 2009.

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Pope John Paul II. He led the Catholic Church for 27 years. For the majority of believers, he represented a charismatic personality, filled with optimism about life and firm moral principles. But the pope also enjoyed sympathy outside the community of believers. During his pontificate from 1978 to 2005, he broke many taboos, including being the first head of the Catholic Church in history to visit a synagogue and a mosque. He has always defended the right to freedom of expression.

John Paul II. As head of the Catholic Church, he never looked into the tabernacles of other religions.

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John Paul II. He is the first pope to initiate interfaith reconciliation by apologizing for historical atrocities committed by Christians against Jews and Muslims. He also visited a Jewish synagogue and a Muslim mosque.

John Paul II. As head of the Catholic Church, he never looked into the tabernacles of other religions.

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during his pontificate from 1978 to 2005. John Paul II was assassinated. Too many taboos. For example, he publicly called on Christians to apologize to Jews for centuries of rejecting them as a people and insulting their religion. He was also the first head of the Catholic Church to visit a synagogue (Rome, 1986) and a mosque (Damascus, May 2001).

John Paul II. As head of the Catholic Church, he never looked into the tabernacles of other religions.

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PARIS/LONDON, April 10 (ČTK) - European airlines Air France and British Airways will retire Concorde supersonic jets this year after more than 27 years in service. Air France announced its decision in Paris today, while British Airways announced a similar move in London.

Supersonic air travel is over.

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PARIS/LONDON, April 10 (ČTK) - European airlines Air France and British Airways will retire Concorde supersonic jets this year after more than 27 years in service. France's Air France announced its decision in Paris today, while the British airline made a similar announcement in London. The French will decommission the Concorde once and for all. November. In a press release, Air France justified its decision by the deterioration of economic results on the transatlantic route used by Concorde. Both companies have noticed the worsening economic situation of Concorde in recent months, especially since the beginning of this year, AFP wrote. The famous supersonic plane, which now only connects New York with Paris and London, was expected to operate for several more years if there were no serious accidents. Seven British Airways planes were due to be retired in 2009 and five Air France jets two years earlier. The first Concordes were put into regular service in January 1976. Paris 10th. April (ČTK) - European airlines Air France and British Airways will retire Concorde supersonic jets this year after more than 27 years in service. France's Air France announced its decision in Paris today, while the British airline made a similar announcement in London.

Supersonic air travel is over.

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The 24th cent. October (ČTK) - The trade unionists of the ČEZ company, who have been negotiating in Mělník since this morning, will not yet declare a strike alert with which they wanted to support their demands against the government. According to them, the cabinet is preventing ČEZ from participating directly in a tender for the privatization of state shares in Severočeské doly (SD) and Sokolovská uhelná. However, the trade unionists first want to address the government today and decide on further steps at the crisis headquarters on Monday, Luděk Prokop, chairman of the Trade Union in Poříčí Power Plants near Trutnov, told journalists. The trade unionists also claim in the statement that the government is creating proxy problems to sell SD, thereby putting pressure on the management of ČEZ and making it impossible for them to act within the law. They therefore demand that ČEZ should be able to participate in the tender for the privatization of SD under equal conditions and that no pressure should be exerted on the statutory bodies of ČEZ. Prokop stressed the interest of trade unionists in the success of ČEZ in the competition for SD. "We want to have a good energy company that will be able to compete. after the opening of the electricity market," he said.

The trade unionists claim in their statement that the government is accommodating ČEZ's management and pushing the boundaries of the law for it.

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Chomsky, who is emeritus professor of linguistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is considered to be the most important living linguist and founder of modern linguistics. A left-wing political activist, he is also known for his critical stance. American capitalism, globalization and its impacts, military conflicts, the foreign policy of the United States, Israel and other governments.

Noam Chomsky has been called the most important Christian alive.

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Prague, 2 June (ČTK) - The American linguist and political activist Noam Chomsky, who has been described as one of the most influential contemporary intellectuals, received today in Prague the highest award of the Czech Academy of Sciences. During his first visit to the Czech Republic, Chomsky, 85, will also travel to Olomouc, where he will take part in a linguistics conference. Chomsky, who is Emeritus Professor of Linguistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is considered to be the most important living linguist and founder of modern linguistics. A left-wing political activist, he is also known for his critical stance. American capitalism, globalization and its consequences, military conflicts, the foreign policy of the United States, Israel and other governments.

Noam Chomsky has been called the most important Christian alive.

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The son of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe, Chomsky, who wrote his first political pamphlet when he was ten years old, is also a supporter of anarcho-syndicalism, whose goal is the freely organized life of smaller communities. He believes the appeal of anarchism lies in "the dissatisfaction of people who feel they have no control over decisions that affect them." Washington/Prague, December 5 (ČTK) - He is often referred to as one of the most influential intellectuals of our time; the media write about him as "the world's best-known dissident" or "the conscience of the American nation." The American linguist and political activist Noam Chomsky is best known for his persistent criticism of American capitalism, the system and way of life of the country in which he lives. The US, he said, is "the most aggressive power in the world and the greatest threat to peace." The left-leaning Chomsky, whom some accuse of having too black and white a view of the world as well as certain mistakes, criticizes for example the planned American radar in the Czech Republic. He turns 80 on Sunday.

Noam Chomsky has been called the most important Christian alive.

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Avram Noam Chomsky was born on December 7, 1928, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, into a family of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe (his father came from Ukraine and his mother from what is now Belarus). He studied philosophy and linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania, where he received a doctorate in 1954 for his thesis "Transformation Analysis," whose theses appeared in the study Syntactic Structures (1957), to this day his best-known linguistic work. A year later he became a member of the MIT faculty, where he was appointed professor in 1961.

Noam Chomsky has been called the most important Christian alive.

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More than 1,400 people arrived from Tunisia in September alone: more than the previous eight months combined. "We haven't seen so many in years," said Flavio Di Giacomo, an Italian spokesman for the International Organization for Migration (IOM). While this has not yet reached the levels seen shortly after the Arab Spring in 2011, says EU Ambassador to Tunisia Patrice Bergamini, it is an increase. In just a few months, around 25,000 people came to Europe via Tunisia.

In September, people stayed in Tunisia and the number of immigrants in Europe remained the same.

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Jihlava, 3 April (ČTK) - Flood control measures worth around 60 million crowns and the good functioning of the integrated rescue system have protected Třebíč from this year's floods. According to Mayor Miloš Mašek, they protected the lives and property of residents. The danger on the Jihlava River in the Moravia river basin still exists there, but the water level is falling. Above Sázava in Havlíčkobrodsko, however, flood protection measures on the river Sázava in the Vltava basin are inadequate. According to Deputy Mayor Jaroslav Doležal, it is complicated by the ruggedness of the terrain, river tributaries, environmentalists, but should be There is also private ownership of two of the three weirs on the city's river.

The level of the Morava River in Olomouc has fallen.

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Linet is one of the four largest hospital bed companies in the world. Every year, the plant in Želevčice near Slaný produces tens of thousands of beds, a wide range of mattresses, patient tables and medical furniture. Linet's subsidiaries operate in France, Britain, Italy, Sweden, Spain and China. Consolidated revenues of the Linet Group in the business year ending on 31. In March 2009, they exceeded 2.07 billion crowns. Linet is the number one on the Czech market and in the field of hospital beds, it ranks among the five largest companies in the world. In the 2005/06 business year, it exported 80 percent of its production to 75 countries worldwide. The biggest buyers are European Union countries. The first contract worth 40 million was also signed by the company in China, where Linet has 26 sales representatives in several Chinese provinces. Over 33,000 beds are produced annually at Linet in Želevčice u Slaný, as well as various mattresses, patient tables and medical furniture. Medical beds account for 73% of the company's sales. In the business year 2007 to 2008 Linet exported 82% of its production to 75 countries around the world. The biggest buyers are European Union countries. the company's consolidated revenues reached CZK 1.98 billion in that business year. Over 33,000 beds are produced annually at Linet in Želevčice u Slaný, as well as a wide range of mattresses, patient tables and medical furniture. Salt (Kladsko) 30. (ČTK) - The manufacturer of Linet medical beds today officially opened a private kindergarten located directly on the company's premises in Želevčice near Slaný. It has a capacity of 42 seats and, according to Linet's HR Director Vladimír Michnová, it is the only facility of its kind. species in the Republic. In addition to Linet employees, other parents from Slaný and the surrounding area can also use it. Linet is one of the five largest hospital bed companies in the world. Every year, tens of thousands of beds are produced at the plant in Želevčice near Slaný, as well as an assortment of mattresses, patient tables and medical furniture. The consolidated turnover of the Linet Group in the business year 2008/09 exceeded 2.07 billion crowns, representing an increase of 2.7% over the previous year. 4.6% compared to the previous year. Linet is one of the four largest hospital bed companies in the world. Every year, tens of thousands of beds are produced at the plant in Želevčice near Slaný, as well as an assortment of mattresses, patient tables and medical furniture. Consolidated revenues of the Linet Group in business year 2008/09 exceeded 2.07 billion crowns.

The Linet company has a plant in Loděnice u Berouna.

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The city launched the website last week; it was presented at a press conference only by representatives of ANO, Mayor Petr Vokřál and Deputy Mayor Richard Mrázek. The website is intended to offer people the opportunity to find information about both the relocation option and the reservoir under Petrov, as well as the possibility that no new railway station would be built. Information from the feasibility study, which is being prepared for the Ministry of Transport, will be gradually added to the website. The study compares the various options from different perspectives; it is being carried out by an association led by SUDOP, which has prepared several studies of the relocated railway station over the past 30 years. It is expected to be completed by the end of November 2016.

There is no new information about the feasibility of the project on the website.

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Prague 13. (ČTK) - Today at the Castle, Prime Minister Jiří Rusnok handed in his resignation to President Miloš Zeman. The president accepted it and instructed the cabinet to perform its duties until a new government is appointed. This should come from the likely early elections. Rusnok's official government, the president appointed 10. July, against the wishes of the majority in the Chamber of Deputies. In the end, she also failed to win a vote of confidence in the House last week and is therefore stepping down.

Rusnok's caretaker government began to rule on the 10th. July 2013.

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Zeman appointed Rusnok as prime minister on the 25th. The coalition government of ODS, TOP 09 and LIDEM headed by Prime Minister Petr Nečas (ODS) fell in June. The president then appointed Rusnok's bureaucratic "summer" government of 10. July, against the wishes of the majority in the Chamber of Deputies. Rusnok's resignation thus travels to the Castle after about one month.

Rusnok's caretaker government began to rule on the 10th. July 2013.

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PRAGUE 20. April ( ČTK ) - Doctors at Prague's Vinohrady Hospital, when examining the injured 17-month-old girl, did not find that she had eight broken ribs. The abused girl was treated by doctors for a broken leg. The Endangered Children's Fund removed the child from his parents on suspicion of abuse. His rib fractures were later discovered by his doctor. The fund has therefore turned to the Ministry of Health with a complaint against doctors at Vinohrady Hospital, Nova television reported today.

Televize Nova is based in Prague.

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NAIROBI/PRAHA 13. The Czech Republic will chair the meetings of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (MP) over the next 12 months. Minister of the Environment Libor Ambrozek was elected to head the secretariat today in Nairobi, informed ČTK by the Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic.

The Secretariat of the Montreal Convention will be headed by the Czech Republic.

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Žulawski's films are full of drastic scenes and nudity. His second feature, 1972's "The Devil," was banned in Poland and the filmmaker moved to France, where he died at 50. He studied for years. His debut film, The Third Part of the Night (1971), also a drama with horror elements in historical settings, caused great controversy in Poland.

The Devil was banned in Poland.

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Brussels/London, 2 February (ČTK newsletter) - The draft agreement, which is to redefine the relationship between Britain and the European Union, was published today by the permanent president of the European Council, Donald Tusk. The document, which is also referred to as the According to Tusk, it is a good basis for compromise, but the "EU president" still faces tough negotiations. British Prime Minister David Cameron responded on Twitter shortly after the draft was published, saying that while the documents showed progress in all four areas London wanted to negotiate, more work needed to be done.

European Council President Donald Tusk is still refusing to publish a draft agreement that would redefine the relationship between Britain and the European Union.

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Prague 14. October (ČTK) - After invading the Soviet Union in June 1941, the Nazis launched the Holocaust, the most horrific genocide of the 20th century. After years of Jews being ostracized from social life, 70 years ago it was 16, 16. October 1941 and started in the same year. The first transport of Jews from Prague to Lodz in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, "the final resolution of the Jewish question." In five transports, it was up to 3. By November 5,002 Jews had been deported, of whom only 276 survived. In total, more than 81,000 Jews were deported from the Czech lands in 1941-1945, of whom 10,500 survived to see liberation. The genocidal policies of the Nazis, both at home and abroad. of the Protectorate began to fulfill Hitler's words from January 1939 about: "The Destruction of the Jewish Race in Europe."

Between 1941 and 1945, more than 81,000 Jews were born in the Czech lands.

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PRAGUE 15. (ČTK) - As expected, Přemysl Sobotka from the opposition ODS party, which has an almost absolute majority in the upper house, became the new president of the Senate. 55 out of 80 senators voted for Sobotka in today's secret ballot. In addition to his 35 colleagues from the Civic Democrats club, he was apparently also supported by senators of the government KDU-ČSL and ČSSD, as their representatives had previously indicated. Sobotka at the head of the Senate replaced Petr Pithart (KDU-ČSL), who had resigned. regard for He did not seek re-election as a result of the Senate change in November. The ODS occupied the chair of the chairman of the upper chamber after four years, when Pithart replaced Libuše Benešová (ODS). The ODS thus successfully nominated its candidates for the two highest political constitutional offices, and the other two were filled by the ČSSD. PRAGUE 15. (ČTK) - As expected, Přemysl Sobotka from the opposition ODS party, which has an almost absolute majority in the upper house, became the new president of the Senate. 55 out of 80 senators voted for Sobotka in today's secret ballot. In addition to his 35 colleagues from the Civic Democrats club, he was apparently also supported by senators of the government KDU-ČSL and ČSSD.

Přemysl Sobotka became chairman of the Chamber of Deputies.

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PRAGUE 24. December (CTK) - The new chairman of the Senate, Přemysl Sobotka (ODS) and his predecessor Petr Pithart (KDU-ČSL), currently First Vice-Chairman of the Senate, have exchanged not only positions in the upper chamber but also their offices. Sobotka has not yet used his new premises, as painters and lacquerers have been working there instead.

Přemysl Sobotka became chairman of the Chamber of Deputies.

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Prague 22. (ČTK) - The Czech Theatre's showcase of regional theatres continued today in Prague with a guest performance by the Municipal Theatre from Mladá Boleslav. Its members presented on the stage of the Theatre under Palmovka musical comedy by Karel Poláček, Martin Vačkář and Ondřej Havelka "Men in the Offside," which was the most successful project of last season.

The Czech Theatre showcase continued in Prague, hosted by the Municipal Theatre from Mladá Boleslav.

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According to Punčochář, it is a myth that if there were more water in the water profile, filling of reservoirs and river flows would be ensured. According to him, there are around 165 reservoirs in the Czech Republic with a volume of 3,360 million cubic metres and a surface area of 30,000 hectares. In the ponds, of which there are about 23,000, there are 500 million cubic metres, i.e. several times less. But their area is 51,000 hectares, so they are more heated and have greater evaporation than large reservoirs.

Ponds in the Czech Republic retain more water than reservoirs.

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Prague 19. (ČTK) - In the current heat, people are at risk of sunstroke, cramps from overheating and exhaustion from overheating, warns the Ministry of Health on its website. In heatstroke, the body's temperature regulation fails, so that in a short period of time it can rise up to 41 degrees and one risks permanent damage to health. and death. Immediate medical help is needed, as well as for cramps and exhaustion from overheating. In case of heat stroke, the victim should not be given anything to drink and must be cooled down until a doctor arrives. With cramps and exhaustion from overheating, you can drink.

Overheating relaxes the muscles.

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Heat cramps are caused by a loss of water and ions, usually in the abdomen and extremities. They may appear in the fall. It is therefore necessary to immediately stop the effort and stay calm in a shady, cool place, drink fruit juices or ionic drinks for athletes. helps to firmly squeeze the muscles and release them by gentle massaging. A doctor should be called only if the convulsions do not subside within an hour.

Overheating relaxes the muscles.

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The Hateful Eight had its US premiere on the 25th. December. Even before that, a pirated copy had leaked onto the internet. According to Variety, nearly 570,000 IP addresses downloaded the film in the first 24 hours after it was leaked. The film piracy group Hive-CM8 has since apologised for the problems caused. He allegedly wants his activities to help people who do not have money for the cinema, and he does not want to harm the film business. They described themselves as fans of Tarantino's work.

The first release of "The Hateful Eight" was 25. December.

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Moscow 11. The Russian government received 52.2 billion roubles (CZK 19.9 billion) from the sale of a 10.9 percent stake in diamond giant Alrosa. Foreign investors bought 60 percent of the offered shares, Russian Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev announced today. The official figures match those reported by Reuters over the weekend, based on information from sources. familiar with the situation.

Almost two-thirds of the shares were bought by foreign investors.

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Moscow 11. July (CTK) - The Russian government has received 52.2 billion roubles (19.9 billion Czech crowns) from the sale of a 10.9 percent stake in diamond giant Alrosa. Foreign investors bought 60 percent of the offered shares, Russian Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev announced today. The official figures match those reported over the weekend by Reuters, which obtained them from sources familiar with the situation.

Almost two-thirds of the shares were bought by foreign investors.

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This morning, police were out in force across the South East. 32 crashes to accidents. One person was seriously injured, one moderately and five people escaped with minor injuries. "Drivers do not realise that even wet roads are slippery and should therefore take their foot off the accelerator," police spokesperson Jana Kameníková told ČTK.

Police spokeswoman Jana Kameníková praised the driver for complying with traffic regulations.

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Tank battle at Ořechov 24. In April 1945, World War II ended in this part of the country. About 960 Russian and 275 German soldiers were killed. Thirty-five Soviet tanks and vehicles were destroyed, and 80 percent of the village was wiped out. Twenty people died and 176 homes were destroyed. An event in the village is commemorated by a memorial.

The tank battle at Ořechov, in which twenty civilians were killed, closed the Second World War in this region.

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JIHLAVA 7. November (CTK) - Two rare mammals - golden fruit bats - disappeared over the weekend from an exhibition in the African village of Matongo at Jihlava Zoo. For the third year, their group has been living in a so-called noctunarium in one of the stylish huts. Last year, four males from the Olomouc zoo were joined by three females from a zoo in Britain and keepers rejoiced for the first time at the birth of two cubs of critically endangered animals, garden spokeswoman Kateřina Kosová told ČTK today.

Two golden eagles have been born.

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Approximately 500 American soldiers arrived in the Czech Republic in 115 vehicles, mostly 18-ton Stryker armored personnel carriers and Humvee all-terrain vehicles. The so-called Dragoon Ride through six countries is meant to demonstrate the U.S. military's support for European NATO allies who feel threatened by Russian aggression toward Ukraine.

115 18-ton armored personnel carriers with 500 American soldiers have arrived in Germany.

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Around 500 American soldiers arrived in the Czech Republic in 115 vehicles, mostly 18-ton Stryker armoured personnel carriers and Humvee off-road vehicles. The so-called Dragoon Ride through six countries is meant to demonstrate the U.S. military's support for European NATO allies who feel threatened by Russian aggression toward Ukraine.

115 18-ton armored personnel carriers with 500 American soldiers have arrived in Germany.

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Convulsions from overheating arise from the loss of water and ions, they are usually in the abdomen and limbs, may occur during exertion. It is therefore necessary to immediately stop the effort and stay calm in a shady, cool place, drink fruit juices or ionic drinks for athletes. helps to firmly squeeze the muscles and release them by gentle massaging. A doctor should be called only if the convulsions do not subside within an hour.

Cramps from overheating appear in the stomach.

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PRAGUE 10. May (TBC) - For the first time in history, top representatives of the European Swimming Federation (LEN) and the World Swimming Federation (FINA) will meet in Prague this weekend. Saturday's LEN Congress at the Pyramida Hotel will be attended by, among others: Also present were FINA President Mustafa Larfaoui of Algeria and European Federation President Bartolo Consolo of Italy. The FINA Water Polo Section is meeting today to discuss the 2002 entry list.

The highest representatives of the European Swimming Federation (LEN) and the World Swimming Federation (FINA) will meet in Prague.

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Prague 14. (ČTK) - Counterfeit goods worth more than ten million crowns were seized in April by employees of the Czech Trade Inspection Authority (CTI) in cooperation with the police, customs administration and foreign police. ČTK was informed about this today by the press spokesperson of CTIA, Kamila Juhaňáková.

Kamila Juhaňáková informed ČTK about the action of the Czech Trade Inspection Authority.

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Heat cramps are caused by a loss of water and ions, usually in the abdomen and extremities. They may appear in the fall. It is therefore necessary to immediately stop the effort and stay calm in a shady, cool place, drink fruit juices or ionic drinks for athletes. helps to firmly squeeze the muscles and release them by gentle massaging. A doctor should be called only if the convulsions do not subside within an hour.

If the cramps do not subside within 60 minutes, medical help should be sought.

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In the past, it was the most successful 40th anniversary for Czech cinematography. at the 1990 Berlinale. At that time, Jiří Menzel won the main prize of the Golden Bear for his vault film Larks on a Thread (Skřivánci na niti), Jan Švankmajer received the Special Award for Dark, Light, Dark (Tma, světlo, tma) and an award for film personalities - the Golden Camera - was given to Karel Vachek for the documentary The Kindred by Choice (1968). Repete, directed by Michaela Pavlátová, was awarded the Golden Bear for Best Short Film in 1995. In 1997, Czech-born director Miloš Forman won the highest award for his film The People versus Larry Flynt.

40. This year's Berlinale was the most successful for the Czech Republic.

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Prague 17. June (CTK) - With the participation of exhibiting artists from dozens of countries, guests from a number of institutions and organizations, schools, theater creators. Today, in the early evening, an international exhibition of theatre and stage design Prague Quadrennial (PQ) was opened on Old Town Square for both foreign tourists and spectators. The production, directed by Viliam Dočolomanský, was accompanied by the BERG Orchestra with conductor Peter Vrábel and members of the Poľana choir from Jarabina in Ruthenia.

The Prague Quadrennial will take place in the centre of Prague.

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The Prague Quadrennial of Stage Design and Theatre Space is the most important theatre exhibition in the world; it was first held in 1967. Over the next 11 days, it will offer tens of thousands of visitors presentations of works and artists from a record number of 78 countries. It will take place in the historical centre of the city between Old Town Square, National Theatre and Charles Bridge, inside important buildings including palaces or Prague Crossroads, but also in public space.

The Prague Quadrennial will take place in the centre of Prague.

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The opening ceremony was followed by openings of 111 exhibits from 68 countries. They have taken place, for example, in Kafka's House, Clam-Gallas Palace, AMU Theatre Faculty, Colloredo-Mansfeld Palace, Church of St. Mary Magdalene and other places. Anne, in Topič's salon and in the basement lapidary of Bethlehem Chapel.

The Prague Quadrennial will take place in the centre of Prague.

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The Czech Republic is represented by two projects in the international competition. Those interested will find the home exhibition on the piazzetta and New Stage of the National Theatre, where there is a project by set designer Jana Preková called SWEET SWEET SWEET Heavenly Festival. The GOLEM Cube video installation in Villa Štvanice will contribute to the Theatre Space project, following on from the successful performance of Ivo Kristián Kubák.

The Prague Quadrennial will take place in the centre of Prague.

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Ljubljana/Vienna 10. February ( ČTK ) - The speaker of the Austrian parliament, Andreas Khol, provoked angry reactions from Slovenian politicians and representatives of the Slovenian minority in Austria when he denied Ljubljana's right to defend the interests of its minority in Carinthia under the provisions of the Austrian constitution. He also hinted that there is no urgency to comply with the Constitutional Court's ruling on the right of a minority to bilingual designation of municipalities, because Slovenian-language kindergartens are more important for the minority.

Andreas Khol denied Slovenia's rights.

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The Austrian constitution, in its seventh article, guarantees the rights of the Slovenian and Croatian minorities and grants former Yugoslavia a guarantor right. In an interview with the Ljubljana daily Delo ale Khol on Wednesday, Khol declared that "Yugoslavia no longer exists, Slovenia is a new state and there is no legal successor to Yugoslavia," and therefore he cannot intervene for the interests of his minority in Austria by invoking Article 7 of the Austrian State Treaty (Constitution).

Andreas Khol denied Slovenia's rights.

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Kunčar and Lukáš faced each other in a by-election in January 2014. More successful was the Uherskobrodsky mayor, who in the second round received support from 63 percent of voters, while Lukas (then in ODS colours) got only 34 percent. 37% of the vote. Vícha and Halíková were rivals in the 2012 elections. Vícha, who has been a senator since 2006, defeated his rival in the second round with 59.70 percent of voters.

Milada Halíková was eliminated from the first round of the 2012 Senate elections.

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Prague, 6 October (ČTK) - The results of the Senate elections so far indicate that the second round will bring a repetition of some electoral battles from previous years. The senator and mayor of Uherský Brod, Patrik Kunčar (KDU-ČSL) and the former governor of Zlín region, Libor Lukáš (non-party for Privatníky) will once again be running against each other. In Karviná, the senator and long-time mayor of Bohumín Petr Vícha (ČSSD) will compete with the former mayor of Havířov Milada Halíková (for KSČM).

Milada Halíková was eliminated from the first round of the 2012 Senate elections.

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The news comes almost three years after 113 people died when an Air France Concorde crashed. Both carriers then embarked on costly modifications to the aircraft. British Airways, Europe's largest airline, is now recalling seven planes at a cost of 84 million pounds ($130 million). These are the write-offs that the company will post for the fiscal year, which ended this March.

The announcement comes two years after the crash, which killed 113 people.

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NEW YORK 30. January (CTK) - Iraq on Wednesday rejected a report by chief U.N. weapons inspector Hans Blix, but offered some new information and pledged further cooperation with the inspectors. That's according to a letter released by Iraq's ambassador to the United Nations, Mohammed al-Douri, at UN headquarters in New York.

The head of the UN weapons inspectors is not Hans Blix.

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Santiago, Chile. (Saturday) - Peaceful march to commemorate the 31st. The anniversary of the military coup in Chile led by Augusto Pinochet ended today in clouds of tear gas and exploding Molotov cocktails as riot police clashed with masked protesters.

A peace march in Chile passed off without any demonstrations.

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Since 2002, the Church of England has allowed divorced couples to remarry in church, with the proviso that such marriages should not sanctify "old vices." Divorced couples who admit adultery will only receive a church blessing after the civil ceremony. Retired army officer Andrew Parker Bowles is on the guest list.

Since 2002, the Church of England has allowed divorced couples to marry in church, provided that such marriages do not sanctify old vices.

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PRAGUE 10. May (ČTK) - For the first time in history, top representatives of the European Swimming Federation (LEN) and the World Swimming Federation (FINA) will meet in Prague this weekend. Saturday's LEN Congress at the Pyramida Hotel will be attended by, among others: Also present were FINA President Mustafa Larfaoui of Algeria and European Federation President Bartolo Consolo of Italy. In the framework of today's meeting, the FINA water polo section is discussing the term list for 2002.

The highest representatives of the European Swimming Federation (LEN) and the World Swimming Federation (FINA) will meet at a gala evening in Prague's Municipal House.

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PRAGUE 10. May (TBC) - For the first time in history, top representatives of the European Swimming Federation (LEN) and the World Swimming Federation (FINA) will meet in Prague this weekend. Saturday's LEN Congress at the Pyramida Hotel will be attended by, among others: Also present were FINA President Mustafa Larfaoui of Algeria and European Federation President Bartolo Consolo of Italy. The FINA Water Polo Section is meeting today to discuss the 2002 entry list.

The highest representatives of the European Swimming Federation (LEN) and the World Swimming Federation (FINA) will meet at a gala evening in Prague's Municipal House.

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Kiev 22. (ČTK) - The Ukrainian border service has banned former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili from entering the country until 2021. According to Unian, the reason is an illegal crossing of the Polish-Ukrainian border in September last year. Saakashvili was arrested in Kiev 10 days ago and deported to Poland. The ban on entering Ukrainian territory was issued by the commander of a border detachment at the place where Saakashvili crossed the border from Poland last year. Saakashvili's lawyer, Ruslan Chernoluckyi, told the Interfax news agency that he would appeal against the decision.

The former president of Georgia has been allowed to enter Ukraine.

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Catalan authorities said some 2.26 million voters took part in Sunday's ballot and around 90 percent of them voted for independence. Madrid considers the vote illegal and has tried to stop it. Catalan authorities say around 900 people have been injured in violent clashes with police accompanying the vote.

Millions of Catalans voted for independence.

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A total of around 4.7 million Fiat 126s were built, 3.3 million of them in Poland. A lesser known fact is that a small number of these cars came from the United States. and from the workshops of the Austrian company Steyr-Puch, which fitted an engine of its own design into the supplied bodywork. The Fiat 126p replaced the similarly simple, but significantly more modern Cinquecento model and later the second generation Panda in the production programme.

Over 70% of all Fiat 126 cars were produced in Polish assembly plants.

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BOGOTÁ, 1 February (ČTK) - The number of kidnappings in Colombia increased by seven percent in 2000. The country, which has gained a notorious reputation as the world's kidnapping capital, broke its own record last year. This is according to a Colombian police report. The upward trend confirmed and I A report by the non-governmental foundation País Libre (Land of the Free), an independent group monitoring kidnappings, states that in the first eleven months of 2000 there were 3,029 abductions - compared to 2,945 recorded in 1999.

Kidnappings are on the rise in Colombia.

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The FARC is Colombia's oldest and largest rebel group. In 2002, they had about 20,000 fighters; today, their numbers are estimated to be around 20,000. to 8,000. In more than four decades, the guerrilla group's battle with government troops has left at least 120,000 dead, mostly civilians. The FARC finances its activities primarily from drug trafficking, but also from extortion and the collection of ransoms for kidnapped persons.

Colombia's FARC rebel group had about 20,000 fighters in 2015.

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Warsaw 17. (ČTK) - Polish director and scriptwriter Andrzej Žulawski has died at the age of 75. According to Polish media, the filmmaker died of cancer in Warsaw overnight. The Lviv native was known for his non-commercial approach to cinema. It was appreciated mainly by European lovers of art films. Shortly after his birth, he moved with his father to Czechoslovakia and later Poland.

Andrzej Zulawski is 80 years old.

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The Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama was met by, among others, Minister of Culture Daniel Herman (KDU-ČSL), Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of KDU-ČSL Pavel Bělobrádek and Minister Jiří Dienstbier (ČSSD). The right-wing opposition in particular criticized the statement of constitutional officials, and even in response to it, approximately fifty deputies and senators met with the Dalai Lama on Wednesday. Some colleges hoisted the Tibetan flag at five minutes before noon on Wednesday.

The presidents of Czech parliamentary parties met with the Dalai Lama.

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Copenhagen, 2 April (ČTK) - Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen today officially announced his candidacy for Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance. According to Copenhagen media, this was announced by Denmark's ambassador to NATO during a meeting with other representatives of the 28-member alliance. The announcement comes a day before the start of NATO summits in Strasbourg, France and Kehl, Germany.

Denmark's prime minister is to seek the position of secretary-general of Nato.

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The Hateful Eight had its US premiere on the 25th. December. Before that, a pirated copy of it had leaked onto the internet. According to Variety, nearly 570,000 IP addresses downloaded the film in the first 24 hours after it was leaked. The film piracy group Hive-CM8 has since apologised for the problems caused. He allegedly wants his activities to help people who do not have money for the cinema, and he does not want to harm the film business. They described themselves as admirers of Tarantino's work.

A pirated copy of Django Unchained has been leaked online.

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The Czech Consolidation Agency (CCA) was established in September 2001. based on the law 239/2001 Sb. as the successor of Konsolidační banka (KoB), founded by the Ministry of Finance in 1991. He finished 31st. In December 2007, its agenda was transferred to the Ministry of Finance.

After the demise of ČAK, there was no successor to this institution.

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Moscow 11. July (CTK) - The Russian government has received 52.2 billion roubles (19.9 billion Czech crowns) from the sale of a 10.9 percent stake in diamond giant Alrosa. Foreign investors bought 60 percent of the offered shares, Russian Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev announced today. The official figures match those reported over the weekend by Reuters, which obtained them from sources familiar with the situation.

Foreign traders were not interested in buying the offered shares of the company.

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Investor demand was more than double the number of shares on offer. The Russian state has reduced its stake in Alrosa to 33%. Alrosa accounts for more than a third of the world's production of rough diamonds, has the largest reserves and competes with South Africa's De Beers to be number one on the market.

Foreign traders were not interested in buying the offered shares of the company.

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According to the minister, the sale of the stake went well despite the turmoil on financial markets caused by Britain's decision to leave the European Union. "Moreover, foreign investors have shown that despite the sanctions against Russia, they are interested in liquid Russian assets," Ulyukayev said. Moscow needs additional money for the state treasury due to the fall in world oil prices.

Foreign traders were not interested in buying the offered shares of the company.

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The Hateful Eight had its US premiere on the 25th. December. Before that, a pirated copy of it had leaked onto the internet. According to Variety, nearly 570,000 IP addresses downloaded the film in the first 24 hours after it was leaked. The film piracy group Hive-CM8 has since apologised for the problems caused. He allegedly wants his activities to help people who do not have money for the cinema, and he does not want to harm the film business. They described themselves as admirers of Tarantino's work.

Tarantino has made more than a dozen films.

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The diplomatic incident is related to the tensions that arose between the two countries due to the approval of the Slovak language law, in which the Hungarian minority sees its disadvantage. Official Hungarian representatives, including Sólyom, openly support the Slovak Hungarians in this. Bratislava/Budapest 21. (ČTK) - Hungarian President László Solyom cancelled today's private trip to Slovakia at the last minute after Slovakia announced that it would deny him entry. This is another significant negative moment in the complex relations between the two countries.

Tensions are rising between the two countries in Europe.

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Prague 22. (ČTK) - The Czech Theatre's showcase of regional theatres continued today in Prague with a guest performance by the Municipal Theatre from Mladá Boleslav. Its members presented on the stage of the Theatre under Palmovka musical comedy by Karel Poláček, Martin Vačkář and Ondřej Havelka "Men in the Offside," which was the most successful project of last season.

The Czech Theatre showcase continued in Prague with a competition for the best silent performance.

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Prague 22. (ČTK) - The Czech Theatre's showcase of regional theatres continued today in Prague with a guest performance by the Municipal Theatre from Mladá Boleslav. Its members presented on the stage of the Theatre under Palmovka musical comedy by Karel Poláček, Martin Vačkář and Ondřej Havelka Men in Offside, which was the most successful project of last season. The sixth year of the Czech Theatre began in autumn. Since January, its second part has offered Prague audiences performances of theatres from Liberec, Ostrava, Most, Karlovy Vary, Pardubice and Zlín. In this project since the mid 90's. The best regional ensembles have been performing in Prague for many years, and those from Prague are guesting outside the metropolis. The co-organisers are the Foibos Capital City of Prague art agency and the Association of Professional Theatres. A special feature of Prague theatre performances is the translation into sign language, so that even deaf people can understand them.

The Czech Theatre showcase continued in Prague with a competition for the best silent performance.

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But Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said today that Sólyom's participation would be a "gross provocation," that he wants to celebrate Hungarian statehood on Slovak territory and will not be allowed in. The police should have stopped the president at the border and asked him not to enter Slovak territory, but they should not have enforced it.

Robert Fice considers the visit of the Romanian president to be a provocation.

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"The festival finale will be very interesting, i.e. Gustav Mahler's Song of the Earth with Jiří Bělohlávek, the Prague Chamber Philharmonic and the great Dagmar Pecková and Austrian tenor Herbert Lippert. I think that will be the icing on the cake," said Stříteský.

At the festival in A famous opera singer will be performing.

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Wolfsburg 28. Volkswagen has a chance to post solid growth in operating profit this year, even though it is struggling with the emissions scandal. This was announced today at a press conference by the company's CEO, Matthias Müller. He again apologized for the incident. Volkswagen said last week that it posted a record full-year loss of 1.6 billion euros (over 43 billion Czech crowns) due to costs associated with the emissions scandal. In 2014, it earned almost 11 billion euros. Last year, costs related to the emissions scandal cost Volkswagen about 16.2 billion euros. Last year, sales of Volkswagen Group cars fell by two percent to around ten million vehicles. However, the company's total sales rose by more than five percent to 213.3 billion euros.

Volkswagen's emissions scandal has cost the company more than $16 billion.

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Volkswagen said last week that it posted a record full-year loss of 1.6 billion euros (over 43 billion Czech crowns) due to costs associated with the emissions scandal. In 2014, it earned almost 11 billion euros. Last year, costs related to the emissions scandal cost Volkswagen about 16.2 billion euros. Last year, sales of Volkswagen Group cars fell by two percent to around ten million vehicles. However, the company's total sales rose by more than five percent to 213.3 billion euros.

Volkswagen's emissions scandal has cost the company more than $16 billion.

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ArcelorMittal Ostrava (former Nová huť) will financially support employees who want to get rid of their nicotine addiction under the supervision of a specialist. For smokers, the Ostrava smelter will pay two-thirds of the costs for a withdrawal cure, company spokeswoman Věra Breiová told ČTK.

According to the company's director, Věra Breiová, smokers will be reimbursed for two-thirds of the cost of their treatment.

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"An employee who decides to take advantage of the opportunity to quit smoking will pick up a voucher at the HR department. That'll do it to our racing polyclinic, where there is a smoking cessation clinic in the pulmonary department. Here, the employee agrees on a withdrawal cure and pays only one third of the price; the rest is paid by ArcelorMittal Ostrava. The price of the course is 4500 crowns, "the spokeswoman explained. He also said that additional contributions could be made by employees. Your health insurance provider, if they offer it. Smokers can apply for the Arcelor grant from this week.

According to the company's director, Věra Breiová, smokers will be reimbursed for two-thirds of the cost of their treatment.

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Prague 22. March (ČTK) - Director of the General Health Insurance Company (VZP) Pavel Horák is in danger of being recalled. He may lose his seat as a result of wiretaps published by Mladá fronta Dnes, according to which politicians and lobbyists from outside could significantly influence events in an institution through which 150 billion crowns flow annually. The public prosecutor will try to have him removed from office at the next meeting of the board of directors, Lidovky.cz reported today. To the leadership of the largest Czech The Minister of Health, Leoš Heger (TOP 09), has also publicly supported the health insurance company for other reasons.

The chair of the director of VZP Horák is threatened by a published communication.

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According to the vice-chairman of ČSSD, Zdeněk Škromach, it is need to be to count He also said that the presidential candidate of the Czech People's Party, Petr Pithart, could withdraw his candidacy if he is elected President of the Senate. Zeman would then be the only candidate from the governing coalition of ČSSD, KDU-ČSL and US-DEU.

Peter Pithart Miloš Zeman will also attend a dinner for presidential candidates.

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Prague 22. March (ČTK) - Director of the General Health Insurance Company (VZP) Pavel Horák is in danger of being recalled. He may lose his seat as a result of wiretaps published by Mladá fronta Dnes, according to which politicians and lobbyists from outside could significantly influence events in an institution through which 150 billion crowns flow annually. The public prosecutor will try to have him removed from office at the next meeting of the board of directors, Lidovky.cz reported today. To the leadership of the largest Czech The Minister of Health, Leoš Heger (TOP 09), has also publicly supported the health insurance company for other reasons.

The director of the VZP, Pavel Horák, is threatened with an appeal.

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Kathmandu, 29 April (ČTK) - One of Nepal's largest and most famous temples, the monumental Kasthamandap Pagoda in Kathmandu, was reduced to rubble after Saturday's devastating earthquake. Several people died in the ruins of a 500-year-old historical building, who on that fateful day held an event at this place where passers-by could voluntarily donate blood. Most of the donors and nurses died, according to the Times of India.

The Kasthamandap temple was destroyed by the earthquake.

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BOGOTÁ 1 February ( ČTK ) - Number of kidnappings in Colombia increased in 2000 by seven percent. The country, which has gained an infamous reputation as the world's kidnapping capital, broke its own record last year. This is according to a Colombian police report.

The Czech President visited Colombia.

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Prague 11. December (CTK) - New director of the state enterprise Lesy ČR became Jiří Novák (47 years old), the current director of the Krkonoše National Park Administration. This was announced today at a press conference by the Minister of Agriculture, Petr Gandalovič. Novák succeeded in a tender with the concept of decentralization of the Forestry Administration of the Czech Republic and defeated 17 competitors.

The Minister of Agriculture, Petr Gandalovič, today announced a new head of the state enterprise. forests of the Czech Republic.

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The money ended up in the account of one of the world's largest banks, the Swiss United Bank of Switzerland (UBS). At the end of 2007, the Czech government and UBS agreed that the bank would return 420 million crowns to the state, while the rest of the money would be recovered from Skořepa, who was allegedly involved in the transfer. UBS refused for a long time to return hundreds of millions to the Czech Republic, and in 2006 the CKA therefore sued it at court in Zurich. After an agreement between the Czech Republic and the financial institution, however, the agency withdrew its lawsuit. In December 2007, ČKA received 404 million crowns from UBS into its account, and then another 16 million. K 31. In December 2007, the CCA ceased to exist and its agenda was transferred to the Ministry of Finance.

The successor of the CAC is the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic.

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Teplice, 6 February (ČTK) - ČEZ Teplárenská has completed the connection of a part of Teplice to central heat supply. Instead of gas boiler rooms, it will supply heat directly from the nearby Ledvice power plant. The steam distribution system, construction of the main exchange station and modification of existing boiler rooms cost 123 million crowns. the company's director Vladimír Gult told journalists today.

Connecting part of Teplice to the water supply cost 123 million crowns.

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According to the company, the new heating is also more environmentally friendly. "Local heating plants will be partially abolished and citizens will be connected to one central source," added Gult. According to ČEZ Teplárenská, emissions will also decrease significantly, and for nitrogen oxides it should be by a factor of two. 1.7 tonnes per year, for carbon monoxide by 0.44 tonnes per year.

Connecting part of Teplice to the water supply cost 123 million crowns.

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The cross-border heating plant began in Ledvice power plant and the construction of a new backup source. It will cost about 100 million crowns and will replace the existing heating plant in Proboštov. "We assume that next year the heating plant will be switched off and operation will be a modern, fast-starting boiler to ensure supply in case of outages," explained Gult.

Connecting part of Teplice to the water supply cost 123 million crowns.

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Ledvice (Teplicko) 27 August (ČTK) - The old coal-fired heating plant in Proboštov near Teplice is likely to be phased out in the coming years. Its owner, the company ČEZ Teplárenská, is planning to build a new backup power source that will back up supplies to Teplice, Bílina and the surrounding area. ČTK found this out from the EIA system, to which ČEZ submitted a request for the first necessary permits. It is expected to be completed between 2013 and 2014. The company has not yet specified investment costs or the impact on employment.

Connecting part of Teplice to the water supply cost 123 million crowns.

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Doctors also advise people to drink plenty of fluids and not wait until they are thirsty. The body must be supplied with a sufficient amount of liquid already at breakfast. Unlike hunger, dehydration cannot be eliminated immediately: the fluid ingested does not reach the cells for at least half an hour. Until then, the body is in a bad state and there are headaches, problems with blood circulation and feelings of weakness. This is why everyone should leave the house in hot weather with a bottle of mineral water and regularly sip from it. This also applies to school children. He also has to drink during class.

There is a risk of thirst in the heat.

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Heat cramps are caused by a loss of water and ions, usually in the abdomen and extremities. They may appear in the fall. It is therefore necessary to immediately stop the effort and stay calm in a shady, cool place, drink fruit juices or ionic drinks for athletes. helps to firmly squeeze the muscles and release them by gentle massaging. A doctor should be called only if the convulsions do not subside within an hour.

There is a risk of thirst in the heat.

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Copenhagen, 2 April (ČTK) - Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen today officially announced his candidacy for Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance. According to Copenhagen media, this was announced by Denmark's ambassador to NATO during a meeting with other representatives of the 28-member alliance. The announcement comes a day before the start of NATO summits in Strasbourg, France and Kehl, Germany.

The Prime Minister of Denmark will be a candidate for the post of Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance.

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The Minister of Industry and Trade, Milan Urban, recently stated that one of the options being considered is to seal fuel tanks in order to guarantee their quality from manufacturer to service station. In addition, mandatory certification of sellers of fuel and lubricants stipulated by law and voluntary quality certification that some operators of filling stations already have are also possible.

Milan Uhde never became Minister of Industry and Trade.

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FLOOR 12. The high interest of Kladno citizens to vote in the referendum on the Czech Republic's accession to the European Union is evidenced by the number of issued voting cards. The Kladno Magistrate issued a record number of voting cards. A total of 526 Kladno residents will vote outside their permanent residence. "Thus, 355 citizens voted in last year's parliamentary elections," Ladislav Pavlík, a spokesman for the Kladno municipality, told ČTK today.

A record number of ballots were issued at the Prague magistrate.

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While polls show that Poles oppose the location of a US anti-missile base, Prime Minister Jaroslav Kaczynski and his twin brother, President Lech Kaczynski, are strong supporters. Warsaw and Washington are still negotiating, however, and a final agreement is not expected before the end of the year, AP reported today.

Jaroslav Kaczyński is in favour of adopting the euro.

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MEXICO 22. In recent days, environmentalists have repeatedly protested against the sale of 25 dolphins from the Solomon Islands to a water park in Mexico. Environmentalists say the dolphins could be severely traumatised by being moved from their home in the Pacific Ocean, and may also carry new diseases to local dolphins that live off the tropical Yuacatán peninsula.

The sale of dolphins from the Solomon Islands has been met with a wave of opposition.

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Prague 12. June (ČTK) - 15 years ago, 13. June 2003, the first referendum began in the Czech Republic, namely on the country's accession to the European Union. the European Union. In the two-day vote, 77.33 percent of voters voted for the Czech Republic's accession to the EU, while 22.67 percent were against it. 55.21% of voters took part in the referendum. The Czech Republic became a member of the EU together with nine other countries on 1 May 2004 in the biggest enlargement in the history of the Union. Czechs will decide on the country's accession to the European Union in a referendum on 13 May. 14 and. June. A positive result will be ensured if the majority of participants in the plebiscite vote for entry. In the Czech Republic, a fifty-percent turnout is not a condition for the validity of a referendum, as it is in some other countries. According to opinion polls, most people are still in favour of joining the EU. If the referendum is positive, the Czech Republic should become part of the European Union together with other countries on 1 May 2004.

In the year 2OO4 The European Union has expanded.