Czech Republic

  • Dec 12, 2007
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CZECH REPUBLIC: R&D spending is high but ineffective

Investment in R&D is a key factor contributing to -- if not a guarantee of -- economic...

Czech Republic
  • Dec 11, 2007
  • 1 min read

CZECH REPUBLIC: Soaring inflation calls for rate hike

The Czech koruna yesterday strengthened to an all-time record against the euro, when the...

Czech Republic
  • Dec 7, 2007
  • 7 min read

PROSPECTS 2008: Weaknesses may cut CEE growth

Nationalism and populism continue to dominate politics, and unstable coalitions are common. ...

  • Dec 7, 2007
  • 7 min read

RUSSIA/US: Polls limit compromise on missile defence

The dispute over the proposed deployment of a US missile defence system in Europe has contributed...

Russia
  • Nov 2, 2007
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CZECH REPUBLIC: Troubled deputy premier goes

First Deputy Prime Minister Jiri Cunek resigned yesterday after the prosecution service announced...

Czech Republic
  • Oct 24, 2007
  • 2 min read

US/INTERNATIONAL: Gates causes missile defence flap

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates yesterday reaffirmed Washington's commitment to build ballistic...

United States
  • Oct 22, 2007
  • 7 min read

EUROPEAN UNION: Green parties must embrace economy

Green parties across Europe have been enjoying good electoral results and participating in...

  • Oct 16, 2007
  • 6 min read

CZECH REPUBLIC: Public spending reform is next step

The Chamber of Deputies is to begin its first reading of the draft 2008 budget today. Approval of...

Czech Republic