Dozens of paving stones made from Jewish gravestones have been found during redevelopment work in Prague’s tourist district, confirming speculation that the former communist regime raided synagogues and graveyards for building materials. Tuesday’s discovery came in the opening phase of a £10.6m facelift project in the city’s landmark Wenceslas Square, scene of the some of Read more
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Cardinal Miloslav Vlk, window washer, dies
Monday, March 27th, 2017
Pope Francis has paid tribute to Cardinal Miloslav Vlk’s ‘tenacious fidelity to Christ despite privation and persecution’ Czech Cardinal Miloslav Vlk, who washed windows and ministered underground during communism, died of cancer on March 18 in Prague at the age of 84. The retired archbishop of Prague was elected the first East European president of Read more
Consequences of Czech Republic’s drug liberalization
Friday, March 22nd, 2013
The Czech Republic’s 2010 decision to lower drug possession from a criminal to misdemeanor offense has turned the country into a mecca for drug users. The change has spawned a profitable sub-economy, but also come at a high social cost. The problem has its roots in a rectangular tent made of black plastic that looks Read more