GlobalPost — Czech Republic

A journalist behind the Iron Curtain

Bruce I. Konviser — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:05:40 +0000

How Iva Drapalova reported for the AP in Czechoslovakia between the Prague Spring and 1989.

The European School: a microcosm of EU integration

William Echikson — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:32:41 +0000

Czech and Slovak students don't dwell on their countries' communist past.

Opinion: The day after the Wall fell

Michael Moran — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:55:03 +0000

The fears of Germany and its neighbors in 1989 have largely been resolved by 2009.

Constitutional debate erupts as early elections are canceled

Bruce I. Konviser — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:15:16 +0000

The Czech Republic hashes out exactly what the judiciary can and can't do in its still fledgling democracy.

It ain't over till Vaclav Klaus sings

Teri Schultz — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:34:42 +0000

The Irish have given their all-important "aye" to the Lisbon Treaty, but another obstacle exists: the anti-EU Czech president.

G20 Pittsburgh: They meet again

Michael Goldfarb — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:13:12 +0000

Opinion: The world does not hold its breath.

Opinion: Obama's move was not appeasement

HDS Greenway — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:51:29 +0000

The only purpose for a missile defense shield in Eastern Europe was to provoke Russia.

Starbucks is a-brewing in Prague

Bruce I. Konviser — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:13:23 +0000

The Seattle-based coffee chain may be pulling back in the US, but it's all over Central Europe.

The decline of America and Poland's special relationship

Jan Cienski — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:34:58 +0000

In the Obama era, both the US and Poland turn their focus elsewhere.

Writing the history books

Bruce I. Konviser — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:52:10 +0000

Is the Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes producing legitimate scholarship or pursuing a political agenda?

'Europe's Detroit' skids

Jan Cienski — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:09:37 +0000

In the economic downturn, the wheels have come off of Slovakia's auto-dependent economy.

The Czech love affair with beer

Bruce I. Konviser — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:17:28 +0000

The "Institute of Beer" is trying to prove that Czech beer is the most "drinkable" in the world.

Ugly blob or cultural treasure?

Bruce I. Konviser — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:16:46 +0000

The battle over Prague's proposed funky-looking library.

Could I please have my painting back?

Bruce I. Konviser — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:23:52 +0000

Restitution of property looted by the Nazis takes on new urgency.

Czechs pass the keg to Swedes

Teri Schultz — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:53:00 +0000

Sweden acknowledges that its six months at the EU's helm could be "difficult."

A stock bet in Poland

Jan Cienski — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:11:08 +0000

Can the Warsaw Stock Exchange be a regional leader? Only if it breaks free from the government, proponents say.

Czech MPs not so special

Bruce I. Konviser — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:25:22 +0000

Attempt to transform the military police into a Special Op unit fails.

Czechs fear rise of the right in EU vote

Bruce I. Konviser — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:05:35 +0000

Extremists parties are unlikely to win seats, but they could win state subsidies.

Egg attacks signal a dark turn of events

Bruce I. Konviser — Sat, 30 May 2009 13:04:25 +0000

An assault on a Czech politician has sparked a level of violent protest not seen since 1989.

Missile defense suffers setbacks

Bruce I. Konviser — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:20:57 +0000

Czech government delays treaty vote as Iran tests a missile.

Fighting to honor the Roma

Bruce I. Konviser — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:59:16 +0000

Pig farm on site of concentration camp is called an affront to the Roma, who face systematic discrimination in the Czech Republic.

EU tries to boost ex-Soviet states

Bruce I. Konviser — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:45:38 +0000

Eastern Partnership tries to encourage economic and political reforms without worsening already tense relations with Russia.

Interview: Czech leaders look to upcoming elections

Bruce I. Konviser — Sat, 02 May 2009 12:00:42 +0000

Parties jockey for support after the collapse of government.

Crisis puts migrant workers in a bind

Bruce I. Konviser — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:39:08 +0000

Some Vietnamese paid so much to get to Prague, it's impossible for them to return home.

Obama comes to Prague

Bruce I. Konviser — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:21:27 +0000

After government collapse, Czechs lament lost opportunity ahead of EU-US summit.

Obama: "America is changing"

Mildrade Cherfils — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:39:11 +0000

In Strasbourg on Friday, the American president danced delicately, diplomatically and decisively.

No clear path forward for missile defense

Bruce I. Konviser — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:53:56 +0000

Czechs largely oppose US plan.

To the Czechs, she's "Clintonova"

Bruce I. Konviser — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:24:18 +0000

The traditional female name ending comes under fire in the Czech Republic.

Prague goes Pop

Bruce I. Konviser — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:23:10 +0000

Czechs relish their first opportunity to see Andy Warhol's films.

Celebrating 10 years in NATO

Bruce I. Konviser — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:18:05 +0000

Membership in the alliance has transformed Czechs' attitudes toward their military.

Taking a fresh route through Brussels

Teri Schultz — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:36:58 +0000

Hillary Clinton spends as much time at EU events as NATO ones — a prioritization that will not be taken lightly.

EU leaders hold extra economic summit

Teri Schultz — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:09:38 +0000

Leaders hope Sunday's talks in Brussels will be a step toward coordinated action.