Prague (Czech: Praha (IPA: [ˈpraɦa]), see also other names) is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated on the Vltava river in central Bohemia, it is home to approximately 1.2 million people. (It can be derived from jobs statistics, however, that an additional 300,000 work there without having registered as residents.) Read more at Wikipedia


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Berlin Speech: Obama to Make Plea for Nuclear Disarmament

Posted on 2013-06-19 08:39:00 from Spiegel Online

...nuclear weapons that Obama has pursued off-and-on through much of his five years in office, beginning with a speech he delivered in Prague in April 2009. Two years ago, he signed a treaty with Russia that would require both countries to cut their stockpiles...

Taliban attack U.S. base, four soldiers killed

Posted on 2013-06-19 08:36:00 from B92

...Tuesday in Kabul near the location where a ceremony was held as local security forces took over from the international coalition. PRAGUE -- Czech Prime Minister Petr NeÄŤas has announced his resignation as head of government and leader of the ruling Civic...

Czech Republic: Czech Republic: Floods DREF operation n MDRCZ002

Posted on 2013-06-19 08:21:00 from Humanitarian News

Summary: Heavy rains brought about the rise of water levels in the Labe and Vltava rivers crossing from the south to the north of the Czech Republic. The western regions of the country, called Bohemia, where the capital city of Prague also belongs, are a

Gordon, on U19, 'hungry to win a gold'

Posted on 2013-06-19 07:53:00 from AZ starnet.com

...go straight from USA headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Washington, D.C., this week and to the World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic, next week. Then he'll have two or three days at home in San Jose, Calif., in mid-July before flying to Tucson...

UK has second go at EU listing of Hezbollah

Posted on 2013-06-19 07:25:00 from EUobserver.com

...this website, describing Poland's position. Diplomatic sources told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, a New-York-based newswire, that Prague and Warsaw got cold feet due to Bulgaria's handling of the situation. Britain's main argument is that Hezbollah blew up...

Ryan returns to Regina

Posted on 2013-06-19 07:07:00 from Regina Leader-Post

...to the national team that is to compete in the 2013 FIBA under-19 world championships. The tournament is slated for June 27-July 7 in Prague, Czech Republic. Canada opens the preliminary round on June 27 against Spain, followed by Croatia (June 28) and South...

Monroe's Tobey earns spot on Team USA

Posted on 2013-06-19 06:53:00 from Times Herald-Record

...players named to the U.S. Under-19 roster that will compete in the FIBA U-19 World Championships from June 24 through July 6 in Prague, Czech Republic. "I haven't stopped smiling all day," said Tobey, a 6-foot-11 center who averaged 6.8 points and 2.9 rebounds...

Poland - Factors to Watch on June 19

Posted on 2013-06-19 06:06:00 from Reuters

...markets Hot stocks Stock markets Market debt news Forex news For real-time index quotes, double click on: Warsaw WIG20 Budapest BUX Prague PX We welcome comments that advance the story through relevant opinion, anecdotes, links and data. If you see a comment...

Poland - Factors to Watch on June 19

Posted on 2013-06-19 06:06:00 from Reuters Mobile

...markets Hot stocks Stock markets Market debt news Forex news For real-time index quotes, double click on: Warsaw WIG20 Budapest BUX Prague PX We welcome comments that advance the story through relevant opinion, anecdotes, links and data. If you see a comment...

Economic waters

Posted on 2013-06-19 05:39:00 from BNE | Business New Europe

...Gosling in Prague June 19, 2013 Around two weeks after torrential rains brought the threat of catastrophic floods to Central Europe, the swollen rivers had mercifully receded, the deluge headed for the oceans to the north and south. The floods left behind...

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The Days of Flying to Work Are Almost Upon Us

Posted on 2013-06-18 15:31:00 from 5min Videos

A new electric bicycle with the ability to fly was unveiled in Prague on Wednesday. The prototype named 'Pilot' is lifted into the air by six propellers and runs on a battery. Designers say it can hold a human but the battery only lasts five minutes at a time.

Flying bike unveiled in Prague

Posted on 2013-06-13 15:39:00 from Reuters

Flying bike unveiled in Prague It's got two wheels and six propellers. Watch this prototype flying bike take flight. From: Reuters TV Views: 29 0 ratings Time: 01:03 More in News & Politics

Highlights from the Aerobatic Freestyle Challenge in Prague

Posted on 2013-06-09 15:53:00 from Atlanta Journal Constitution Videos

A French clean sweep at the Hot Peppers Aerobatics Challenge 2013 at Prague's Letnany Airfield.Pierre Varloteaux taking first place, followed by Olivier Masurel and Francois Levot.

Pierre Varloteaux Wins Prague Aerobatics Contest

Posted on 2013-06-08 21:37:00 from 5min Videos

Prague's Letnany airfield was the venue for the Aerobatic Freestyle Challenge on Saturday (June 8) which saw three French pilots taking all the places on the podium. Pierre Varloteaux's stomach-churning routine beat compatriots Olivier Masurel and Francois Levot into second and third places respectively.

Pierre Varloteaux Wins Prague Aerobatics Contest

Posted on 2013-06-08 21:39:00 from 5min Videos

Prague's Letnany airfield was the venue for the Aerobatic Freestyle Challenge on Saturday (June 8) which saw three French pilots taking all the places on the podium. Pierre Varloteaux's stomach-churning routine beat compatriots Olivier Masurel and Francois Levot into second and third places respectively.

Prague residents assess flood damage as water recedes

Posted on 2013-06-05 19:14:00 from Euronews Videos

Prague residents assess flood damage as water recedes In the Czech capital Prague there is relief that the water has stopped rising in the River Vltava.... euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe Subsc... From: Euronews Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 00:56 More in News & Politics

Floods peak in Prague but residents

Posted on 2013-06-04 22:44:00 from AFP Videos

Floods peak in Prague but residents The Vltava River climbed higher in Prague on Tuesday, as the flood moved to the north and the German border, but residents in the historic city don't believe... From: AFP Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 00:46 More in News & Politics

Dresden and Prague struck by flooding

Posted on 2013-06-04 20:29:00 from Telegraph.co.uk Video

Dresden and Prague struck by flooding The flooding in the German city of Dresden and Czech capital Prague is seen from the air, as the death toll due to the floods in central and eastern Europe r... From: telegraphtv Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:38 More in News & Politics

Prague's flood defences are put to the test

Posted on 2013-06-04 21:41:00 from Euronews Videos

Prague's flood defences are put to the test http://www.euronews.com/ The Czech capital, Prague, has been hit hard by the deluge of flooding in Central Europe and a state of emergency has been <b>...</b> From: Euronews Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 01:31 More in News & Politics

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Czech Prime Minister and Civic Democratic Party chairman Petr Necas, 2nd right, announces he will step down on Monday as Civic Democratic Party deputy chairmen Martin Kuba, left, and Jiri Pospisil, 2nd left, and Minister of Transport Zbynek Stanjura, right listen during a press conference in Prague on Sunday, June 16, 2013. - Published on 2013-06-17 12:03:00 by NorthJersey.com

Czech Prime Minister and Civic Democratic Party chairman Petr Necas, 2nd right, announces he will step down on Monday as Civic Democratic Party deputy chairmen Martin Kuba, left, and Jiri Pospisil, 2nd left, and Minister of Transport Zbynek Stanjura, right listen during a press conference in Prague on Sunday, June 16, 2013.

Published by NorthJersey.com on 2013-06-17 12:03:00

Czech Republic's Prime Minister Petr Necas (C) announces his resignation at a news conference at the government headquarters in Prague June 16, 2013. Necas was forced to quit on Sunday by a graft and spying scandal involving his closest aide, pitching the European Union member state into a period of uncertainty over who would form the next government. (Source: Reuters) - Published on 2013-06-16 19:31:00 by TVNZ

Czech Republic's Prime Minister Petr Necas (C) announces his resignation at a news conference at the government headquarters in Prague June 16, 2013. Necas was forced to quit on Sunday by a graft and spying scandal involving his closest aide, pitching the European Union member state into a period of uncertainty over who would form the next government. (Source: Reuters)

Published by TVNZ on 2013-06-16 19:31:00

Michael Douglas and other Hollywood celebrities, in a video from the website globalzero.org, recite lines from President Barack Obama\\'s 2009 speech in Prague. - Published on 2013-06-16 18:33:00 by CNN

Michael Douglas and other Hollywood celebrities, in a video from the website globalzero.org, recite lines from President Barack Obama\\'s 2009 speech in Prague.

Published by CNN on 2013-06-16 18:33:00

prague - Published on 2013-06-16 04:07:00 by PRWeb

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Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas in Prague, 13 June - Published on 2013-06-14 06:06:00 by BBC News

Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas in Prague, 13 June

Published by BBC News on 2013-06-14 06:06:00

After months of declining customers, De Prague's managers says they have no choice but to close the doors of the popular bar in Hamra. (The Daily Star file photo/Hasan Shaaban) - Published on 2013-06-13 19:18:00 by Lebanon Daily Star

After months of declining customers, De Prague's managers says they have no choice but to close the doors of the popular bar in Hamra. (The Daily Star file photo/Hasan Shaaban)

Published by Lebanon Daily Star on 2013-06-13 19:18:00

Insane Heli-Cycle Debuts In Prague - Published on 2013-06-13 17:57:00 by Complex

Insane Heli-Cycle Debuts In Prague

Published by Complex on 2013-06-13 17:57:00

DesignYourDreams/Flying-Bike) - published on 2013-06-13 13:38:00 by United Press International">Czech companies Duratec Bicycles, Technodat and Evektor developed the Flying Bike with support from French company Dassault Systèmes. They debuted the bike at a press conference in Prague this week. (Credit: <a class=DesignYourDreams/Flying-Bike) - Published on 2013-06-13 13:38:00 by United Press International" />

Czech companies Duratec Bicycles, Technodat and Evektor developed the Flying Bike with support from French company Dassault Systèmes. They debuted the bike at a press conference in Prague this week. (Credit: DesignYourDreams/Flying-Bike)

Published by United Press International on 2013-06-13 13:38:00

People stand in front of De Prague in Hamra, Wednesday, June 12, 2013. (The Daily Star/Mohammad Azakir) - Published on 2013-06-13 08:38:00 by Lebanon Daily Star

People stand in front of De Prague in Hamra, Wednesday, June 12, 2013. (The Daily Star/Mohammad Azakir)

Published by Lebanon Daily Star on 2013-06-13 08:38:00

Patrons gather at De Prague on Wednesday evening as news of the imminent shutdown spread. (The Daily Star/Mohammed Azakir) - Published on 2013-06-12 18:04:00 by Lebanon Daily Star

Patrons gather at De Prague on Wednesday evening as news of the imminent shutdown spread. (The Daily Star/Mohammed Azakir)

Published by Lebanon Daily Star on 2013-06-12 18:04:00

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It is quite an accomplishment to play for your country and compete for a gold medal ... I have no doubt that this experience will be invaluable for Aaron as he transitions from high school to college basketball here at the U of A. We wish him and his team the best of luck in their quest to bring home the gold....

in Gordon, on U19, 'hungry to win a gold'
AZ starnet.com - 2013-06-19 07:53:00

I was playing for the national team and going to the European Championship, the scouts from the U.S., they saw me over there ... One day they came to me and said, ‘You’re good. You sign?’ And I did....

in Czech-ing in: Havlicek to play for Rays
Bluefield Daily Telegraph - 2013-06-19 03:02:00

I was studying in primary school and my teacher, he was from the United States, he said, ‘We have this game here...’ One day he came to me and asked if I wanted to try. I said yes. I got a ball into my hands and I threw strikes...

in Czech-ing in: Havlicek to play for Rays
Bluefield Daily Telegraph - 2013-06-19 03:02:00

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