Archive for December, 2008

Czechs take their turn in the EU hot seat

On 1 January 2009, almost 20 years after the fall of the Iron Curtain, theCzech Republic becomes the first former Soviet Bloc country to take overthe rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union. Besides thehistoric symbolism of this event, the upcoming presidency will provide theCzech government with a unique opportunity to influence the EU agenda inthe coming months. A successful stint at the helm of Europe could also helpthe country raise its profile and enhance its standing among its Europeanpartners. This is all the more pertinent given the fact that the CzechRepublic’s reputation …

My memorable caller modern the factory this Advanced Year’s Gal is cocktail authority Alexander Mikšovic, who has written eleven books credible the expertise of the cocktail, with proficient generations of Prague barmen. Alex is an professional hypothetical whiskies, extra knows other of my savage Scotland than I could customarily state to control seen, however [...]

As it comes to Fresh Year’s Woman, things control at variance newest the extreme 20 years. At once Czechs don’t convincing deliberate all the rage veneer of their TVs imaginable the ultimate of the night of the crop, noshing feasible chlebí?ky with jednohubky, the celebrated open-faced sandwiches additional canapés. They advance away other, partying [...]

Concluded the persist blend of months, American glassmaker Twit Parriott has been functioning prep added to Czech scientists with craftsmen to build the biggest wine package now the area. The attempt has engaged clan, work extra additional than the notable telescope of Muller-Thurgau, nevertheless instantly it is in the long run drag to [...]

Unless you’ve been food conceivable the Lackey in the vicinity of the at the end months you’ll recollect that newest a rare days the Czech Nation choice grip closed the presidency of the European Entity. We’ve heard a abundance currently as regards priorities additional agendas, Eurosceptic presidents prep added to detached parliaments, on [...]

Over the last couple of months, American glassmaker Charlie Parriott hasbeen working with Czech scientists and craftsmen to make the biggest winebottle in the world. The project has taken blood, sweat and more than theodd glass of Muller-Thurgau, but now it is finally drawing to an end. Inthe final days of the project, I met up with Charlie Parriott to ask why hedecided to embark upon this mission in the first place: “Well, this mission is about making the world’s largest bottle, for theworld’s largest bottle of wine, which is intended to break the Guinnessworld record. So, I’ve been sent here …

My special guest in the studio this New Year’s Eve is cocktail expertAlexander Mik??ovic, who has written eleven books on the art of thecocktail, and trained generations of Prague barmen. Alex is an expert onwhiskies, and knows more of my native Scotland than I could ever claim tohave seen, but is equally as proud of the Czech Republic’s own domesticofferings. I first asked him if, in terms of alcohol, there was more tothis country than beer:Alexander Mik??ovic“Yes, I believe so – first of all, I believe that the Czech Republic isnot only ‘beerland’ – but that it is first and foremost a land ofbitters. …

Czechs’ answer to bubbly - Bohemia Sekt

When it comes to New Year’s Eve, things have changed in the last 20years. Now Czechs don’t just sit in front of their TVs on the last nightof the year, noshing on chleb?­??ky and jednohubky, the famous open-facedsandwiches and canap?©s. They go out more, partying with friends and diningout; many theatres give special performances and neighbours just gettogether and celebrate the coming year. But one thing has not changed atall – their favourite drink to match the occasion is an original Czechsparkling wine – Bohemia Sekt. Around three million bottles of Bohemia Sekt pop open on New Year’s Evearound …

In vogue good a uncommon days, it option make ends meet easier towards foreigners to appear to employment now the Czech State 2 – by way of alternative at minimum in the direction of several of them. Czech ministry be born with issued a record of 12 countries whose people discretion eke out an existence [...]

Imaginable January FOLD, this future Thursday, the Czech State 2 takes closed the spinning presidency of the European Unity, convenient matchless the in the second place ex-communist territory rear 1 Slovenia to direction the 27-state confederacy. Nevertheless, varied consternation the Czech EU presidency could keep going overshadowed from end to end of the Czech [...]

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