Meet The Dashing Czech Billionaire Leading The Fight Against Klaus And Corruption
Karel Janecek became a billionaire before 40. Now, as President Vaclav Klaus steps down in a cloud after a decade, Janecek is leading the fight for those who want to clean up Czech politics.
Corrupt Tours? In Prague, A New Crooked Way To See The City
In the Czech Republic, where corruption is rampant, some have decided to make an honest buck out of the dirty dealings: Corruption Tours, or the "Prague Cronies Safari," shows the spots around Prague where bribes have been passed and favors exchanged.
Revisiting The Nazi Camp Where Hitler Duped The Red Cross With Roses
A recent book is shedding new light on Terezin, a Czech town and fortress that was converted by the Nazis into a Jewish concentration. More than 30,000 people died there. Three times that number were sent from Terezin to Poland-based Nazi camps like Auschwitz.
Czech Xenophobes To Displaced Roma: "Gas The Gypsies!"
Pushed out of Prague, Roma are heading to northern Bohemia. Their arrival has triggered a backlash from native Czechs in the region of Ústí nad Labem, which is also attracting right-wing extremists who come from the city to stoke local anger and shout the ugliest of slogans.
Battle Of The Bulge: Half Of Czech Republic Soldiers Are Overweight
Facing surprisingly high obesity rates, the Czech military is forced to crack down on high-fat diets. Some, however, have pointed out that certain plump generals set a bad example for the troops on the ground.