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Respekt.cz features a mix of domestic and international news. Top stories include a critical look at the Czech Senate's opposition to Babiš's state administration reform and an international story about a "miracle" scientist's fall from grace. Other articles cover Czech politics and elections…
This international story details the downfall of Jason Arday, the youngest professor at Cambridge, whose career was marred by accusations of fraud after initially gaining acclaim for overcoming autism and a compelling narrative, highlighting how a good story can overshadow reality.
The Czech Senate is preparing to resist Prime Minister Babiš's proposed reform of state administration, with critics arguing that the authors of the bill are unknown and that certain amendments are problematic.
This commentary suggests that the Minister of Culture, Klempíř, is not intentionally harming the cultural sector but is rather consistently making poor decisions.
Fareed Zakaria argues that America's unreliability is forcing its allies to find ways to manage without it, damaging its global standing.
This psychological advice column addresses a parent's concern about their son's bullying behavior towards his family, particularly his younger sister.
This article, part of a series on pre-election Czechia, discusses the desire to halt further apartment construction in the resort town of Špindlerův Mlýn, while acknowledging the influence of wealthy individuals from Prague.
An article analyzing a political power struggle in South Bohemia, pitting the politician Kuba against a revitalized ODS party led by a former manager of the dairy company Madeta.
This article examines the crowded political landscape in liberal Prague, featuring parties like the Pirates, STAN (Mayors and Independents), and Čižinský's movement, ahead of upcoming elections.
This article, the sixth in a pre-election series, addresses the issue of housing in Prague, using the case of Tünde Bartha, a close associate of Babiš, to highlight broader problems with municipal housing allocation.
The fifth part of the pre-election series discusses the debate over building wind turbines in rural Czechia and Moravia, indicating a lack of progress or resolution on the issue.
Former members of the ANO party, including Vondrák, have launched a challenge against Andrej Babiš, aiming to attract young people and families to their cause.
This article explores the struggles of traditional village pubs in Czechia, which were once central to community life but are now fighting for survival.
