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The year 2008 in pictures

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<P>While many Prague officials fiercely oppose Czech-born British architect Jan Kaplický's blob design for a new National Library and give it derogatory nicknames such as "sputum" or "phlegm", abroad it is receiving admiration and envy. </P> <P>Yet, Prague Assembly, dominated by the right-wing Civic Democrats (ODS) voted in mid-December to shelve what was to be the single most important gem of modern architecture in the Czech Republic.</P>

While many Prague officials fiercely oppose Czech-born British architect Jan Kaplický's blob design for a new National Library and give it derogatory nicknames such as "sputum" or "phlegm", abroad it is receiving admiration and envy.

Yet, Prague Assembly, dominated by the right-wing Civic Democrats (ODS) voted in mid-December to shelve what was to be the single most important gem of modern architecture in the Czech Republic.

Autor: Future Systems

25. 12. 2008 | 23:46

Have a look at some of the images of key events in 2008

Autor: Naďa Straková

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<P>In its flagship Ten O´Clock News program, the public broadcaster BBC showed a report which proved that the use of the infamous cage-beds continues in some of the Czech children care homes, despite the existence of a law which banned it in January 2007. A new law came into force at that time which makes the use of the cage-like beds in the social care homes illegal. </P>

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US based economist Jan Švejnar challenged president Václav Klaus in February´s presidential election. It took 3 rounds to elect the president and it was marked by many as the longest and most difficult presidential election in the country's history.

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<P>President Václav Klaus was reelected head of state in February after a long and exhausting election that saw lots of bickering and behind-the-scene dealings.<BR></P>

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<P>When taking his oath of office, President Václav Klaus said he did "not want to be a mover" at the local political scene.</P> <P>"The head of Czech state has significant powers. Traditionally, the office is held in high esteem, enjoys respect and influence. I will continue to be careful in using the powers given to me by the constitution, and rather conservative," said Mr. Klaus in his inaugural speech.<BR></P>

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