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Polish fracking well probe shows no harm to environment
Mar 02, 2012 06:59 EST
WARSAW (Reuters) - Drilling at Poland's first shale gas exploration well using the controversial technique known as fracking has not harmed the environment, according to a government study published on Friday.
Insight: Poland's shale gas play takes on Russian power
Feb 09, 2012 05:27 EST
LESNIOWICE, Poland (Reuters) - When Wieslaw Radzieciak took office as the mayor of Lesniowice in the gently-rolling farmland of southeastern Poland 26 years ago, the Soviet garrisons that dotted the county were a stark reminder of which superpower was in control.
Czechs mourn "Velvet Revolution" leader Havel
Dec 19, 2011 12:09 EST
PRAGUE (Reuters) - Czechs streamed in their thousands through Prague Castle and the mediaeval city centre on Monday to write condolences and bid farewell to Vaclav Havel, the playwright-turned-president whose "Velvet Revolution" toppled Communist rule.
Czechs mourn "Velvet Revolution" leader Havel
Dec 19, 2011 10:48 EST
PRAGUE (Reuters) - Czechs streamed in their thousands through Prague Castle and the historical city centre on Monday to write condolences and bid farewell to Vaclav Havel, the playwright who became president after leading a "Velvet Revolution" to topple Communist rule.
Czechs mourn "Velvet Revolution" leader Havel
Dec 19, 2011 08:43 EST
PRAGUE (Reuters) - Thousands of Czechs streamed through Prague Castle and the historical city centre on Monday to write condolences and bid farewell to Vaclav Havel, the playwright who became president after leading a "Velvet Revolution" to topple Communist rule.
Czechs mourn "Velvet Revolution" leader Havel
Dec 19, 2011 08:42 EST
PRAGUE (Reuters) - Thousands of Czechs streamed through Prague Castle and the historical city centre on Monday to write condolences and bid farewell to Vaclav Havel, the playwright who became president after leading a "Velvet Revolution" to topple Communist rule.
Czechs mourn "Velvet Revolution" leader Havel
Dec 19, 2011 06:49 EST
PRAGUE (Reuters) - Czechs streamed in their thousands on Monday to write condolences and light candles in memory of Vaclav Havel, the playwright who became president after leading a "Velvet Revolution" to topple Communist rule.
Havel, leader of "Velvet Revolution," dies
Dec 19, 2011 06:05 EST
PRAGUE (Reuters) - Vaclav Havel, an anti-Communist playwright who became Czech president and a worldwide symbol of peace and freedom after leading the bloodless "Velvet Revolution," died at the age of 75 on Sunday.
Havel, leader of "Velvet Revolution," dies
Dec 18, 2011 18:42 EST
PRAGUE (Reuters) - Vaclav Havel, an anti-Communist playwright who became Czech president and a worldwide symbol of peace and freedom after leading the bloodless "Velvet Revolution," died at the age of 75 on Sunday.
Havel, leader of "Velvet Revolution," dies
Dec 18, 2011 16:38 EST
PRAGUE (Reuters) - Vaclav Havel, a dissident playwright jailed by Communists who became Czech president and a worldwide symbol of peace and freedom after leading the bloodless "Velvet Revolution," died at 75 on Sunday.
Havel, leader of "Velvet Revolution," dies
Dec 18, 2011 16:37 EST
PRAGUE (Reuters) - Vaclav Havel, a dissident playwright jailed by Communists who became Czech president and a worldwide symbol of peace and freedom after leading the bloodless "Velvet Revolution," died at 75 on Sunday.
Havel, leader of "Velvet Revolution," dies
Dec 18, 2011 13:15 EST
PRAGUE (Reuters) - Vaclav Havel, a dissident playwright jailed by Communists who became Czech president and a symbol of peace and freedom after leading the bloodless "Velvet Revolution," died at 75 on Sunday.
George Michael returns to stage, announces split
Aug 23, 2011 06:38 EDT
PRAGUE (Reuters) - British pop star George Michael returned to the stage late Monday for an emotional performance at the opulent Prague State Opera where he announced his split from long-term partner Kenny Goss.
Analysis: Germany, France fear nuclear power gap this summer
May 31, 2011 16:10 EDT
PARIS/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Sun and wind in western Europe will be crucial this summer to ensure enough renewable electricity supplies to Germany and France, where nuclear power may fail to deliver, traders and analysts say.
World Chefs: Ex-Nobu chef takes Asian fusion to Prague
May 31, 2011 06:08 EDT
PRAGUE (Reuters Life!) - Paul Day got his start working as butcher in London's Chinatown before rising to sous chef at the city's Michelin-starred Nobu restaurant.
Special Report: The nuclear industry's trillion dollar question
Apr 18, 2011 03:44 EDT
PARIS (Reuters) - In the inbox of Petr Zavodsky, director of nuclear power plant construction at Czech power group CEZ are three sets of proposals from American, French and Russian consortiums, all angling for a $30 billion contract to build five new reactors.
EU carbon market to reopen step by step after theft
Jan 20, 2011 07:24 EST
BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - The EU will reopen its 72 billion euros emissions trading scheme step by step, as each registry proves its security, a senior official said after the bloc froze spot trade due to possibly concerted permit thefts by hackers.
Buzz Aldrin sues trading-card company Topps
Dec 29, 2010 13:49 EST
Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin sues trading-card company Topps over use of his image. Former lunar astronaut Buzz Aldrin is not over the moon about the use of his photo on a series of trading cards.
Bruins defeat Coyotes to split Prague series
Oct 10, 2010 13:30 EDT
PRAGUE (Reuters) - The Boston Bruins beat the Phoenix Coyotes 3-0 Sunday to split their season-opening two-game series in Prague, helped by strong goaltending to back up two second-period goals.
Coyotes top Bruins 5-2 in Prague
Oct 09, 2010 15:36 EDT
PRAGUE (Reuters) - The Phoenix Coyotes scored three goals in the second period on their way to a 5-2 win over the Boston Bruins Saturday in the NHL season opener in Prague for both teams.