The year 2008 in pictures

The year 2008 in pictures
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.
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.
When taking his oath of office, President Václav Klaus said he did "not want to be a mover" at the local political scene. "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.
The long-awaited bill to compensate Czech churches for their property confiscated by the state under the communist regime was finally approved in January by the Czech government. The bill obliges the Czech government to pay 300 billion CZK to the churches. Zobrazit 14 fotografií
Foto: Ludvík Hradilek
Naďa Straková
25. 12. 2008 23:46

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

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