Velvet revolution

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Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel was involved in politics from an early age. It is therefore incorrect to regard him as a writer who was thrust to the forefront of politics against his will. Indeed, some of his fellow writers now believe that he always put politics before literature. His popularity among ordinary Czechs has declined, and it is uncertain how much genuine influence he will have on domestic Czech issues during his remaining three years in office. However, he appears to have regained his intellectual vigour and enthusiasm for politics following a period of serious illness.

Czech Republic, Biography, Presidents, Presidents (Government), Havel, Vaclav

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It used to be the Stasi who spied on us. Today, the media does the snooping

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It is important to consider what has been learnt from recent media revelations about the activities of Britons who spied for the KGB and the Stasi. The quality of the information obtained by lower-ranking spies was not particularly impressive, with no significant state secrets being revealed. These revelations have highlighted the fact that spying still takes place. The SVR, the successor to the KGB, is still actively spying, as are MI5 and GCHQ. Furthermore, private security firms are also scrutinizing the lives of many ordinary people.

United Kingdom, Column, Secret service, Records and correspondence, Media coverage, Spies

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