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  Official pages of the town Krnov
The city of Krnov lies at the confluence of the rivers Opava and Opavice, in the area at the foot of the Nízký Jeseník mountain range, close to the Czech-Polish border.
The Krnov castle of Cvilín, which was built of stone blocks in the 13th century, became the princely residence to Nicholas the Prince of Opava coming from the side of Přemysls' family branch.
The principality of Krnov was for its defiance of he Habsburgs confiscated, its owner anathematized and in 1622 the Emperor donated the land to Charles of Lichtenstein.
english.krnov.cz /_programs/Article.asp?aid=5   (891 words)

  
 Krnov - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Krnov (read "kûr´nôf" in Czech, German: Jägerndorf, new-Polish: Krnów, old-Polish: Karniów, Latin: Carnovia) is an Upper Silesian city in the northeastern Czech Republic, in Moravian-Silesian Region, in the District of Bruntál, on the Opava River near the Polish border.
The city was founded in 1221 and served as the capital of an independent duchy from 1377 to 1523.
Krnov has an 18th century castle and several fine churches and abbeys.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Krnov   (146 words)

  
 EUROPA - Youth - YOUTH programme - EVS / SOS Volunteer Helpdesk: HEI Database   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
Krnov is an important centre of economy, culture and society in Czech Silesia.
Krnov is situated 315 m above the sea level between the last bulges of Nizky Jesenik (the low Ash Mountains), there are the spas Studánka, Jeseník, Lipová, the lovely escape of Soblaha and the water dams Nisa and Opole.
Krnov was called the city of looms and organs.
europa.eu.int /comm/youth/program/sos/hei/hei_form_en.cfm?HEID=26000088215   (2412 words)

  
 Thomas's Glassware Tour --- Krnov (CZ)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
Krnov (German: Jägerndorf) is situated at an altitude of 332 m at the confluence of the rivers Opava (Oppa) and Opavice (Goldoppa) in the extreme north of the Bruntál district of the Moravskoslezský region, directly at the border to Poland.
The castle Cvilín was founded in the 13th century and became a seat in the duchy of Opava (Troppau).
In 1377, the duchy was divided and Krnov (Jägerndorf) became a separate duchy, which soon came in possession of the dukes of Opole (Oppeln).
www.thomasgraz.net /glass/gl-1995.htm   (412 words)

  
 HISTORY OF THE JEWS OF KRNOV   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
With one or two exceptions there are no Jews living in Krnov these days but a small grouping of local non-Jewish residents endeavors to revive the memory of their erstwhile Jewish neighbors.
In Krnov as in other towns of the Austro-Hungarian lands, Jewish presence gradually increased from around the turn of 1800 in the wake of emperor Joseph II´s liberalising reforms.
The synagogue, at least its shell, is one of the rare ones to have survived the Nazi era.
www.mujweb.cz /www/synagoga/anglicky.htm   (1601 words)

  
 Krnov
Krnov is one of important economic, cultural, and social centres of Czech Silesia.
Krnov had been the seat of the Earls of Krnov since 1377.
Krnov is situated at an altitude of 315 m where the outermost foothills of the Lower Ash Moun tains (Nízký Jeseník) end and the Silesian Lowlands opens toward the north.
www.bohemianet.com /ostrarvsky_kraj/krnov/krnov_en.htm   (327 words)

  
 Krnov: A Better Environment for our Town   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
The key initiative taken by the Krnov town council in support of the Eco Plan was the creation of a new Environmental and Building department which oversees and directs actions addressing a wide-range of environmental issues in Krnov.
As a new initiative, the Krnov town council created a new Environmental Section at the municipal level as a legitimate open local management institution with the remit to set policy, define action for environmental protection and to collaborate with public interest groups and citizens on education and local initiatives.
The population of Krnov is 26,000 and the land area is 44.4 sq.
www.eaue.de /winuwd/151.htm   (1485 words)

  
 Spusa Krnov   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
Illona returned to Krnov, where one week traveled in Krnov region and afterthat she returned home as well.
All members of Krnov Spusa was very happy that came people from Oklahoma nad Yukon again.
After this concert was in one of the Krnov´s restaurant made small happening.
www.mujweb.cz /Instituce/spusa/EngVer/index-eng.html   (607 words)

  
 Travel guide - Nature around Karlova Studanka. E-travel.cz - accommodation in hotels and apartments in Prague and the ...
The railway connects Krnov with Olomouc, Ostrava, Opava, Jesenik and a road over the border to Poland.
Krnov is situated at na altitude of 315 m above the sea level among the last bulges of the Nizky Jesenik (the Low Ash) Mountains.
The historical centre of Krnov, with the citizens' houses, as well as the castle, the Baroque churches and the Gothic concert hall tells us about the ancient history of the town.
www.travel.cz /guide/209/index_en.html   (570 words)

  
 CzechInvest - 12/06/2002 IVG Colbachini starts plant construction in Krnov   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
Italian company IVG Colbachini CZ has launched construction of its first ever foreign manufacturing plant in the Červený Dvůr industrial zone in Krnov in the Moravian-Silesian region.
The company has also applied for investment incentives which is currently being evaluated by the relevant ministry,” said Hana Chlebná, Deputy CEO of CzechInvest.
For this reason we are currently preparing documentation to expand the present zone another 20 hectares,” added Jaroslav Vrzal, Deputy Major of Krnov.
www.czechinvest.cz /web/pwci.nsf/nws/8E361F28C6FC2B0EC1256FC00050ED0B?OpenDocument   (239 words)

  
 czech_o   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
The city of Yukon has adopted Krnov as a sister city in the Czech Republic.
Several years ago when floods seriously damaged Krnov, citizens of Yukon generously responded with aid for the victims.
Young businessmen from Krnov have visited in Yukon and had training in various enterprises.
www.ok-history.mus.ok.us /folk/czech_o.html   (395 words)

  
 Roma Rights / Winter, 1998 -- snapshots from around Europe
In the first attack, which occurred at around midnight, a Romani woman named Emilie Žigová was seriously burnt and one man was injured when an unknown perpetrator threw a bottle containing explosives into a flat in which five people were present.
„As all injured parties are Roma, and similar crimes have occurred in Krnov, the police believe that the attacks were racially motivated,” Ministry spokesperson Samuel Truschka said.
Ail three are accused of violence against a group or individual under Article 196/2 of the Czech Criminal Code and threat to the public under Article 179/1.
lists.errc.org /rr_wint1998/snap2.shtml   (910 words)

  
 Krnov: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
Krnov (read: kûr´nôf; Jägerndorf in German, Exception Handler: No article summary found.
The city was founded in 1221 and served as the capital of an independent duchy from 1377 to 1523, Exception Handler: No article summary found.
Krnov has an 18th century ((17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries)...)
www.absoluteastronomy.com /ref/krnov   (268 words)

  
 Rieger - Kloss [ The History ]
The establishment of the Rieger-Kloss firm at Jaegerndorf, Austria in 1873, in what is now known as Krnov, the Czech Republic, marked the culmination of the musical instrument industry in Silesia where many of the world's finest stringed instruments and pipe organs were actively produced during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Both the securing of manpower and materials became next to impossible in Krnov and organbuilding efforts were forced to be reduced to a minimum.
In 1948 the Krnov firm came under state control and was nationalized.
www.rieger-kloss.com /our_history   (512 words)

  
 CER | Czech Police Blind to Skinhead Violence against Roma
Mrs Vassileva narrowly escaped being killed by the burns she sustained in the fire and is still suffering the consequences of her injuries.
It was the second successful attempt on the part of local neo-Nazis in the Northern Moravian town of Krnov, Czech Republic, to raze Mrs Vassileva's home to the ground.
The Association of the Roma, the Romani Information Centre in Most, the Romani League in Krnov and public celebrations of Romani culture in the form of festivals and musical events are exemplary of some of the responses of Czech Roma to the violence and isolation.
www.ce-review.org /00/41/fletcher41.html   (1492 words)

  
 Krnov Jewish Community in 1938   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
Jewish Documents made by Nazis in 1938 in Krnov.
Many of the members of the Krnov Jewish community could not be traced after 1938, but it is assumed most of them died in concentration camps during the war.
Even though this spreadsheet has over 200 names, it frequently consists of only 1 member of each family, such as the head of the family or only the wife.
www.shtetlinks.jewishgen.org /krnov/1938Community.html   (144 words)

  
 krnov1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
We made a trip to the mountains near Krnov and had some parties.
The childrenchoir represents it´s town Krnov in a successful way from the very beginning not only with local concerts and performances.
Friendship among many different childrens choirs in the whole republic is an opportunity to take part in many concerts and tours.
www.kirchenmaus.de /english/krnov1e.htm   (378 words)

  
 Newwws   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
Originally was Závod lesní techniky (Forest machinery enterprise) Krnov a.s.(joint stock company - corp.) established in 1975 as one of purpose-built factories of Severomoravských státních lesů (Northern-moravian state forests) Krnov a.s..
From begining it has dealt as a specialized factory with special forest machinery service, engineering production, development, providing selected assortment of material and spare parts for forest companies in Northern-moravian district.
former castle in the center of city Krnov and other interesting buildings and properties, which are leased to various enterprises at the moment.
rs.nar.cz /u_zlt/index.php?id_template=1763783921   (338 words)

  
 Krnov on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
IVG Colbachini opens new Czech hose plant; Italian hose maker adds production in Krnov, Czech Republic as part of East European sales drive.(News)
Italian firm to make hose in Czech Republic: first non-domestic production venture for IVG Colbachini.
A free trial at HighBeam will give you more info than you can handle.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/K/Krnov.asp   (267 words)

  
 Motorové vozy 843 Krnov
- 843.031 - pružné spojení dieselu a trakčního alternátoru,při výměně v Krnově.
- Kontroloři Vozby Přerov při autorizaci na KMV 843 v PJ Krnov.
- Přidány stránky z činnosti správkárny PJ Krnov - řekl bych,dobré spolupráce
www.843krnov.fscr.cz   (944 words)

  
 European Rubber Journal: IVG Colbachini opens new Czech hose plant; Italian hose maker adds production in Krnov, Czech ...
Italian hose maker IVG Colbachini SpA officially opened its new plant in Krnov, in the Czech Republic, 27 Feb. IVG Colbachini said it invested some [euro]10 million in the first phase of construction at Krnov.
Initially, IVG's strategy for this new unit, IVG Colbachini CZ sro, is "the introduction and sales throughout Eastern European markets" of low- and medium-pressure industrial rubber hose.
Medium-term, however, IVG's goals for the Krnov base include developing and penetrating additional markets in Russia, Azerbaijan-important in oil...
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:115099886&refid=holomed_1   (238 words)

  
 TrekEarth | The Jewish cemetery in Krnov Photo
The Krnov Cemetery document has over 200 surnames found on the tombstones in the Krnov Jewish cemetery.
There are another 500 or more tombstones that have been knocked over, from which the names have yet to be retrieved!
I know not or this photograph are treated, but the colours are beautiful, the note excellent.
www.trekearth.com /gallery/Europe/Czech_Republic/photo129460.htm   (235 words)

  
 Hotel Pepa Krnov, hotels in Krnov, Czech Republic
The Pepa hotel is in the center of the town of Krnov.
The center is formed above all by the 16 century old houses.
The best access paths are the main road of the town of Opava and the road (Prague) - Brno - Bruntal- Krnov.
interhotel.net /hotel00.php?i=170   (167 words)

  
 SOŠ DCR Krnov
Secondary School of Tourism and Transport is a state secondary school which is located nearby the railway station of Krnov (it means a good railway and bus connects).
Our school offers four-year courses specialized in an area of tourism and transport.
Within the framework of practical training students organize tours through the Czech Republic and foreign travels (to Greece, Turkey, Italy, England, Denmark) – they prepare and arrange a tour themselves and during a tour they work as tour guides.
www.sos-dcr.cz /1a.htm   (245 words)

  
 Publications   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
Přikryl Petr: PIN -- the Language for Parallel/Distributed Environment, In: Proceedings of MOSIS'96, Vol.1, Krnov, CZ, MARQ, 1996,
PIN is a proposal of the language for parallel programming.
PIN is based on the idea of the generative communication mechanism which was firstly implemented in the system named Linda (Gel:85:GenerativeCommunication).
www.fit.vutbr.cz /research/view_pub.php.en?id=6240   (166 words)

  
 ShtetLinks Page --Krnov, Czech Republic
As you can see from the photos below, there is a lot of work to be done to preserve our Krnov ancestors' resting place.
This link is part of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies Cemetery project.
It is very informative concerning the Krnov Jewish Cemetery.
www.shtetlinks.jewishgen.org /krnov/krnovhomepage.html   (120 words)

  
 International Civic Heraldry - Czech Republic - KRNOV   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
International Civic Heraldry - Czech Republic - KRNOV
As my source book is in Czech, I cannot translate the meaning of these arms.
The webmaster of this site is not responsible for commercial use of the material provided.
www.ngw.nl /int/cze/k/krnov.htm   (123 words)

  
 Links | WorldLIVE.cz - link to us - webcam Krnov
WorldLIVE.cz - link to us - webcam Krnov
Krnov webcam copy and insert the code into your site
Just copy the code in the box below selected image and insert it into your site source code.
www.worldlive.cz /en/links-webcam-7127-krnov   (295 words)

  
 The 0 Meetups near Krnov - Meetup.com
There aren't any Meetup Groups in Krnov yet.
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Subscribe to an RSS feed of the next 100 upcoming Meetups within 15 miles of Krnov.
www.meetup.com /cities/cz/krnov?sort=random&radius=100   (56 words)

  
 Hotel PRAHA **
Hotel PRAHA **, Revoluční 10, CZ - 794 01 Krnov
Hotel PRAHA offers you an accommodation in the centre of town Krnov.
to the panorama of Jeseníky mountains with Praděd mountain and Krnov
hotel-cz.com /praha/en.htm   (154 words)

  
 Hotel Pepa in Krnov > Booking of Hotel Pepa Krnov > Detailed info on Hotel Pepa Krnov   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
Hotel Pepa in Krnov > Booking of Hotel Pepa Krnov > Detailed info on Hotel Pepa Krnov
A restored family Hotel Pepa is situated on the pedestrian zone in the historical centre of Krnov town.
The hotel with modern equipment — tactfully and tastefully restored — is a part of the historical centre of the town, town buildings.
www.eutravelservice.com /english/info_hotel.php?id=354   (262 words)

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