All eyes on Czechia: World media comments on former PM's trial
As the Babiš trial heads into its third day, with his wife and daughter taking the stand, here's what commentators are saying worldwide.
Czechia could see up to 80 percent of its military aid to Ukraine repaid from EU funds
The Czech Republic has sent unspecified arms and equipment valued at about CZK 4 billion to Ukraine since the Russian invasion.
'A symbol of bravery and humanity': Czech leaders honor Britain's Queen Elizabeth II
Czech politicians shared an outpouring of condolences and photos on social networks following the passing of Britain's longest-reigning monarch Thursday.
Member of former PM's political party resigns due to links with player in high-level corruption case
Zakaría Nemrah, accused in a recent corruption scandal was a witness at the wedding of lower house deputy chairwoman Jana Mračková Vildumetzová.
Renewed Czech-Polish cooperation on Stork II pipeline would cut reliance on Russian gas
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Czech PM Petr Fiala met with his Polish counterpart Tuesday night to discuss the future of energy security in Central Europe.
German police call for border checks in Czechia to halt stream of illegal migrants
People-smugglers have created new routes from the Balkans via Slovakia and the Czech Republic after Austria tightened the border checks with Hungary.
Ambassador: Czech and British ties remain strong despite Brexit
Close to 70,000 Czechs have retained the right to live and work in Britain.
Czech govt. earmarks CZK 177 billion to help households cut costs
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The govt. has announced that it will offer households relief on energy bills in the amount of 15,000 CZK; support could begin this year.
Czechs donate CZK 24 million to Kyiv for weapons on invasion anniversary
On the anniversary of the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia, people most often donated symbolic amounts of CZK 1,968.
Online applications for CZK 5,000 child subsidy face technical glitches
Parents of children in Czechia who were under 18 as of Aug. 1 can apply for a one-off subsidy for each child.
Czech lower house to override presidential veto on state healthcare contributions
Czech President Miloš Zeman has vetoed the bill that would cut state health care payments, but govt. intends to override the veto.
Almost half a million Czechs at risk of addiction to digital technology
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According to experts, 445,000 people in the Czech Republic over 15 are at risk of addiction to mobile phones, social networks, and online gaming.
Czech lower house passes amendment on definition of real owners
The current law is not in line with EU rules on money laundering, and without a change the country could lose EU funds.
Zeman signs 'lex Ukraine' tightening support for Ukrainian refugees
With the state of emergency ending on July 1, the new law enables lodging and registration of Ukrainian refugees and tightens welfare benefits for them.
PM Fiala: Energy prices will be a shock, but we won't let you down
In an extraordinary televised address, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said Czechia must get rid of its dependence on Russia.
Czech court won’t let non-binary person change their ID number
The court says it is up to legislators to create a legal framework for any change of the perception of two genders.
Politico: Corruption scandal shatters Czech govt. before presidency
Triggered by the transport company corruption scandal, the turmoil in the Czech government comes on the eve of the Czech EU presidency.
