Fighter jets over Charles Bridge to mark Czech NATO anniversary
The event observes the 25-year-anniversary of Czechia joining NATO – ex-U.S. President Bill Clinton is also in the capital to mark the event.
Czech commercial military supplies to Ukraine surpass CZK 110 billion
Minister of Defense Jana Černochová said that Czechia's manufacturing of materiel to Ukraine is beneficial both for Czechia's economy and defense industry.
Czech-US defense cooperation agreement approved after heated parliamentary debate
Most parties except for the right-wing SPD supported the document, which now awaits the president's signature.
The Czech Republic could send its first astronaut into space next year
The country has received an offer to join the next Axiom mission, and Aleš Svoboda could become the second astronaut from the Czech lands to go to space.
News in brief for June 14: President Pavel urges collaboration at European Values Summit 2023
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
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PM Fiala promotes Czech aviation and defense interests in Philippines
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On the first stop of his 10-day Asian tour, Fiala said Czech defense and aviation firms seek to expand their exports to the Philippines.
Czechia sends over CZK 40 billion in military aid to Ukraine, with more to come
A joint effort by the government, defense industry, and public raised money for dozens of tanks and other military equipment.
Tomáš the tank, donated by the Czech public, takes part in war
A national fundraising campaign raised over CZK 30 million to purchase the tank, which has been used by Ukraine's military.
Ukrainian soldiers start official training on Czech territory
Some Czech politicians criticized a law passed last week allowing soldiers from Ukraine to receive military training in Czechia.
Czechia joins European air-defense system
Fifteen countries sign agreement to bolster Europe's air defense spearheaded by Germany.
Defense Minister wants to reinforce country's protection against Russian threat
Czechia plans to strengthen its military resources and infrastructure.
Fiala's government survives its first no-confidence vote
Plus: Czech tennis duo defeat Williams sisters, Babiš compares Orbán to Havel, Russian anti-Putin punk band to play in Prague.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, April 25, 2022
Negotiations on Czech-US defense deal to start soon, four dead after explosion in Vsetín, and Czech detained in Pakistan can finally come home.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, March 11, 2022
EU summit underway to discuss further Russia sanctions, Czech defense spending well below NATO requirement, guarantee system for Sberbank clients kicks in.
