Czech president signs into law windfall tax on large corporations
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A combination of a windfall tax on large companies' profits and a levy on electricity firms should bring over CZK 100 billion into state coffers next year.
A president, resistance fighters, and a Trump take home Czechia's presidential honors
In a ceremony that wasn't without its controversies Czech president Miloš Zeman honored a diverse group of recipients for heroism and merit.
Ivanka Trump flying to Prague to accept award on behalf of her late mother
Ivana Trump is one of the persons being honored with a state award on Oct. 28.
Czech president announces retreat from politics
At what was reported to be his last conference, Czech president Miloš Zeman told the media he wants to 'enjoy life again after a slight health trouble.'
Lawyers call for strengthening laws protecting the LGBTQ+ community in Czechia
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Opinion polls show a large number of Czechs are in favor of same-sex marriage.
Czech Foreign Minister: Russian annexation is a ‘foul theft’ of territory
The referendum justifying the annexations was a ‘parody’ of free expression, the ministry said.
PM Fiala ready to represent Czechia at Queen’s funeral due to Zeman’s health
The prime minster will attend the Sept. 19 funeral only if the Czech Republic is asked to send a representative.
'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.
Czech Football Association being investigated for fraud
Plus: New leisure area opens under the Nusle bridge and debris of fallen veteran plane to be used for constructing new one.
Czechia faces up to CZK 2 billion in EU fines over unpassed laws
Plus: Fiala and Israeli president discussed cooperation, unemployment in June fell to 3.1 percent, tick warning in effect across Czechia, and more.
Czech politicians condemn the assassination of Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe
The former prime minster of Japan died after being shot during a campaign stop in western Japan.
Dates set for Czech presidential elections
The Senate chairman pushed up the announcement to make a level playing field, as some people seem to be already campaigning.
Construction on Prague's newest bridge to begin this summer
Plus: Police investigate shooting in Czech hospital and unemployment continues to fall in May.
British Foreign Secretary honors fallen Czech heroes in Prague
Plus: Konev stripped of citizenship, weekend cold front heads to Czechia, and more top headlines.
Prague gets approval to build unique Cubist bridge over the Vltava
Plus: Czechia seeks out alternative providers of oil, Prague Spring Festival to honor Ukraine, and an iconic tourist attraction goes up in flames.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Czechia moves to treat Russian ‘Z’ symbol like swastika, over half of Ukrainian refugees are children, Zelensky receives Czechia’s highest state award.
On Chinese New Year, Czech president wishes his 'friend' Xi Jinping good luck
Czech-Chinese relations are tense, but Czech President Zeman sent a message emphasizing alliance with Beijing.
