From protests to flags, Czech officials and citizens show support for Israel
Politicians have fully backed Israel and support the relocation of the Czech embassy to Jerusalem. Many people also attended a protest in Prague Monday.
Safer, smarter, and better protected? Czech govt. passes a bundle of new bills
This week, the government has either passed or made advancements in laws relating to security, education, and digitization.
Leader Talks: Novartis’ Bilal Abdus Samad on Prague’s strategic significance
The Head of Novartis’ Corporate Center in Prague discusses the city’s strengths as a business hub and employees’ opportunities for growth.
PM Fiala: Czechia can become one of the most advanced countries in the world
The Czech prime minister focused on six specific areas in which Czechia has large potential to develop.
President Pavel signs pension reform into law, despite hesitancy
The president faces a crucial decision in the coming day as the government awaits his stance on the pension law amendment.
Large global corporations call on Czech PM to accept same-sex marriage
In a planned open letter to the Czech government, chief executives of the companies will highlight the benefits of same-sex marriage for the economy.
Russian imperial policy poses major security threat to Czechia, warns PM
At the Czech ambassadors' meeting today, Prime Minister Fiala also cautioned against underestimating China.
Changes to austerity package increase tax on alcohol and lower it on e-cigarettes
The adjustments mean that tax advantages of employee benefits stay in place, and that newspapers and magazines will have a lower VAT rate.
Petr Fiala ratifies landmark Czech-US cooperation agreement
The treaty provides a legal basis for the potential deployment of the US military on Czech territory.
Czech Minister of Labor advocates for euro adoption by 2030
Marian Jurečka says Czechia will fulfill the Maastricht criteria by the end of the decade.
Czech PM responds to Orbán accusation of Czechia 'switching sides'
Petr Fiala disapproved with his Hungarian counterpart's claims that Czechia had abandoned Hungary in its fight for EU sovereignty.
Czech PM meets Grand Slam winner Markéta Vondroušová
A recreational tennis player himself, Petr Fiala congratulated Vondroušová on her Wimbledon victory.
Czech government looks to foreign workers to fill 200,000 job vacancies
Czech authorities in prominent positions highlighted the importance of foreign workers in enhancing the nation's infrastructure.
Zelenskyy in Prague: What's next for the second day of the Ukrainian president's official visit?
PM Fiala told Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting this morning that supporting Ukraine is a priority for Czechia.
Czech PM calls on Hungary and Poland to refrain from obstructing EU migration deal
Refusing to pass the EU's refugee-settlement deal harms Czechia's financial interests, Petr Fiala said.
President Pavel urges the West not to fear Russian threats
Speaking at a large security conference, Prime Minister Petr Fiala and other senior politicians also shared their views on the war in Ukraine.
Czech government's new campaign aims to improve communication with public
Called 'Czechia informs,' the new web page will display information regarding updated laws and offer advice to citizens.