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.'
Czech policymakers to present draft plan for vice tax and cannabis regulation Monday
The Fiala cabinet's anit-drug coordinator will present its strategy for tackling addiction and regulating the marijuana market.
Czechia's 'Magnitsky Act' gains momentum as lower houses passes bill to sanction foreigners
The law, named for a Russian tax lawyer who died in a Moscow prison, is intended to bolster human rights accountability.
Czechia weekend news brief: Oct. 15–16, 2022
The top news headlines for the Czech Republic this weekend in brief.
Danuše Nerudová enters Czech presidential race
The former rector of Mendel University collected enough signatures to run, but what are the odds of her finishing the race in Pražský hrad?
Prague Summit creates dialogue between countries at odds
According to international media, tensions continue to simmer under the surface of group consensus.
Snipers and traffic: What does Thursday's summit mean for Prague – and the world?
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The two-day event bringing Macron, Truss, and Erdoğan to Prague will involve the largest security effort of its kind in modern Czech history.
Czech govt. won't back a candidate as presidential race takes shape
The ruling coalition offered lukewarm support for three candidates and a snub to populists and extremists.
European Political Committee to meet for first time in Prague
EU leaders are to meet this week for two events related to strategic, energy, and economic issues.
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.
Together coalition dominates 2022 Czech Senate elections
While the opposition ANO party sent the most candidates to the second round of elections, the SPOLU coalition won most of the contested Senate seats
Iranian women speak out: Solidarity protest planned for Prague this weekend
On Saturday, supporters in the Czech capital will join the global protests against the Tehran regime, sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.
'You are warmongers': Czech protestors call for overthrow of Fiala's government
Speakers called for Czechia to leave NATO, end arms supplies to Ukraine, and asked for a leadership of "patriotic experts."
Inconclusive election results leave Prague mayoral seat empty
Despite coming in first, the ODS-led group is having a hard time finding allies for a coalition.
EC approves CZK 40-billion subsidy to help clean energy transition in Czech coal regions
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A newly-established fund will cover the costs of future mine and power-plant closures.
Results of the Czech municipal elections to be made official on Tuesday
The State Election Commission approved the results of this year's municipal elections today.
Opposition party ANO leads first round of Czech Senate elections
Of the 27 Senate seats up for grabs, three were won outright this weekend while the remaining 24 will be decided during runoff elections next week.
