Czechia to extend ban on visa and residence permits for Russians and Belarusians
Due to the ongoing war, Czechia plans to reject all visa and residence-permit applications to Russians and Belarusians, with some specific exceptions.
What is Czechia's shady 'anti-system' movement and why is it dangerous?
The movement, which is decentralized, spreads misinformation and often supports Russia's actions according to the Interior Ministry.
Russia accuses Czechia of supplying weapons used in Belgorod attack
The Czech Republic did not heed Russia's call to participate in a UN Security Council meeting in the wake of the attack on Belgorod yesterday.
Three in four Czechs believe the Russia-Ukraine war won't end in 2024
A survey by the Median polling agency also found that the vast majority of Czechs were not worried about the Israel-Palestine war spreading.
Czech counterintelligence identifies Russia and China as the nation’s greatest threats
The BIS also flagged anti-Israel propaganda as an emerging danger, but said that it hasn’t had as significant an impact as in other states.
Czech foreign minister leads walkout during Lavrov’s OSCE summit speech
Russia’s Sergei Lavrov had criticized NATO and the West for their tolerance of the “ruling neo-Nazi regime in Kyiv,” to the outrage of other delegates.
Politico: Pavel among Europe's 28 most influential figures in 2024
The Czech president's tough stances on China and Russia, as well as unwavering support for Ukraine, earned him a spot on the list.
Czech teachers accuse unions of hijacking strike with pro-Russian speaker
As union strikes gripped the country yesterday, calls for both the resignation of the trade union head and the government continue to divide Czech society.
In Prague speech, Czech president sounds alarm on fragmenting world order
Czech President Petr Pavel made his remarks during an address to the Diplomacy and Security conference in Prague on Thursday.
Czechia's new security strategy declares Russian imperialist ambitions a clear threat
Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský presented the key messages of the updated Czech security strategy at a talk in Vienna today.
Pro-Russia group behind today’s mass cyberattack against Czech institutions
Russia-based hackers managed to disrupt the websites of the Prague Airport, Interior Ministry, and Chamber of Deputies – but no data was stolen.
Eating pelmeni and varenyky in Prague: Homemade dumpling hotspots to try
Our tasting team sampled the two types of dumplings, which have different origins and ingredients, at several locations across Prague.
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.
Prague street named after Soviet marshal has been officially rebranded
As of today, the three-kilometer Koněvova Street in Prague 3 has officially become Hartigova Street, named after the first mayor of Žižkov.
Lipavský to Bloomberg: West must support Ukraine until complete victory
According to Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský, asking Ukraine to make territorial concessions to Russia would backfire for the West later down the line.
Putin: 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia was 'a mistake'
According to the Russian president, the Soviet Union's actions in the 1950s and 1960s 'strained relations' more than needed.
Karlovy Vary spa put under Czech sanctions list, but continues to operate
A new report has found that the Russian-owned sanatorium has received concessions from the state, allowing it to continue its operation.
