More humanitarian visas issued for Russians and Belarusians since invasion
Although more humanitarian visas have been issued for Russians and Belarusians, ordinary citizens will likely be denied entry in the long term.
Ukraine crisis in Czechia: What's happening now (May 13)
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Unemployment in Czechia fell to 3.3 percent in April
Plus: Prague moves to strip Konev of honorary title, protestors attend Zeman V-day speech, and the only known art work created by Havel finds a buyer
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.
Czechia to back EU ban on Russian oil import with postponement
Plus: Babiš talks biofuels for two hours, Slovakia and Hungary reject sanctions, and a squeamish nature photo takes a top Czech prize.
Interior Ministry: Czechia should continue denying visas to Russians
A bill restricting Russians and Belarusians is intended to put pressure on those countries to end the war.
Ukraine crisis in Czechia: What's happening now (May 6)
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Czech and Polish PMs meet to discuss energy and the war in Ukraine
Czech PM Fiala also said energy security would a be a key focus of the Czech Republic’s upcoming EU presidency.
Czech Television hit in another wave of cyber attacks
The pro-Russian hacker group Killnet previously said it would target Czech media but has not yet claimed repsonsibility.
Will Russia turn off the taps on Czechia's gas supply?
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As Poland gets cut off by Russian gas provider Gazprom, is the same thing likely to happen to Czechia?
Czech Ministry of Interior website crippled due to cyberattacks
Last week saw similar attacks on government, airport, and the railway sites; hacker group Killnet claimed responsibility for the attacks.
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken supports Czech positions on Ukraine
Blinken met with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský in Washington to discuss the war in Ukraine and European security.
Czechia has sent CZK 3 billion in military aid to Ukraine so far
Plus: Fiala affirms Czech-Polish alliance amid war in Ukraine, and Czechia described as a Nazi-supporting nation on Russian state TV.
Vandal paints pro-Russian ‘Z’ near Prague’s Charles Bridge
If caught, the vandal could be charged with showing support for crimes against humanity.
Czechia volunteers to replace Russia on UN Human Rights Council
The Czech Republic has submitted a nomination to join the United Nations council after Russia was suspended earlier this month over suspected war crimes.
What will deeper military ties with the U.S. mean for Czechia?
The Czech Republic wants to end its reliance on Soviet-era military hardware but will not allow the U.S. to establish a permanent base.
Petition wants Prague street named for Soviet marshal renamed for comic genius
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Previous efforts to rename Koněvova Street in Žižkov have failed but the war has once again put the issue in the spotlight.
