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.
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.
'A Gift for Putin': Czech e-shop sells tanks and grenades to support Ukrainian army
A new campaign aims to finance Ukrainian army with equipment and weapons against Russian aggression via a humourous pseudo e-shop.
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.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Czech police may have made mistakes in Roma man's death, first Czech fighter likely died in Ukraine, and a Czech classic digitally restored for Cannes.
Czechs and the EU: Does a 'Czexit' still have supporters?
Russia's aggression in Ukraine has bolstered Czechs' support for the EU, but the 'Czexit' camp remains buoyant.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, May 2, 2022
Lower house chairwoman visits Sweden, gas reserves to be boosted, and houses of Parliament will open to the public this weekend.
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.
Aisle by aisle: What's getting more expensive in Czech grocery baskets
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Food regulations began this week in the Czech Republic. What exactly does that mean and where can you expect to pay more?
Prague festival fundraiser to celebrate Ukrainian food and culture
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A fundraising festival dedicated to Ukrainian music and dishes will be held at the Prague Market next week.
Karlovy Vary Film Festival will show Ukrainian works-in-progress halted by the war
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The Karlovy Vary Film Festival will support the Ukrainian film industry, in cooperation with the Odesa Film Festival which cannot take place due to war.
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.
Vandal paints pro-Russian ‘Z’ near Prague’s Charles Bridge
If caught, the vandal could be charged with showing support for crimes against humanity.
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.
