EXCLUSIVE: Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský on why diplomacy begins with respect
Expats.cz spoke with the senior cabinet politician about Czechia’s position on the world stage, his own political tests, and the country’s biggest threats.
Czechia will no longer recognize non-biometric Russian passports
As of Wednesday, holders of non-biometric Russian passports will be in the country illegally.
Czech Foreign Ministry condemns terror attack in Moscow
"Czechia condemns the terrorist attack in Moscow," writes the ministry on social media. "Targeting civilians is unacceptable."
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.
Russia simplifies its visa application process for Czech tourists
A new electronic visa option moves away from the paper-based alternative and removes visits to foreign embassies.
Czechia joins G7 in pledging long-term support for Ukraine's security
Czechia's decision aims to provide security guarantees and assistance against potential Russian aggression.
Czechia files lawsuit against Russia over illegal property use
According to the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Russia uses the rent-free buildings for non-diplomatic purposes.
Moscow criticizes Czechia's human rights record, Prague tells Russia to 'get out of Ukraine'
Russia accused Czechia on social media of shortcomings in the human rights and free speech areas.
Czechia to apply for UN Security Council seat in 2031 and 2032
Three decades since Czechia's last stint as a non-permanent member of the council, Prague is now seeking to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Czechia scraps resolutions allowing Russia to use diplomatic real estate for free
The nine resolutions the Czech govt. cancelled today date from the 1970s and 1980s and were issued under communist Czechoslovakia.
Lipavský: EU accession talks with Ukraine could begin this year
The Czech foreign minister added this would only happen if all EU member states agreed to it.
Czech-China relations sour further after meeting with Tibet officials
The latest spat is one of a series of tense arguments between the countries in recent years.
EU and Ukrainian diplomats meet in Prague to discuss war tribunal for Russian aggression
The tribunal would complement the work of the International Criminal Court, which lacks jurisdiction over the crime of aggression.
Dozens protest in Prague against Russian aggression
A missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed over 40 people and injured dozens. Protestors called for more weapons to be supplied to Ukraine.
Czech president signs bill allowing sanctions against foreigners
Known internationally as the Magnitsky Act, the bill was one of eight signed into law by Miloš Zeman on Wednesday.
Czech Foreign Minister joins uproar over Hungarian Prime Minister's revisionist scarf
Viktor Orbán brushed aside the ruckus over the controversial choice of scarf showing Hungary's former territories.
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.
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