EXPLAINED: What landmark election results in France, UK mean for Czechia
A new left-wing government in the UK and a hung parliament in France could affect global policy on Ukraine, EU legislation, and bilateral relations.
INTERVIEW: US Ambassador Bijan Sabet on why Czech-US relations are stronger than ever
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Expats.cz asked Ambassador Bijan Sabet about the health of Czech-American ties in a changing world.
Czechia hosts largest NATO summit in over 20 years: Why does it matter?
The Czech prime minister, president, NATO head, US secretary of state and numerous other foreign leaders will convene to discuss global security.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico hospitalized following assassination attempt
The PM was shot on Wednesday afternoon as he walked out into the crowd after a cabinet meeting.
Weekly news recap: Ledecká triumphs, Pavel waves his pen, and activists disrupt art
Also this week in Czechia: Slovakia and Hungary say no to joining Czechia's ammo drive for Ukraine, Fiala talks energy, and more for March 18-22, 2024.
Prague voices defiance amid Russian elections and Mariupol anniversary
Twin narratives of electoral manipulation and wartime atrocities coalesced into a resounding condemnation of the Kremlin’s actions this weekend in Prague.
25 years strong: Czech Republic reflects on NATO membership and the path ahead
Today, Czechia commemorates the anniversary of its NATO ascension on March 12, 1999 with a speech by ex-U.S. president Bill Clinton and a military flyover.
High stakes in Prague as V4 leaders grapple with key issues amid Ukraine discord
As the prime ministers of Czechia, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary convene in Prague today, strategic differences may signal a bleak future for the alliance.
Former US President Bill Clinton to visit Prague in March
The 42nd US president is set to be the keynote speaker at the Our Security Cannot Be Taken for Granted conference in Prague on March 12.
Czech leaders and English: Does proficiency matter?
A display of broken English by a Slovak cabinet member casts our minds to Czech politicians' – highly varying – levels of English proficiency.
POLITICO: Ex-PM Babiš compared to Trump for attack on postal voting
Debate has been raging in the past week on introducing postal voting in Czechia – Babiš has said the system is a 'threat to democracy.'
EXPLAINED: Why postal voting is currently stirring up a fierce debate in Czechia
A proposed reform to simplify voting for Czechs abroad has led to arguments from the opposition about the constitutionality of doing so.
Czech president arrives in Tel Aviv to begin three-day tour of Israel and Qatar
Petr Pavel plans to meet with families of Israeli hostages and visit one of the military bases near the Gaza Strip.
Czech labor minister considers resigning amid Christmas party backlash
Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Marian Jurečka apologized for his failure to end the ministry's party during the mass shooting in Prague.
Czechia navigates pivotal 2024 with elections, tax reform, and nuclear questions ahead
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Elections for one-third of the Senate will serve as a crucial test for political parties leading up to the 2025 general elections.
Euro adoption pros and cons: Czech economists react to the president's speech
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Political analysts and economics shared mixed views on Czech President Petr Pavel's New Year's Day speech which advocated for euro adoption.
New Year's Day in Czechia: Lentils on the table and the return of the president's speech
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As the country observes culinary customs and New Year's Day hikes, Jan. 1, 2024 also marks the return of another national tradition.
