Amid war in Ukraine, Czechia sees a worrying rise in Russophobia
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to spike in anti-Russian sentiment in the Czech Republic.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, Feb. 28, 2022
Prime Minister Fiala speaks at Wenceslas Square protest, peace talks to begin at Belarus border, Czechs called back from Russia, Belarus amid flight bans.
Czech Post to waive fees for shipping packages to Ukraine from March 1
Concerned locals will be able to send their own aid packages free of charge from the Czech Republic to Ukraine starting next week.
Thousands protest Russian invasion of Ukraine in Prague and Brno
Plus: Czech Republic closes airspace to Russian airlines, Czech officials push for tougher sanctions on Russia, and more weekend headlines.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, Feb. 25, 2022
Czech lower house calls Russian invasion 'barbaric', Czech entrepreneurs give big, and mobile operators enable free calls from Czechia to Ukraine.
Zeman: Russia's attack on Ukraine is a crime against peace
The Czech president called Putin a madman who needs to be isolated, and called for a measured response to stop aggression.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022
Large rally in support of Ukraine held in Wenceslas Square, first direct train to Vienna's airport departs from Prague, and more daily headlines.
As collections for Ukraine begin in Czechia, Prague's Petřín Tower will light up in support
The city has announced it'll light up the landmark tower today and tomorrow in solidarity with Ukraine, while NGOs are setting up giving campaigns.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022
Czechia is ready to take in Ukrainian refugees, Ledecká misses out on second Olympic gold, above-average temperatures expected this week.
A new poll reveals the Czech Republic's favorite foreign nations
Research shows that Czechs have positive perceptions of their neighbors but negative impressions of eastern powers.
Threats of 'radicalized' protest movement amid parliament debate
Plus: designs for tallest Czech skyscraper revealed, women’s rights groups slam Istanbul Convention delay, Security Council warns of Russian aggression.
Strong winds and snow predicted throughout the Czech Republic tonight
Plus: Czech Republic sends artillery to Ukraine, government to boycott Beijing Olympics, criminal proceedings launched against disinformation spreaders.
Smartwings makes history with first ever Boeing 737 MAX landing in Antarctica
Plus: Czech Republic braces for Ukrainian refugee influx, Slovak flying car gets stamp of approval, Czech punished for posing topless at Venice memorial.
Czech government slams lack of U.S. ambassador in Prague as eastern tensions rise
The U.S. Embassy in Prague has been without an ambassador for a year today, and the Czech government isn’t happy.
Czech tennis great slams Australian Open China stance as "cowardly"
Plus: tensions over Ukraine in Prague, naked Xi Jinping statue paraded in front of Chinese embassy, murder in Mělník as woman chops off man's genitals.
Czech snowboard star will miss the Beijing Winter Olympics
Plus: Prague considers sending military aid to Ukraine, candle chain created to remember Palach’s legacy, Czech playboy blasted for autobahn ride.
Why unrest in Kazakhstan strikes a nerve in the Czech Republic
Czech politicians have come out on the side of protestors in Kazakhstan, comparing the intervention of Russian forces to the Prague Spring.
