Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala makes daring visit to Ukraine
Government plans stricter refugee redistribution, Fiala talks to U.S. Vice President Harris, interest in joining the active reserves increases.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, March 11, 2022
EU summit underway to discuss further Russia sanctions, Czech defense spending well below NATO requirement, guarantee system for Sberbank clients kicks in.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, March 7, 2022
Over 100,000 refugees arrive in Czechia, over 280 Czechs apply to fight in Ukraine, fuel price cap considered amid spiraling costs.
Ukraine crisis in Czechia: What's happening now
An updated twice-daily report on news surrounding the events in Ukraine and how they impact life in the Czech Republic.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, March 4, 2022
Czech troops being sent to NATO's eastern flank, impunity agreed for Czechs wishing to fight in Ukraine, 5,000 refugees reaching Czechia every day.
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'War inflation' is already driving up the cost of living in Czechia
Some consumer prices have already jumped to record highs, and others are likely to follow.
Sponsor a tank: Czech weapons drive for Ukraine goes global
As a campaign started by the Ukrainian embassy in Prague gains international support, arms sales are on the rise at home.
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.
'It all feels like a hallucination': Prague's Ukrainian community speaks out
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We spoke to Ukrainians as well as protesters from the Belarusian and Russian communities at Thursday's protest in the center of Prague.
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: Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022
The Czech Republic responds to developments in Ukraine with President Zeman set to give a speech later this morning.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022
The Czech Republic stands by Ukraine, B-52 bomber lands in Czechia as part of NATO exercises, and an iconic candy bar wrapper gets a modern update.
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 daily news roundup: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
New government to wait until after Christmas, Czech animated film nominated for Golden Globe, Miss Czech Republic takes a stand for women's rights.
Czech President offers to send troops to Poland-Belarus border
The migrant crisis on the EU’s eastern border is being viewed with increasing concern by the Czech authorities.
Self-defense definition to be expanded following rise in burglaries
The Czech Senate has passed a law expanding the right to self-defense, though the right to use weapons in defending the home is not included.
Czech Republic signs CZK 13.7 billion contract to acquire Israeli-made defense system
The SHORAD (Short Range Air Defence) can detect and eliminate aircraft, drones, helicopters and flat-track guided missiles.
