Eurozone inflation yet to reach its peak, EU central bank head warns
“I would like to see inflation peak in October, but I’m afraid it’s not that far yet,” Christine Lagarde said on Monday
World Cup in Qatar: It’s all about virtue signaling for Germany
The German national team’s woke virtue signaling has backfired after its embarrassing loss to Japan, writes German commentator Boris T. Kaiser
Germany: Millions of euros of Celtic gold stolen during massive heist in Bavarian museum
The investigators assume there is a connection with the sabotage of several fiber optic lines, which led to the failure of the telephone and Internet connections around Manching
Germany’s migration policy is ‘from the madhouse,’ says FDP deputy leader about his own coalition government
Germany’s left-wing coalition government shows more signs of fracturing
French football captain refuses to wear LGBT wristband during World Cup
“If we welcome foreigners, we also want them to respect our culture,” said French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris
Only nuclear and renewable energy can secure Czechia, says PM
“Neither the European Union nor any European state can afford to depend on any third party in the future. European energy sovereignty must become our main goal,” Petr Fiala said
German food and energy prices push inflation to new highs in October
Inflation last month was 10.4 percent compared to the same month last year, announced the Federal Statistical Office on Friday
‘I’m going to take your head off’ – French teacher facing death threats asks for transfer, says he fears becoming ‘next Samuel Paty’
French teachers are facing increasingly difficult classroom environments
The largest Czech company flees from Fiala’s massive windfall tax
One Czech company is already moving a major part of its business abroad to avoid a large windfall tax
Czech central bank predicts average inflation of 15.8%, lowers GDP growth estimate
Czechia will face economic headwinds into next year
Germany is turning out to be Czechia’s curse as energy prices soar
We continue looking forward to emission-free tomorrows regardless of the reality of these ideas, writes Czech commentator Pavel Páral
France: Foreigners committed 70% of all violent robberies in Paris during first half of 2022
48 percent of crimes in Paris are foreigners in a regular or irregular situation, reports the Paris police headquarters
Egyptian migrant tried to kidnap a baby, but was released the next day. He then attacks German police and pedestrians 2 days later
Despite trying to steal a baby in its stroller, the man wwas not initially charged with a crime
Czechia is close to an agreement with Germany on gas sharing, Czech trade minister reveals
“I believe we have made significant progress, and soon we will be able to conclude our joint agreement,” Síkela said
German Greens minister wants to establish centers for neighbors to report each other for political incorrectness
The government of the most populous federal state will spend €140,000 to establish each center
France: 21-year-old Senegalese arrested after stabbing two men and assaulting two women
The first victim is reportedly in stable condition
Czech government to buy F-35 fighters from the US and armored vehicles from Sweden
“If we do not reach an agreement, we will not close the way for other solutions,” Defense Minister Jana Černochová said
Czechia remains supportive of Ukraine but must ensure its own protection, warns PM’s advisor
“The more the Ukrainians manage to resist, the less likely it is that we will have to fight on our territory,” said Tomáš Pojar
France: 71-year-old man found with six stab wounds, two young men from Guyana arrested
Reports suggest the motive for the attack was due to the victim’s sexual orientation
France: Sudanese refugee arrested after stabbing spree leaves 3 dead
A 32-year-old Sudanese suspect was arrested and taken into custody
Freedom of speech victory: German court rules Facebook deleted ‘hate speech’ content ‘without legal basis’
“According to the Hamburg Higher Regional Court, Facebook is a deliberate, serial breacher of the law,” said free speech lawyer Joachim Steinhöfel after his court victory
Food crisis: The battle for grain begins as world population hits 8 billion
Czechia must start thinking about food as the new oil:a strategic sector where you cannot always depend on importing shortfalls from abroad, writes publicist Marian Kechlibar
Over 368,000 visas issued to Ukrainians in Czechia as refugees start to leave the country
The order to set aside facilities to accommodate Ukrainian refugees should continue to apply, the Czech government has agreed
Unique Czech inflation — why are prices rising so fast in the country?
The cost of living crisis is only getting worse in the Czech Republic. Only the Baltics are a little worse off with regards to the rate of inflation
Double standard for refugees in Czechia? Ukrainian Romanies often end up in detention centers
The Romanies allegedly make a mess in the facility, do not have fundamental personal hygiene habits and are not polite to its staff
Peak of German prosperity is ‘probably over’ — CDU chief Friedrich Merz prepares for economic decline
“The conflict will make us poorer. Society will have to endure it,” says the opposition leader in the German Bundestag, Friedrich Merz
The most peaceful country in the world? A series of shootings and stabbings shakes Iceland
Although four shootings and one murder in a year may not sound like much, for Iceland, those are scary numbers
As inflation explodes in Czechia, price controls and other radical interventions are on the agenda
It is easy to forget that state intervention in the economy has always destroyed prosperity and brought poverty and scarcity, writes Lenka Zlámalová
Asylum applications on the rise: 68% increase in first quarter of 2022
The EU evidently needs a long-discussed reform of the asylum system, as the Dublin system is no longer working
‘War economy’ – Russian gas cut could lead to mass shutdown of European factories and companies, says Czech analyst
Europe can’t find an adequate replacement for Russian gas this year and would need to transition to a war economy, states Czech analyst Jiří Gavor
Czechia sends dozens of tanks to Ukraine, including T-72s and BVP fighting vehicles
Czechia is one of the first countries to transport heavy weapons to Ukraine, and the first to transfer tanks
France: Illegal Algerian migrant stabbed mother and daughter in their faces after daughter refused to marry him, say police
The alleged attacker reportedly became angry when the woman turned down his marriage proposal
The Hungarian elections were ‘transparent and neutral,’ comments international observer
Hungary has a very transparent, neutral, and transparent electoral system, states Jorge Buxadé, a member of the presidency of the ECR group in the European Parliament
Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are likely to remain in Czechia even after war ends
“The bombing can start, then the waves will strengthen significantly again,” warns the Czech interior minister
‘The biggest election fraud in Hungary’s history’ – Hungarian left opposition accused of using illegal offshore database before April 3 vote
Hungary’s Christian KDNP party is accusing the left of using an illegal offshore database to contact voters against their will
Russian gas supply cut? We have no solution for that, says Czech industry deputy minister
44 percent of gas consumed in Europe flows from Russia
Ukrainian refugees could be benefit for Czech economy, says Czech labor minister
We decided that two new items would be included in our form filled in when applying for the humanitarian benefit, namely education, and profession, states Marian Jurečka
From refugees to prostitutes? Reports of pimps snatching Ukrainian women at Slovak border
Pimps are preying on Ukrainian women in the chaos of the refugee crisis
55% of French agree with ‘remigration ministry’ concept proposed by Zemmour
Most French would back a theoretical ministry in charge of the expulsion of illegal foreigners, delinquents, and criminals
Czech labor offices record hundreds of cases of attacks on Ukrainians who draw benefits
The attackers vulgarly curse the refugees and lament that they steal their work, states one of the witnesses
Czech volunteer fighters photographed in Ukrainian city of Irpin, just outside Kyiv
The Czech government is allowing Czech volunteers to head to Ukraine to fight in the war
She received 50,000 death threats from Islamists, but one Chechen suspect has already been released
“We are dealing with someone who is not stupid. Many terrorist actions began like this. This modus operandi reminds others,” says Mila’s mother about the perpetrator
Czechs may back PM Fiala for now, but inflation crunch may soon turn the tide
The cost of energy would be a good place for the Czech government to start in tackling the cost of living crisis, writes Lenka Zlámalová
Czechs to be paid to house Ukrainian refugees, government expects EU to cover the cost
“As Czechia, we understand that we are one of the priority countries. Those people seek refuge where it is linguistically and culturally close to them,” states Czech Labor Minister Marian Jurečka
Former Czech PM Babiš could become president even if he goes to prison
The former populist prime minister of Czechia could be sent to prison, but that may not necessarily stop him from winning the presidency or giving himself amnesty if he won, states constitutional lawyer Jan Kysela
Czech right-wing party urges temporary shelter to Ukrainian refugees and then a quick return home
Ukrainians should receive assistance from Czechia as long as it does not impact negatively on the lives of Czechs, says Radim Fiala from the Freedom and Direct Democracy party
‘Why would you pay for a Czech woman when you can have a much cheaper Ukrainian?’ – Police deal with the first cases of forced prostitution of war refugees
The suspects arrived in luxury vans, were often wearing gold and jewelry, and tried to lure women and children into the car, according to an NGO
Ukrainian refugees in Sweden fearful after migrant males attempted to break into their hostel
“They said that Sweden was a safe country, but I have not seen that”
An influx of Ukrainians refugees could halt wage growth, warns Czech PM adviser
Ukrainian refugees might not be good news for many Czech workers as the market is flooded with cheap labor
‘Born in communism, I will die in communism’ Czech singer’s concert cancelled despite distancing himself from Putin
Despite condemning Putin and speaking out on behalf of Ukraine, the Czech singer still saw his concert canceled
We and the tragedy of Ukrainians
At the time when Russians besieged the city from three sides and their rockets and grenades hit Kyiv, the visit of three prime ministers was a gesture of solidarity
Record number of underage African migrants arrived in Italy last year
The number of migrants who managed to reach the Italian coast from Tunisia quadrupled in 2021 compared to 2017
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“Now we can transfer not only testimony but all internal negotiations to Europe, Brussels, and international formats, to convey to other leaders what and how to do it,” Pojar explained
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The leader of Poland’s ruling party is pushing for NATO troops in Ukraine, but there are fears such a move would likely spiral into World War III
Slovakia expels three Russian embassy staff; reports of arrests over espionage suspicions
The action will not go unanswered, warns Russia
Czechia to provide Ukraine with more military aid, but tight-lipped about specific weapons and materials being sent
The Czech defense minister also criticized the United Nations’ response to the situation in Ukraine
Munich clinic offers grovelling apology for refusing to treat Russians due to conflict in Ukraine
Many online users criticized the clinic on Facebook and Google for its initial decision, reminding the doctors of their Hippocratic oath
Fearful Czechs buying massive amounts of foreign currencies, mostly US dollars and euros
As the global economy enters a new crisis phase, citizens in countries with weaker currencies are flocking to the safety of the dollar, euro and Swiss franc
Czechia moves closer to sending 650 troops to Slovakia
Czechia’s defense minister is confident that the mandate will receive parliamentary approval shortly, urging lawmakers that there is no time to waste in light of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
Czechia prepares for 250,000 refugees
Refugees from Ukraine, who have a so-called toleration visa, could soon work in Czechia without a work permit
Germany: The percentage of foreign sex offenders increased
Germany’s foreign population went from committing 35 percent of rapes to 42.44 percent between 2000 and 2020
Czech police investigate former deputy supporting Putin and the invasion of Ukraine
Over 200 Czechs are being targeted for prosecution for statements in support of Russia and the invasion of Ukraine
Czech president honors Ukraine’s Zelensky with highest order of Czechia
Although the U.S. offered to evacuate him, Zelensky remained in the Ukrainian capital from where he controls the country’s defense, states Miloš Zeman
Dangerous assumption? Czech PM claims Putin won’t use nuclear weapons
Some Western leaders believe Russia is bluffing on nuclear weapons, but does such an assumption risk a grave miscalculation?
Czech Foreign Minister: I am hostile to romantic ideas of fighting for Ukraine
If someone is not a full-fledged soldier, it is more of a romantic idea than a real help for Ukraine, states Jan Lipavský
6,000 air-raid shelters and Prague subway could be used in case of nuclear attack, but Czech PM wants to dial down the hysteria
The use of nuclear weapons is extremely implausible, if not out of the question, claims Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala
AfD party faces internal divisions over Germany’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine
Germany’s conservative AfD party is facing a serious split over the war in Ukraine
Czech right-wing party slams arms supplies to Ukraine and blocking of Czech news websites for ‘disinformation’
We reject allowing Czechia to supply weapons and ammunition to Ukraine because it means pouring fuel on the fire, claims the right-wing SPD party in a statement
Syrian, Iraqi and Afghan migrants mingle with Ukrainian refugee flows trying to enter the EU
Many Middle Eastern and African migrants are attempting to pass themselves off as international students in Ukraine
Czech construction industry faces labor shortage due to conflict in Ukraine
Men of working age are returning to Ukraine and women with children are heading to Czechia causing a labor shortage, complains the vice president of Czechia’s Confederation of Industry
1 in 4 prisoners in France are foreign nationals, costing taxpayers €700 million a year
The average cost of incarcerating a prisoner in France is reportedly €110 per day — taking into account meals, water, heating and staffing costs
Czech National Bank to revoke license of Sberbank CZ
If someone has an amount higher than €100,000 deposited with Sberbank CZ, this amount becomes subject to liquidation, warns Czech economist Lukáš Kovanda
Czechs to join Ukrainian foreign legion, President Zeman is supportive
Other countries like the U.K. and Denmark are giving the nod for volunteers to join the fight in Ukraine; the question is now how Russia will respond
Large German health insurer says up to 3 million people potentially suffered Covid-19 vaccine side effects
In our opinion, there is a significant underreporting of the side effects of the vaccination, states the BKK ProVita insurance company
‘Madmen need to be isolated,’ says Czech president about Putin’s Russia:
It is necessary to defend against lunatics not only with claims but also with concrete measures, says Zeman
Putin should be first on the sanctions list, says European Commission vice-president
The EU commissioner claimed the absence of Vladimir Putin from the EU’s list of individuals to be personally targeted for sanctions was a sign of weakness
The West is responsible for escalating tensions in eastern Ukraine, says Russian ambassador to Prague
According to the Russian ambassador, the Czech side came “with a set of well-known accusations of the West against Russia”
Ukrainian intelligence warns Russia will invade Kiev, Kharkiv, and Kherson
Ukrainian intelligence has information that Russia does not plan to stop in Donbas and wants to continue west deeper into the country
French democracy a joke? Marine Le Pen forced to suspend her presidential election campaign due to ‘insufficient signatures’
Eric Zemmour has also admitted that it is “quite possible” that he will not obtain the 500 signatures required
600 Czech troops on standby for rapid deployment at NATO’s request
Czechia is discussing with NATO allies the possibility of setting up new battle groups on NATO’s eastern wing, states Jakub Fajnor from the Ministry of Defence press department
Germany’s far-left interior minister wants to teach about right-wing extremism in kindergarten
Germany’s far-left interior minister wants to start educating children about the dangers of right-wing extremism in kindergarten but makes no mention of left-wing extremism or radical Islam
Germany: Afghan migrant accused of stabbing three people and screaming ‘Allahu Akbar’ admits in court he lied about not remembering the attack
The Afghan migrant had a previous conviction for a knife attack where he received only probation
Czech foreign minister: Don’t travel to Ukraine. News about Russia withdrawing troops is disinformation
The number of Russian soldiers is approaching 200,000, said Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský
Germany’s AfD faces more attacks than any other party
AfD politician Martin Hess says he thinks the situation has changed after the radical left-wing politician Nancy Faeser took control of Germany’s interior ministry
Sanctions will be the response to any conflict in Ukraine, says Czech foreign minister as he rules out military participation
Following the cagey optimism of the West in the previous days, fears of the real danger of a Russian invasion of Ukraine intensified again on Thursday
Who is the extremist defending Czech democracy?
It is worth considering here who is a democrat and who an extremist
‘Russia isn’t crazy enough for war’ – Czech president slams US reports of imminent invasion
Russians are not crazy enough to embark on an operation that will do them more harm than good, claims Zeman
‘Wars rarely start on Wednesday’ – Russian ambassador pokes fun at Western claims of imminent invasion of Ukraine
Escalation will not occur in the coming weeks or even months, stated the Russian diplomat
Slovak trucker convoy forms to protest against rising fuel prices
Unlike Hungary or Poland, Slovakia has not introduced measures that would lead to cheaper fuels
Czech PM on Ukraine: We are prepared for all scenarios, including mass influx of refugees
We are ready to respond to any demands of the Ukrainian side, states Petr Fiala
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The Czech prime minister called for an EU-US summit to be held in Czechia during the country’s EU presidency
‘Traitors’ – Slovak deputies’ homes targeted after approving new US defense agreement
Lawmakers have called for a security council to address the ongoing threats to those who backed the new security pact
The Czech Senate retains its pride in by rejecting government’s pandemic law overreach
After two years of the pandemic, every little effective act of resistance that the Czech Senate has shown is important
Controversial US-Slovak defense agreement approved
While the majority of Slovaks were opposed to the agreement, the U.S. offered $100 million for Slovakia to approve the defense deal
Afghan arrested for rape of 11-year-old girl in Germany
The perpetrator is allegedly a young man from Afghanistan who came to Germany as an unaccompanied minor refugee
Fighting breaks out in Slovak parliament during vote on controversial military treaty with US
A strong majority of Slovaks are against the new defense treaty with the United States, with conflict over the agreement turning into outright brawling in parliament
Czechia scored an energy policy victory in Brussels, but energy prices are still rising
It is necessary to strictly distinguish between affordable energy prices and energy self-sufficiency in the sense that electricity and heat will exist at all
Pressure grows on Germany’s interior minister after revelations she wrote for extremist Antifa magazine
Germany’s federal interior minister has completely disqualified herself for her position, says the CDU’s Matthias Hauer
Czech president commits to approving government’s amended pandemic law
President Zeman committed to signing the legislation once approved by the Senate, but only with the proposed amendments
Former Czech PM Babiš: I don’t understand why we need a pandemic law
The only result of the law is that the Ministry of Health can restrict companies, entrepreneurs, schools and but it should be up to the government to decide, says Babiš