No imminent ban on headscarves with a Le Pen victory, her spokesperson claims
“Our goal is to protect and liberate those on whom the headscarf is imposed,” says Marine Le Pen’s spokesperson
‘They will stay here and take our jobs!’ — Some Czechs criticize aid to refugees
The Czech government has taken on the role of the government-in-exile of Ukraine, noted one of the respondents, criticizing the manner in which refugees are being helped
Macron considers the ‘dismantling’ of Facebook and a ban on online anonymity
Contrary to what the French secretary of state for the digital transition advises, Macron also calls for banning online anonymity
Czechia lifts the obligation of wearing face masks on public transport
“After two years, we have the opportunity to enjoy a normal Easter without restrictions and measures,” says Prime Minister Petr Fiala
The case of transgender Emily: ‘It’s shamefully unfair,’ Czech sportswoman says
“From an early age, little boys are faster than little girls. The older you get, the greater the difference,” Czech triathlete Tereza Zimovjanová points out
‘I have never seen a president as bad as you!’ — Man in Alsace confronts Macron
Among other things, the man accused Macron of butchering the hospital system
Le Pen: Macron’s offer to soften pension reform is political ‘maneuver’
Macron has suggested he is willing to delay his plans to increase the retirement age in France from 62 to 65
Orbán is the ‘only authentic statesman in Europe,’ says former Czech president
“I am with Orbán on one side of the barricade,” says Klaus, referring to their shared stance against multiculturalism and the progressive cultural revolution
Czech foreign minister at the NATO summit: Each country handles the weapons for Ukraine on its own
NATO will not supply Ukraine with arms, only countries in NATO, says the Czech foreign minister
VIDEO: 3 French police officers beaten by 15 ‘youths’ during arrest
The police were targeted by projectiles, including stones, with two of the three officers present being injured in the attack
‘Czechia sends tanks to the Nazis again!’ — Russia furious over tanks sent to Ukraine
“We are witnessing increasing negative rhetoric towards the Czech Republic,” said expert on Russia Daniela Kolenovská
Jewish man assaulted and run over by tram in Paris becomes major topic during French election
Éric Zemmour and Marine Le Pen have drawn attention to the case, suggesting a possible antisemitic motivation behind the attack
Can young Ukrainians save the Czech pension system?
Despite claims that Ukrainian children and young people can save Czechia’s indebted pension system, some experts are pouring cold water on the whole idea
Slovakian far-right party leader loses parliamentary mandate following Supreme Court appeal
Kotleba was prosecuted in a case where he apparently promoted neo-Nazism
Ukrainian refugee influx may result in higher rates of tuberculosis, HIV and Covid-19, physicians warn
Ukraine is unfortunately one of the countries considered risky when it comes to tuberculosis, along with other diseases like whooping cough
Slovakia to make Russian gas payments in rubles
“I have to provide energy for the Slovak economy,” notes Slovakia’s economy minister Richard Sulík
Official gender change only happens through surgery, Czech Constitutional Court confirms
The role of the Constitutional Court is not to protect or perhaps even promote modern trends, just as its role is not to prevent them, says the court
Czech army would only last weeks if attacked, seeks to accelerate weapons purchases: analyst
The Ministry of Defense has already received an additional 1 billion korunas (€40.9 million) for this year
Russian gas cuts could ‘collapse markets’ across Europe as Germany prepares first crisis level
As Germany prepares for crisis, one German energy expert is warning of a situation “where markets simply stop functioning”
German Green party leader Baerbock wants to take in 10 million Ukrainian refugees
Germany’s government is already complaining it cannot handle more Ukrainian refugees, but at the same time claiming Europe must take in up to 10 million
European electricity market set for a revolution
The European Commission, which usually acts as a defender of free competition unrestricted by state intervention, has suddenly started to allow state intervention in the electricity market
Zemmour’s concept of remigration explained by a political scientist
For Zemmour’s push for remigration is a logical response to the Great Replacement, says Jean-Yves Camus
Czech politicians slam boycott of Russian art and culture after Tchaikovsky’s opera canceled
The Czech National Theater decided not to perform Petr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s opera “Cherevichki,” a move earning criticism from some in Czech politics
US-EU free trade TTIP agreement, which sparked mass protests in Germany, is now back on the table
If the agreement is to succeed, it will have to be much better communicated and most likely focused on energy, says Czech analyst Petr Bartoň
‘Europe was reckless, now we pay for it’ — Czech PM slams Europe’s dependency on Russian energy
Europe has been complacent regarding its energy supply and must swiftly address its dependency on Russia, Fiala stated
Czech government refuses to say which pro-Russian websites were shutdown and why
There appears to be confusion about why there was a mass blocking of a number of Czech websites accused of being pro-Russia
Czechia and Poland rated among friendliest countries to Ukraine
Poland placed first with 96 percent of the Ukrainians considering it a friendly state, with Czechia making it into top five
RT and Sputnik still accessible on some networks in Czechia despite EU ban
Sputnik and RT are even still available in some areas of the EU despite a ban from Brussels
‘They would have to take me to the gallows!’ — former Czech PM refuses to return Russian award, decries ‘cheap Russophobia’
“I reject the cheap Russophobia that still exists today, and I reject the rash refuting of the Russian culture and all such things,” says the former Czech president
Czech scientists discover way to isolate only healthy sperm to help fight male infertility
Researchers are able to identify defective sperm and remove them from sperm samples using magnets
Poland’s leadership on NATO’s eastern flank is undisputed, even if its allies don’t agree on everything
Poland will always be the leader in defending the eastern borders of the EU and NATO, writes Czech columnist David Klimeš
Conservatives beware: Germany’s left-wing interior minister has 10-point plan to fight ‘right-wing extremism’
Germany’s left-wing government says it is going after “right-wing extremism,’ but that may encompass a broad range of opinions, including those dissidents opposed to mass immigration, abortion, or vaccine mandates
Slovakia’s former vice-rector of the military academy passed sensitive NATO information to the Russian secret services
One individual has been accused of passing information to Russia’s military intelligence service since 2013
Central Europe is now leading the West
Three prime ministers decided to show their Western colleagues what symbolism truly looks like
18-year-old Ukrainian refugee raped by two migrants in German city of Düsseldorf, say police
The 18-year-old woman fled Ukraine only to be raped in Germany, allegedly by two migrant men from Africa and the Middle East, but who both had Ukrainian passports
EU foreign policy chief calls for expedited accession talks for North Macedonia and Albania
There are fears about security instability in Bosnia that could spread to other parts of the Western Balkans
It is not a sin to wish for the enemy to die, says head of Ukrainian Orthodox Church
Whoever comes to us with a sword will perish by that sword, said Metropolitan Epiphanius
Sweden Democrats want to stop asylum for everyone except Ukrainians
According to Jimmie Åkesson, Sweden might unfortunately be unable to meet its quota of Ukrainian refugees due to the huge number of refugees it took in the past
Czechia asks EU for help as Ukrainian refugees pour in
The country will exhaust all options in two to three weeks
Why is the Czech government doing nothing about rising gas prices?
The adopted measures following the latest government meeting are desperately insufficient
Poll: Czechs back Ukrainians but less enthusiastic about inviting them into their homes
In Poland, almost half of the population would welcome Ukrainian refugees into their homes
Mandatory face masks to end in Czechia, only to remain in hospitals and public transport
If the situation is favorable, the wearing of face masks could end everywhere in April
Arab-speaking man who spat in French priest’s face on video is ‘punished’ with citizenship course
An expert said that the offender’s discernment was impaired
Is displaying the pro-Russian ‘Z’ symbol now a crime in Czechia?
Czechia has moved to criminalize speech in support of Russia’s war in Ukraine, with investigations already being opened, but it remains unclear if those displaying the ‘Z’ symbol will also face consequences
Czech troops deployed to Slovakia to establish refugee camps
Czechia also plans to join the advanced NATO presence in Slovakia
Austria: Afghan migrant convicted of raping 15-year-old, filming it, and then forcing her to watch the film
The remaining four accused in the case received much milder sentences because of their age
EU preparing for 8 million Ukrainian refugees
The number of expected Ukrainian refugees is continually being revised higher
Czech fighters helping to defend Ukraine will be guaranteed impunity, Czech PM confirms
Fiala noted that he cannot encourage or support anyone to go to war in foreign territory, stressing that there are other options for supporting Ukraine
Fuel in Czechia to reach record high due to ongoing conflict in Ukraine
The expected new fuel prices will break the previous record high from September 2012
Czechia PM assures of sufficient oil and gas reserves in case of supply issues
Czechia fulfills the energy reserve requirement and even has some extra supplies stored
Germany: Controversy follows after Munich Orchestra conductor fired for close relations with Putin
Gergiev was reportedly offered the opportunity to distance himself from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but allowed the offer to expire
Expressing support for Russia or Putin could be prosecuted in Czechia
The move to criminalize any voicing of support for Putin or Russia is sure to spark freedom of expression concerns in Czechia
8 EU member state leaders call for immediate accession talks to bloc for Ukraine
Ukraine deserves accelerated accession talks to the European Union, the presidents stated
German army should be one of the most powerful in Europe, says German finance minister
Some German politicians also mull the reintroduction of compulsory military service
Merkel robbed while shopping in Berlin
She lost her ID card, debit card, driver’s license, and cash
Czech government approves another supply of weapons to Ukraine worth €16 million
“We will not stop the bandit Putin by donning flowers in our hair,” said Czechia’s Defense Minister Jana Černochová
Czech PM calls for ‘toughest sanctions’ against Russia, assures citizens of Czechia’s security
Putin’s actions must not go unanswered, says Petr Fiala
Czech politicians condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine: ‘Barbaric act of aggression, Putin is a bandit’
“A madman must be isolated,” commented President Miloš Zeman on Russia’s actions
Slovaks set up camps for potential asylum seekers from Ukraine
If necessary, Slovakia might build control and registration centers at the border
Czech PM rejects ‘inhumane’ right-wing concerns over mass immigration from Ukraine if war breaks out
Populist Tomio Okamura has warned about an influx of refugees heading to Czechia from Ukraine and the effect this may have on national security and wage depression
Czech government stands behind a free Ukraine, accuses Russia of wanting new USSR
Russia attempts to rebuild the Soviet Union at the expense of free countries, says Czechia’s defense minister
US sanctions against Russia will also harm Europe, warns French expert
The United States has long wanted to force liquefied gas on Europe, says Dimitri de Kochko
France and its allies, including Czechia, are withdrawing from Mali
The heart of the military operation will move to Niger, announced Emmanuel Macron
Zelensky’s party chair accuses US media of spreading fake news about Russia’s invasion
When the panic phase is over, there should be a retrospective analysis of why large, very well-known foreign media outlets spread fake news, says David Arakhamia
Conservative Czech firebrand Okamura blocks Czech pandemic law amendment with 6-hour speech
The pandemic law amendment would restrict fundamental rights and freedoms, warn the SPD and ANO opposition movements
Czechia reports highest rate of inflation since 1998
Year-on-year inflation is likely to exceed 10 percent in the coming months
Nike’s lack of White models on Russian-language website leads to formal complaint to Russia’s Investigative Committee
According to a complainant from Moscow, Nike tries to impose Western values and stereotypes that are foreign to Slavic culture in particular
‘Let’s not create enemies!’ – Former Czech President tells government to stay out of conflict in Ukraine
“Let’s not make enemies of those who have a different opinion,” urges Klaus
Sweden: Teacher fired for refusing to refer to trans child with gender-neutral pronoun
The fired teacher says she treated the family with respect but was “defending an ideology-free language in the school system”
Why is the Czech government destroying itself with its pandemic law?
Czech PM Petr Fiala wants everyone to know that he will take a different route than his predecessor Andrej Babiš
Central European countries have lowest representation in EU institutions
Surprisingly, Germany is also considered under-represented within the EU institutions
Czech government to lift most coronavirus measures by March, but face masks will remain
Only a minimum of restrictions will remain, such as the wearing of face masks indoors
Poll shows Macron would win French election, with Le Pen in second
Zemmour is like a cuckoo that takes over Le Pen’s voters, says vice president of the Harris Interactive poll agency
Emmanuel “Chamberlain” Macron
Macron’s diplomatic efforts are not exactly good news for Ukraine
Dozens of Czechs demand financial compensation for vaccine side effects
The State Institute for Drug Control recorded a total of 11,729 reported suspicions of adverse effects after the Covid-19 vaccination
France: Police arrest man for assault spree while holding Quran and shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’
The attacker first targeted an old couple, beating them with a Quran in his hands and shouting “Allahu Akbar”
Czechia should maintain normal relations with China, claims former president
An open and patient exchange of views free of unnecessary prejudices and domestic politics is necessary, says Václav Klaus
Police provide young criminals with ‘cozy’ room and flat-screen TV in one Swedish town
The new detention cell has an armchair, a coffee table and a flat-screen television
It’s in Czechia’s interest to have good relations with Warsaw
The compromise over the Turów coal mine doesn’t please everybody, but it is wise to have friendly neighbors, writes Ondřej Šmigol
French court dismisses case against two Egyptian sailors accused of raping 14-year-old French girl after Egypt refuses to cooperate
The case dates back to February 2008 when a 14-year-old school girl was raped by two Egyptian sailors while on a cruise with her parents
Victory for Czechia, Poland and Hungary in EU energy battle
Central and Eastern European countries come out the big winners in the nuclear energy dispute in Brussels
148 suspicious vaccine deaths are being investigated by Czechia’s drug institute
To date, 11,000 adverse reactions of varying severity have been reported in Czechia
Ukrainians in Czechia: ‘Our relatives are already packing the necessary things’
By analyzing online data, Czech company predicts that Putin does not plan a real war
France: €5.2 million spent to house just 28 migrant minors
Initial proposals showed that the new facility would accommodate 66 migrants, however in reality it will house just 28
Czech-Slovak alliance should counter Poland and Hungary, says Czech minister
Czechia and Slovakia should raise their own topics in the V4 meetings, even though there might be differences, says Minister Bek
Migrant crisis 2.0: Asylum applications in Europe approach 2016 levels
For example in November, the recognition rate, which indicates the ratio of approved applications to their total number, was around 40 percent
Czechia to join the diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics
Prime Minister Petr Fiala confirmed the Czech government’s boycott of the event via a social media post on Twitter
Swedish reporters attacked by immigrants in ‘Little Mogadishu’
You have to say good things about this area if you are going to film, locals told the reporters
Czech prime minister discusses easing of Covid-19 restrictions and Turów mine dispute in wide-ranging interview
If Czechia has a similar experience of the omicron variant as other European nations, there is a chance of relaxing the current measures in the near future, Fiala said
Swedish girls described as ‘whores’ by Somali community, according to police reports
It is mainly foreign-born parents who hold the prejudices, passing them on their daughters, according to the police reports
Czechia to supply Ukraine with 4,000 artillery shells but foreign minister continues to call for diplomatic solution
Solitary actions of individual states could lead to the escalation of the current crisis, warns former Czech Defense Minister
As many European nations relax Covid-19 measures, Czechia and Germany hold fire
Czechia will decide on the next steps only after the number of Covid-19 cases starts to drop
Czech Foreign Minister claims time is running out for a diplomatic solution over Ukraine
In the meantime, Prime Minister Petr Fiala confirms that Czechia is ready to send ammunition to Ukraine
NATO members send military defenses to support Ukraine on the brink of Russian invasion
Czechia prepares for the worst-case scenario, says foreign minister Jan Lipavský
‘It’s fake news’ – Czech cardinal says census data on Catholics leaving Church isn’t accurate
The result spread by media as statistically accurate is more like fake news, says Cardinal Dominik Duka
French migration figures on the rise in 2021, but remained lower than pre-pandemic levels
The traditional determinants of refuge migration have not changed, so a return to pre-pandemic levels can be expected after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, pointed out Julien Boucher, who is in charge of granting refugee status
Slovak president to ratify US defense agreement with one condition
“I do not think that the treaty threatens the Slovak Republic in any way, quite the contrary,” President Čaputová said
Germany’s president calls for society to turn out against COVID-19 demonstrators, ties protests to right-wing extremism
The silent majority must take action against the Covid-19 protests, Steinmeier appeals
Czech government rules out mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations
The government did not find sufficient justification for implementing mandatory vaccination
Freedom and Direct Democracy chairman apologizes to Hungary’s ambassador about leading Czech politician’s criticism of Viktor Orbán
The letter of apology describes Pekarová Adamová’s remarks as hostile, stupid, and arrogant