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
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
V4 alliance on shaky ground: Czech PM fails to congratulate Orbán while others express disappointment over election result
Czechia’s president congratulates his ‘friend Orbán,’ but other Czech politicians offer lukewarm reaction to Hungary’s election result
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
‘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
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
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
‘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
‘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
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
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
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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
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
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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
Central Europe is now leading the West
Three prime ministers decided to show their Western colleagues what symbolism truly looks like
Czech, Polish and Slovenian PMs journey to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian leadership in the middle of deadly war
The Eastern European delegation traveled by train from Warsaw to Kyiv on Tuesday to stand in solidarity with Ukraine
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Czech troops deployed to Slovakia to establish refugee camps
Czechia also plans to join the advanced NATO presence in Slovakia
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?
EU preparing for 8 million Ukrainian refugees
The number of expected Ukrainian refugees is continually being revised higher
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
France and its allies, including Czechia, are withdrawing from Mali
The heart of the military operation will move to Niger, announced Emmanuel Macron
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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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
Central European countries have lowest representation in EU institutions
Surprisingly, Germany is also considered under-represented within the EU institutions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Major Covid-19 ruling: Czech government cannot indirectly force citizens to be vaccinated, says top court in decision against ‘green passes’
“The measure cannot aim to indirectly force citizens to be vaccinated,” said a judge from Czechia’s top court
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
Why doesn’t Czechia’s PM have Denmark’s courage?
Because of a lack of courage and confidence, the Czechs will live under restrictions longer than the Danes
Last year, the most people died in Czechia since WWII
According to the Czech Ministry of Health, more than 24,000 people died with Covid-19 last year
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
Czech prime minister assures Ukrainian ambassador of country’s full support and rejects Russian aggression
Czechia is trying to get the situation resolved peacefully through diplomacy, Petr Fiala insisted
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
Prague has the highest cost of living in Central and Eastern Europe
Besides Prague, the most expensive rents in the region are also in Moscow, Bratislava, and Kiev
‘We should participate in dispatching troops to Ukraine,’ says Czech foreign minister
The NATO remains united in rejecting Russian demands, according to Czech minister Lipavský
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
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
The end of Covid-19 measures? Czech health minister wants to get back to normal in April
Minister Vlastimil Válek plans to discuss the proposal with Czech government in March
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