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
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
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
Czechia’s PM discusses fate of Ukraine with Pope Francis
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala spoke with Pope Francis about both political and personal matters
Czech president: I would veto legislation legalizing same-sex marriages
“Family is the union of a man and a woman,” asserts Czechia’s president

Czech and Slovak PMs agree that the dissolution of Czechoslovakia was inevitable 30 years ago
Their shared position on the Russian invasion of Ukraine also reflects the permanent ties between the two states
Analysis: EU lags far behind US in aiding Ukraine
Eastern European countries like Poland and Estonia are performing admirably, according to a new report
Czechia’s blackout risk grows, and people should prepare for the worst
The question is not whether there will be a blackout but rather when it will come
Czechs fighting at the front face lack of water, low ammunition, and constant shelling
“We came to help Ukraine. We didn’t like what was going on here,” said one Czech volunteer
Czechia: 85% of Ukrainian refugees have stayed in the country
Approximately 1,000 refugees are still arriving in Czechia every day, while 1,000 more are either returning to Ukraine or heading to other EU member states
Czechia wants to elevate Ukraine to candidacy status during its EU presidency
Energy security and defense will be amongst the priorities of the Czech presidency

Czechia sent Ukraine weapons worth €141 million and will send more
In the government’s view, it is imperative that the assistance remains continuous
Why Czechia should not adopt the euro
One look at the ranking of European inflation is a clear argument against the introduction of the common EU currency in the Czech Republic, writes journalist Pavel Páral
Czech helicopters, tanks, and missiles are in Ukraine, US defense secretary claims
The Czech Ministry of Defense did not previously reveal the specifics of its material support for Ukraine

The Germans throw a wrench into Poland’s military altruism
Poland might not receive free high-tech German tanks in exchange for sending Ukraine their Soviet-era military equipment after all

Czechia: 2% of GDP will go to defense spending by 2024
Czechia’s prime minister is looking to accelerate defense spending in the face of Russian threats
Czechia receives over €27 million from the EU to help with Ukrainian refugees
In April, the European Commission pledged a total of €400 million to the countries most affected by the refugee wave
Czechia tightens its entry conditions for Ukrainian refugees
The Czech interior minister has vowed to fight refugee benefit fraudsters
Germany donates 15 Leopard tanks to Czechia as both nations commit to modernization of their militaries
Czech soldiers will be trained in Germany on the new equipment later this year
Czechia hits out at Hungary’s ‘unacceptable’ decision not to support EU’s energy sanctions against Russia
Czechia’s Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský takes another shot at Hungary

US pushes EU to bypass nations blocking ban on Russian oil
Tariffs are intended to help reinforce a Russian energy embargo, but they will also increase the reliance of smaller European nations on U.S. energy supplies
Austria supports expanding TAL oil pipeline in effort to break Russian energy dependence
An increase in deliveries of up to 6 million tons is on the table
Czechia wants to organize a European summit that Zelensky would attend
The dialogue with Ukraine should be as intense as possible
Czech PM: Poland and Czechia are allies in defending the West from Eastern threats
Many things unite both countries, even if they have evolved differently, writes Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala
Current Czech gas reserves would last until the end of summer if Russia halted supply
The growth rate of Czech gas stocks is among the highest in Europe
Czech president allows 103 citizens to join Ukrainian army
The Czech prime minister is expected to co-sign the decision
Czechia replaces Russia on UN Human Rights Council
Czechia received 157 votes in its favor, while 23 states abstained
Czechia will push for Ukraine’s EU membership, says foreign minister
It is in EU’s interest to be as close to the rebuilding of Ukraine as possible

Czechia fears a Russian oil embargo
Czechia puts the brakes on the EU’s latest sanction package to protect its own economy
Germany will help Czechia replace heavy weapons provided to Ukraine
The joint project concerns the modernization of the Czech army and concrete support to the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Czechia can support EU boycott of Russian oil by year’s end, says industry minister
Brussels is planning an embargo on Russian oil imports, but not all member states are in agreement

Czech PM drives a wedge between Hungary and Poland
While lapping up praise and recognition for presenting an iron fist towards Russia in the East, Poland is dropping its guard against interference from the West, writes Daniel Deme
Czech weapons flow into Ukraine
The Czech Republic sent ammunition, small arms, and heavy equipment
Czech PM assures of sufficient energy reserves for now following Russia’s gas cut-off to Poland and Bulgaria
Oil and nuclear fuel reserves in Czechia will last for three months and up to three years respectively
‘A return to the Middle Ages’ – If Russia cuts gas deliveries, Czechia could be in serious trouble
The Czech Republic is 98 percent dependent on Russian gas, which means any cut could be catastrophic

Securing EU’s border top priority for Czechia’s EU presidency, says interior minister
Czech and Austrian interior ministers met to discuss border security issues
Only half of Czechs perceive the media as free
Although trust in the press is lower in Visegrád Group countries, it is still slightly higher than in the United States
Czechia to ditch Russian technology and conclude US treaty to modernize its defenses
A new U.S. base on Czech territory is not a part of the agreement for now

Czech and US defense ministers confirm interest in concluding defense agreement
The agreement will not include the establishment of a U.S. military base in the Czech Republic
Election interference? Czech billionaire accused of changing headline to favor of Macron in French magazine
Czech billionaire appears to step in to help Macron win Sunday’s election

While Ukraine was being sliced up, European arms exports flowed to Russia
French and German arms manufacturers have continued to enrich themselves on trade with Russia even after the annexation of Crimea
Russian money laundered in European capitals fuels Ukraine crisis
Systemic greed and corruption within Western financial institutions are costing lives

EU court’s power grab is subverting democracy and national sovereignty, according to legal expert
LGBTQ activists can now bypass national legislation through the precedent set by the EU court
Czechia is ready to help Poland with border crisis, could send police units
Czech Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhanek declared his country’s readiness to offer Poland aid if the situation demanded it
Central European interior ministers agree on border defense
Ministers will present a united front within the European Union on the issue of migration
Survey: Half of Czechs believe that the state is ready for a possible next wave of COVID-19
Women mistrust the state more than men
Fully vaccinated Czechs will not have to test or quarantine when returning from abroad
The new rule starts on July 9
Croatians and Slovaks complain most about the functioning of justice in the EU
The Czech Republic dominated some digitization charts
PM Babiš not to join the call of EU leaders to support sexual minorities
Babiš on the letter of EU leaders: “drivel”
Czech economy to grow faster this year as the EC estimates growth at 3.9 percent
President Zeman to visit China for the sixth time in 2022
The Czech President has spoken with Xi Jinping
Czech scientists dispute advantages of electric cars, point to omitted shortcomings
Mentioning the disadvantages of electric cars is forbidden
Croatia abruptly changes entry requirements, surprising many Czechs
New measures might be a complication for tourists
Czech troops completely withdraw from Afghanistan
Since 2002, 11,500 troops have taken turns in Afghanistan
Czechia requests Russia pay for deadly explosion in Vrbětice
Russia called the request a blackmail
The most trusted Czech politicians are Babiš and Bartoš: survey
Babiš is trusted by 26 percent of people
Poland, Slovakia and Austria send aid to tornado-stricken Czechia
Slovakia, Poland, and Austria offered help immediately
Pope Francis prays for victims of tornado in Czechia
I stand close by you, says the pope to the survivors
Czech President Zeman says he finds transgender people ‘disgusting’
Zeman argues that transgender people commit self-harm
No, what happened in Czechia wasn’t a repeat of George Floyd
The comparison between Floyd and dead Roma man is misleading
Czech PM: Relations between Czechia and Russia are at a freezing point, but we must communicate
According to Moscow, Czechia must change its behavior
Roma man dies after being arrested by Czech police for assault, Council of Europe calls for investigation
The deputy ombudsman will also look into the case
Czech, Polish, Hungarian, and Slovak finance ministers discuss recovery plans and a digital tax
Czechia to invest in digital projects and innovation
Czechia aims to be a land of ideas, says PM Babiš
Czech Republic must act as a strong team
Czechs are richer than Italians and happier than Brits
The past 30 years were the most successful in Czech history
EU puts Czechia on the list of green countries for COVID-19
Czechia is among countries with a low risk of COVID-19
Czechia spent €1,127 per capita to fight the pandemic, study shows
Hungary spent the most among the V4 countries
PM Babiš warns of Eurocratism
To be firmly integrated into the EU means to be active
Crime declines in Czechia but cases of deliberate spread of a disease increase
13 fewer murders committed in the first four months
Web censorship is growing in Czechia, but the government is doing little to stop it
Alliance for the Family announced that it had been censored on Facebook
VIDEO: Beauty of Czechia and Slovakia on full display in Red Bull Racing commercial
The spot could help to boost tourism
President Zeman criticizes withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan at NATO summit
Afghanistan could turn into a new terrorist center
NATO leaders express solidarity with the Czech Republic
Moscow should remove Czechia from the hostile countries list
Czechs will refuse to kneel for BLM at Euro 2020 football championship
We want to focus solely on football, says the Czech team
European Parliament resolution about me interferes in the internal affairs of Czechia, says PM Babiš
President Zeman does not take the resolution too seriously
Czech Senate calls for political boycott of Winter Olympics in China
The Chinese embassy in Prague has condemned this appeal
Czechia: People under 60 won’t receive AstraZeneca and J&J vaccines
The new plan could pose problems for general practitioners
European Commission sues Czechia and Poland over foreigners’ voting rights
Poland agrees to seek a compromise with Czechia regarding Turów mine
Polish Minister Michal Wójcik believes in the agreement
President Zeman wishes Belarusian opposition leader success in fight against Lukashenko
Zeman declares his support for the Belarusian opposition
Remains of WWII-era Czechoslovak RAF crew found in the Netherlands
The analysis will take several weeks
Poll shows who is favored to win Czech elections
The Spolu coalition would place second
Hungary gives Czechia 41,000 doses of Pfizer vaccine
Szijjártó hands over the supply at the vaccination center
The Czech government withstands motion of no-confidence
Only 89 deputies voted in favor of the no-confidence motion
Forbes: Finance Minister Schillerová is still the most influential woman in Czechia
The widow of the late PPF owner Kellner came in fourth place
France suspends operations in Mali as chaos reigns, Czech troops could be affected
According to Paris, it is preventive and temporary measure
Czech ID cards will keep gender data after vote in parliament
Gender is important information on ID cards, MPs say
Moscow demands Czechia explain its intelligence activities in Russia
“Moscow is eagerly awaiting answers from Prague”
Polish president honors Czech couple for saving lives during WWII
Duda praised a total of nine people from various countries
Czech MPs initiate no-confidence vote against ruling government
The votes of the Communists will decide
The University of North Korea boasts of alleged cooperation with Prague’s Charles University
Charles University asked to be removed from the list
All 123 expelled workers from Russian embassy have left Prague
An estimated 60 to 70 people boarded the plane
US website: Russia is key link between abduction of Czechs in Lebanon and Vrbětice explosion case
Lebanese agent Ali Fayad is allegedly the important link
Working hours in Czechia are above EU average
Unions call for reducing working hours
Rising star of Czech politics and first Black MP resigns after accusations of sexual assault
The rising start of Czech politics resigned
Czechia will meet EU’s climate goals but wants financial compensation, says minister
EU welcomes greater Czech openness to clean energy
Czech officials: Pandemic is slowing down and won’t significantly worsen
11.6 percent of the population have been fully vaccinated
Belarusian Airlines suspended from Czech airspace
The measure will last until the investigation is over