Now playing Next Czech Republic Retired general Petr Pavel wins election to become Czech president Retired general Petr Pavel wins runoff election to become Czech president, beating billionaire Andrej Babis. 28/01/2023
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Now playing Next Czech Republic Czech Republic casts final ballots in runoff election for president Voters in the Czech Republic head to the polls in a presidential runoff between retired NATO general Petr Pavel and billionaire former prime minister Andrej Babis. 28/01/2023
Now playing Next The Cube Czech presidential candidate Pavel denies reports of his own death After fake text messages were sent out on behalf of Pavel's team, the presidential candidate had to take to social media to assure the public he was still alive. 27/01/2023
Now playing Next Czech Republic Former Czech PM Babiš backpedals after 'anti-NATO' comments spark ire Babiš, who is facing former general Petr Pavel in a presidential election run-off next weekend, said on Sunday he would not send troops to Poland or the Baltics in case of Russian invasion. 23/01/2023
Now playing Next Czech Republic Police investigate bizarre Czech texts allegedly sent by candidate Petr Pavel, a retired army general and presidential candidate, has been facing attacks from the opposition. 19/01/2023
Now playing Next Czech Republic Babis faces stiff competition in Czech Republic presidential election Former Czech Republic PM Andrej Babis is taking on economist Danuse Nerudova and retired army Gen. Petr Pavel as well as five other candidates in the Czech Republic presidential election. Zeman was the first president elected by popular vote. His second and final five-year term expires in March. 13/01/2023
Now playing Next Czech Republic Czech voters head to the polls to choose their next president Three challengers appear to be in serious contention for victory, including former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, retired army chief Petr Pavel and career academic Danuše Nerudová. 13/01/2023
Now playing Next Czech Republic Voting starts in Czech presidential elections Eight candidates are battling it out to become the next president of the Czech Republic, with billionaire businessman Andrej Babis the favourite according to pollsters. 12/01/2023
Now playing Next Czech Republic Czech Presidential elections: Everything you need to know It's neck and neck for the three main candidates with a chance for last minute surprises before voters go to the polls on Friday and Saturday. 12/01/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Czechs tussle with 'nanny state' and defy New Year's Eve firework ban The Czech Republic was ranked as having the second-least restrictive regulations in Europe by the latest Nanny State Index. 03/01/2023
Now playing Next Czech Republic Why Europe's 'least religious country' is among the best at Christmas Only around a third of Czechs believe in God, the lowest rate in Europe, yet their Christmas traditions remain wrapped up in religiosity. 24/12/2022
Now playing Next Czech Republic Christmas in Europe: Carp in your bathtub and other Czech traditions Rather than an Anglo-Saxon turkey, some Czechs prefer carp, traditionally fried in bread crumbs and served with potato salad. 20/12/2022
Now playing Next Czech Republic China closes two 'secret police stations' in Czech capital Prague Beijing has been accused of setting up more than 50 illegal centres in Europe to harass dissidents. 08/12/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Czech museum to return Beethoven score saved from Nazis to its owners The autograph of the 4th movement for strings in B-flat Major, op. 130, a highly valued late quartet by the German composer, will go back to the Petscheks, once the richest family in pre-World War II Czechoslovakia. 04/12/2022
Now playing Next Czech Republic Ukrainian embassies and consulates sent letter with bloody animal eyes The string of suspicious packages follows six high-profile Spanish officials and institutions receiving flammable letter bombs on Wednesday. 02/12/2022
Now playing Next target SME Assembly in Prague: How can firms weather Europe's economic storm? Policymakers hope Europe's current energy concerns can be turned into an opportunity and help hasten the green transition. 02/12/2022
Now playing Next Czech Republic Thousands attend LGBTQ rally in Prague after Slovakia shooting The two gay men were killed two weeks ago in front of a popular bar in Bratislava. 27/10/2022
Now playing Next euronews WITNESS Czech voters turn to the far-right for answers to the energy crisis The far-right SPD party has been gaining support in the Czech Republic as the cost of living soars, pushing many into poverty. 13/10/2022
Now playing Next Czech Republic Azerbaijan and Armenia leaders meet at European summit Armenia agreed to “facilitate a civilian EU mission alongside the border with Azerbaijan” and Azerbaijan “agreed to cooperate with this mission", according to a statement. 07/10/2022
Now playing Next Czech Republic Macron and Truss kiss and make up in Prague after 'friend or foe' row The new UK PM made it clear the French president was a "friend", having ruffled diplomatic feathers during the leadership contest by saying "the jury's out". 06/10/2022
Now playing Next View A second-tier Europe risks being a fig leaf for the EU's woes | View "Without more efforts to inject credibility and energy into the enlargement process, the European Political Community will amount to no more than a fig leaf to cover the EU’s geopolitical struggles." 03/10/2022
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe New fears and border checks in Central Europe over increased migration On Thursday, the Czech Republic temporarily reinstated controls on its border with Slovakia in response to an increase in "illegal migration." 29/09/2022
Now playing Next Travel News Tourist fined for driving over Prague’s iconic Charles Bridge Police say the car’s owner was issued a further fine for parking in an unauthorised area without paying. 14/09/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis faces fraud trial "I don't feel guilty," Babis said in his opening statement. "I'm innocent." 12/09/2022
Now playing Next Czech Republic Prague’s Lennon wall is completely repainted in just one day The iconic Lennon Wall was spontaneously created on the Mala Strana in Prague in the 1980s. A symbol of freedom and western values in the then communist Czechoslovakia, John Lennon was depicted on the wall after his assassination, followed by people's messages of love and peace. 08/09/2022