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What chance of a referendum on 'Czexit' after this weekend's election?

Czech Republic's ruling party may need post-election support from a right-wing movement that wants a referendum on leaving the EU.

My Europe Series

Czech election: Opinion polls, key issues and all you need to know

From the Pirate Party to post-election alliances, here's your guide to the Czech general election.

Czech Republic

Is climate a key election issue in the coal-craving Czech Republic?

Will environmental issues be important to Czech voters in a general election this weekend?

My Europe Series

This new anti-corruption party wants to clean up the Czech Republic

Andrej Babis began life as an anti-corruption crusader. So what happened?

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Are the Czech Social Democrats locked in a death spiral?

They are the Czech Republic's oldest surviving political party. Is that record in danger?

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Czech election: Babiš remains frontrunner despite Pandora scandal

The ANO movement of billionaire populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis is tipped to win despite recent revelations on his offshore dealings.

Czech Republic

Will the Czech elections see Prague turn its back on Russia and China?

Relations have already frayed considerably over the past year.

Europe News

Poland 'must pay €500,000-a-day fine' over controversial coal mine

Poland must pay €500,000-a-day to Brussels over controversial coal mine, says ECJ

Czech Republic

Vaccination rate slowing in Czech Republic as infections rise

The Czech Republic has 54.6% of its population fully vaccinated, below the EU average of 60.3%.

Czech Republic

'No place for Afghan refugees in Europe,' says Czech PM Babiš

"A better option is a solution that allows people to stay in Afghanistan," he said.

Lithuania

Czech Republic helps Lithuania fund border fence with Belarus

The deal comes after Lithuania asked fellow EU member states for assistance against illegal migration.

World News

Serbian director Stefan Arsenijevic takes top prize at Czechia’s Karlovy Vary film festival

Serbian film director Stefan Arsenijevic won the Crystal Globe in the main competition with “As far As I Can Walk”, or "Strahinja" in the original version, an epic film about migration and love.

Czech Republic

Three dead as passenger trains collide in Czech Republic

Three people were killed and dozens injured as two passenger trains collided in the southwest of the Czech Republic on Wednesday.

Czech Republic

The story of Roma women's forced sterilisation in central Europe

Forced sterilisation of Roma women happened in the Czech Republic and its predecessor, Czechoslovakia, over four decades. Now, finally, victims can ask for compensation.

Czech Republic

Euroviews. Europe's silence over Stanislav Tomas clouds Roma memorial day | View

"The silence of our political leaders in Europe to his death stood in contrast to the vocal statements that surrounded the death of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, last year."

Czech Republic

Czech workers given extra holiday for having COVID jab

Fully vaccinated Czech state workers will be able to claim an additional two days in paid holiday before the end of the year, the Prime Minister has announced.

Czech Republic

Czech Cold War depot for Soviet nuclear warheads reopens to public

The depot was once one of the most secretive places in former Czechoslovakia. It has now reopened its doors to the public.

Czech Republic

Two people killed as strong thunderstorm hits Czech Republic

Strong thunderstorms accompanied by high winds and torrential rains hit the southern Czech Republic on Thursday, leading to two deaths.

Russia

Russia rejects Czech appeal for damages over deadly 2014 blasts

The Czech Republic had demanded compensation from Moscow over a deadly 2014 explosion at an ammunition depot, which Prague blames on two Russian GRU agents.

Czech Republic

Czech Republic demands damages from Russia over 2014 depot explosion

The Czech Foreign Ministry said they had summoned Russia's ambassador on Monday to call for compensation.