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Billionaire Babis vies with ex-general Pavel for top Czech post

A retired army general who backs military support for Ukraine and a eurosceptic billionaire who has questioned NATO’s collective defence clause is contesting for the ceremonial but prestigious post of Czech president in a runoff election.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Europe News

Czech court clears former PM Andrej Babis of fraud

The Czech Republic's former Prime Minister has been cleared of fraud by a court in Prague. Andrej Babis is running for president in elections on Friday.

World News

The 'Good Divorce': Czechs and Slovaks on 30 years apart, together

When Czechoslovakia split in half 30 years go, it became Europe's most successful breakup in modern history.

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Billionaire Babis on trial for €2m EU funds fraud

Former Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, billionaire businessman Andrej Babis denies a €2m EU fraud. His trial resumes in Prague.

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.

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.

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First tank arrives in Czech Republic from Germany under arms swap deal

The Czech Defense Ministry says the remaining 14 tanks should be delivered next year.

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.

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.

World News

No Russian participants at annual Battle of Austerlitz re-enactment

The Battle of the Three Emperors is re-enacted every year in modern-day Slavkov u Brna in the Czech Republic, drawing hundreds of actors from over a dozen countries. This year, participants commemorate those who have died in Russia's war in Ukraine.

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.

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Arms made at pace ‘highest since Cold War’ as Europe’s east aids Kyiv

Central and eastern European countries, from the Czech Republic to Poland, have seen their guns and ammo manufacturing reach 30-year highs as they try to replenish stock donated to Ukraine and beef up their own defence.

Travel News

New sleeper train to link Prague and Zurich via Germany

The new ‘Canopus’ service will expand the overnight options between the two countries, allowing travellers to transit through Germany rather than Austria.

Destinations

These are the easiest countries in Europe to learn the language

Learning local languages or dialects can help you to integrate quicker. Here’s where it is easiest (and hardest) to pick up the local tongue.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Five key developments to know about today

Here is a round-up of some of Sunday's main events linked to Russia's war against Ukraine.