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Meet the extrovert billionaire bidding to be Czech's next president

“Janeček is the joker in the pack.”

My Europe Series

Speed limits on Czech motorways could soon be among highest in Europe

Prague wants to increase the speed limit on sections of motorway from 130 to 150 kmh.

Germany

Czech millionaire investigated for racing at 417 km/h on German road

The incident was reportedly filmed and uploaded to YouTube earlier this year.

Europe News

Brussels to withhold EU funds from Poland to cover unpaid fines

Warsaw was slapped with a €500,000-a-day fine last year for failing to close a controversial lignite mine near the Czech Republic.

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Ukraine demo calls for de-escalation of tension

Demonstrators formed a human chain in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Saturday for the annual Unity Day, which marks the anniversary of the country's unification

My Europe Series

Czech left-wing parties are at rock bottom. Can they make a comeback?

The communists and social democrats failed to win any seats at the last Czech election. Where do they go from here?

Czech Republic

Czech singer dies after intentionally catching COVID for a health pass

Hana Horka's son said that anti-vax campaigners had 'blood on their hands'.

Czech Republic

Czech Republic to let some workers stay on after testing positive

The new Czech government will allow some workers who have tested positive for COVID-19 to stay on the job.

Czech Republic

New Czech governing coalition wins confidence vote

The Czech Republic's new conservative-led government won a vote of confidence in the lower house of parliament on Thursday in a mandatory ballot that every administration must win to govern.

My Europe Series

How COVID has heralded a golden age for Czech cottage culture

Purchases of small countryside cottages have boomed in the Czech Republic since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Poland

Poland recalls ambassador to Czech Republic over Turów mine comments

The ambassador said Poland had shown a "lack of empathy, a lack of understanding and a lack of will to open a dialogue" on the matter.

Czech Republic

Czech Republic and Slovenia report bird flu outbreaks

The Agrarian Chamber of the Czech Republic estimates the damage at CZK 20 million (€802,005).

World News

Trolls, carps and defecating shepherds: How Europe toasts Christmas

We take a look at how Christmas is marked in Italy, Spain, Iceland and the Czech Republic. It's anything but universal!

Czech Republic

Will the Czech Republic boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics?

Such a move could start a spat between the new coalition government and President Milos Zeman, one of the loudest pro-China advocates in Czech politics.

Culture news

The real story behind the Czech Christmas glass beads

The handmade production of blown glass beads into Christmas tree decorations in Poniklá, Czech Republic, earned the craft a place on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage last year. But there's more to this.

Czech Republic

New Czech government takes office after swearing-in ceremony

The five-party cabinet will be led by Petr Fiala, who takes over from Andrej Babis as prime minister.

World News

Hungary gives visa to Belarusian official expelled from Czech Republic

Vladimir Bazanov was arrested last month for illegally entering Czech territory, police said.

Czech Republic

Czech COVID restrictions quash Battle of Austerlitz re-enactment

For a second year running the commemoration for the Battle of Austerlitz in the Czech Republic has been affected by COVID-19 restrictions. Only a small group of hard-core history fans were allowed to participate.

Czech Republic

Czech arsonist sentenced to life in prison for 2020 apartment fire

Eleven people, including three children, died in the building in Bohumin last August.

Czech Republic

Sign of the times as COVID-positive president appoints new Czech PM

The Czech president on Sunday swore in centre-right opposition leader Petr Fiala as the country’s new prime minister following last month’s election.