US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Visits Czech Republic In First Stop Of Central European Tour
The five-day tour is a diplomatic charm offensive designed to promote US influence in the region, at the expense of Russia and China. Pompeo will continue his tour in Slovenia,…
Czech Republic Ranked 10th Best OECD Country to Raise a Family
An independent study ranked the Czech Republic as the 10th best country in the OECD to raise a family, well above the other Visegrad countries and all Eastern European countries.…
“Not Free or Democratic”: Czech Foreign Minister Criticizes Belarus Election
The statement from the Czech Foreign Minister, Tomas Petricek, came as Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko claimed that resistance to his rule was being orchestrated by telephone from the Czech Republic,…
President Zeman to Visit South Moravia in September
From the beginning of September, President Miloš Zeman will be visiting South Moravia with his wife, Ivana. The President will meet citizens, regional businesses, and mayors, alongside other official business.…
Budgetary Watchdog Questions Government Figures
The National Fiscal Council (NRR) is casting doubt on whether the plans that the government has announced for changes to pensions and the tax system comply with the budgetary limits. In…
11 Dead and 10 Injured in Apartment Fire in Bohumín
An apartment fire broke out in Bohumin in the Moravian-Silesian Region on Saturday evening, killing eleven and injuring another ten. The incident is still under investigation, but officials are currently…
Czech Architect Takes Home International Award For Best Private House
The prestigious A+ Award has been won by Czech architecture firm FormaFatal for a villa project in Costa Rica. Hosted annually by architecture website Archetizer, the A+ Awards are among…
More Prospective House-Buyers Are Becoming Renters As Real Estate Prices Continue to Rise
For years, both rents and real estate prices have been rising quickly and significantly, with rents increasing at a slightly steeper rate. During the volatile first half of 2020, however,…
Czechs Report Above EU-Average Satisfaction With Their Personal Relationships
Eurostat surveyed adults in every EU/EEA country on their level of satisfaction with their personal relationships. The Czech Republic had the 8th highest average score in the ;Photo credit: Freepik…
Social Watch 2020 Report Highlights Czech Failings On Human Rights and Sustainable Development
Social Watch CZ releases an annual report evaluating the progress of the Czech Republic towards reaching the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The report is divided into five sections: people, planet,…