No Space For Fundamental Changes To Austerity Package, Says Fiala
The government plans to raise corporation tax, property taxes, and excise tax on tobacco, alcohol, and gambling. Photo credit: Freepik. Prague, May 14 (CTK) - There is no space for…
Government Releases Austerity Budget Package Aimed At Saving CZK 150 Billion In Two Years
The government hopes its consolidation package will reduce the state budget deficit by CZK billion next year, and by a further CZK billion in 2025. Photo credit: CG / Brno…
Ex-PM Necas Definitively Convicted of Perjury
Necas is the first ever Czech prime minister to be definitively convicted of a crime. Photo credit: Freepik. Prague, May 11 (CTK) - Former Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas twice…
President Pavel To Discuss Government’s Deficit Reduction Package With Finance Minister
The five-party coalition government is expected to present the consolidation package together with the pension reform on Thursday. Photo credit: Petr Pavel, via Facebook. Prague, May 9 (CTK) - Czech…
President Pavel appoints New Education and Europe Ministers
PM Petr Fiala introduced both ministers into their offices later that afternoon. Photo credit: Martin Dvořák, via Facebook. Prague, May 5 (CTK) - President Petr Pavel yesterday appointed Mikulas Bek…
Czech EU Presidency Cost CZK 2 Billion
About 40% of the entire sum was spent on personnel costs and training, including sending diplomats to the Czech representation in Brussels. Photo credit: Freepik. Prague, May 3 (CTK) -…
Czech PM Fiala and President Pavel Meet Von der Leyen in Prague
After brief talks with Fiala, Von der Leyen had a meeting with Czech President Petr Pavel. Photo credit: Petr Pavel, via ; Prague, May 3 (CTK) - European Commission President…
Czech Republic Lacks Effective Anti-Corruption Strategy, Says NGO Director
Kopecny told CTK that the Czech Republic is still waiting for a political leader who would take the fight against corruption seriously. Photo credit: Freepik. Prague, May 1 (CTK) -…
Pavel and Caputova Visit Kyiv To Meet Zelenskiy and Show Support For Ukraine
In Kyiv, the presidents met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and paid tribute to the fallen defenders of Ukraine by laying wreaths. Photo credit: Petr Pavel, via Facebook. Kyiv, April…
Interior Minister Rakusan To Leave For 10-Day Visit To Africa
The ministry said that the main focus of the program would be on the humanitarian projects Medevac and Aid in Place. Photo credit: Vit Rakusan, via Facebook. Prague, April 27…