Jailed Russian Opposition Activist Slams Pavel’s Comments on Russians Abroad
Ilya Yashin said that Pavel’s comment played into the hands of Putin’s regime. Photo credit: Petr Pavel, via Facebook. Moscow, June 27 (CTK) - Jailed Russian dissident politician Ilya Yashin…
Czech Government Endorses Ratification of Istanbul Convention
The Czech Republic is one of the last EU states not to have ratified the treaty. Photo credit: Zenon Moreau. Prague, June 22 (CTK) - The Czech cabinet yesterday agreed…
Slovak President Caputova Announces She Will Not Seek Re-Election Next Year
Caputova has long been the most popular politician in Slovakia, although her popularity has declined recently. Photo credit: Bratislava, June 21 (CTK) - Slovak President Zuzana Caputova told journalists yesterday…
Justice Minister Blazek Threatens Public Trust In Justice, Says Pirate Party
The ODS district branch meeting in Brno yesterday expressed unequivocal support for Blazek as minister. Photo: Petr Fiala (left), Pavel Blazek (right). Credit: ODS Brno, via Facebook. Prague, June 20…
President Pavel Calls For Stronger, Self-Confident Czech Republic In Speech Marking 100 Days
Pavel’s stated vision for his presidential term is based on two pillars: consolidating the Czech Republic's position in the community of pro-Western democratic countries, and changing the mood of society…
Agriculture Minister Nekula Resigns, Likely To Be Replaced by MP Marek Vyborny
Explaining his resignation, Nekula (pictured) said he had not felt supported by the KDU-CSL leadership in recent weeks. Photo credit: Prague, June 15 (CTK) - Agriculture Minister Zdenek Nekula…
ANO Requests Parliamentary Debate On Reform of EU Migration Rules
Under the terms of the agreement, the Czech Republic will initially be a beneficiary of the solidarity financial contribution. Photo: Immigration office in Brno. Credit: ; Prague, June 10 (CTK)…
President Signs Bill Raising Czech Defence Spending To At Least 2% of GDP
The legislation is also intended to ensure stable funding for costly defence projects to modernise the military. Photo credit: Freepik. Prague, June 9 (CTK) - The Czech Republic will spend…
President Pavel Appoints Three New Judges To Constitutional Court
President Pavel appointed the judges yesterday at Prague Castle. Photo credit: ; Prague, June 6 (CTK) - President Petr Pavel appointed three new judges to the Constitutional Court at Prague…
Civic Democrat MEP Zahradil To Stand Down At Next Year’s European Elections
Zahradil, 60, has been an MEP since 2004, being elected immediately after the Czech Republic joined the European Union. Photo credit: ; Prague, June 5 (CTK) - Jan Zahradil, a…