Supreme Court Upholds 20-Year Sentence For Czech Man Fighting For Donbass Separatists
Supreme court judges rejected Martin Kantor's appeal against his sentence. Credit: Freepik. Brno, Aug 10 (CTK) - The Supreme Court has confirmed the 20-year prison sentence for Martin Kantor, for…
EU Targets Additional 54 Individuals and 10 Entities In Response To Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The European Council decided to impose restrictive measures on an additional 54 individuals and 10 entities in response to the ongoing Russian military aggression against Ukraine. This decision comes in…
EU Agrees Sanctions Impacting 75% of Russian Oil Imports; Czech Republic Among Exempt Countries
At a summit of the European Council last night, EU leaders agreed on an embargo that will immediately affect more than two-thirds of Russian oil imports. It was announced on…
Czech Republic Replaces Russia On UN Human Rights Council
Russia vacated its seat on the UN’s top human rights body in April 2022. The Czech Republic was elected uncontested to fill the vacant seat, and will retain the seat…
Russia Warns Czech Republic Not To Provide Soviet Weapons Without Its Consent
Russia has warned the Czech government in a diplomatic note that it must not provide weapons of Soviet origin to third countries without its consent. Czech ministers challenged the basis…
In Brief: Czech Republic Has Expelled 100 Russian “Diplomats” Since Last April
The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has expelled further Russian intelligence workers. Photo: Seat of the Czech MFA, Černínský palác, © MFA CZ. Czech Republic, April 6 (BD) -…
In Brief: No More Czech Beer In Russia
No more Czech beer in Russia. Because of the Russian aggression in Ukraine, the major Czech beer producers are refusing to supply the Russian market, according to reports in Czech…
Mendel University To End Partnership Agreements With Russian and Belarusian Universities
Brno’s Mendel University has decided, on the recommendation of acting rector Robert Plaga, to cancel any form of contract with Russian and Belarusian universities. Photo credit: Mendel University Brno, March…
In Photos: Protests Held In Brno In Solidarity With Ukraine
Just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his decision to invade Ukraine, many signs of solidarity were visible in Brno, with flags raised around the city and a rally…
Statement By Mayor of Brno Markéta Vaňková On The Situation In Ukraine
The Mayor of Brno, Markéta Vaňková (ODS), has issued a statement in response to this morning’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. Photo credit: Marie Schmerkova, Brno City…