Eastern and Central Europe’s arms industry is churning out guns, ammunition, and other military supplies at a pace not seen since the Cold War as governments aim to aid Ukraine … Read More
Something unusual is happening on the Czech-Slovak border. Except for a brief period in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 250 kilometre-long border separating the two countries has largely … Read More
Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis went on trial on Monday in a €2 million fraud case involving European Union subsidies. The case involves a farm known as the Stork’s … Read More
For Czechs, buying used goods has typically been taboo and while second-hand stores aren’t uncommon, few people readily admit to shopping in them. “People usually share their enjoyment of shopping … Read More
The Czech Republic will be an “honest broker” over rule of law matters, especially with its neighbours Poland and Hungary, during its presidency of the EU Council, Commissioner Věra Jourová … Read More
The Czech Republic has today kicked off its six-month stint at the head of the Council of the European Union, under the logo “Europe as a task: rethink, rebuild, repower.” Among Prague’s … Read More
The last time the Czech Republic held the rotating EU presidency, in early 2009, the continent was still reeling from the global financial crisis and the portents of the European sovereign debt … Read More
Say goodbye to Turkey and hello to Türkiye. The government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has decided to officially change the country’s name, dropping the long-standing anglicised version that was often confused … Read More
Slashing dependency on Russian fossil fuels, raising funds for Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and strengthening the disrupted supply chains will be top of the agenda when the Czech Republic takes over … Read More
“It’s only right that I should have the same privileges as anybody else. I don’t feel different from the next man; I met someone, fell in love, and have a happy, … Read More
