Babiš has ridden the populist wave — now he actually has to be right-wing
The West’s populist wave has now lasted for over ten years. In that length of time, it has brought a sea of new faces to power, or to the cusp of it.
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Czech ex-prime minister Babiš attacked during campaign rally
Former Czech prime minister Andrej Babiš has been attacked during an election rally.
Czechia raises motorway speed limit to 150kph
Motorists in the Czech Republic can now drive at 150 kilometres per hour (93 mph) on certain sections of the country's motorways.
Czech President signs law criminalising Communist propaganda
Czech President Petr Pavel signed a landmark amendment to the Criminal Code, criminalising the promotion of communist ideology, placing it on par with Nazi propaganda.
Czech Government survives no-confidence vote over bitcoin scandal
The Czech Government, led by Prime Minister Petr Fial, has survived a no-confidence vote over the so-called bitcoin scandal.
Blast hits Czech defence group STV facility, police say technical defect likely cause
An explosion hit a facility of Czech defence group STV on Tuesday, officials said, with police saying the blast was likely caused by a technical defect in a production…
Czech government aims to ban high-dose caffeine ‘energy drinks’ for under-15-year-olds
The Czech Government has approved a proposal to ban the sale of high-dose caffeine "energy drinks" to young children.
Czech Republic joining Italy to fight carmakers’ CO2 fines
The Czech Republic will join Italy in seeking to prevent carmakers from facing heavy penalties from next year, when tougher CO2 emission rules take effect in…
Right-wing populist ANO wins second round of Czech local elections
ANO, the right-wing populist Czech party, has won the second round of the Czech local and Senate elections.
Right wins regional elections in Czechia, Greens obliterated
In the regional and Senate elections in the Czech Republic, the right-wing ANO (Action of Dissatisfied Citizens - Akce Nespokojených Občanů) party, a member of…
Cyclone Boris rips through Central Europe as flooding engulfs region
Germany, Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania all are reeling under the brunt of Cyclone Boris.
‘Malign’ Russians face EU passport clampdown
The European Union must clamp down on Russian passports to hinder the work of Moscow's spies and their "malign intelligence activities", according to the Czech Government.
Czechs head to the polls for European Parliament elections
As the European Parliament elections unfold, it is now the turn of Czech citizens to cast their votes.
Taiwan’s vice president-elect makes Czech visit, angering China
Taiwan's vice president-elect and former de facto ambassador to Washington, Hsiao Bi-khim, is on a visit to the Czech Republic following a low-key trip to the United…
Brno’s integrated strategy: using EU funds, connecting urban and rural communities for a brighter future
Brno, Czechia In the heart of South Moravia, the city of Brno stands as a vibrant hub of culture, education, and innovation.
Czech, Slovak farmers block borders in protest
Farmers from the Czech Republic, Slovakia and other central European countries protested along Czech borders on Thursday, blocking some crossings as they demanded…
‘Russian disinformation’ over Prague shooting spurs Czech calls for gun-law change
Russia has been accused of spreading online disinformation after the mass shooting in Prague, claiming the perpetrator was a Ukrainian refugee.
Gunman kills 14 in unprecedented attack at Prague university
The government declared a day of mourning across the central European country for Dec.
Czech Republic should leave UN as it ‘supports terrorists’, minister says
The Czech Republic needs to consider leaving the United Nations after its members voted to "support terrorists", says the country's defence minister.