Turow Lignite Mine Near Czech Border May Endanger Environment, Says Polish Court
This February, the Polish Environment Ministry authorised the extension of mining in Turow until 2044. Photo credit: Anna Uciechowska, licence Warsaw, June 7 (CTK) - The Warsaw Administrative Court has…
Czechs and Slovaks Show Lowest Interest In European Elections, Says EU Poll
In both the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the number of people who consider EU membership a positive has fallen compared to last autumn. Photo credit: Freepik. Brussels, June 7 (CTK…
Drag Queen’s Fairy Tale Reading For Children Sparks Protests
The event was part of the Brno Pride Week festival for the queer community, and was aimed at introducing parents and children to diversity as an accepted part of today's…
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…
Nine Injured in Train-Lorry Collision Near Kromeriz
The lorry driver and two children were among the injured. Photo credit: HZS Zlínského kraje, via Facebook. Holesov, June 5 (CTK) - Nine people were injured in a collision between…
Czech Government To Issue More Work Permits To Workers From Mongolia and The Philippines
The increased number of work permits for Mongolian and Filipino workers will be compensated by fewer issued in Ukraine. Photo credit: Freepik. Prague, June 3 (CTK) - The Czech government…
Fiala Denies Government Responsible For Soaring Inflation In TV Debate With Babis
Fiala said the government was implementing anti-inflationary measures, but the current rate was not their fault. Photo credit: ; Prague, June 5 (CTK) - The cabinet is not responsible for…
Trust in Czech Presidency Rises After Pavel Takes Office, Says Poll
Pavel won the January presidential election and was officially sworn in on 9 March. Photo credit: Petr Pavel, via Facebook. Prague, June 1 (CTK) - Public trust in the Czech…
Strasbourg Court Upholds Four Complaints of Human Rights Violations By Czech Republic
The ECHR ruled on 29 complaints against the Czech Republic last year, a large increase compared to previous years. Photo credit: Freepik. Prague, Jun 1 (CTK) - The European Court…