Domestic Affairs
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Group of Czech lawmakers calls for ban of fur farms
Twenty lawmakers from across the political spectrum are backing a proposal to ban fur farms in the Czech Republic. The draft bill envisages a ban on the setting up of new…
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Senate asks president to show more restraint in his statements and actions
In a resolution passed on Thursday the Czech Senate called on President Miloš Zeman to show greater restraint in his statements and actions so as not to divide society and…
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Prague district explores concrete steps to independence
Prague’s district of Jižní Město is mostly known for its endless blocks of prefabricated flats. Recently, however, the district, nicknamed Jižák, has made national…
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Politicians clash over move to re-name November 17 holiday
The sometimes incendiary nature of recent Czech history has once again been demonstrated. Lower house of parliament lawmakers have backed a proposal to rename the November…
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Bill that could hurt Babiš sparks coalition spat
The Christian Democrats are planning to vote for a conflict of interest bill later this week and the Social Democrats are considering doing likewise. But ANO chief Andrej…
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Czech crusader against solar subsidies sentenced over suspect licenses
Eight years and six months was the sentence handed down to the head of the Czech Republic’s independent energy regulator for her part in a solar power scam costing…
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Czech Republic could send up to 100 soldiers to serve with eastern members of NATO alliance
Defence Minister Martin Stropnický has said that the Czech Republic could send up to 100 soldiers to serve with NATO forces in eastern member states. Speaking on a TV…
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Czech cyber security preparedness still lacking
Cyber security shot up the agenda in recent weeks in the Czech Republic after the highly publicized hacking of the prime minister’s e-mail and twitter accounts by a group…
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Opposition parties threaten Constitutional Court challenge over electronic cash register legislation
A controversial bill on electronic cash registers intended to fight tax evasion cleared the lower house on Wednesday. The opposition TOP 09 and Civic Democrat parties, who…
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First Iraqi pilots complete training on L-159 fighter jets
A first group of Iraqi pilots has completed training on L-159 fighter jets at manufacturer Aero Vodochody. Iraq has bought 15 of the planes, which were surplus for the…
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New dean of NATO Defense College: Our perception of what presents a threat sometimes differs
Brigadier General František Mičánek, head of the Centre for Security and Military Strategic Studies at the University of Defense in Brno, was recently elected Dean of NATO…
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Tsunami of VAT proposals flood Czech political scene
For governments, Value Added Tax is usually one of the favourite instruments for relieving citizens of their earnings and emptying their pockets. It’s fairly easy to…
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