Foreign Policy
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Zeman comes out against sanctions on Russia
The West’s tough sanctions on Russia have come in for criticism from the Czech president, Miloš Zeman, who argues that such measures do more harm than good. Mr. Zeman also…
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Czechs considering direct arms supplies to Iraqi Kurds
The Czech government is considering supplying arms to Kurdish forces in northern Iraq to assist their struggle against the jihadist group Islamic State, Czech Foreign…
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Zeman invitation to Israeli president puts spotlight on Czech attitude to Gaza conflict
President Miloš Zeman’s invitation to the recently elected President of Israel, Reuven Rivlin, to visit Prague has put the spotlight on the Czech Republic’s position on…
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Outgoing US ambassador Norman Eisen admits Czech metamorphosis
The US ambassador to the Czech Republic, Norman Eisen, is set to leave Prague later this month, after three and a half years in office. In our special programme…
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Czech Republic seeks to reset relations with Austria at higher level
Austria’s long serving Social Democrat head of government was in Prague Thursday for his second meeting with Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka in just over two months…
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Czech business awaits Russian retaliation against latest EU sanctions
Although Czech politicians have made soothing sounds about the impact of stricter EU sanctions on Czech business, the risk of counter measure from Moscow are a source of…
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Tough new sanctions against Russia likely to also negatively impact Czech firms
The European Union on Tuesday agreed on the toughest new sanctions so far against Russia. The move comes after the country was charged it had supplied heavy weapons to…
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Next US ambassador Schapiro expected to be more "organised" than departing Eisen
The United States Senate on Wednesday approved the nomination of Andrew Schapiro as ambassador to Prague. Like the outgoing American ambassador, Norman Eisen, Mr. Schapiro…
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Prime minister reviews Foreign Ministry, outlines stance on Russia and tragedy in Ukraine
Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka on Monday continued his tour of government ministries, this time focusing on Černín Palace and results over the last half year by the…
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Czech defence minister pays morale-boosting visit to Czech troops in Afghanistan
Defence Minister Martin Stropnický on Thursday paid a morale-boosting visit to Czech troops in Afghanistan, following last week’s suicide bomb attack which killed five…
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Czech military reassessing defense tactics at Bagram base amidst growing terrorist attacks
Czech soldiers guarding the Bagram military base in Parwan Province, Afghanistan, are repelling an increasing number of attacks from Taliban insurgents. Tuesday’ terrorist…
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Czech Republic pays tribute to four soldiers killed in Afghanistan
The Czech Republic on Thursday paid tribute to four soldiers who died in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan earlier this week. The soldiers’ remains were received with…
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