Intelligence chief Koudelka to be promoted in May

The director of the Czech counterintelligence organisation, Security Information Service (BIS), Michal Koudelka, is expected to be promoted to the rank of general in May. The government on Wednesday approved a proposal for President Petr Pavel make the promotion, Labour Minister Marian Jurečka told reporters after the meeting.

Former president Miloš Zeman repeatedly criticised BIS and refused a similar cabinet proposal seven times. However, his successor Mr. Pavel reiterated on Monday that he would appoint Mr. Koudelka.