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09/22/2014
A 60-year-old suspect who was caught by police after a two-day manhunt in the Bruntál area has been charged with attempted murder, among other crimes. The man allegedly attacked and seriously injured a 59-year-old woman and also posed a threat to others. Dozens of police spent the better part of two days trying to hunt down the suspect in the area near the Polish border; they managed to capture him at 2 AM on Saturday using night vision equipment. If found guilty, the suspect could face an exemplary sentence.
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09/21/2014
Czech President Miloš Zeman, speaking at Mošnov in Ostrava on Sunday, the second day of NATO Days and Czech Air Force Days attended by thousands of visitors, reiterated that fewer tanks and more unmanned drones were needed in the fight against terrorism, specifically Islamic State. The president has made the case before, namely at the recent summit in Wales. On Sunday, Mr Zeman also congratulated the Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Army, General Petr Pavel, on his election to be the next chairman of NATO's Military Committee. In his speech, he also touched upon the usefulness of the country's supersonic Gripen fighter jets, which are to begin a mission in helping to protect Iceland's air space.
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09/21/2014
Twenty-two-year-old women's tennis player Karolína Plíšková has won her second career title, winning in the final of a WTA tournament in Seoul. Plíšková defeated opponent Varvara Lepchenko in three sets by a score of 6:3, 6:7 and 6:2. The player has had an excellent season, reaching four finals this year. Last year, the player secured her first title in Kuala Lumpur.
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09/21/2014
Kateřinice, in the region of Zlín, has won the prestigious title of Village of the Year in a popular competition, beating out 12 other finalists, including Ořechov and Nová Hradečná. In all, 306 municipalities took part in the competition this year - the 20th inception. The local mayor thanked all those who took part who helped to secure the win. Kateřinice boasts a population of more than 1,000 inhabitants and rich array of organisations including a local choir and the boy scouts.
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09/21/2014
A 34-year-old man drowned on Saturday in the Ostravice River in Frýdlant after jumping off a weir into the water to try and save his dog caught in a whirlpool. He was himself caught and dragged under. Rescuers called to the scene pulled the man from the water after some 20 minutes and tried to save his life. They were able to only briefly resuscitate his heart.
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09/21/2014
Two people - amateur motorcycle racers - died in a race on the Brno (formerly Masaryk) Circuit on Saturday and two others were seriously injured, after they were caught in a collision in the mass start. One of those killed in the accident died instantly; medics tried but were unable to save the life of the other gravely injured rider. Those injured were taken to the emergency ward at the Brno Teaching Hospital. The Brno Circuit was rented for the race, a spokesman told the Czech News Agency.
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09/21/2014
Legendary American singer Tony Bennett performed in Prague on Saturday - just his second appearance in the capital. The last time was 17 years ago. Bennett, who turned 88 in August, has been touring across Europe; his next stop will be in Brussels. On Saturday, the 17 Grammy holder included signature tunes as well as classic jazz standards.
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09/21/2014
The prime minister has called Saturday's election of Czech General Petr Pavel as the next chairman of NATO's Military Committee a "major diplomatic success", for the Czech Republic - one that recognised the Czech Army's contribution within the alliance. The defence ministry reacted similarly, called his election an expression of trust by fellow NATO members towards the Czech Republic. On Saturday, General Pavel was elected to the post at the committee meeting in Vilnius. He will replace the present committee head, Danish General Knud Bartels, next year. General Pavel is the first representative of a NATO east European member country to hold the senior post. The Military Committee chairman is NATO´s highest military authority and chief military adviser to NATO's secretary general.
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09/20/2014
The Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Army, General Petr Pavel, will be the new chairman of the NATO Military Committee, according to information obtained by the Czech News Agency. General Pavel was elected to the post at the committee meeting in Vilnius on Saturday. He will replace the present committee head, Danish General Knud Bartels, next year. General Pavel is the first representative of a NATO east European member country to hold the senior post. In the vote, committee members chose the Czech over rival candidates from Italy and Greece. His mandate will last three years and can be prolonged.
The Military Committee chairman is NATO´s highest military authority and chief military adviser to NATO secretary general. In this respect, Pavel will cooperate with Norwegian Jens Stoltenberg, who will take up the post of secretary general next month. The Military Committee is the supreme military body of NATO. It can submit proposals and recommendations to the North Atlantic Council, the Defence Planning Committee and the Nuclear Planning Group.
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09/20/2014
Czech tennis player Karolína Plíšková has reached her fourth final this year on the WTA tour. In Seoul she defeated Russian opponent Maria Kirilenko 4:6, 7:6, 6:3. She will face Uzbek-American Varvara Lepchenko for the title.
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