PM Nečas: Czech Republic faces no immediate terror threat

The Czech Republic faces no immediate terror threat, Prime Minister Petr Nečas said after Thursday’s meeting of the government’s intelligence council. Mr Nečas said the preventive measures adopted after a recent warning issued by the US authorities were sufficient. After Washington warned European countries on Sunday of an increased risk of terrorist attacks, the Czech government heightened security checks at Prague’s Ruzyně airport and other international airports in the country. The authorities have also reinforced protection of government buildings, embassies and other sensitive institutions in the capital.