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Politics 17-07-2025

Arrest in Russia-linked school bomb threats sparks Czech-Slovak row

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Czechia blasts Slovakia for omitting Russian link in school bomb threat case, accusing Bratislava of framing Ukraine while burying key intel.

Politics 15-07-2025

Czech journalist faces hate campaign after exposing abuse allegations against MEP

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Czech journalist faces rape threat campaign after reporting abuse claims against far-right MEP Filip Turek, with pro-party accounts among key amplifiers.

Politics 11-07-2025

Czech spooks say Russian sabotage falling flat

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Czech intel unmasks Moscow’s sabotage flop: Telegram-hired arsonists, fake bomb threats, and foreign recruits failed to cause serious damage.

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Agrifood 11-07-2025

EU needs robust protein strategy for a sustainable food system

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As the European Union prepares a broad protein strategy aimed at promoting sustainability and public health, the debate over food systems is intensifying across the continent.

Politics 10-07-2025

Czech president to unveil Ukraine reconstruction plan

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Petr Pavel will present a comprehensive plan for Ukraine’s post-war recovery at Thursday’s summit in Rome, aiming to coordinate international support around investment, refugee return, and accelerated EU integration.

Politics 09-07-2025

Czech companies supplying sanctioned goods to Russia

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Czech firms are under investigation after customs data revealed sanctioned goods continued reaching Russia via intermediaries in countries like Serbia, despite EU export bans.

Politics 03-07-2025

Czech leaders reject EU’s 2040 climate target

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Czech centre-right leaders have slammed the EU’s proposed 2040 climate target as unrealistic, warning of economic harm, political fallout, and a backlash against the Commission.

Politics 02-07-2025

Czech socialists court anti-establishment alliance, stirring internal backlash

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Czech Social Democratic Party's attempt to team up with anti-establishment forces ahead of elections has reignited internal tensions and drawn sharp criticism over its ideological direction.

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Agrifood 01-07-2025

Europe thinks strategically about protein, Czechia hesitates

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While a protein strategy is being prepared at the European level, Czechia is considering creating its own. But any changes to the Czech food system are sensitive and must be approached with caution, stakeholders warn.

Politics 30-06-2025

Czech president reveals NATO’s pitch to Trump

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Czech President Pavel says NATO leaders urged Trump to ramp up economic pressure on Russia during a private summit dinner, but the US president remained cautious.

Politics 26-06-2025

Czechia nabs teens for suspected ISIS links in cross-border probe

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Czech teens radicalised online face terror charges after cross-border probe uncovers synagogue arson attempt, and hate-fuelled propaganda.

Politics 24-06-2025

Czechia’s Babiš faces new trial in EU subsidy fraud case

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Babiš, a billionaire and leader of the populist ANO movement, has consistently described the case as politically motivated.

Politics 19-06-2025

Czech government survives no-confidence vote amid bitcoin scandal

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Opposition bid to topple Czech government fails, as Prime Minister Petr Fiala counters political fallout from €40M bitcoin-linked resignation.

Politics 18-06-2025

Czech far right gains ground, reigniting talk of ‘Czexit’

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The upcoming parliamentary election in October has brought renewed discussion of a possible Czech exit from the EU.

Politics 17-06-2025

Czechia begins switching from Russian to US nuclear fuel with first delivery

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Fuel assemblies from US manufacturer Westinghouse have arrived at Dukovany, marking a key step in Czechia’s shift away from Russian nuclear fuel.

Politics 16-06-2025

Prague to host ‘unity hub’ for Ukrainians

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As part of an EU plan to prepare for the eventual phase-out of temporary protection, Czechia will open a “unity hub” in Prague to support Ukrainians with integration and voluntary return.

Defence 12-06-2025

Czech president: NATO dodges Ukraine debate to avert discord

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Ukraine won’t get new NATO pledges at this month’s summit, Czech President Pavel says, as allies focus on unity and defence spending.

Tech 12-06-2025

Czechia in high-stakes bid for EU “AI Gigafactory”

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Czechia eyes EU-backed AI gigafactory to boost Europe's tech sovereignty and compete with global leaders.

Politics 11-06-2025

New Czech justice minister vows transparency after bitcoin controversy

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Eva Decroix takes the helm as Czech justice minister, tasked with restoring trust amid a bitcoin scandal linked to her predecessor.

Politics 10-06-2025

Visegrad divided: Czech and Slovak ministers vow dialogue despite Ukraine rift 

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Despite their differences on Ukraine, Blanár stressed that Bratislava and Prague agree on most other issues and defended the Visegrad Four format.

Politics 10-06-2025

Czech FM heads to Bratislava amid deepening rift

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Czech and Slovak leaders are scrambling to salvage relations after months of diplomatic snubs, sharp insults, and clashing stances on Ukraine.

Tech 06-06-2025

TikTok deploys Czech election task force amid disinformation fears

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Czech officials are keen to avoid a repeat of the situation in Romania, where TikTok played a role in amplifying the pro-Kremlin candidate Calin Georgescu.

Politics 04-06-2025

Czech bitcoin scandal sparks fears of state role in money laundering

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A €40 million bitcoin scandal has rocked Czech politics, forcing a minister’s resignation and sparking fears the state was used to launder criminal cash.

Politics 03-06-2025

Czech MEP accuses Slovak government of spying on delegation investigating EU funds

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Allegations of surveillance and political intimidation by the Slovak government have rocked an EU mission probing the use of European funds.