Radio Prague International - Topic «Politics»
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Fiala government survives no-confidence vote, but doubts remain over ministers’ involvement
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3:49The coalition government of Prime Minister Petr Fiala on Wednesday survived a no-confidence vote in the lower house over a bitcoin scandal that has shaken the government in its foundations. Although the ruling coalition will be able to complete its full four-year term in office, many questions remain unanswered and analysts predict that the bitcoin…
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How have the Civic Democrats handled the bitcoin scandal so far?
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4:47The scandal of the bitcoin donation to the Ministry of Justice, worth nearly one billion Czech crowns, continues to dominate the Czech political scene. On Wednesday 18th, the centre-right government of Prime Minister Petr Fiala survived a no-confidence vote, and the prime minister now likely hopes that this will settle the matter. But has the damag…
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Tram closures in center of Prague complicate public transport and car traffic
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2:58Workers in Prague have started building tracks that will connect Vinohradská třída, near the National Museum building, with Wenceslas Square. Trams will return to the area after almost half a century. The construction work is already limiting traffic on the main line, and the restrictions will be extended in the direction of the city center from Ju…
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Europe at a crossroads? Former ambassador and Havel aide Žantovský on Czechia’s response to today’s challenges
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6:42The 20th GLOBSEC Forum, held in Prague from 12 – 14 June 2025, brought in more than 2,000 attendees representing 78 countries to discuss the geopolitical challenges of our era. While there, I spoke to former ambassador to the US, Israel, the UK, and biographer of Václav Havel, Michael Žantovský, about the current political landscape and Czechia’s r…
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Czech army plans to bring in garrisons to every region—but still falls short
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2:42The Czech army will grow by several new garrisons. It plans to create a territorial defense battalion in every region within ten years, with new bases for logistics and air defense.
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Journalist Petr Brod and economist Radek Špicar among laureates awarded Czech Medal for Merit in Diplomacy
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4:46On June 3rd, Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský awarded the Medal for Merit in Diplomacy to sixteen people and institutions who have made a significant contribution to Czech diplomacy and foreign relations. Danny Bate was present at the ceremony, and spoke to two of the honourees.
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Czech PM calling National Security Council meeting over suspect bitcoin transaction
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3:26Under fire over a bitcoin scandal that has shaken the Czech government in its foundations, Prime Minister Petr Fiala on Tuesday announced that he was calling a meeting of the National Security Council and wanted the country’s intelligence services to investigate whether the state could have been abused by the criminal underworld for money-launderin…
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“Poland will continue its pro-Western orientation,” President Pavel believes after Nawrocki’s presidential win
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1:55Czech President Petr Pavel and Prime Minister Petr Fiala extended congratulatory wishes to Karol Nawrocki on his victory in Poland’s presidential election. Pavel expressed optimism that Poland would uphold democratic principles and maintain its pro-Western orientation under Nawrocki’s leadership.
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Bitcoin scandal shakes Czech government as opposition pushes for no-confidence vote
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4:32A bitcoin donation worth nearly one billion Czech crowns from a convicted criminal has thrown the Czech political scene into turmoil. Opposition parties are calling for the government's resignation, accusing the Ministry of Justice of aiding in money laundering. Political analyst Jiří Pehe warns the scandal could leave deep scars on the ruling coal…
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Czech government holds China responsible for cyber-attack on Ministry of Foreign Affairs network
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2:39Following an extensive investigation, the Czech government is holding China responsible for a “malicious cyber campaign” that targeted a confidential network of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Consequently, the Chinese Ambassador to Czechia was summoned to the ministry on Wednesday.
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Africa Day highlights historic Czech-African partnership
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2:55The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized the National Development Day for the second time. The public was invited to the gardens of the Czernin Palace on Friday, where information stands and key players provided information about the government's development policy projects and humanitarian aid. Along with this, Africa Day was held on the premises…
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From tanks to sabotage: How Russia never left Czechia alone
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6:02It’s been nearly 60 years since Soviet tanks rolled into Czechoslovakia. But as investigative journalist Jaroslav Spurný argues in his new book, "Vrbětice: The Attack that Changed the Czech Republic", Russia’s security services never truly left. Their tactics evolved—from military occupation to covert sabotage, money laundering, and disinformation …
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Freedom isn’t for free: Czech Army reaches out to public
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3:50In a bid to attract new recruits, the Czech Army transformed Prague's riverfront into a live demonstration of military prowess. The event featured soldiers rappelling from helicopters, armored vehicles on display, and interactive exhibits for the public.
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Former Slovak President Kiska speaks out on Fico, Orbán, Babiš, and the EU
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7:46Former Slovak president, Andrej Kiska, gave an interview to Radio Prague International during his visit to the Czech capital, in which he expressed concern about his country's future under Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's government and about a possible Czech rapprochement with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán following this year's general …
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Czech voters stick to familiar choices as election campaign begins
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5:04As the Czech Republic enters the early phase of its election campaign, a new NMS Market Research poll suggests that most voters are sticking with familiar political brands. Andrej Babiš’s ANO continues to lead the field, while the nationalist Freedom and Direct Democracy party (SPD) shows a gradual upward trend. At the same time, new and smaller po…
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81 percent of Czechs would defend their homeland if attacked, poll shows
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3:52According to a 2025 survey published by GLOBSEC, Czechia is one of the countries in central and eastern Europe where most people would defend their homeland in the event of a foreign attack. But why? I spoke with Director for Policy and Programming at GLOBSEC Dominika Hajdu to delve into this research and what it says about Czechs.…
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Brno court blocks completion of Dukovany tender – what happens now?
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2:49The plan to build two new nuclear units at the Dukovany power plant in the Vysočina Region has now been stalled, as the Regional Court in Brno on Tuesday blocked the signing of the final contract with a preliminary injunction. This was done in response to a lawsuit by the French energy company EDF, who unsuccessfully bid for the tender.…
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Zelensky in Prague: “We see Czech aid as a joint fight against terrorism”
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3:57Ukrainian President Zelensky arrived in Czechia with his wife Olena on Sunday and held talks with President Petr Pavel. On Monday, he met with Prime Minister Petr Fiala, Senate President Miloš Vystrčil, Speaker Markéta Pekarová Adamová, and arms manufacturers.
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Landovský: “The agreement will help Kyiv. If the US is mining somewhere, security forces will be present”
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3:37The United States and Ukraine signed an agreement to create a US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, which, according to its proponents, will move Ukraine closer to long-term peace and stability. Jakub Landovský, director of the Aspen Institute for Central Europe and former Czech ambassador to NATO, spoke to Czech Radio about aspects of the agr…
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Eighty years after WWII, Czech volunteers defend Europe in Ukraine
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13:56As Europe commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, another fierce conflict rages at its borders. Ukraine continues to resist Russian aggression, fighting a war that many see as pivotal for the future of European democracy. Among those defending the West’s ideals on Ukrainian soil are Czech volunteers, including Jan Trčka, a leg…
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What’s new for AI: How Czechia is implementing the EU’s AI legislation
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4:50With the rise of AI, the European Union introduced regulations to standardize some rules for its use. The so-called Artificial Intelligence Act introduces significant changes for all companies and employers using AI systems across the EU. So, what does this new legislation seek to accomplish, and what is Czechia doing to implement it?…
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Youth and the future of politics: Former NATO Ambassador Peter Bátor reflects on his role as Čaputová’s advisor, and more
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16:38From April 11–13, one of the largest Model UN (MUN) conferences in the Czech Republic was held in Brno. The event saw approximately 200 participants this year. While there, I spoke with one of the invited speakers, former Slovak ambassador to NATO, Peter Bátor. Acting as the former advisor to the former Slovak president Zuzana Čaputová, among other…
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Brno hosts students from 22 countries at one of Czechia’s largest Model UNs
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10:27Over the weekend, one of the largest Model UN (MUN) conferences in the Czech Republic was held in Brno. The event saw approximately 200 participants this year, doubling in size consecutively from previous years. Typically, similar events are held in capital cities across the world; Brno is leading the charge to show that other cities can hold promi…
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Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ is here: What do the USA’s new tariffs mean for Czechia?
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5:03On April 2nd, in the White House’s Rose Garden, President Donald Trump stunned the world by announcing his new set of taxes on imports into the USA. The tariffs, which have a baseline of 10%, are designed to stimulate the country’s domestic economy, while also chastising what the White House has called the “worst offenders” – countries that have im…
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Czech counterintelligence uncovers Belarusian agent working for Russia’s GRU in Prague
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3:22Czech counterintelligence has detected a key collaborator of the Russian intelligence service GRU who had been working covertly in the Czech Republic for many years. Belarusian journalist Natalia Sudliankova has been ordered out of the country and placed on the Czech national sanctions list, together with her accomplice, GRU intelligence officer Al…
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Not just toys: Drones are reshaping modern warfare
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5:29Unmanned aerial systems have become central to today's battlefields, far beyond what many European armies expected. General Roman Hyťha, Director of the Armed Forces Intelligence Division at the General Staff, says the Czech military must adapt quickly—or risk falling behind.
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“Looking back, Russians were laughing at us”: Former ambassador to US and Russia Petr Kolář on Ukraine, NATO, and Czech security
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11:02Czech President Petr Pavel recently visited Ukraine. While there, he said that Czechia is ready to provide troops to Ukraine in case that a full ceasefire is agreed upon between Russia and Ukraine. The president also said that it’s likely that Ukraine will have to, at least temporarily, give up Russian-occupied territories to the invaders because o…
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“Wars are also won in people’s heads”: New Czech report highlights impact of war in Ukraine on mental health
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4:26An in-depth report on the impacts of the ongoing war in Ukraine on the mental health of soldiers and civilians has been published by three Czech researchers. One of the team, the journalist, photographer and researcher Jiří Pasz, spoke to Danny Bate about the reasons behind the study and its findings.…
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Czech farmers scramble to secure their livestock as foot-and-mouth comes closer
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3:25Slovakia this week confirmed foot-and-mouth disease at a fourth farm in the southern parts of the country. The highly contagious disease, for which there is no cure, spread there from Hungary where it appeared several weeks ago. Strict veterinary measures are in place in Czechia, which has managed to avoid the disease for half a century.…
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Diplomacy Week 2025: Bringing the world of diplomacy closer to the Czech public
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2:19The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched the very first Diplomacy Week. It is a nationwide initiative designed to give students and the public a closer look at the work of Czech and international diplomats. The event is part of a broader effort to raise awareness about diplomacy, foster interest in international relations, and encourage y…
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Invisibility cloaks for Ukraine: Czech experts produce anti-drone camouflage for Ukrainian soldiers
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2:41A special cloak that can make soldiers invisible to enemy drones has been hailed as a “game changer”. Invented and manufactured by Czech experts, the cloak continues to be used by special units of the Ukrainian army.
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President Pavel says Czechia should be part of peacekeeping force in Ukraine
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4:10Czech President Petr Pavel is convinced that Czech troops should be part of the peacekeeping force in Ukraine after a peace agreement is reached. He said this during an interview with European Pravda, which was published on Saturday. The president also commented on the need to be pragmatic about Ukraine’s security concerns and the ways to think abo…
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President Pavel meets Zelensky and surveys military equipment on trip to Ukraine
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2:39President Petr Pavel is on a visit to Ukraine where he is holding talks with Ukrainian officials about the situation on the battlefield and the reconstruction of the country after the war. This is the president’s second trip to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began.
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The Czech Yugo fan: Broadcaster, journalist and tutor Daniel Sywala on Czech-Serbian relations and promoting ex-Yugoslavia
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17:45Daniel Sywala is a music journalist, broadcaster and language tutor based in Prague. He spoke to Danny Bate about his career and his efforts to champion the culture, music, food and people of former Yugoslavia, as well as discussing Czech-Serbian relations and the historic anti-corruption protests happening in Belgrade.…
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“Russia wants Czechia under its control” warns Foreign Minister Lipavský
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3:45Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed a proposed ceasefire in Ukraine on Tuesday afternoon after which both Ukraine and Russia agreed to a 30-day pause on energy facility strikes. Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský warned that while he would like peace, it must be one that prevents Russia from being able to threaten Czechia with its imper…
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Foreign Minister Lipavský trying to save RFE/RL after US announces funding cut
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6:42The US government is halting financial support for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), whose headquarters is based in Prague. The organization has 21 bureaus and broadcasts in 27 languages to 23 countries, promoting independent journalism. Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský is discussing whether the EU can take over and continue broadcasting…
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Preparing for the worst: Czechia’s defense strategy in a changing world
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3:43As the security situation in Europe grows more uncertain, Czech leaders are calling for urgent steps to strengthen the country’s defenses. US support seems less certain than ever and the Old Continent may soon find that it has to fend for itself.
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Will Trump abandon Europe? Top Czech officials meet to discuss global security
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2:37Top officials met at Prague Castle on Monday to discuss the foreign policy and security developments of Europe and the world. President Pavel acknowledged that Czechia desires a close alliance with the United States, but that Europe must also be prepared for a scenario in which the continent has to rely on itself.…
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Climate change increases both heart attacks and hailstorms: Why Czech insurance is about to change
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3:58Property damage due to extreme weather events in Czechia has been increasing for a long time. According to the Czech Association of Insurance Companies, last year was another confirmation of this trend. Due to the autumn floods, as well as other intense storms and precipitation, covered damages reached more than CZK 36 billion. But this is not a Cz…
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President Trump’s comments anger Czechs, who have since sent record amounts of aid to Ukraine
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2:25The heated meeting that took place last week on Friday in the Oval Office between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky led to increased interest in Czechia in financial aid to Ukraine.
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Jiří Pehe: Czechia must be ready for a more intense hybrid war from Russia
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5:58As the US announce suspension of military aid to Ukraine, Czechia must prepare for potential escalation and increased Russian influence efforts, warns political scientist Jiří Pehe. In an interview, he outlined the key security challenges Czechia faces and the role it must play in European defense.
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PM Petr Fiala: “If we want long-term peace, we must arm ourselves”
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2:03Prime Minister Petr Fiala has urged a boost in military aid to Ukraine in light of the European leaders' summit in London. He stated that this is the only way to prevent an aggressive Russia from advancing just a few hundred kilometers from Czechia. Fiala added that lasting peace in Europe can only be achieved through a well-armed continent, which …
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Czech farmers up in arms over unfair competition
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3:03Hundreds of Czech farmers joined pan-European protests against food imports from outside the European Union on Thursday. They are calling for the cancellation of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, an end to duty-free imports from Ukraine and significant cuts in red tape.
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Czechia’s largest hospital embroiled in massive fraud scandal
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2:38Motol University Hospital, the largest medical facility in Czechia, has found itself at the centre of a serious anti-corruption operation by Czech police. Seventeen people have been accused so far, among them the hospital’s director, Miloslav Ludvík, who was dismissed from the position by Minister of Health Vlastimil Válek on the day that the opera…
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Czech diplomacy Down Under: Jana Tyrer on her career and role as Czechia’s ambassador to Australia
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12:45Sent out from the heart of Europe, Czechia’s diplomats represent the country all over the world, including on the far side of the globe. As part of our new series on Czech Women Pioneers, we take a look at Czechia’s female ambassadors, who may still be breaking new ground today in their respective missions to different countries. The first women on…
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"It will not be easy and it will not be comfortable": Czech PM on the need to react to changing world order
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3:31The international order is undergoing its biggest change since the fall of communism and Europe must respond to it fast, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said in an address to the nation on Monday. He said Europe must pull together and put “both money and weapons on the table” in defense of its values.
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PM Fiala happy with CDU/CSU victory, and other takeaways from German election
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4:25The results of the German parliamentary election held on 23 February are in, but were they surprising? The opposition CDU/CSU claimed first place and is now poised to form a coalition with the Social Democratic SPD, which recorded its worst performance since 1887. Meanwhile, the AfD secured second place, marking a historic milestone for the far-rig…
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Alarming increase in violent attacks by minors in Czechia – what could be to blame?
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3:28Violent crimes committed by under 18s have increased by 25% in Czechia over the past two years, leaving the country worried about its children. What could be the cause? And the solution?
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“Calling the president of such a country a dictator requires a dose of cynicism”: President Pavel reacts to Trump statements
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2:49Czechia’s leaders have responded to statements by US President Donald Trump, in which the president called Ukrainian head of state Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections”. President Petr Pavel said that to hold such a view “requires a dose of cynicism”.
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Czech NGOs have supported 3.6 million Ukrainians since 2022, raising nearly CZK 7 billion in aid
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2:48Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Czech humanitarian organizations have supported at least 3.6 million Ukrainians with aid worth over CZK 6.9 billion. The estimate includes donations from Czech donors and international institutions.
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