Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the capital city of Prague on Saturday (September 16) to take part in the protest of the pro-Russian Czech opposition party PRO movement against the government, criticising its economic management and military support for war-torn Ukraine.

'They're agents of foreign powers': Protests in Czech Republic against govt's pro-Western policies

Czech police stopped a Russian tennis player from entering the country ahead of the WTA Prague Open tournament, organisers said on Friday, as a new government resolution banning athletes from Russia or Belarus caused the event to scratch other competitors.

Prague Open: Unnamed Russian female player denied entry into country for WTA tournament - Organisers

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on Friday (July 7), said that Turkey would “make the best decision, whatever it is,” when asked about Sweden’s bid to join the United States-led military alliance ahead of the next week’s NATO summit in Vilnius.

Turkey remains indecisive on Sweden’s NATO bid; Stoltenberg to bridge ‘gaps’ between countries

In Pics | Thousands take to the streets in Prague for anti-government protest

The anti-government protest in Czech Republic is not ignited by any domestic policy but because of the European nation's support to Ukraine amid Russian invasion and the economic fallout of this war. The protest adds to the evidence of growing exertion with the year-long war.

Protest in Czech Republic against military aid to Ukraine, protesters chant 'Stop War, Stop NATO'

Jan Lipavský, foreign minister of Czech Republic has highlighted his country's readiness to cooperate with India, particularly in the areas of research, innovation, and the automotive industry. He also emphasized the need for direct flights between Prague and India, given the significant reduction in Indian tourists visiting the Czech Republic due to the pandemic.

Czech foreign minister Jan Lipavský speaks to WION on Russia-Ukraine conflict, aggressive China

Czech international midfielder Jakub Jankto said on Monday that he was gay in an emotional video on his Twitter account. "I am homosexual and I no longer want to hide myself," Jankto said in English.

Czech international midfielder Jakub Jankto comes out as gay: I no longer want to hide myself

Is China's diplomacy under strain? The President-elect of Czech Republic is pushing for closer ties with Taiwan. Meanwhile, Fiji has scrapped a policing agreement with China. Is 'Xi-plomacy' failing? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Fiji & Czech Republic snub China

Retired NATO general Petr Pavel on Saturday won the presidential election run-off, defeating populist billionaire Andrej Babis. Petr Pavel, aged 61, will succeed controversy-courting Milos Zeman as Czech Republic's president, a prestigious but largely ceremonial post.

Retired Gen Pavel elected as new president of Czech Republic

Seventeen-year-old Linda Fruhvirtova of the Czech Republic overcame Poland's Magda Linette to win the Chennai Open in her first WTA Tour-level final on Sunday. Linette, 30, ranked number 67 in the world, took the first set 6-4 in the sweltering Indian heat but Fruhvirtova won the second 6-3 and came from behind to clinch the decider 6-4.

Czech Republic teenager Linda Fruhvirtova wins Chennai Open

Around 70,000 people took to the streets in Prague, the Czech Republic to protest against the government over rising inflation. The protesters also expressed displeasure over the government's focus on Ukraine over their own people.

Around 70,000 people protest against government in Prague over rising inflation

In pics: Damaged Russian military equipment on display in Prague

In the Czech Republic, authorities are looking for a man who apparently watches people in sleep after breaking into homes to commit petty theft, the Czech police said on Thursday (June 30).

Czech police look for 'creepy' burglar who watches people in their sleep

Portugal fired two goals in five minutes to beat the Czech Republic in UEFA Nations League on Thursday (June 9). The victory has allowed Portugal to open a two-point lead at the top of Group A2.

UEFA Nations League: Portugal thrash Czechs with two goals in five minutes

Thrill-seekers flocked to the world's longest suspension footbridge after its opening in the Czech Republic. The 721-metre-long bridge, which has been named Sky Bridge 721, is located near the Dolni Morava vacation resort.

Thrill seekers flock to world's longest suspension footbridge after its opening in Czech Republic

The Czech Republic will stop requiring COVID passes for entry to restaurants and other service or entertainment venues starting next week, opening them up to unvaccinated people, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said.

Czech government plans to end COVID passes, easing measures for unvaccinated

To all those who would pose a challenge to Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil’s coming presidential election, including the press, the Supreme Court and liberals, the embattled right-wing leader has an answer: “Only God removes me.

Inflationary wave changes political terrain for right-wing populists

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Petr Fiala over his appointment as Prime Minister of the Czech Republic and said he looks forward to working with him for further enhancing ties between the two countries.

PM Modi congratulates Petr Fiala for appointment as Czech prime minister

Right-winger Petr Fiala was named the Czech Republic's new prime minister on Sunday in an unusual ceremony, with wheelchair-bound President Milos Zeman speaking from behind a plastic barrier because he has Covid-19.

Petr Fiala named new Czech PM by Covid-stricken president

China, on Friday, warned Slovakia and Czech Republic ahead of a visit to both countries by Taiwan's foreign minister next week. Beijing said that nobody should harbour any illusions about "necessary measures" China would take to defend its sovereignty.

China warns Slovakia, Czech Republic over Taiwan minister visit

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis is set to meet the country's president on Sunday, with the populist billionaire hoping to hold on to power despite a narrow election defeat at the hands of a centre-right alliance.

Czech PM to meet ailing president after election defeat

Three people died and dozens more were injured on Wednesday when two trains collided at a village in the west of the Czech Republic, according to railway officials.

Train crash in Czech Republic kills three, injures dozens

At least three persons died and more than 50 were wounded when a fast train from Munich collided with a passenger train in the Czech Republic. Some passengers were taken to hospital by helicopter after eight individuals were badly hurt.

Three killed, more than 50 hurt as two trains collide in Czech Republic

In what could be called a big win, Czech Republic President Miloš Zeman signed a bill into law this week. This law will help women, who were sterilised without their consent, get compensation.

Women sterilised without consent in Czech Republic to get compensation 

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