If the current Czech parliamentary elections are encapsulated by one person, it’s undoubtedly Andrej Babiš with his party for months tipped to win and the ANO leader seen as the mostly likely prime minister. He’s a...
Counting of ballots begins as general elections come to close
The counting of ballots has got underway in the Czech Republic, following the conclusion of elections to the 200-seat Chamber of Deputies at 2 pm. The outcome of the vote should begin to become clear...
Republican Sládek arrested for campaigning after start of elections
Police in Chomutov, north Bohemia on Friday evening arrested the head of the Coalition for the Republic–Republican Party of Czechoslovakia, Miroslav Sládek, for continuing to campaign after the general elections had begun. A spokespers...
Weather forecast
Sunday is expected to see rain and temperatures of up to 12 degrees Celsius in the Czech Republic. The weather should be similar throughout the first half of next week. ...
Czech and Slovak museums planning major 1918 exhibition
The Czech National Museum is preparing a major joint exhibition with the Slovak National Museum to mark the centenary in 2018 of the foundation of Czechoslovakia, the news site iDnes.cz reported. The exhibition will open in...
Voting brisk as Czechs go to polls on second day of elections
Czech voters are casting their ballots in the second day of general elections. Polling stations around the country will close their doors at 2 pm and the results of the keenly watched elections to the...
Zeman: Claims 2017 elections crucial just advertising campaign
The Czech president, Miloš Zeman, says this year’s elections to the Chamber of Deputies are neither crucial nor a turning point. After casting his ballot on Friday, Mr. Zeman told reporters suggestions that these elections were...
Michael O’Loughlin: Europe as an infinite circle whose centre is everywhere
For the Irish poet Michael O’Loughlin, Europe is not just a place on the map. The Europe of his poetry is a labyrinth of ideas, memories and languages. Its borders are permeable and shifting. We...
NHL: Carolina hold off Flames, Jágr, for 2:1 win
Veteran hockey star Jaromír Jágr played on the top line for his team the Calgary Flames on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Although the Flames trailed most of the game, they turned the pressure on...
President will make use of maximum 30 days before new session of new lower house
President Miloš Zeman has said he will call a meeting of the new lower house of Parliament 30 days after the general election – the maximum period allowed under the Czech Constitution; he made the...