Czechia

Society
Clément VéritéOctober 26, 2022
In Czech Republic, two men guilty of hate speech after social media videos against Ukrainians
A Court in Czech Republic found two men guilty of hate speech against Ukrainians and incited hatred in videos they posted on social media.
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Business
Clément VéritéOctober 18, 2022
All EU airlines can now have direct flights to ASEAN countries like the Philippines, Singapore, or Thailand
Following an air transport agreement between the European Union and ASEAN, airlines from 37 countries are now able to operate an unlimited number of direct flights from and to these countries. There will also be more opportunities to fly to a country and then directly go to a third one.
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Culture & Sport
Clément VéritéApril 20, 2022
Czech Republic considers removing the mandatory second foreign language from primary education programs
Czech Republic is considering changing the educational framework for schoolchildren in which teaching a secondary foreign language would not be mandatory anymore
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Politics
Clément VéritéMarch 30, 2022
Ireland expels Russian diplomats suspected of espionage in a coordinated decision with other EU members
In a coordinated move with other European Union members, Ireland decided to expel Russian diplomats suspected of espionage.
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Business
Clément VéritéFebruary 28, 2022
Sberbank difficulties in Europe and consequences for account holders
As one of the first consequences of financial sanctions on Russia, European branches of Sberbank face failure after customers withdrew their money. Several countries restrict financial operations from account holders.
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Society
Clément VéritéFebruary 14, 2022
Czech activists cut water supply of the Environment Ministry to protest against the Turów coal mine
A group of activists closed the water supply of the Czech Environment Ministry building to protest against the deal made between the Czech Republic and Poland on the Turów coal mine.
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Politics
Clément VéritéFebruary 2, 2022
Controversy in Czech Republic on a missing document about Russian responsibility in Vrbětice explosions
Czech Police found out that a confidential note sent to the president explaining Russia's responsibility in Vrbětice explosions had been shredded. The President office denies any wrongdoings.
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Politics
Clément VéritéJuly 20, 2021
State-owned Czech Radio Blacklisted in Russia
Moscow decided to ban access to the Russian version of a Czech state-owned broadcast station. Authorities would target an article from 2001. But the decision was made amid the highest tensions between the countries in 30 years.
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Business
Clément VéritéJuly 15, 2021
In Czechia, Supreme Court Rules for Online Retailers While Shops are Closed
In Czech Republic, the delivery of goods bought from online stores was banned when traditional shops had to remain closed during public holidays. But the Supreme Court ruled in favour of a major online retailer.
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Health & Science
Clément VéritéApril 7, 2021
Some countries authorize ivermectin to treat COVID-19 against WHO advice
The ivermectin, an anti-parasitic medicine, is sometimes used to treat Covid-19 despite medical recommendations against it. But countries react differently.
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