Czech lower house passes amendment on definition of real owners
The current law is not in line with EU rules on money laundering, and without a change the country could lose EU funds.
Dates set for Czech presidential elections
The Senate chairman pushed up the announcement to make a level playing field, as some people seem to be already campaigning.
Czech morning headlines: Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Plus: Raid taking place on Prague City Hall, Senate proposed EU candidate status for Ukraine, and parental benefit law moves ahead.
Construction on Prague's newest bridge to begin this summer
Plus: Police investigate shooting in Czech hospital and unemployment continues to fall in May.
WWII bomb found in Brno city center, and a stormy weekend ahead
Plus: Hungarian president to visit Prague, sixth monkey pox case detected in Czechia, and Croatian euro adaption problematic for Czech tourists.
Beneficial ownership explained: Why Babiš’s non-compliance could cost Czechia billions
With EU conditioning a multi-billion subsidy on approval of the law on beneficial owners, Czechia risks losing funds due to the ANO party's obstruction.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Czech billionaires' wealth grows significantly, Babiš undergoes eyelid surgery, Prague metro gets 5G phone signal.
Czech ‘Anonymous’ collective threatens alleged pro-Russian ‘traitors’
A collective of anonymous activists projected the letter ‘Z’ onto the walls of Prague Castle and promised that 'traitors' will not feel safe in Czechia.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, March 30, 2022
State of emergency prolonged until May 31, Zeman issues controversial pardon, first Czech wounded in Ukraine.
Former PM Babiš charged with fraud over Čapí hnízdo EU subsidy
Babiš has denied any wrongdoing in accepting CZK 50 million in EU funds meant for small or medium-sized businesses.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, March 14, 2022
Zelensky speaks with Czech PM, Babiš reveals more about mystery health issues, Žatec brewery ends production and dismisses staff.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Prague refugee center registers over 18,000 Ukrainians, Czech schools look to employ Ukrainian teachers, Babiš is frontrunner for next Czech President.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Czechs join condemnation of Russian NGO dissolution, Babiš gears up for possible presidential bid, seven charged with torture in Czech prison.
Czech morning news roundup: Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Czech biopic passed over for Oscar nomination, V4 meeting in focused on migration, and a Christmas lunch will be held for the homeless in Prague.
Bye-bye, Babiš: All you need to know about the new Czech government
The transfer of power has been full of complications, but a new era for Czech politics starts today.
Row erupts over American ownership of mythical Czech mountain
The Bohemian hill may be the place where Czech identity was born, but its ownership is now the subject of bitter arguments.
Czech morning news roundup: Thursday, November 25, 2021
Zeman expected to be released from hospital today, 80th anniversary of first Terezín transport remembered, more anti-lockdown protests planned.
