Czechs ‘tested Novichok-like substance for warfare protection’
Nerve agents of the Novichok type though not the same as that used to poison a former Russian spy in Britain have been synthesised in...
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Suspect arrested after being extradited from Czech Republic
A 58-year-old man who was allegedly presenting himself as the director of an investment company and conned five people into giving him more than €100,000...
Academic aims to unseat pro-Russia president in Czech run-off
Pro-EU academic Jiri Drahos is seeking to unseat anti-immigration political veteran Milos Zeman, who has sought closer relations with Russia and China, in a tight...
Czech presidential vote to go to second round clash
Incumbent east-looking Milos Zeman won the first round of the Czech Republic’s presidential election on Saturday but runner up Jiri Drahos may pose a strong...
Czech government set to lose confidence vote
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, battling allegations he illegally tapped European Union subsidies a decade ago, looked certain to lose a parliamentary confidence vote on...
Czechs detain Voina artist wanted in Russia – reports
Czech police have detained Oleg Vorotnikov, a founding member of the Russian underground art collective Voina, wanted in Russia over a series of high-profile stunts...
Czechs salvage 2-2 draw with Croatia after crowd trouble (Updated)
By Karolos Grohmann Czech Republic’s Tomas Necid scored a last-gasp equaliser with a penalty as they drew 2-2 with Croatia in a dramatic Euro 2016 clash that...
Tricky tests await Spain’s history seekers
By Ed Dove Holders Spain’s hopes of recreating the atmosphere that led to continental success four years ago has been tested ahead of their Euro...
Old hand Cech holds key to Czech progress
The hopes of the Czech Republic lie in the usually safe hands of goalkeeper Petr Cech as they seek to emerge from a Euro 2016...
Czechs pick “Czechia” as one-word name after decades of hesitation
The Czech Republic’s leaders have chosen “Czechia” as the one-word alternative name of their country to make it easier for companies, politicians and sportsmen to...
Central European countries push for back-up EU border plans over migrants
The European Union should be ready with alternative plans to reinforce its borders until Turkey and Greece do more to reduce the number of refugees...
The West is losing the battle for the heart of Europe
By John Lloyd A little over a quarter of a century ago, Europe celebrated the healing of the schism that Communism enforced on it since...
Pliskova is Czech hero in Fed Cup triumph over Russia
By Michael Kahn The Czech Republic defended their Fed Cup title on Sunday as Karolina Pliskova became the home team’s hero with a starring performance...
Sharing a passion for beer
By Alexia Evripidou A passion for beer has united four young Cypriot men to open Nicosia’s first microbrewery, one of only three in Cyprus. Armed...
Czech PM says will insist on rejecting migrant quotas
The Czech Republic is sticking to its position of rejecting any mandatory quota system for redistributing asylum-seekers among European Union member states, Prime Minister Bohuslav...
Czechs not planning border controls with Austria – foreign minister
The Czech Republic will not introduce controls at its border with Austria for the moment, Foreign Minister Lubomir Zaoralek said on Monday after Germany re-imposed...
Shooting kills eight in eastern Czech town
By Petra Vodstrcilova A man shot dead eight people in a restaurant in an eastern Czech town on Tuesday and then killed himself, the town’s...
First civil wedding for Limassol zoo
The first civil wedding on the grounds of Limassol Zoo will take place on Friday officiated by Deputy Mayor Savvas Stouppas. Two couples – all...
Resurgent Djokovic seeks second Davis Cup triumph
By Zoran Milosavljevic Winning a second Davis Cup title with Serbia would cap a fantastic end to the season for Novak Djokovic and provide a...
Czech PM hands in resignation, early election nears
By Jan Lopatka The Czech cabinet dominated by allies of leftist President Milos Zeman resigned on Tuesday after losing a confidence vote last week, clearing...
