The Istanbul Convention: A Continuing Source of Political Division In Several European Countries
Around Europe, there are ongoing discussions about the Istanbul Convention. In the Czech Republic, the convention is supported by former Minister of Human Rights and Legislation Jiří Dienstbier, the Czech…
New Law Restricts Foreign Residents With Commercial Insurance To Using VZP
Changes to regulations over the legal requirements for foreign residents of the Czech Republic, passed by the Chamber of Deputies yesterday, will mean that those foreigners with commercial insurance will…
Opposition Concern Over Plans To End Free Preventive Covid-19 Testing From September
At a press conference on Monday, Czech Health Minister Adam Vojtěch said that preventive tests would not be covered by public health insurance from September, and would only be available…
President Zeman Receives International Condemnation For Transphobic Comments
Comments by Czech President Miloš Zeman in an interview on Prima TV on Sunday have received international attention and condemnation for transphobia. Zeman made the remarks while defending a new…
NATO Leaders Express Support For Czech Republic In Dispute With Russia
The NATO summit in Brussels on June 14th brought together 30 leaders from NATO member states, to discuss future strategies and partnership. The leaders expressed solidarity with the Czech Republic…
Czech Senate Calls For Diplomatic Boycott Of Beijing Winter Olympics
The Czech Senate has called on Czech politicians not to participate in next year's Winter Olympics in China, as an expression of condemnation of human rights violations perpetrated in the…
Ministry Of Health Harmonises Conditions of Entry To Public Places
On Monday, the government approved a proposal by the Ministry of Health to standardise the conditions for entry to public places. From yesterday, the same conditions will apply wherever proof…
Government Survives No Confidence Vote After Communists Leave The Chamber
The opposition failed in an attempt to pass a vote of no confidence in the government ; The decision by the Communist Party to leave the Chamber in the morning…
Senate Committee Proposes Removing President Zeman From Office
According to the Czech Senate Security Committee, President Miloš Zeman is unfit to remain in office, as his actions are not compatible with the domestic and foreign policies of the…
Dominik Feri Resigns From TOP 09 After Sexual Harassment Accusations
Dominik Feri resigned his membership from TOP 09 on Monday following allegations of sexual harassment and violence. Victim testimonies from several women have accused Feri of sexual offences including rape.…