Czech Republic

Ex NATO general Petr Pavel wins Czech presidential run-off vote

Pavel, 61, will succeed Milos Zeman in the largely ceremonial but prestigious post.

Türkiye, Czech Republic discuss cooperation in defence, security

Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar's meeting with his Czech counterpart, Jana Cernochova, in Prague signals an important development and cooperation on regional security.

Three frontrunners as Czechs vote in presidential election

Unless a candidate wins more than 50 percent outright, which is considered unlikely, the two top-placed contenders will go head-to-head in a second round on January 27-28.

Tens of thousands rally to demand pro-West Czech govt resign

Czech Republic protesters demand centre-right government step down to allow an early election and call for talks with Russia on gas supplies ahead of winter.

'Civilian EU mission' to help Armenia delineate borders with Azerbaijan

Leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia, France and EU meet in Czech Republic and announce formation of a mission that will help both South Caucasus neighbours outline their borders.

Erdogan: Türkiye expects EU to call on Greece for bilateral dialogue

Addressing a press conference at the end of the first meeting of European Political Community in Czech Republic, President Erdogan says he held "intensive, productive" talks with fellow leaders.

Turkish President brings together Armenian and Azerbaijan leaders in Prague

The event signals a thaw between Azerbaijan and Armenia a month after the two sides clashed along the border while highlighting Türkiye's role as a reliable arbiter in the region.

First meeting of European Political Community set to begin in Prague

The summit represents an opportunity for Türkiye, which has shown a "tremendous performance" in solving problems, says the Turkish ambassador to the Czech Republic.

Czechs in thousands demand govt's resignation at Prague rally

Protesters criticised the Czech government on a number of issues, including supporting the European Union's sanctions against Russia, and dismissed as insufficient the government’s help for households and businesses affected by soaring energy prices.

Ankara hits back at Czech Republic, EU over anti-Türkiye remarks

Ankara's reaction comes after Czech Republic criticises President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s warnings to Greece over its increasingly hostile and aggressive actions against Türkiye.

EU to discuss visa ban for Russians, training Kiev troops at Prague talks

The EU plans to make it harder for Russians to travel to the bloc by suspending a deal that eases their visa applications, while EU defence ministers consider a military training programme for Ukrainian forces.

Czech Republic gets UN rights body seat after Russia's suspension

In a vote, 180 of the General Assembly’s 193 members deposited ballots, with 157 countries backing the Czech Republic and 23 abstaining.