Czech Republic

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Czech president stalls naming of foreign minister

Czech president stalls naming of foreign minister

Czechia’s Pirate Party candidate for foreign minister Jan Lipavsky met President Milos Zeman, who reportedly opposes his appointment, on Tuesday ahead of the formation of the new government. Ministerial assignations have been delayed since the incoming coalition parties beat former prime minister Andrej Babis in early October, in part

Taiwan could supply Europe with chips, eyes central Europe

Taiwan could supply Europe with chips, eyes central Europe

Taiwan could help alleviate Europe’s semiconductor shortage by setting up manufacturing operations in central Europe. With a reputation as a tech heavyweight, the autonomous island claimed by mainland China is host to numerous electronic component manufacturers. In October, the head of Taiwan’s National Development Council, Kung Ming-hsin, said

Visegrad 4 reps sign joint declaration in support of nuclear energy

Visegrad 4 reps sign joint declaration in support of nuclear energy

Strengthening energy sovereignty and energy security, maintaining affordable energy prices and decarbonising energy production can only be achieved through the combined use of nuclear and renewable energy, according to a joint declaration signed by János Süli, Hungary’s Minister without Portfolio responsible for the country’s Paks 2 nuclear facility

Czechia, Hungary hiked to highest COVID risk

Czechia, Hungary hiked to highest COVID risk

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The US national public health agency yesterday began advising American tourists against visiting Hungary or Czechia, two of the world’s leading destinations for winter tourism. The countries were raised from the third to the top “Level 4: COVID Very High” category by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

More trouble ahead for beleaguered Babis

More trouble ahead for beleaguered Babis

Outgoing Czechia prime minister Andrej Babis appears set to face criminal charges after rival party leaders confirmed their MPs will vote to lift his parliamentary immunity.  Prague prosecutor’s office made the request – which Babis called a “bespoke criminal prosecution” – after he was defeated at the polls last month. Since

South Korea, Visegrad 4 countries upgrade successful economic collaboration during president's visit

South Korea, Visegrad 4 countries upgrade successful economic collaboration during president's visit

South Korea’s president and representatives of the Visegrad 4 (V4) group countries have pledged to boost their economic cooperation in the fields of electric vehicles, batteries and infrastructure, among others. In their meeting at the V4-Korea Business Forum on 3 November, President Moon Jae-in and the leaders of Czech