Europe Czech Republic 9 resolutions from the era of socialist Czechoslovakia, which enabled Russian diplomats to use the country's land free of charge, have been annulled by the government
Europe Czech Republic A state of emergency was declared after assessing environmental damages in consequence of a train derailment occurred on 28 February that caused the world's largest benzene contamination ever recorded with approximately 350 tons leaking from 17 tankers
Europe Czech Republic Almost half of Czech citizens believe that the current defence spending of 2% of GDP is sufficient and only 6% would voluntarily join the army if the Czech Republic or a NATO ally were attacked, according to a recent poll
Europe Czech Republic The Mánes Gallery in Prague is hosting an exhibition with over 100 paintings by Plzeň-born artist Jiří Kovařík, considered one of the most controversial Czech painters of the 20th century
Europe Czech Republic The country has proposed to the European Commission that emission reduction targets for new passenger cars be assessed over five years instead of annually; penalties for non-compliance would also only be imposed after 2029