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Right-wing billionaire Andrej Babiš sworn in as Czech Republic's new prime minister

The new coalition is set to follow Hungary and Slovakia and shift the Czech Republic away from supporting Ukraine in Russia's nearly four-year war.

Euronews

Czech election winner Andrej Babiš signs coalition deal with right-wing fringe parties

The announcement comes after the Czech Republic’s president asked Babiš to form a new government after his party's victory in last month’s parliamentary elections.

Euronews

EU countries split over polluting credits for European industry in Green Deal pusback

Negotiations for pollution credits in 2040 climate neutrality goal could further water down the EU’s Green Deal in favor of European industry. A formal decision by environment ministers is due November 4.

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Babis Pledges Loyalty To Europe As Czech Government Talks Begin

Czech billionaire ex-premier Andrej Babis vowed loyalty to Europe as he met the president to start talks on a new government Sunday, a day after his movement topped a national vote.

International Business Times

'Trumpist' billionaire wins Czech election, spelling shift on Ukraine

Billionaire former prime minister Andrej Babis won this weekend's general election in the Czech Republic, official results showed, though his party fell short of an overall majority. His victory, based partly on campaign promises to halt aid to Ukraine, puts the country on course for tense relations with both Kyiv…

Radio France Internationale

Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš wins Czech parliamentary election

With Babiš’s victory the Czech Republic looks set to join Hungary and Slovakia in refusing support for Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Andrej Babiš' ANO movement wins Czech parliamentary elections

The billionaire former prime minister defeated a pro-Western coalition led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala to emerge victorious in Saturday's ballot.

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Voting begins in Czech Republic election with populist Andrej Babiš tipped to win

Opinion polls put the former prime minister on course for victory over a pro-Western coalition led by Petr Fiala that defeated him in elections in 2021.

Euronews

Czechs Head To Polls With Billionaire Ex-premier Tipped To Come First

Czechs will cast ballots on Friday and Saturday in a general election which the party of self-described "Trumpist" Andrej Babis is expected to top, though without getting a majority.

International Business Times

Czechs head to polls with billionaire ex-premier tipped to come first

Czechs will cast ballots on Friday and Saturday in a general election which the party of self-described "Trumpist" Andrej Babis is expected to top, though without getting a majority.

Radio France Internationale

Why a Trump-inspired billionaire could turn the Czech Republic against Ukraine

Opinion polls suggest Andrej Babis is poised to beat the pro-Western coalition that ousted him four years ago

The Independent UK

Will pivotal election turn Czech Republic into another anti-EU agitator?

ANO party, led by former PM Andrej Babiš, is leading polls and may form a Eurosceptic and pro-Russia coalition

The Guardian - UK

Toyota expands Czech plant to build its first European EV

Japanese carmaker Toyota said on Wednesday it would invest €680 million to build a new production line in the Czech Republic to make a battery electric car.

Euronews

Major power outage in Czech Republic halts Prague metro and trams, cause unknown

A power outage hit parts of Prague and the Czech Republic, halting public transport and trains. Prime Minister Petr Fiala said authorities are investigating the cause.

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The Independent UK

Prague at standstill after huge power outage hits the Czech Republic

It was not immediately clear what caused the issue but officials ruled out a cyber attack

The Independent UK

Czech coalition government survives no-confidence vote over bitcoin scandal

The Czech government has survived a parliamentary no-confidence vote over a bitcoin-related scandal

The Independent UK

Czech coalition government faces a parliamentary no-confidence vote over bitcoin scandal

The Czech coalition government has faced a parliamentary no-confidence vote over a bitcoin-related scandal

Euronews

Czech Republic appoints new justice minister after bitcoin donation scandal

The country's former justice minister, Pavel Blažek, resigned last month after his ministry accepted a donation of bitcoin and sold them for €40 million.

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Czech court sentences Colombian to eight years in prison for Russia-linked arson attack

A court in Prague has sentenced a Colombian citizen to eight years in prison on Monday for conducting an arson attack and planning another one, in a case which authorities believe may be linked to the Kremlin.

The Independent UK

Czech justice minister resigns over a donated bitcoin scandal

Czech Republic Justice Minister Pavel Blažek has resigned from his post over a bitcoin-related scandal

PC Gamer

Czech mayor gifts $200 Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 collector's edition to country's Prime Minister, elevating the game alongside the Witcher 2 in the company of CRPG state gifts

Unfortunately, it was the PS5 version.

Euronews

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is awaiting 3 million artillery shells from allies

During his visit to the Czech Republic, the Ukrainian president also said training schools for F-16 fighter jet pilots outside Ukraine are being discussed.

Euronews

Populists and extremists are EPP's main competitors, Manfred Weber tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews, EPP President Manfred Weber warned of an authoritarian wave in Europe, pledging never to cooperate with far-right parties like France's National Rally or Germany’s AfD, whom he accused of threatening European unity and democratic values.

Sports Illustrated

Czech Government Backs Hall of Fame Goalie Dominik Hasek Amid Russian Threats

The legendary netminder has been an outspoken critic of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Fortune

Europe’s leaders pile pressure on EU to release $200 billion of frozen Russian assets

A rift is emerging between the east and west of the EU over what to do with Russia’s seized central bank reserves.

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