You can also listen to the article in audio version. – This year’s presentation of state awards will take place after a break required by the coronavirus pandemic and President Miloš Zeman’s health problems. – In addition, the long-delayed ceremony will now take place in the shadow of the war in Ukraine. What exactly will … Read more
“I can confirm that I have given an explanation and answered all the questions asked to the police authority,” Kruliš wrote to ČTK. Neither the police nor the prosecutor’s office commented on the case. “Criminal proceedings are not public at this stage, so I will not provide further information at the moment,” Lukáš Hossinger, district … Read more
The medical report that President Miloš Zeman is unable to perform any work duties due to health reasons changes the post-election situation in the Czech Republic. Given his status, it is very likely that Zeman will lose some important powers, including the appointment of a new prime minister. The next Prime Minister should be appointed … Read more
“I believe we will rule. Together with the Pirstan coalition, we have 108 seats and a signed memorandum. If a coalition has a majority, it is logical for it to rule, “said Senate President Vystrčil at the beginning of the possible form of the new government. At the same time, he confirmed that the Spoled … Read more
Senators amended the parliamentary proposal for a tax package. It envisages the abolition of the super-gross wage and income tax rates of 15 and 23 percent. The taxpayer’s discount is to increase in the next two years, always by three thousand crowns a year. Municipalities and regions are to be compensated for loss of income … Read more
“For us, the 15 and 23 are really crucial, ie the amendment by Andrej Babiš as a whole,” states Schillerová. According to her, any increase above 15 percent would mean higher taxes for self-employed people. At the same time, the Ministry of Finance is asking senators to exclude from the tax package an increase in … Read more
“We also discussed how to administer the gift of five lines for the production of drapes so that they can start working as soon as possible,” Vystrčil added. Autoland Technology wants to donate the lines. The head of the Senate also informed the government representative about the possibility of investing in the Czech Republic, which … Read more
The Czechia has not resumed issuing tourist visas to citizens of China, which, like other European countries, stopped due to the coronavirus pandemic in January. The number of flights between Europe and the world’s most populous country is now minimal. This was stated by the director of the state agency CzechTourism Jan Herget in response … Read more
On Saturday, the Chinese embassy in Prague called Senate President Milos Vystrcil (ODS) ‘s trip to Taiwan a gross violation of China’ s national sovereignty and serious interference in China ‘s internal affairs. The embassy stated this in a statement sent to ČTK. The embassy called on the Czechia to adhere to the principle of … Read more
Senate President Milos Vystrcil returned from Taiwan to Prague on Saturday morning. More than a hundred people came to the Kbel airport to welcome him and thank him. The members of the delegation then went to the Senate, where they will be required to test for covid-19 and a press conference to evaluate their mission. … Read more