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"I'm Taiwanese": Czech Speaker After China's "Pay Heavy Price" Threat
The head of the Czech Senate declared himself to be Taiwanese in a speech at Taiwan's parliament on Tuesday, channelling late U.S. President John F. Kennedy's defiance of Communism in Berlin in 1963, in remarks likely to further rile Beijing.
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This Country To Allow Civilians To Shoot During Terrorist Attacks
The Czech parliament on Wednesday passed a constitutional amendment that challenges EU gun control rules by allowing legal firearms holders to use them when national security is threatened, including during terrorist attacks.
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Beer-Loving Czechs Approve Smoking Ban In Pubs, Restaurants
The Czech lower house of parliament on Friday approved a ban on smoking in restaurants, bars and pubs, overcoming years of wrangling and bringing the country in line with most others in the European Union.
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Czech MEP Arrested in Switzerland in 350 Million Euros Fraud
A Czech communist member of the European Parliament and three Slovak nationals were arrested by Swiss police in a fraud case involving 350 million euros ($380 million), Czech and Slovak officials said on Friday.
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EU leaders strike deal on long-term austerity budget
European Union leaders reached agreement on the first ever cut in their common budget on Friday after 24 hours of talks, seeking to placate millions at home struggling through government cutbacks and recession.
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Euro 2012: Russian team criticised for not singing anthem
The woman speaker of Russia's upper house of parliament has hit out at the country's football team for failing to sing the national anthem at the Euro 2012.
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"I'm Taiwanese": Czech Speaker After China's "Pay Heavy Price" Threat
The head of the Czech Senate declared himself to be Taiwanese in a speech at Taiwan's parliament on Tuesday, channelling late U.S. President John F. Kennedy's defiance of Communism in Berlin in 1963, in remarks likely to further rile Beijing.
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This Country To Allow Civilians To Shoot During Terrorist Attacks
The Czech parliament on Wednesday passed a constitutional amendment that challenges EU gun control rules by allowing legal firearms holders to use them when national security is threatened, including during terrorist attacks.
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Beer-Loving Czechs Approve Smoking Ban In Pubs, Restaurants
The Czech lower house of parliament on Friday approved a ban on smoking in restaurants, bars and pubs, overcoming years of wrangling and bringing the country in line with most others in the European Union.
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Czech MEP Arrested in Switzerland in 350 Million Euros Fraud
A Czech communist member of the European Parliament and three Slovak nationals were arrested by Swiss police in a fraud case involving 350 million euros ($380 million), Czech and Slovak officials said on Friday.
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EU leaders strike deal on long-term austerity budget
European Union leaders reached agreement on the first ever cut in their common budget on Friday after 24 hours of talks, seeking to placate millions at home struggling through government cutbacks and recession.
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Euro 2012: Russian team criticised for not singing anthem
The woman speaker of Russia's upper house of parliament has hit out at the country's football team for failing to sing the national anthem at the Euro 2012.
